KC Cares

06/06/2026

Tune in at 8 a.m. to ESPN 1510AM/94.5 FM to listen to the KC Cares "Ask the Expert" episode about grantmaking and awards at the Kauffman Foundation. You can also watch a replay at https://bit.ly/KCCares.

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06/05/2026

Gun violence is a heavy topic, but there is a profound movement happening right here in Kansas City to turn instruments of harm into tools for life. This week on KC Cares, Ruth sits down with Pastor Phil Woodson to discuss Guns to Gardens KC, a nonprofit that provides a safe, anonymous way to permanently dispose of unwanted fi****ms. By dismantling guns on the spot and giving the scrap metal to blacksmiths and artists, they are literally turning swords into plowshares. Watch and share their story!

06/05/2026

What happens when communities come together to turn instruments of harm into tools for growth? Find out today on KC Cares as we welcome Rev. Phil Woodson of Guns to Gardens KC. We'll explore how this national movement is helping people safely dispose of unwanted fi****ms while creating something positive and life-affirming in their place. Join the conversation and learn how one simple act can help plant seeds of hope. Join us at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live and streaming on LinkedIn under Charitable Communications.

06/05/2026

"Beating swords into plowshares" is more than an ancient expression—it's happening right here in Kansas City. Join us Friday on KC Cares as Rev. Phil Woodson shares the mission behind Guns to Gardens KC and the impact this movement is making by helping remove unwanted fi****ms from circulation and giving them a new purpose. Don't miss this thoughtful and inspiring discussion. This Friday at 10 a.m.
on Facebook Live & LinkedIn via Charitable Communications.

06/03/2026

Can a garden tool tell a story? Rev. Phil Woodson joins KC Cares this Friday to discuss the growing Guns to Gardens movement and how unwanted fi****ms are being transformed into practical tools and meaningful symbols of peace. With more than 100 fi****ms repurposed in Kansas City since 2024, this innovative effort is creating conversations and connections across our community. Watch live Friday at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live and streaming on LinkedIn under Charitable Communications.

06/03/2026

One firearm. One choice. One opportunity to create something better. This week on KC Cares, Rev. Phil Woodson shares how Guns to Gardens KC is helping people safely and anonymously dispose of unwanted fi****ms while transforming them into tools that nurture life and growth. It's an inspiring story of action, hope, and community-driven change. Tune in Friday at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live and streaming on LinkedIn through Charitable Communications.

06/01/2026

What if a firearm could be transformed into something that helps life grow? This Friday on KC Cares, we sit down with Rev. Phil Woodson of Guns to Gardens KC to talk about a movement that is turning unwanted fi****ms into garden tools and symbols of hope. Since 2024, more than 100 fi****ms have been safely removed and repurposed through local events right here in Kansas City. Join us for a powerful conversation about community, healing, and creating positive change. That's Friday, at 10 a.m. Facebook Live & streaming on LinkedIn via Charitable Communications.

05/30/2026

Tune in at 8 a.m. to ESPN 1510AM/94.5 FM to listen to the KC Cares "Ask the Expert" episode about grantmaking and awards at the Kauffman Foundation. You can also watch a replay at https://bit.ly/KCCares.

05/29/2026

Allison Greenwood-Bajracharya, Chief Impact Officer at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, shares how the Foundation is reshaping grantmaking to better support Kansas City nonprofits working toward economic mobility. She discusses capacity grants, collective impact, education, workforce development, policy connection, and the importance of staying close to community needs. Allison also introduces the new Uncommon Leader Visionary Award, a game-changing recognition for nonprofit executives creating lasting systems-level change. Watch and Share!

05/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome Allison Bajracharya from the Kauffman Foundation to KC Cares Ask the Expert today at 10 a.m. We’ll discuss the grantmaking process, supporting equitable economic mobility, and the launch of the Uncommon Leader Visionary Award, celebrating changemakers making a difference in our community. Watch live on Facebook Live and streaming on LinkedIn under Charitable Communications.