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Foundation Workshop has been providing employment opportunities to adults with disabilities in Jackson County, Mo., for more than 25 years. Originally organized by the Greater Kansas City Foundation for Retarded Children, Foundation Workshop began with one full-time staff member and 25 employees in a small office in Kansas City, Mo. Since that time, it has developed a well-established business, recognized by the business community for quality and dependability. The company works to provide sheltered employment as a transitional or long-term vocational option for adults with disabilities that are residents of Jackson County. This mission is carried out in a manor that promotes growth, self-esteem and individuality. Foundation Workshop has a location in Grandview, Mo.

Formed in 1949, the KCMCC is a nationally recognized nonprofit that relies on donations and grants to fund four core program that help fill the gaps in the cycle of crime and power a safer better Greater KC community. Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline provides safe and anonymous outlets for the public to share information without the threat of retaliation. Metropolitan Community Service Program allows offenders to repay their community through service. Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund (SAFE) provides immediate financial support to the families of local first responders killed in the line of duty. Second Chance Risk Reduction Center helps formerly incarcerated individuals overcome re-entry barriers and more.