KC Cares

It’s nice that in this type of economy, people are willing to put their own wants and needs aside to help those who are less fortunate. That’s exactly what NARI’s Kansas City chapter did for The Children’s Place (TCP) in Brookside. "The mission of The Children’s Place is to promote positive mental health and developmental outcomes through prevention, treatment and family support for young children who have experienced abuse, neglect or trauma," as their website states. This facility, open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., cares for and educates children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, with more than 95 percent in the foster care system.

Since moving into their current location at 2 E. 59th St. in Kansas City, TCP’s general purpose room lacked major updates, had storage issues and electrical wires exposed. That’s when NARI members came to the rescue. Whether they donated time, money or labor, about 15 different NARI members (companies) added sheetrock, carpet, paint, storage room and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, bar top and coffeemaker,  transforming this old, blue room into one everyone can share — it’s not only used for board meetings (the ONLY meeting space in the facility) but is also the hot spot for holiday parties.

Wednesay, March 10, The Children’s Place and NARI held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially welcome the newly remodeled general purpose room. Many NARI members, TCP staff and students gathered for the big event. Take a look at the event pictures below.

The partnership between NARI and The Children’s Place will last all year long…and hopefully longer. A portion of the proceeds from NARI’s Remodeled Homes Tour, April 24-25, will also go to the children. For more information on these two great organizations, visit www.remodelingkc.com or www.tcpkc.org.

(second row, right) David Matson, president and CEO of TCP, welcomes everyone and thanks NARI for a job well done.

(third row, right) Jan Burchett, NARI executive director, thanks NARI members who contributed to the project.