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The Kansas City, Kansas Foundation for Excellence proudly provides scholarships that open doors for seniors from the five high schools in USD 500. Your contribution helps expand these life-changing opportunities—empowering more students to pursue their college and career dreams!

To make your contribution even more exciting, I’m thrilled to host a raffle made possible by the generous support of local businesses! For every $10 donation, you’ll receive one entry into the drawing. Winners will be contacted in the order they are selected to choose from the available raffle prizes.

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Click here to visit my campaign page to donate! 

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Discover the warmth and creativity of Three Bees Pottery & Coffee, a local treasure that blends artistic charm with community spirit. This prize features a beautifully hand-painted, Mexican-inspired pottery piece and a gift card to enjoy their delicious coffee, pastries, and one-of-a-kind creations. It’s the perfect mix of art, flavor, and small-town heart—all right here in Kansas City!

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Jumpstart your fitness journey with a 6-month membership to Genesis Health Clubs! Each certificate also includes two personal training sessions to help you stay motivated and achieve your health goals. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to level up your routine, Genesis offers the equipment, classes, and community support to help you feel your best—all in a welcoming environment that inspires success.

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Discover Kansas City in a whole new way with Urban Hikes KC! This unique adventure blends local history, public art, and stunning skyline views into a guided walking experience. With this gift card, you can book a hike that showcases hidden gems, inspiring stories, and the vibrant culture that makes Kansas City so special. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, it’s an unforgettable way to see the city — one step at a time.

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Your ticket to flavorful tacos, sizzling fajitas, and Kansas City’s favorite Mexican dishes! Don’t miss out on this delicious prize!

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TESTIMONIALS

"Fantastic guide to help students explore life after high school."

-Latoya S., Owner & Chief Executive Officer, Rhys·Ivy Company

 

"This is a perfect book to begin having conversations with students about their hopes, dreams, and possibilities after they graduate. After reading, my 4th-grade students were very curious and more interested in learning about the path for their futures. The writing is age-appropriate while still having the right amount of challenging vocabulary to make teaching moments. The illustrations are fun and relatable for students. I can't recommend it enough!

-Emma B., 4th-grade Teacher

 

This book is a fantastic introduction for young students as they are learning and exploring careers and future work possibilities.  As a prior school counselor, I can see integrating this into a Career Exploration Curriculum with elementary students.  The terminology is great for students to begin building their career vocabulary.  The illustrations are fun and eye-catching for the visual learner. A definite need for a School Counselor, Teacher, and Parent's toolbox as they teach and support our future workforce!

-Liz M., retired school counselor & education professional

 

"WOW!  This is an awesome tool for teachers to use when exposing our students to the many career paths available.  Using the QR code to further explore the topics covered in the book is a meaningful enhancement and will allow more opportunities for open discussions about different careers. I recommend this book wholeheartedly."

-Lori P., Middle School Teacher

 

"Like the author, I believe it is never too early to start learning about all the things you can do when you grow up!!  This will be a good resource in the classroom and a reference for people who talk to students regularly."

-Susan E., education professional 

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