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Exceeds Expectations, Inc.

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We guide individuals, families, and communities, to achieve well-being through personalized financial training and instruction.

10/14/2026

✨ SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY ✨

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the impact of our Douglas County Cohort 2 Financial Series! Through this six-week program, participants gained valuable financial knowledge, developed healthier money habits, and built confidence in managing their finances.

Throughout the series, participants created budgets, identified where their money was going, and committed to making more intentional decisions around spending and saving. These experiences helped encourage a positive shift in mindset and equipped participants with practical tools to work toward their financial goals.

Our mission is to provide the support, resources, and guidance that empower individuals to strengthen their financial skills, make informed decisions, and build a brighter financial future.

Empowering individuals. Building financial confidence. Creating opportunities.

10/12/2026

Still time to help! ❄️🧥

Our 7th annual Coat, Hat & Mitten Campaign is underway, and we’re not done yet! As temperatures drop, let’s rise to the occasion.

Exceeds Expectations, Inc. is collecting funds to purchase new coats, hats, and mittens for students in need across Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS). Every dollar goes toward essentials that keep kids warm all winter long.

💛 How to give: Donate through the link in our bio and type “coat drive” in the comment box on the donation tab.

Haven’t given yet? Now’s the time. Already donated? Thank you! Please share this post and help us reach more neighbors. 🙏

Let’s wrap our kids in kindness this winter. Every donation is a hug of warmth and hope.

Questions? Email [email protected]
Website: https://exceedsexpectations.networkforgood.com/projects/150695-support-ending-generational-poverty

10/09/2026

WEEK 1: GIRLS WITH GOALS
Money. Mindset. Moves.

We’re excited to partner with Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy for Girls With Goals Financial Series. We're creating a space for young women to dream boldly, build confidence, and develop the financial knowledge and life skills to make their goals a reality.

For Week 1, our girls explored how mindset, habits, choices, and outside influences can shape the way we make decisions; especially when it comes to money. They challenged themselves to think beyond the moment, recognize pressures around them, and start turning their dreams into intentional goals and plans. 🎯

And this is only the beginning! Our girls are already dreaming bigger, thinking more aware, and ready to make moves. 💪🏽

Dream It. Plan It. Become It.

A special thank you to Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy for partnering with us on this 4 week Financial Series, we're looking forward to next week!

Shout out to our board member Ms. Sonja Cheadle, for helping to faciltate with our founder Marilyn Chappell!

10/07/2026

✨ SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY! ✨

At Exceed Expectations, we believe every experience should leave a lasting impact.

This week, we’re spotlighting the impact of our F.I.L.M. Summer Program and the difference it made for two young participants!

Through our financial education programming, they gained valuable skills in budgeting, saving, responsible spending, and making smart financial decisions. These are skills that can empower them long after summer ends. 📚

This is what Exceed Expectations is all about: creating opportunities that go beyond the moment and equipping young people with the knowledge, confidence, and life skills they need to thrive. 🙌🏽

We don’t just provide programs. We create experiences that make an impact.

Want to learn more about F.I.L.M. and our other programs?

Visit letsexceed.org to explore our programs and see how Exceed Expectations is making a difference!

10/05/2026

Everyone deserves the chance to move forward financially. 💪

We are Exceeds Expectations, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering financial education, personal coaching, and workforce development to individuals and families across Kansas City.

With a mission of helping individuals and families break intergenerational poverty one step at a time.

Ready to take the next step? Let's Connect!

10/02/2026

What are you building toward? 💭

Building the future you have in mind takes more than having a vision. It takes planning, preparation, and the courage to pursue it.

Plan by writing your vision down and turning it into S.M.A.R.T. goals. Prepare by getting in position, making room for what’s ahead, and releasing the habits and things that no longer serve you. Then pursue it with faith and courage.

At Exceeds Expectations, we want to help you build toward the future you have in mind. Subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss our next workshop and other opportunities to help you take the next step.

Want to talk one-on-one? Schedule a meeting with us:
https://calendly.com/letsexceed

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09/30/2026

✨ SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY ✨

Today, we're shining a spotlight on the impact our Digital Finance Skills Workshop is making with families in our community! A recent program participant shared how much their children enjoyed the experience and how meaningful it was to see them learning about finances in a way that was both engaging and age-appropriate.

Feedback like this reminds us why we create opportunities for individuals and families to build financial knowledge and confidence together. Our mission is to provide support, resources, guidance, and opportunities that empower participants to strengthen their financial skills and work toward a brighter future.

Empowering individuals. Strengthening families. Creating opportunities.

09/28/2026

Thank you so much Truman Heartland Community Foundation for contributing to our mission!

At Exceeds Expectations, Inc., we believe financial literacy and personal growth are crucial components of a happy, fulfilling life. Your support helps us keep breaking the cycle and building financial confidence in the community and the next generation. Thanks again for this Community Grant our Adult Financial Stability & Non-Traditional Education program is helping break the cycle of poverty here in Kansas City.

One last thank you to Truman Heartland Community Foundation and its fundholders for inspiring generosity and advancing the well-being of our communities.

09/25/2026

Big impact doesn’t happen alone. 🤝🏽

When organizations, businesses, and community leaders come together, we create more opportunities for the people we serve.

At Exceeds Expectations, we believe partnerships help us expand access to the resources, education, and opportunities our community needs to thrive.

Through programs like our Youth Financial Leadership Program, Adult Financial Stability Program, Financial Literacy in a Box, Personal Financial Coaching, and Electrical Apprentice Pilot Program, we’re helping individuals and families build the skills and confidence they need to move forward.

When organizations, businesses, and community leaders come together, something powerful happens: individuals and families gain access to the resources, education, and opportunities that can change the direction of their future.

Your partnership could be the connection that helps someone take their next step, build financial confidence, and create a better future for their family. When we come together, we create opportunities for the people who need them most.

Ready to partner with us? Visit exceedsexpectations.org to learn more and connect with us today!

09/23/2026

🌟 SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY 🌟

For the last Wednesday of the month, we're spotlighting our F.I.L.M. Camp participant Ke'Ron, who joined us for the 2026 program year!

Throughout his time in F.I.L.M. Camp, Ke'Ron built genuine friendships with peers who share his goals and ambitions, while gaining real-life tools he'll carry with him for years to come. From workforce development, networking, and entrepreneurship to the fundamentals of banking including the difference between a bank and a credit union — saving strategies, different types of savings accounts, and how to responsibly navigate credit cards, Ke'Ron walked away with a well-rounded financial and professional foundation.

This is exactly the kind of impact we love making equipping our youth with tools that will last a lifetime. We couldn't be prouder of Ke'Ron and can't wait to see everything he accomplishes! 🎓💙

Address

31 W 31st Street
Kansas City, MO
64108

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.exceedsexpectations.org/

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