Changemakers

Ryan Rumpf leads Kansas City Public Schools' Global Academy, which serves immigrant and refugee children.

KC Educator Loves Serving Immigrant Families

Changemaker Ryan Rumpf leads Kansas City Public Schools’ Global Academy, which serves immigrant and refugee children.

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Reynard Zweifel directs programming for the Kansas City performing arts group HYPE — Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence.

Near Murder, Gun Death Drive Work of KCMO Youth Mentor

Changemaker Reynard Zweifel directs programming for the Kansas City performing arts group HYPE — Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence.

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Changemaker Frank Douglas

Faith Leader Turns Grief Into Services for Suffering Families

Changemaker Bishop Frank Douglas Jr. lost his son – Cameron – when he was shot and killed at the age of 23. In response, he formed a nonprofit to support families who have lost loved ones to violence.

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Changemaker Manuel Medina

Former West Side Youth ‘Taking Care of Business’ for Kids Like Him

Manuel Medina has formed TCB Crew, through a partnership with Guadalupe Centers, as a scholarship program for first-generation Latino college students.

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Candance Wesson, founder of TheHelpKC.

A Dream Come True: Candance Wesson Helps Women Succeed After Prison

Changemaker Candance Wesson is the founder of The HelpKC, which helps women succeed after prison.

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