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Our Vision

At Blue KC, we’re committed to creating a meaningful impact for our community by focusing on initiatives that improve the health and wellness of Kansas City residents.

HEALTH SERVICES AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
ARTS, CULTURE AND
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

 

Blue KC launched Well Stocked in July of 2018 to address the social needs associated with hunger in Kansas City. Through targeted partnerships we aim to reduce food insecurity and increase access to healthier foods for children, families and seniors in our community.

Well Stocked Mission – To work with community partners and stakeholders in an effort to increase food access and reduce food insecurity in Kansas City.

Well Stocked Vision – Raise awareness and increase access to nutritious foods in our region.

Blue KC Employees Care

Community involvement is an important aspect of our culture at Blue KC, and we support our employees in their individual efforts to make a positive impact in our community. That is why we proudly offer employees a very competitive benefit — time off with pay to volunteer at community organizations. If you have any community volunteer needs, email them to _community_relations@bluekc.com.

Charitable Contributions

Blue KC is committed to improving the health and wellness of the individuals and families living and working in the communities we serve. One way we fulfill this mission is through charitable contributions to a range of worthwhile causes and not-for-profit organizations.

While our main charitable focus is on organizations that concentrate on health and wellness initiatives, we also give to organizations that enrich lives through social services, education, arts, culture and civic endeavors.

To be eligible for funding, you must:

  • WORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY
  • BENEFIT COMMUNITIES SERVED BY BLUE KC
  • BE DESIGNATED BY THE IRS AS A 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
  • SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, SEX, RELIGION OR DISABILITY
LIMITATIONS

Blue KC Does Not Consider Charitable Funding For:

  • INDIVIDUALS
  • ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF BLUE KC’S 32–COUNTY SERVICE AREA
  • RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
  • POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CAMPAIGNS
  • ADVERTISING
  • CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
THE FINE PRINT

Our policy is to make one contribution per year to an organization. Blue KC does not commit to multi–year funding for any organization or event. If you have multiple requests for the year, please make every effort to combine those into one funding request.

Have questions about our charitable giving? Want to learn more about the application process? Email us at _community_relations@bluekc.com.