Goodwill’s Breaking Barriers Celebration

Mark your Calendar for the 2024 Breaking Barriers Celebration, a fundraising dinner and awards ceremony to benefit Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas. In recognition of our 130th anniversary this year, we are elevating our annual Power of Work awards.

During the celebration we will honor individuals who have continued on a positive path after receiving support through MoKan Goodwill’s services, local organizations committed to empowering people through work, and our 130 year legacy in the Kansas City community. We are honored to have special keynote speaker Sly James join us for this event.

• 6:00 PM – Cocktails & Silent Auction
• 7:00 PM – Dinner & Awards
• 8:15 PM – Music and Socializing

Be part of Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas’ 130th anniversary celebration by helping people discover their potential and adapt for the future through the power of work! Thanks to donors and sponsors like you, Goodwill was able to serve 2,084 individuals in 2023. You empower our programs and services to be offered directly to job seekers at no cost. Programs include:

• AbilityOne Program
• Bridge to Technology Course
• Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfga) Course
• Digital Skills Training
• Employment & Workforce Development Services
• IBM SkillsBuild
• Mobile Workforce Unit
• Reentry Services
• Community Resource Centers

We believe every person deserves the opportunity to work. Employment is more than a paycheck. It is independence, agency, dignity, and equality. Jobs empower people to support themselves and their loved ones, pursue life goals, and participate in their communities. Join us in empowering people to overcome barriers, develop new skills, earn employment, and gain economic independence—your company can make a difference!

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