Our Stories
Thrive: A Celebration of Community Development
As promised, Thrive was an evening filled with inspiration and connection! We celebrated the power of community development and the positive impact it has on our neighborhoods. Thank you to all who joined us (record number of attendees) on Wednesday, October 23rd at Zhou B Art Center Kansas City located in the historic 18th and …
Reflecting on 2024: Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities
In 2024, LISC Greater Kansas City continued to move ahead in our mission of creating resilient, inclusive communities of opportunity across the Kansas City region. If you’ve followed our blog faithfully over the past year, you’ve tracked some of that progress. You’ve learned about innovative programs we’ve supported, met inspiring local leaders driving change, and …
Sharing Conversation, Sparking Change
International Podcast Day celebrates the growth of this powerful and increasingly popular medium. Nearly half of the U.S. population (ages 12 and up) listen to a podcast at least once a month, up from 120 million in 2023. By 2027, the number of podcast listeners worldwide is expected to exceed 651 million. For LISC KC, …