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Thrive: A Celebration of Community Development

2024

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 Vine District of Kansas City, Missouri.

Let's do it again next year and thrive as a community!

Congratulations to the 2024 Thrive Honorees! 

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Affordable Housing Champion | Terrell Jolly

Honors an outstanding individual or organization, or initiative that contributes significantly to the enhancement of the community, fulfills a significant affordable housing need, and is the foundation for sustainable, economically vibrant, and diverse neighborhoods.

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Economic Development Champion | Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce

Honors an outstanding individual or organization, or initiative that supports a broadly shared prosperity and opportunities for people/entrepreneurs to generate quality jobs, community wealth or financial security.

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Financial Empowerment Champion | Full Employment Council

Honors an outstanding individual, organization, or initiative that supports individuals and/or families experiencing lower incomes as they strive to improve their long-term financial stability and create generational wealth.

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Outstanding Partner of the Year | Wyandotte County CHIP Safe & Affordable Housing Action Team

Honors an existing LISC KC partner who has provided leadership and collaboration to bring together diverse voices and/or resources to strengthen the community.

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Jim White Community Development Legacy Award | Karla Juarez

Honors individuals or organizations that have made a lasting impact on our community, in keeping with the legacy of Jim White, our first Program Director.

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Thank you to Bobby Pitts & Worth It Films for producing the incredible Honoree videos and Samual Jordan II & Royal Photography for capturing amazing photos. To see all of the Thrive photos, click here.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors! 

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