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Now more than ever – our words matter!
It's time to be respectful! These are anxious times, and name-calling or put downs add to the divisive feelings. Unfortunately, some of that poor behavior is exhibited by people in leadership positions and is rightfully called out on media and social posts. Variety KC...
read moreKCMO City Council Resolution
Tim McCoy-Variety KC volunteer, Board of Director Member spoke at City Council Meeting: August 2020 Variety is honored to receive this resolution and to let you know first-hand how important this is to our community. I remember when Variety KC partnered with Parks...
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What Would You Do – How to Address Those Who Hurt Us
Our Variety KC family has such valuable experiences to share with one another. Today is a day to share, we need to know - what would you do? A Variety mom shared this story today. It isn't the first, it won't be the last, but if we can find a way to better educate...
read moreGRAND OPENING-Variety KC Inclusive Playground- Wyandotte Park
Ribbon Cutting of Variety KC’s Inclusive Playground in Wyandotte County Friday, August 21st – 9:00 am to 11:00 am Wyandotte County Park, N. 126th Street, Bonner Springs, KS Masks and Social Distancing Required Variety’s inclusive “Field of Dreams” Baseball Themed...
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Meet the Kids – JETSON!
Jetson was born with some congenital brain abnormalities, including hydrocephalus and holoprosencephaly (HPE). Due to the hydrocephalus (excess fluid on his brain), Jetson required brain surgery when he was only four days old. The shunt placed in his brain has helped...
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Starlight Theatre Partners in Variety’s #InclusionRevolution
Starlight Theatre approached Variety KC with plans for future inclusive changes. They are our newest partners in the #inclusionrevolution for the arts! Starting next year, you will be able to sign out sensory kits containing noise-muffling headphones and weighted lap...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Variety KC’s Deb Wiebrecht
IN Kansas City News Spotlight Our very own Deb Wiebrecht, Executive Director and Chief Inclusion Office of Variety KC, was featured in an article on IN Kansas City’s website this month! “Bless Deborah Wiebrecht’s heart—she’s one of the hardest working...
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Variety KC Spotlight on Macaroni Kid
Macaroni Kid JoCo. publishes weekly, hyper-local e-newsletters and website articles featuring events, activities, products, and places for moms, kids, and families to visit. They also host local events and parties, and connect with communities via their...
read moreMeet Our Board of Director’s Vice President- Marc Harrell
Meet our Amazing Variety KC Board of Directors Vice President- Marc the Amazing Harrell! Marc Harrell is the General Manager for Steel City Media, the company who owns Q104, KC102.1, 94.1 KFKF and Mix 93.3. Marc joined the cluster in 2003 and was promoted to...
read moreVariety KC Innovation Award
Variety KC Harness Café’s at Liberty Middle Schools. For the first time ever, Body Weight Support technology has been moved out of the therapy gym and into the classroom. The "Harness School" Cafe is an innovative concept that allows middle school students who use...
read moreMeet Variety KC Board Member- Dr. Mark
Meet Variety KC Board of Director- Dr. Mark Fisher The Children’s Mercy Adaptive Sports Medicine Program is making it possible for children and young adults with physical or cognitive impairments to become more active and excel in sport with expert...
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2020 Hy-Vee Golf Tournament Canceled
Hy-Vee Golf Tournament at Shoal Creek Golf Course is Canceled due to COVID-19 Safety Precautions We are sorry to announce the Hy-Vee Golf Scramble for Variety KC will not take place next month. Variety applauds Hy-Vee for making the health of our golfers and...
read moreFind Out How to Get Involved
Several generous Kansas City organizations offer an employee match program. Double your gift to Variety KC, ask your employer if they match contributions! Here is a list of known companies that do.