As the only local not-for-profit health insurance provider in Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) is proud to support our community and the people and organizations who make it great. Looking back at 2024, we made meaningful investments throughout Kansas City and grew partnerships that will make a positive impact for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In partnership with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association<\/a>, Blue KC and other Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies<\/a> throughout the United States, committed to combat the youth mental health crisis in the United States through trauma-informed approaches to behavioral care with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America<\/a>. A trauma-informed approach to mental health will empower youth to heal, build resilience and navigate emotional challenges with greater effectiveness and long-term well-being. By partnering with our local club, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City<\/a>, we were able to fund trainings and provide information on trauma-informed practices to assist the work of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City so they can better support the emotional and mental well-being of the children they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our employees continued to give back their time, treasure, and talents through volunteer time off, group outings, and service on local boards and committees. During National Volunteer Appreciation Week in April 2024, Blue KC employees donated 424 hours<\/strong> of their time. And throughout the year, employees helped to back diapers at Happy Bottoms<\/a>, decorate tiny homes for Veterans Community Project<\/a>, and sort hygiene items for Giving the Basics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n