Kansas City Oasis

MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *Note: It’s okay if you can’t get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are “People are more important than beliefs,” “human hands solve human problems,” and “meaning comes from making a difference.” In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Allie Sherlock pre-recorded Community moment: Amanda Worthington Featured speaker: Jon-Michael Richardson, "Building a Community of Inclusion in Independence" It has become evident through West iNd (pronounced “West End”) Connection outreach, advocacy and community listening sessions that the LGBTQ+ community is asking for a place to commune, socialize, gain knowledge and find a #SAFESPACE from judgment in Independence, Missouri, supporting greater Jackson County. Over the last six months, West iNd Connection has built a team of very talented people to bring this vision to life, and Jon-Michael is proud to share with us an overview of their three-year plan....

Location: UMKC Royall Hall, Room 111 800 E. 52nd St. Kansas City, MO 64110 Free parking in the parking garage at 52nd and Rockhill Rd. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks recommended. Check-in and mingle starting at 10:30 a.m. The featured presentation will not be broadcast online. Please attend in person to view the award-winning short films. Musical guest: Nicole Springer* Community moment: Will Manning Featured speaker: Filmmaker Lindsey Doolittle *Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring menstrual product donations for Nicole's nonprofit organization: No Shame: A Period Product Project for Our Underserved Communities. Independent filmmaker Lindsey Doolittle will be privately...

MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *Note: It's okay if you can't get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are "People are more important than beliefs," "human hands solve human problems," and "meaning comes from making a difference." In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Join us for dinner and drinks at Taqueria Mexico #4, voted the Best Mexican Resaurant in KC! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Story telling songs Community moment: Marj Long Featured speaker: Gary Kuntz, "Tell Me a Story" River and Prairie Storyweavers (RAPS) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) group of storytellers located in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. The mission of RAPS is to support the art of oral storytelling and the people who practice this art. Gary tells a mixture of stories: folk, classic, personal, humorous, drama, and tall tales. All of his stories are 100%, completely, absolutely, positively, true – at least while he tells them. He is a past winner of the Kansas Storytelling Festival Tall Tales...

MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *Note: It’s okay if you can’t get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are “People are more important than beliefs,” “human hands solve human problems,” and “meaning comes from making a difference.” In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...

Join KC Oasis for some summer fun! Play in the water, build a sand castle, eat some food, visit with old friends and make some new ones. No cooking, glass, or alcohol. *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/KCOasis Musical guest: Amber Martin Community moment: Lizzie DeWitt Featured speaker: Dr. Sofia Khan, Welcoming Afghan Refugees and Challenges with Ukrainian Arrivals" Dr. Khan is a local physician and advocate. In 2016 she founded KC for Refugees, which has assisted and continues to assist hundreds of individuals into our Kansas City community. She lives in Overland Park with her husband, also a physician, and five daughters. A few years ago she received the Steve Jeffers Leadership Service Award from the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council and is recognized by the community as an advocate for for refugees. *By participating...

MASKS ARE REQUIRED. *Note: It’s okay if you can’t get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are “People are more important than beliefs,” “human hands solve human problems,” and “meaning comes from making a difference.” In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry to help feed and clothe those in need. Micah Ministry serves hundreds of people every Monday evening from 5:15-7:15. They help anyone, regardless of race, gender, religious (or nonreligious) affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or any other trait. Come join us in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food, offer...