Kansas City Star: Good Connections http://www.kansascity.com/649/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2008 Kansas City Star Good Connections 60 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:51:11 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@kansascity.com Do you have a Good Connection? http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/352092.html http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/352092.html Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:27 CST Good Connections tells stories of people who are giving — and getting — help. If you have a story idea, call Debra Skodack at 816-234-4738 or send e-mail to dskodack@ kcstar.com. Volunteer opportunities http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/398719.html http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/story/398719.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:59 CDT These organizations have noted special needs for the week of April 1: Good Connections: Care program provides friends and fun http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/686279.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/686279.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08 CDT Keith Leake started taking his son, Alan, to Valley View United Methodist Church’s evening care program 29 years ago. Good Connections: Hospice helping patients to get out and enjoy life http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/679646.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/679646.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:43 CDT Catrina Johnson thought she knew what hospice care would be able to provide her. “They sit with you, they change your diapers, they medicate you, they bring you a hospital bed, a hospital table,” said the 37-year-old Kansas Citian. Book bank offers a wealth of donated reading materials http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/674113.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/674113.html Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:44 CDT When Jo Harper and her friends started operating the Heartland Book Bank 12 years ago, they thought they were doing as well as they could. GET CONNECTED | Volunteer to help CANCER ACTION http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/669288.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/669288.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:42 CDT Who needs my help? Cancer Action transportation program. How can I help? Cancer Action offers free programs and services to cancer patients and their families. Volunteers are needed to transport cancer patients to appointments throughout the Kansas City area. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, have a valid license and insurance, and agree to a background check. Nonprofit's project is all about those who will work there http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/665434.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/665434.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:35 CDT The Jewish Vocational Service moved to the Crossroads area 30 years ago. Later this summer, the neighborhood finally will have a chance to do business with nonprofit’s employees. Local fundraiser creates link with those serving in Iraq http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/630617.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/630617.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:20 CDT The family behind Monday's Amy Thompson Run to Daylight has set an additional course this year — 6,650 miles away on the Kirkuk Regional Air Base in Iraq. Volunteer for the American Red Cross http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/659387.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/659387.html Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:24 CDT Who needs my help? The American Red Cross How can I help? Volunteers are needed to respond to U.S. disasters, such as helping victims of recent severe weather in the Midwest. Duties include driving emergency-response vehicles and feeding and helping people in mobile units and shelters. Boxing club helps young man fight through difficulty http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/641970.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/641970.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:19 CDT Whatsoever Community Center director Charlie Gascich sees the boxing club in the center’s basement as a place where kids can get away from the dangers of a rough neighborhood. Grants are music to nonprofit's ears http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/625783.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/625783.html Wed, 21 May 2008 14:23 CDT Five-year-old Kaiden Horton wrapped his small fingers tightly around the handbell’s handle so when he played his part in “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” it could be heard clearly. Gardening program helps inmates' smiles bloom http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/622211.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/622211.html Wed, 21 May 2008 14:23 CDT A fellow inmate noticed something different about Heather McBee on Wednesday. “You’re smiling,” she said. Friendly persuasion helps fight cystic fibrosis http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/603160.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/603160.html Tue, 06 May 2008 10:56 CDT Melissa and Eric Jones do what they can to make a wonderful childhood for their 5-year-old son, Aidan. Youth Friends program promotes mentoring relationships with e-mail http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/599906.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/599906.html Tue, 06 May 2008 10:55 CDT The two teens have shared a lot with their Youth Friends mentor, Candis Crain, during their senior year of high school. KKFI can use some volunteers http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/598948.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/598948.html Tue, 06 May 2008 10:55 CDT Who needs my help? KKFI (90.1 FM) How can I help? This community radio stations needs a variety of talents and skills, ranging from answering phones, filing and data entry to more specific areas of interest, like writing public service announcements, transforming copy into radio-specific copy, engineering on-air programs and audio skills for voice work. The station also needs volunteers willing to staff tables at special events such as Cinco de Mayo, Fiesta Kansas City and NASCAR races. Couple lends support to new parents http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/594833.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/594833.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:43 CDT As a KCSP radio producer, Brian Williams is very public with his efforts to raise money for the March of Dimes’ March for Babies on Sunday. Overland Park woman shares the positive aspects of living with Parkinson's http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/589144.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/589144.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:43 CDT Parkinson’s disease has made some days difficult for Barbara Jordan, but the Overland Park woman said it was easy to share her life’s joys in a new book. Agency helps people stay connected to their faith http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/584554.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/584554.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:44 CDT Roslyn Weiner isn’t always able to get to temple, but a nonprofit agency made sure she was able to celebrate Passover. Program donates used prom dresses, suits to students in Kansas schools http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/572532.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/572532.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:45 CDT More than 600 teenagers could have a more special prom this spring because of Sarah Minshull. Minshull, a 20-year-old University of Kansas junior, is the founder of a prom attire program organized through Cross-Lines Community Outreach, a nonprofit relief agency in Kansas City, Kan. Students go to church — for hot dogs http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/558568.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/558568.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:53 CDT The neighborhood surrounding North Kansas City High School was bustling at lunchtime Wednesday. The warm spring day and an open campus policy encouraged students to stream outside for something to eat. Project to demonstrate scope of pet overpopulation http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/518955.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/518955.html Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:36 CDT It took all of 45 minutes Wednesday for the 200 students at Holliday Montessori School to craft 5,000 paper dog collars — and get a sense of a community problem. Hospital Hill Run offers program for charities http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/513534.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/513534.html Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:37 CDT The Hospital Hill Run is looking for racers with strong hearts — and good hearts. The run, which marks its 35th anniversary in June, will be open to charities as a way to raise money. The idea is that runners will generate pledges and donations for their favorite nonprofit. Ameristar has special connection to Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/490854.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/490854.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:21 CST At a holiday party in December, Florida Darr got a great lesson on how important volunteers like herself are to clients at the Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City.