×
Subscribe

Subscribe Today

Save almost 50% off the newsstand price!

In addition to receiving 26 issues of The Independent Kansas City’s Journal of Society, your subscription will include our annual publication, the Charitable Events Calendar and a subscription to our e-newsletter, The Insider.

Questions about your current subscription? Contact Laura Gabriel at 816-471-2800.

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Kansas City Hospice House – 2013 Angel Gala

August 24th is the date for the 2013 Kansas City Hospice House Angel Gala. Guests will enjoy dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Carol Barnett, Sharon Mallin and Jill Shapiro are the co-chairmen. Also featured in the December 8th issue of The Independent Carol Barnett, Sharon Mallin and Jill Shapiro, co-chairmen  

Read More
Women’s Foundation – Annual Grants Award Luncheon

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 20th Annual Grants Award Luncheon will be held on December 7th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is the keynote speaker. Martina is an inspiring and vocal advocate for equal rights. She has spent much of her career overcoming prejudices and stereotypes and […]

Read More
Cheers to Volunteers! – Go Red for Women Half Day for Your Heart

The American Heart Association’s 2013 Go Red for Women Half Day for Your Heart event will be held on April 19th. Gina Danner and Kathy Koehler will serve as the co-chairmen. Gina and Kathy are deeply committed to our community and to helping improve the heart health of women.  Also featured in the November 24th issue 

Read More
In the Spotlight – Pembroke Hill’s 2013 Auction

A Night Under the Stars is the theme of Pembroke Hill’s 2013 Auction, set for February 23rd at Starlight Theatre. The Auction will feature delicious cocktails and dinner, as well as live and silent auctions. The event began in 1988 and raises funds to support school programs, financial aid and faculty professional development. Julie Morris, Jennifer Bailey and […]

Read More
Cheers to Volunteers! – Sue Bollman

Sue Bollman has been dedicated to helping the youth at Ozanam for more than a decade. Sue supports the clerical staff, volunteers for the Golf Classic  every year and works hard on the gala auction committee. She also donates quilts for the Ozanam youth that she makes with the quilting group at her church. Also featured in […]

Read More
39th Annual Snow Ball

The 39th Annual Snow Ball benefiting Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas will be held on January 19th and preparations are already in full swing. Five addressing parties were hosted recently around Town by Connie Euston, Jeni Haake, Courtney Sprague, Jeannine Wilkerson, and the Mothers of the Young Children’s group at St. Michael the Archangel Parish.  Proceeds from […]

Read More
Crossroads Academy of Kansas City

Plan to attend the December 6th Dreaming Big in Downtown Kansas City event to benefit Crossroads Academy of Kansas City. Visit crossroadsacademykc.org for more information. Also featured in the November 24th issue of The Independent Photo Credit:  Allie Coyle Photography

Read More
Women’s Foundation – Awards Luncheon

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 20th Annual Grants Awards Luncheon will be held on December 7th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Karen and Mike Herman will serve as the honorary chairmen, and Martina Navratilova is the keynote speaker. Also featured in the November 10th issue of The Independent

Read More
In the Spotlight – 2013 Lyric Opera Ball

The Lyric Opera Circle will present The 2013 Lyric Opera Ball, “The Phantom Ball,” on April 19th at Bartle Hall. Anne and Howard Elsberry are the honorary chairmen, and Barbara Spilker is serving as the chairman. Guests will enjoy breathtaking ambiance, magnificent music and entertainment, dinner and dancing, and a premier silent auction. Also featured in the […]

Read More
St. Teresa’s Academy – Auction

St. Teresa’s Academy Auction, Swinging on a Star, swings into town on November 17th. Larry Moore will be the emcee. Auction organizers met recently to finalize preparations for the annual gala, which includes a gourmet dinner and live and silent auctions. Also featured in the November 10th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Chris Wilborn (Seated) […]

Read More
The Gift of Hope, A Night of Giving

The Gift of Hope, A Night of Giving will be held on January 26th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown hosted by Kansas City Young Matrons. The evening will include cocktails, a sit-down dinner, a live auction and dancing to KOKOMO. Proceeds will support Hope Faith Ministries, a day center for the […]

Read More
Cheers to Volunteers! – Clark Fisher

Clark Fisher, a retired chief engineer from TWA; has been volunteer teaching science to fourth graders for 20 years. The 94-year-old resident of Claridge Court retirement community in Prairie Village began teaching through the Society of Automotive Engineers’ volunteer program. His class covers topics such as acceleration, gravity, aeronautics, electricity, inertia, and motion.  Also featured […]

Read More
Women’s Foundation – Linda Jordan

Linda Jordan was elected recently to become the new Board President for The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Linda is excited to provide leadership for the Foundation toward its mission to enhance and improve financial self-sufficiency in a comprehensive way for women and girls in our community. The Foundation is also excited to welcome […]

Read More
In The Spotlight – 39th Annual Snow Ball

The 39th Annual Snow Ball benefiting Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas will be held on January 19th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Judy and Bob Hoehn are the honorary presidents, and Jeanne and Charlie Haake are the presidents. Guests will enjoy an evening celebration with a cocktail reception, formal dinner and […]

Read More
Kappa Kappa Gamma – Holiday Homes Tour

The Greater Kansas City Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Kappa Holiday Homes Tour is set for December 4th and 5th. Four beautiful area homes in  Prairie Village, Mission Hills and Kansas City will open their doors for the 61st annual event. Guests will enjoy holiday-themed floral designs in each home from local florists and a Gift […]

Read More
Rising Star Reflections – Katie Dunn Fitzgerald

Katie Dunn Fitzgerald enjoys serving as chairman of the board for the Mariner Foundation. She served on the Foundation Board for three years prior to becoming the chairman. The Foundation focuses on supporting and assisting underprivileged children in Our Town. Katie loves being a part of the organization because she is passionate about giving back […]

Read More
Rising Star Reflections – Christina Eldridge

Christina Eldridge has been volunteering for the Medical Missions Foundation (MMF), an organization that sends teams of medical volunteers to developing countries around the world, since 2009 and has been the mission coordinator for the annual trip to Mali, West Africa for three years. She’s been in charge of recruiting the medical team, coordinating with […]

Read More
Women’s Foundation – Grants Awards Luncheon

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City’s 20th Annual Grants Awards Luncheon will be held on December 7th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is the keynote speaker and Debby Ballard and Mike Saunders are the co-chairmen. Also featured in the October 13th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: WFGKC

Read More
Cheers to Volunteers! – Rodney Minkin

Rodney Minkin dedicates countless hours to the Jewish Federation of Kansas City. He has served as a board member, treasurer and devoted many years to serving on the management services and audit committee. Rod is the president-elect for the board of directors at Village Shalom, and he is also the chairman of the Jewish Community […]

Read More
Cheers to Volunteers! – Kerry Oliver 

Kerry Oliver began working with Hope House in 1993. She served on the board of directors from 2000 to 2006, and has been on the advisory board since then. She has also served as the chairman for the Howlin’ for Hope event every year since 2008. Kerry served as chairmen for its 25th anniversary committee in 2008. […]

Read More
Holiday Mart Happenings

Cali Duncan and Katie Adams, marketing co-chairmen[/one_half] The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Holiday Mart, October 18th through the 21st at Bartle Hall. Erika Brant and Susan Wilper are the co-chairmen, and Cali Duncan and Katie Adams are serving as the marketing co-chairmen. Guests can follow Holiday Mart on Pinterest for retailer […]

Read More