My Community Program

My Community Program is sponsored by Variety KC the Children's Charity. Variety KC's Community Program offers grants to businesses, schools, and 501(c)(3) organizations in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area to create more inclusive spaces. Examples of projects include capital improvements, playgrounds, sensory rooms, equipment, sensory bags, and communication boards.

The program aims to remove mobility and communication barriers for children with all types of disabilities.

**HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT**Variety KC provides children with disabilities access to programs and services that empower them to redefine their abilities and reimagine their possibilities. #### My Medical Equipment Making it possible for Variety Kids to independently engage with their worlds. #### My Therapy This program provides access to therapy services that teach new skills, build strength, and more.

#### My Recreation Free programs that help Variety Kids try new things and make lifelong friends. #### My Community Projects We support community projects such as inclusive ball fields, playgrounds, and sports programs. Apply Today →  #### Variety KC Family Resources View All Vendors, Additional Funding Sources, and Organizations →  #### MAR Fully ADA-compliant portable restroom designed to make events truly inclusive.

A night of fundraising, auctions, dinner, dancing, and entertainment to support the best cause: INCLUSION! See Event Details →  #### Heart & Swing Grab your clubs and get ready for a day where every drive makes a difference. See Event Details →  #### Walk-Roll-Run Join Variety KC for Walk, Roll and Run, a community-wide 1K and 5K designed for everyone.

See Event Details →  #### Go Baby Go A program that provides modified, ride-on cars to children with disabilities so that they can move around independently and interact with their environment, family, and peers! See Event Details →  #### Variety Show An all-inclusive professional stage production with professional and amateur actors, inclusive of all abilities.

See Event Details →  #### Heart & Serve Serving up aces, drives, and hearts, we invite you to join us for Variety KC’s annual pickleball tournament! See Event Details → View The Event Calendar **VOLUNTEER**If you’re looking to make an impact locally, we’d love to bring you into the fold at one of our fundraising events, inclusive activities, or equipment presentations!

Volunteer → **PARTNER**Variety KC is always looking for new partners to bring inclusion, mobility, and communication devices to Kansas City children. Become a Partner → **FUNDRAISE**Set up your own community fundraiser with Variety KC. Fundraise Tips → **SUPPORT**Variety Heroes are monthly donors who contribute a minimum of $16/month.

**ABOUT US**By providing access to medical equipment, therapy, and innovative programs we’re helping kids be active, be social, and belong. About Variety KC → In The Media→ Financials→ #### History We’ve helped kids in the KC area by providing life essential devices and opportunities for inclusion. Learn More → #### Variety KC Staff The Variety KC staff is inspired each and every day by the families we serve.

Learn More → #### Board of Directors Our board is full of BIG HEARTED, highly talented Kansas Citians from all backgrounds and industries. Learn More → #### Partners **HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT**Variety KC provides children with disabilities access to programs and services that empower them to redefine their abilities and reimagine their possibilities.

#### My Medical Equipment Making it possible for Variety Kids to independently engage with their worlds. #### My Therapy This program provides access to therapy services that teach new skills, build strength, and more. #### My Recreation Free programs that help Variety Kids try new things and make lifelong friends.

#### My Community Projects We support community projects such as inclusive ball fields, playgrounds, and sports programs. Apply Today →  #### Variety KC Family Resources View All Vendors, Additional Funding Sources, and Organizations →  #### MAR Fully ADA-compliant portable restroom designed to make events truly inclusive. A night of fundraising, auctions, dinner, dancing, and entertainment to support the best cause: INCLUSION!

See Event Details →  #### Heart & Swing Grab your clubs and get ready for a day where every drive makes a difference. See Event Details →  #### Walk-Roll-Run Join Variety KC for Walk, Roll and Run, a community-wide 1K and 5K designed for everyone.

See Event Details →  #### Go Baby Go A program that provides modified, ride-on cars to children with disabilities so that they can move around independently and interact with their environment, family, and peers! See Event Details →  #### Variety Show An all-inclusive professional stage production with professional and amateur actors, inclusive of all abilities.

See Event Details →  #### Heart & Serve Serving up aces, drives, and hearts, we invite you to join us for Variety KC’s annual pickleball tournament! See Event Details → View The Event Calendar **VOLUNTEER**If you’re looking to make an impact locally, we’d love to bring you into the fold at one of our fundraising events, inclusive activities, or equipment presentations!

Volunteer → **PARTNER**Variety KC is always looking for new partners to bring inclusion, mobility, and communication devices to Kansas City children. Become a Partner → **FUNDRAISE**Set up your own community fundraiser with Variety KC. Fundraise Tips → **SUPPORT**Variety Heroes are monthly donors who contribute a minimum of $16/month.

