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TAG Students Step Into Leadership Roles at First Meeting
We’re excited to share that our first Teen Advocacy Group (TAG) meeting of the year took place on Monday, and it was a great success! Out of 31 students registered for our program, 21 attended to kick off the year together. This group of passionate students will be...
TAG Kick-Off Night Brings Teens, Families, and Community Partners Together
Teen Advocacy Group Kick-Off Night Brings Teens, Families, and Community Partners Together. Thanks to an incredible Kick-Off Night, our Teen Advocacy Group (TAG) is starting the 2025–2026 year with 23 teens already signed up! Our guest speaker, Foster Huggins from...
Partnership to Prevent Risky Behaviors (PPRB) Fall Kick-Off Meeting
Our Partnership to Prevent Risky Behaviors (PPRB) meetings are moving back to the Lee's Summit Police Department! Open to everyone in the community, join us on Wednesday, September 24th at 9:00AM for our PPRB Fall Kick-Off. Be a part of the conversation in raising...
Creative Vendors Needed for our 22nd Annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast
We are seeking a videographer, photographer, and decorator for the 2026 (22nd Annual) Mayor's Character Breakfast on January 15th, 2026 at John Knox Pavilion in Lee's Summit. Please see information below for each role. Email kaela.jordan@lscares.org (Director of...
We are a 2025 United Way Nonprofit Catalyst Grantee!
July 16, 2025 (KANSAS CITY, Mo.) – United Way of Greater Kansas City with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation are honored to award another round of funding to small nonprofits in the Kansas City area to organizations led by or primarily serving...
Exciting Things Are Happening at Lee’s Summit CARES!
We’re gearing up for a powerful season of prevention, education, and community connection. Here are just a few of the impactful opportunities coming up: 🤝 Partnership to Prevent Risky Behavior – Fall Kick-Off Planning Meeting 📅 Wednesday, August 20th | 4:00PM 📍 634 SE...
T.A.G. 25/26′ Kick-Off Night on August 25th, 6-8PM
You are invited to Kick-Off the 25/26' year of our Teen Advocacy Group on August 25th, 2025 6:00PM-8:00PM at MCC- Longview Campus (Business Building). This event is open to all teens and their families who are interested in learning more about our program and...
Nominate a Champion of Character in Lee’s Summit!
Do you know someone in Lee’s Summit who consistently goes above and beyond to demonstrate strong character? Whether it’s a local business leading with integrity or an individual who models kindness, respect, and responsibility—we want to hear about them! Lee’s Summit...
The “I Can Relate” Podcast is LIVE!
Lee's Summit CARES is proud to announce that all 11 episodes of the "I Can Relate" podcast are now available on all streaming services! "I Can Relate" features a group of Kansas City-based teens discussing youth mental health and other real issues faced by themselves...
Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit
Just because this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month in May has come to an end doesn't mean the conversations around mental health have to end too. That is why Lee's Summit CARES would like to highlight the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...