By Nancy Osborn, Ph.D. on December 3, 2020
Psychologist/Trainer
KC Healthy Kids
The pandemic has brought greater focus on the inequities that exist in our communities. It appears that the inequities are only getting worse. Many have lost their jobs and are facing mounting bills and crucial concerns about housing, food, and basic necessities. The more fortunate and privileged are now working from home but may still […]
By Nancy Osborn, Ph.D. on December 2, 2020
Psychologist/Trainer
KC Healthy Kids
Early childhood education centers are among the hardest hit services during this current pandemic. Some have closed temporarily, and some have closed permanently. All of the centers have had to make major changes in their operations as they follow recommended guidelines for child care programs. There have also been major decreases in the number of […]
By Nancy Osborn, Ph.D. on August 13, 2020
Psychologist/Trainer
KC Healthy Kids
The COVID-19 crisis has brought concerns for mental health issues to the forefront for almost everyone. However, one group that is often overlooked is the very young. Often it is difficult for parents, child care providers, and other caregivers to realize that even preschoolers can meet the diagnostic criteria for certain mental health disorders. For […]
By Michelle Herman on July 16, 2020
President/CEO
Sunflower House
While we all know that our community is dealing with many repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic — astronomical unemployment rates, families struggling to make ends meet, higher grocery prices, and inability to find basic cleaning supplies in our local grocery stores, perhaps the repercussion that hit all of us with a vengeance is the stay-at-home […]
By Sarah Mudd on July 9, 2020
President/CEO
Center for Developmentally Disabled
Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) provides housing and life-skill supports, day programming, and community integration services to 180 adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City metro area. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the people we work with in several ways. Gone are the community outings, social gatherings, and visits from family and friends. […]
By David Hanzlick, PhD, CFRE on May 28, 2020
Program and Development Director
Sheffield Place
The COVID-19 crisis has cast a dark shadow of uncertainty around the world and on the doorstep of Sheffield Place over the past few months. The mothers worry about their health, the health of their children, their ability to stay clean and sober amidst the anxiety, and their ability to earn a living. The staff […]
By Michael Liimatta on May 21, 2020
Chief Operating Officer
Healing House
The coronavirus epidemic has caused many businesses, churches, and even treatment programs to shut down or reduce their services. However, at Healing House, we are accepting new residents and providing them the support they need to continue on the road to recovery. In the process, we’ve had to almost completely change the way we do business. By implementing a number […]
By Christy McMurphy on February 14, 2020
Executive Director
Kim Wilson Housing Inc.
At Kim Wilson Housing (KWH), we have three guiding principles: Housing is the foundation for good health. Housing vulnerable people requires diverse, community-based collaborations and support services. Housing is cost-effective. Homelessness is not. Last fall, as the holidays approached, each of these principles came into play when a woman called to see if we could […]
By Josh King on October 2, 2019
Director of Grant Development
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
Rene McCreary
Director of Counseling, Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
Every so often, a wealth of expertise finds its culmination in a body of work. With the help of Health Forward Foundation, MOCSA is proud to report that, in early 2019, Rene McCreary, MOCSA’s Director of Counseling, did precisely this. After years of dedicated work, Rene has completed a handbook for mental health providers titled […]
By Ave Stokes, MPH on May 8, 2019
Director
Alive and Well Kansas City
If you see your mobile phone power level has dipped below 15 percent, what do you do? If your gas tank is hovering near E, what’s your next move? Our devices and our cars need to be re-energized — but what about us? In your day-to-day push, have you ever thought to yourself, “If I […]
