Executive Director of City Year KC, KCMO enthusiast, music lover and lyricists, Royals, Chiefs, Capitals fanatic and I also eat pizza every Monday.
Kansas City, MO
Joined October 2015
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Jeff Shafer retweeted
KCPS Summerfest is TOMORROW! If you registered for FREE school supplies or a health screening, we'll see you between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at East High School, 1924 Van Brunt Blvd. kcpublicschools.org/summerfe…
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PLEASE SHARE!
We have extended the application deadline and really want to give some $ away. No barriers! No GPA requirement. No ACT/SAT test score requirements. Just a desire to go to college. @UMKCBloch @blackachievers2
#highered #scholarships #kcmo #kcps #umkc
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Unlocking the potential of all students #BHM
To learn more about how Jeff and @CityYearKC support Kansas City students and how you can get involved, visit cityyear.org/kansas-city
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.@ChiefsCheer, KC Wolf and @kc_ambassadors volunteered at @GivingtheBasics yesterday packing up the personal hygiene items donated by Chiefs Kingdom 🛒 Items are provided to @CityYearKC students in need!
Stop by your local @HyVee to donate before the playoffs are over!
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#LeadershipDevelopment. “You develop leaders by using your weak hand to climb the ladder and your strong hand to bring someone up with you.” Dr. Desmond Blackburn, CEO of The New Teacher Ctr.
#MCELNationConvening
#beyondextinction
#selfcare
@HarrisonPeters
@NewTeacherCtr – at Tampa, FL
Jeff Shafer retweeted
This week's 50/50 raffle beneficiary is @CityYearKC. If you're in Missouri or Kansas, purchase your tickets online now!
🎟: chfs.me/2WtUi0j
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Every student who attended KCPS during the 2020-21 school year is eligible to receive $375 of summer food aid, regardless of family income. The Summer Pandemic-EBT application has been extended until Oct. 10.
English: ow.ly/33Qm50GnUyk
Espanol: ow.ly/cCAd50GnUyl
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Today, we partnered with @CityYearKC to welcome students from @kcpsWhittier on their first day back to school 🎉
Wishing all students a successful school year!
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The NBA Foundation has partnered with @cityyear which helps prepare the next generation of engaged leaders who can work across lines of difference. City Year has created an environment where students can build on their strengths & acquire skills that prepare them for success.
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Thank you for supporting @CityYearKC and @AmeriCorps!
Still waiting for our friends at @VolunteerFla to make a friendly wager on the game.
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We're continuing to offer no-cost COVID-19 testing for our students, families and staff on Tuesdays at Carver Dual Language and Fridays at Success Academy at Knotts! Stay safe! #NoMatterWhat, we're going to get through this! Learn more: bit.ly/KCPSCOVIDTests
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City Year condemns the killing of George Floyd. We join with voices that are demanding justice, and we stand with members of our community who are personally impacted by this violence, including the young people we support in schools. Full statement: cityyear.org/national/news/s…
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Last year, I had the pleasure of being honored as an inaugural @CityYearKC Idealist of the Year. Today, we honor new idealists & support #CYKC continuing these ideals to support KC kids remain on track to graduate. Help support here secure.qgiv.com/for/cyiddp/r… #DayofIdealism
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5 years ago today I presented to the @CityYear national board as the final phase in getting @CityYearKC established! So grateful for all the work this amazing organization does on behalf of students who come from communities effected by racism and poverty! #DayOfIdealism ❤️💛
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Emmanuel Murray of @CityYearKC going over the basics of a push-up so you can stay active at home during quarantine. #Ready2PlayKC ❤️
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Nellie from @cityyear sharing a quick, easy stretch to do at home. #Ready2PlayKC ❤️
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How can national service and @AmeriCorps play a role in young people finding jobs after the pandemic? Read on: bit.ly/2V9QSLJ #NationalServiceWorks #COVID19
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Food distribution at our sites has started. Thank you @KCTV5 and @41actionnews for joining us to share the message. Taking care of kids and families - nutritionally, academically and emotionally.
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A very special thank you to the Cocherl Family Foundation for matching the total donation raised in the Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle benefiting @CityYearKC!
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This week's Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle will benefit @CityYearKC, and if you're in Missouri, you can participate right now!
The winner will be announced on Sunday. Click here for more info ➡️ chfs.me/331NGnP
