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| We couldn’t wait to share— our new Executive Director is here! Tammy brings a heart full of passion and a wealth of experience to MICOCF. With her strong background in human resources and deep community ties, we know she’s going to be an incredible fit.Please join us in giving Tammy a warm welcome! 👏 |
| … did you catch the results of our Match Day? |
Thanks to a $5,000 matching donation and the incredible support from our community, the Shifting Gears for Regan initiative is now reaching even more schools and families with their mental health program!We’re truly grateful to everyone who pitched in to make this possible. 💙  Check on LinkedIn! |
| September isn’t over yet! 📆 |
| No plans for this weekend or the next?Take a look at the best community events coming up and find out how you can still make a difference this month! |
| NAMIWalks Greater Kansas City |
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| 📅 September 21, 9 AM – 12 PM CT📍 Macken Park, North Kansas City, MO🚶♀️ Distance: 3 miles |
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| Waldo Fall Fest – 32 Years of Fun! |
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| 📅 Saturday, September 21, 10 AM – 8 PM 📍 Waldo, Kansas City, MO Coffee truck, shaved ice, tacos, and more tasty bites! Glitter tattoos, a bounce house, soft play for little ones, and adult activities. Shop from Waldo businesses and local artists. |
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| Uncorked: KC Wine Festival |
| 📅 Saturday, September 21, 6-10 PM📍 Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108This event is 21+ and supports local nonprofit KC Jazz. |
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| #VOLUNTEER: Become a Learning Club Tutor! |
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| 📅 Ongoing, flexible schedules 📍 Various Learning Club sites in Kansas City, KS Volunteers tutor students one-on-one, helping with homework and academic materials provided by the Learning Club. No prior experience needed—just a passion for supporting children in their education! |
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| Louisburg Cider Mill’s Ciderfest |
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| 📅 Weekend 1: September 28rd – 29th 📅 Weekend 2: October 5th – October 6th🍁 Enjoy fall activities like a corn maze, pumpkin patch, pony rides, and the famous cider and donuts! It’s a family-friendly event with craft booths and live entertainment. |
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| Harvesting Hope Fundraiser |
| 📅 Thursday, October 3, 4-8 PM📍 Strang Hall, Overland Park, KS Join Growing Futures Early Education for their 4th annual Harvesting Hope fundraiser to support their mission of nurturing children and strengthening families in Johnson County. The event will feature:500 guests20 local vendorsA live bandDinner, games, and fun activities |
| Check the event |
| 📢Regan’s Nursing Dream —Made Possible by MICOCF |
| Regan Badders always knew she wanted to be a nurse, following in the footsteps of her mother and sister.But the rising costs of college made her dream seem out of reach. That’s when she learned about the D.O. Smith Scholarship offered by the Miami County Community Foundation (MICOCF). |
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| “I had been told that high school students rarely get this scholarship,” Regan recalled, “but I was determined to apply anyway.” To her surprise and delight, Regan became the first high school recipient of the D.O. Smith Scholarship, a moment she described as a “great accomplishment.”Thanks to MICOCF, Regan no longer has to worry about the financial burden of her studies. “The scholarship has truly changed my life,” she said. Now focused on her nursing program at Pittsburgh State University, Regan is determined to make the most of this opportunity.“I’m forever grateful to MICOCF and the generous donors. You’re allowing me to make my dreams come true.” |
| Listen to Regan! |
| HOLD ON! We’ve got a brand new website!It’s now easier, more fun, and full of ways to get involved. |
| Come take a look! |
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| Wishing you a bright and wonderful end to September, |
| The MICOCF Family 👪 |
| Contact Us For any inquiries or further information, please reach out to us: Email: info@micocf.org Phone: (913) 245 0050 Address: 702 Baptiste Dr Paola, KS 66071, USA |
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