Peaceworks Kansas City

People to People International provides cultural-immersion experiences for adults around the world. These are not your typical "sightseeing" trips, but a chance to immerse yourself into the local culture. Every trip sold helps support the humanitarian efforts of PTPI. Created by Dwight D. Eisenhower, PTPI believes that world peace is obtained through understanding.

Children International is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that helps the children, their families and communities living in poverty. Its child sponsorship program unites children in need with individual sponsors who help through monthly contributions in their most basic needs, such as medical and dental care, nutritional assistance, educational support and youth programs. Its various projects, such as latrine building, clean-water initiatives and income-generation programs help families live healthier and happier lives. It provides safe, sturdy homes for impoverished families who suffer in substandard housing and for victims of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and fires. Its sponsorship program benefits more than 300,000 impoverished children and their families in more than 10 countries throughout the world, including Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Mexico, the Philippines, the United States and Zambia. Children International is located in Kansas City, Mo., and was founded in 1936.

United Way of Greater Kansas City is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health, education, and financial stability of the Kansas City community. Through their network of Waymakers, they provide support and resources to 1 in 3 Kansas Citians each year, offering services such as their 24/7 community resource navigators and the regionally accredited United Way 211 service. With a mission to inspire and enable a movement of Waymakers, United Way of Greater Kansas City works tirelessly to address the needs of the community, providing direct relief to families, elevating BIPOC-led organizations, and organizing impactful events like the International Women's Day Impact Bus Tour. Their commitment to making a difference in the lives of every member of the community is evident in their dedication and collaborative efforts.Generated from the website