**ABOUT US**By providing access to medical equipment, therapy, and innovative programs we’re helping kids be active, be social, and belong. About Variety KC → In The Media→ Financials→ #### History We’ve helped kids in the KC area by providing life essential devices and opportunities for inclusion. Learn More → #### Variety KC Staff The Variety KC staff is inspired each and every day by the families we serve.

Learn More → #### Board of Directors Our board is full of BIG HEARTED, highly talented Kansas Citians from all backgrounds and industries. Learn More → #### Partners # My Community Application Variety KC’s Community Program was established to provide grants to businesses that are looking to build a more inclusive space in their business and/or community.

Examples include capital projects, playgrounds, sensory rooms, equipment, universal changing tables, sensory bags, communication and sign language boards, parking signs, sports wheelchairs, and more. If you do not see something that your business would benefit from, please apply and Variety KC will review. Scroll down for online application ↓ 1.

1. FAQs + Business Info + Your Request 3. 3.

Release of Liability + Disclaimer + Authorization to Use Name and Likeness At Variety KC, our goal is to create a world where all kids can Be Active, Be Social, and Belong. We remove mobility and communication barriers by providing the necessary equipment and devices for any child in need.

Variety KC’s mission is to be the most trusted and effective children’s charity in the world, delivering every child equality and a future without limits. Variety KC was established 90 years ago in 1934, and we are the only non-profit in the Kansas City, Missouri area that provides mobility and communications equipment to children with all types of disabilities. Any type of special need is accepted, whether physical or cognitive.

### What is Variety KC’s My Community Program? Variety KC’s Community Program was established to provide grants to businesses who are looking to build a more inclusive space in their business and/or community. Examples include capital projects, playgrounds, sensory rooms, equipment, universal changing tables, sensory bags, communication and sign language boards, parking signs, sports wheelchairs, and more.

If you do not see something that your business would benefit from, please apply and Variety KC will review. To qualify, you must be a government, business, school, and/or organization that is a 501(c)(3) serving the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. * No grants will be made to political parties, agendas, or activities.

* No grants will be made to organizations that provide services that target a specific religious sect, population, or agenda. ### **What area is covered? ** Variety KC covers the 6-county Kansas City metropolitan area, which includes Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas, and Jackson, Platte, Cass, and Clay Counties in Missouri.

Variety KC will also take into consideration those counties that surround this 6-county region. If you live outside that region, you can apply and see if it is approved. ### What do I need for this application?

To be considered a complete application, the submission must include ALL the following documents. * Vendor/Supplier Quote(s) for equipment being requested, including total price with tax and shipping, along with equipment specifications (if available) * Photos of the current area and/or equipment or any drawings and designs you may have for this project * Financial credentials for your organization from the last fiscal year.

### What happens after I submit the application? Variety KC works hard to keep organizations updated on their grant applications. Once a business submits a grant application, Variety KC will take all submissions to the Board of Directors to review and vote on each one.

Acceptance or denial is based on the funds available, the overall need in the community, and the number of kids the project will impact. If the board approves your application, Variety KC will reach out to discuss the next steps. Please note that once an organization receives a grant, they must wait a full year before re-applying.

Should your application be denied, you will receive an email outlining the reason. While we are unable to provide funding for all of the projects we receive, we remain committed to our shared goal of universal accessibility. We are happy to offer guidance and support as you continue your endeavors.

If the application was denied, an email will be sent out for the reason of the denial. If you have questions about the status of your application, please don’t hesitate to contact Marc Harrell at mharrell@varietykc. org.

**If you choose to download the PDF, please mail application with supporting documents to:** Variety of Greater Kansas City Date of Application*(required) Who is filling out this application? *(required) Business Address*(required) County of project?

*(required) Cass Clay Jackson Johnson Platte Wyandotte Atchison Buchanan Clinton Douglas Leavenworth Miami Primary Business Contact Name*(required) Primary Business Contact Phone*(required) Primary Business Contact Email*(required) What is your business requesting? *(required) What is the total amount for the project that you are requesting, including tax and shipping?

*(required) What is the total amount for the project that you are requesting for Variety KC to pay? *(required) How many people will be impacted by your project? *(required) How many children will be impacted by your project?

*(required) Who is the intended audience of your project? *(required) How would you recognize Variety KC if this project was approved? *(required) Upload any quote(s) from any Vendor(s)/​Supplier(s).

Upload or drag files here. Photos of the current area and/​or equipment or any drawings and designs you may have for this project Upload or drag files here. Upload or drag files here.

Financial credentials for your organization from the last fiscal year Upload or drag files here. Annual Revenue of Business? See some of our past newsletters →