Our Programs

Variety - is an international, volunteer-driven organization with 52 active chapters worldwide committed to bettering the quality of life for special needs children and it all begins with people just like you.

At the heart of Variety's achievements are the remarkable contributions of people in the community, and it is only through their time and effort that we are able to do so much for special children everywhere.

Variety's impact is felt year round in the lives of children of each community where we have a local chapter.

Each Board of Directors is made up of altruistic business men and women working at the grassroots level to bring money and assistance where it is needed the most.

Because each chapter is the best judge of the needs in its own community, Variety encourages local chapters to create their own fundraising events and decide how to spend the money raised.

There are a "Variety" of ways that you can help special needs children in your area. Find the Volunteer Opportunity that's right for you.

Variety of Greater Kansas City - Tent 8 is dedicated to raising funds to assist individual families and to strengthen and reinforce agency programs in the Kansas City area for Kansas City's special needs children.  

Annual grants are awarded to select children’s agencies each year, while families are assisted throughout the year through the “Kids On The Go!” mobility program which includes vans with lifts, wheelchairs, adaptive bicycles, prosthetic limbs, medical procedures and more.