Generating Income For Tomorrow

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Reflecting on an Unforgettable Night This past Saturday, we had the privilege of hosting our "Gift of Color" gala, and what an incredible success! The room was filled with energy, inspiration, and, most importantly, support for the work Kansas City GIFT is doing to uplift Black-owned businesses in our community. We are filled with immense gratitude for everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and contributed to the evening's success. Your generosity will help us continue to invest in our community and create lasting, positive change. It was a celebration and a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we come together for a shared purpose. Swipe through to relive some of the incredible moments from the night. Let's keep building towards a brighter, more equitable future. Thank you, Kansas City, for believing in this vision. Together, we rise. #GiftOfColor #KCGift #CommunityFirst #BlackExcellence #BusinessForGood #Gratitude #Impact

The Crux KC team celebrated The Gift of Color with Generating Income For Tomorrow tonight. Congrats to Brandon Calloway, Cornell Gorman and the entire KC G.I.F.T. team on a great event and successful night of fundraising to advance Black businesses, enrich lives and empower communities. Christina Hager Shaun Friesen Brooke Barrier Chloe Kuckelman

We are incredibly grateful to all our supporters for making the Gift of Color Gala on September 28th possible! A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsors— JE Dunn Construction, Lead Bank, UMB Bank, and Husch Blackwell—for your unwavering support. To our Gold Sponsors—LISC Greater Kansas City, Evergy, Sophic Solutions- Stephenie K Smith, MSW, City of Kansas City, MO, and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation—and our Silver Sponsors— McCownGordon Construction, Kansas City Royals, Country Club Bank, Capitol Federal® Savings Bank, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, The Soul of Santa “Do Good” Foundation, Performance Packaging Group, and Hy-Vee, Inc.-—your generosity means so much. We also appreciate our Bronze Sponsors— Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Kansas City People's Choice Awards, Meta Facebook , Crossroads Real Estate Group, Heartland Black Chamber, Sporting Kansas City, BLUE CHIP ROOFING & WATERPROOFING, LLC, United Way of Greater Kansas City, BMG Advisors | Plan Your Story, SLATTERY Design + Architecture, Central Bank of Kansas City , Crux KC, The Radical Empath, and Uncornered. A heartfelt thanks to EVERY individual who has purchased a ticket—you're the heart of this event. We can't wait to celebrate with you all! #GiftOfColorGala #EmpowerEntrepreneurs #ClosingTheWealthGap #SupportLocalCommunities #KCCommunityImpact"

A Standing Ovation for Our KC Gift Graduates! We couldn't be more proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who have just completed the Kauffman FastTrac program! Over the past 10 weeks, you've poured your hearts into learning and growing, and now you're equipped to make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality. To each of you who took this bold step forward: your passion, grit, and creativity have been nothing short of inspiring. We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll achieve next! #KCGift #ProudMoment #EntrepreneurJourney #KauffmanFastTrac #DreamBig

A sincere thank you to our incredible Presenting Sponsors—JE Dunn Construction, Lead Bank, UMB Bank, and Husch Blackwell! Your unwavering support means the world to us. You're not only making the Gift of Color Gala possible, but you're also helping us make a real impact—empowering entrepreneurs and closing the wealth gap in our community. We couldn't be more grateful to have you by our side! Tickets are selling fast—don't miss your chance to be part of this meaningful night. Get yours today: https://lnkd.in/grxjPTdM #GiftOfColorGala #EmpowerEntrepreneurs #ClosingTheWealthGap #SupportLocalCommunities #KCCommunityImpact

ALMOST Sold Out! Tickets are extremely limited. Don't Miss the G.I.F.T. of Color Gala. We're only TWO weeks away from one of the most important events of the year—the G.I.F.T. of Color Annual Gala! There's no time to waste. Every ticket sold brings us closer to building a stronger, more equitable Kansas City. Your support is crucial in helping us close the racial wealth gap and empower Black-owned businesses. This is your last chance to be part of something truly impactful. Don't miss out on an unforgettable evening where your presence matters. Tickets are going fast—grab yours before it's too late! RSVP & Get Your Tickets Now: https://lnkd.in/gXJxskHa #LastChance #GIFTGala #SupportBlackExcellence #KansasCity #BeTheChange

Such an honor. Our CEO Brandon Calloway was given the opportunity to speak at the HyVee Opportunity Summit. This was a chance for us to collaborate on the topic of building partnerships in small business. It was a great time. Thanks HyVee for this amazing event

To our amazing Bronze Sponsors— Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Kansas City People's Choice Awards, Meta, Crossroads Real Estate Group, Heartland Black Chamber, Sporting Kansas City, BLUE CHIP ROOFING & WATERPROOFING, LLC, United Way of Greater Kansas City, BMG Advisors | Plan Your Story, SLATTERY Design + Architecture, Central Bank of Kansas City, and Crux KC—we are truly grateful for your generous support! Your commitment fuels our mission to empower entrepreneurs and close the wealth gap in our community. Together, we're making a lasting impact. Thank you for being a part of the Gift of Color Gala and helping us build a brighter future! If you haven't already, there's still time to join us! With only two weeks left, get your tickets today while they're still available, and be a part of this inspiring event. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/grxjPTdM #GiftOfColorGala #SupportLocalCommunities #EmpowerEntrepreneurs #ClosingTheWealthGap #KCCommunityImpact

We’re less than 3 weeks away from the GIFT of Color Gala on September 28th, and we’re almost at capacity! Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly transformative. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with celebration, purpose, and unity as we continue our mission to empower Black businesses and build a brighter future for Kansas City. Get your tickets now,(Link In Comments) make a difference, and let’s create magic together! h #GiftOfColorGala #SupportBlackBusiness #KansasCityCommunity #bethechange