Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City - Independence

Founded in 1897, Della Lamb Community Services is a nonprofit organization that provides child care and related services for low-income families. It organizes education, athletic, recreational and cultural activities, as well as offers drug and violence preventative programs for children and youths of ages 5 to 18. The organization has a sports ministry that provides cheerleading, tutoring and summer camping programs. Additionally, it offers early education, transportation and emergency services. The organization also distributes a variety of groceries, including meat, vegetables and fruits, and starch and personal care items. In addition, it supplies deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, and laundry, bath and dishwashing soaps. The organization operates an adult education, social services, distribution and transportation centers, as well as a thrift store and elementary charter school. It is a member of the Heart of America United Way. Della Lamb Community Services is located in Kansas City, Mo.

Established in 1998, Highland Park Elementary School provides educational and enrichment programs to students from kindergarten through grade six. The school has an annual academic enrollment of more than 500 students and its curriculum includes basic skills, reading, math, science, social studies, communication arts, health, art, music and physical education. Its facility includes a cafeteria, media center, library, auditorium and music room. The school also maintains a parent-teacher association and student council. It has business partnerships with the North American Savings Bank and the Sylvan Learning Center. Highland Park Elementary School is affiliated with the Lee s Summit School District and is located in Lee's Summit, Mo.