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Happy International Women’s Day

Nurture KC Hot Topics, News March 8, 2021

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate all the moms in our Healthy Start Program (which served 346 families this past year). They are creating a brighter tomorrow for their children. We are proud of all their hard work!

Catch Up On Our February News

Nurture KC Hot Topics, News February 26, 2021

See our latest news in this February Update. “At Nurture KC, we fight for what’s right. We lift up our young families as they learn and grow. Then, the true beauty is, we let our families go because they are equipped for success in life,” says Executive Director, Tracy Russell.

‘Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine’

Nurture KC Hot Topics, News February 23, 2021

KC-resident Maggi Pivovar shares: “Why I got the COVID-19 vaccine.” Don’t miss her unique and inspirational story, and the message she has for others! Read her STORY.

Improving Access to SNAP Nutritional Assistance

Nurture KC Take Action February 22, 2021

Nurture KC supports Kansas House Bill 2371 to improve access to SNAP nutritional assistance and child care assistance for the families we serve. In support of this bill, our Executive Director, Tracy Russell, submitted testimony which you can see by clicking “read more” below. Please help us support this bill!

Action Alert: Two Bills Would Limit Authority of KDHE on Regulating Vaccinations

Nurture KC Take Action February 16, 2021

We need our members help! Two upcoming bills in Kansas would limit the authority of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to regulate vaccinations. Bill SB 212 would limit the authority of KDHE to determine important safety measures for students in public education. Bill SB 213 would prohibit employers from taking action against employees who choose not to vaccinate. This is particularly problematic for hospitals and local health departments as vaccination is a contingency of employment to protect patients from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Click “read more” below to: 1) Learn more details, 2) See how to contact the Senate Health Committee, and 3) What messages we need to send to this committee. Please take action now. We appreciate your support.

Creating a Safe Space for Black Lives to Matter

Nurture KC News February 12, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing these words of wisdom from Shannon Williams, our Program Director for Healthy Start. (Click on purple image to expand/view larger.)

GO CHIEFS

Nurture KC News February 5, 2021

Some cute kids in our Healthy Start program rooting for Patrick Mahomes and our KC Chiefs to win the Super Bowl this weekend! #REDfriday

Brown Button Estate Sales Gives Back to Nurture KC

Nurture KC Hot Topics, News February 5, 2021

In honor of its 10th Anniversary, Brown Button Estate Sales is hosting a “Treasure Trove” benefit sale with all proceeds directly benefiting Nurture KC.

“We are excited to support Nurture KC, and all the families they help, in honor of our 10th anniversary.” says Michael Fry, CEO of Brown Button. “We want to do something special to give back to Kansas City. This is a natural fit because Nurture KC makes a tangible difference for mothers and babies in our community.”

Key dates for the public:
• Donation drop-off – Saturday, Feb. 6
Anyone can donate fine furniture, art, jewelry, decor and fashion from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the event location: 7589 W. 119 Street (Southwest of Metcalf and 119th St.). Brown Button also can pick up large items, if needed, that meet its criteria. People can simply complete the Donation Evaluation Form to find out.
• Shopping – Feb. 16 to Feb. 20
— Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. ($10 entry donation)
— Wednesday, Feb. 17 to Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free)

“This will truly be a unique shopping experience. Brown Button is synonymous with the highest quality merchandise and has a large following across the metro,” says Tracy Russell, Executive Director of Nurture KC. “We are thankful to Brown Button for selecting Nurture KC to give back to, and know it will greatly benefit the 237 families we serve through our Healthy Start program.”

Check out our January News

Nurture KC News January 29, 2021

This month was busy! Click on our January Update to see:
* Why Brown Button Estate Sales is giving back to Nurture KC

* When we’re hiring an admin (Hint: Now! Perks: Fridays off!)

* Who won our “Get Healthy with Healthy Start” contest

* An AMAZING presentation replay you don’t want to miss

“Get Healthy with Healthy Start”

Nurture KC Hot Topics, News January 28, 2021

We kicked off 2021 encouraging families in our Healthy Start program to live a healthy lifestyle — eating right, staying active and taking care of their mental health. Here are the winners to our contest asking: How is your family adopting a healthy lifestyle? These families will receive Heart Healthy cookbooks and salad kits from the American Heart Association.