Elm Grove LINC Caring Communities

03/17/2026

See how 2025 was a big year at LINC. Check out our Impact Report. Thanks to all our partners who helped our build Stronger Families Together.

See why 2025 was a powerful year for LINC's Caring Communities and learn how you can join in the work in 2026.

03/17/2026

Thanks everyone for a great tournament. Thanks Center School District for hosting and thank you all you wonderful volunteers for supporting LINC Chess

LINC Chess opened its tournament season with 128 players representing 44 schools competing for trophies at Center High School.

02/27/2026

Today, as part of the project, we honor Henry Perry, the of Kansas City. He learned to cook on Mississippi River steamboats in the late 1800s and inspired KC's great BBQ history. Catch all six bios and learn where to get your own copy at https://kclinc.org/the-american-spirit-of-resilience-kc-black-history-project-2026/ Thanks to Kansas City Public Library and The Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc. - Kansas City

02/27/2026

Rounding out some of our many events, these scenes of artistry, dancing and drumming from Hickman Mills Middle and Santa Fe Elementary in Hickman Mills C-1 School District, Kansas City Mo.

02/24/2026

This is the Rev. John Lennis Preciphs, one of the featured heroes in the 2026 project. The Kansas City pastor was active in the local civil rights struggle for over 25 years, serving the most vulnerable, protested against unfair hiring practices and much more. Learn about Pastor Preciphs and all the featured heroes at https://kclinc.org/the-american-spirit-of-resilience-kc-black-history-project-2026/ .

02/20/2026

02/17/2026

Today's project story features Lucille Jeanette Bacote, a musician, teacher, and choir director who demanded musical excellence and spread her musical passion to generations of churchgoers and students. Learn about all the materials we have for you at https://kclinc.org/the-american-spirit-of-resilience-kc.../

02/17/2026

LINC's site with Morning Star Youth and Family Life Center is a perfect site for Kansas City Kansas City Missouri Municipal Court 's . Judge Peterson and team are helping a lot of people. Check it out:

Here is a safe place where your outstanding warrants won't get you arrested. Where court officials, out in the neighborhood and away from the intimidation of the courthouse, simply want to help troubled people be whole again.

02/11/2026

Today for our story from the project, here's Henry V. Plummer, who was born into slavery, escaped and joined the U.S. Navy, and became a pastor who spoke out against racism. Learn about all the materials we have for you at https://kclinc.org/the-american-spirit-of-resilience-kc-black-history-project-2026/ With the Kansas City Public Library and the The Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc. - Kansas City

02/05/2026

Introducing one of the six featured honorees Dr. Carl M. Peterson. See all the cool materials we have available at https://kclinc.org/the-american-spirit-of-resilience-kc.../. Here's an excerpt from Dr. Peterson's bio: Upset by conditions for Black staff and patients, Peterson helped lead a two-day strike that won supplies and more training for Black doctors.

02/05/2026

LINC's Missouri Work Assistance program helps some 360 parents a year beat barriers to help them with careers, job training and education to gain independence. https://kclinc.org/meet-the-new-boss-linc-helps-parent-rise-from-welfare-to-manager/ with the Missouri Department of Social Services

LINC's Missouri Work Assistance program helps parents find tangible hope in getting a foothold on financial independence.