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A common man with an uncommon legacy.

Lisa Murray speaking about the Investment strategy at the Kauffman Foundation

Lisa Murray takes a new role as the Kauffman Foundation’s chief investment officer.

One of City Year’s core values, the commitment to partner and collaborate with every student stakeholder to maximize impact, is recognized in Kansas City.

For his family, and with pride in his culture, Jose Luis Valdez took a risk and brought a little piece of Mexico to Kansas City in 2004. Now, with multiple locations and its own production facility, Paleterias Tropicana ensures it’s popsicle weather in KC all year long.

Jeremy Nowak

Forced to move ahead without the vision and advice of a valued friend, we honor Jeremy Novak by focusing on the work he loved.

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