We believe that Kansas City is full of amazing people. Times are tough right now, so we wanted to make sure we celebrate some of those people and organizations that are making sure our community stays strong during this pandemic. Know someone we should be thanking? Let us know at [email protected].
Wednesday, May 20
Last week, Lawrence guitar and gear shop Guitarma donated a portion of its quarter one sales to Liberty Hall, The Granada, The Bottleneck, and Replay Lounge's staff funds. There's nothing like the love of a local music scene. If you want to support the shop and do some shredding at home, check out Guitarma's site. If you want to support those venues and others in the area, here's our local venue support page.
Friday, May 8
It doesn't get much more metal than that, huh? Kansas City's favorite metal bar has teamed up with City Barrel Brewing Company for a special benefit brew with a portion of the proceeds going to keeping The Riot Room open after the virus passes. The IPA has "notes of hibiscus, tart cherry, blood orange and grapefruit bitterness from the northwest hops." Order your four-pack here.
Thursday, April 30
Look! Another awesome fundraiser t-shirt collaboration! Local illustrator Frank Norton has teamed up with local indie label French Exit Records and Stockyards District bar/restaurant The Campground for the Wild Daisy tee. Proceeds from the shirts will be spent sending meals from The Campground to medical workers at local hospitals. Get more details and grab yours here.
Tuesday, April 28
Sandlot Goods is one of many Kansas City-based companies that have begun producing masks during the pandemic. In addition to selling masks they produce for personal use, they've been able to donate hundreds to local hospitals, fire departments, and other essential workers. Buy a mask, donate to send them to workers, or watch a video on how to make your own on their website. (You can also sign up to sew masks for donation at home!)
Tuesday, April 21
After a full month of stay-home orders, many Kansas Citians are starting to worry that their community arts spaces may not be able to survive the strain financially. Luckily, a new nonprofit has sprung up to help ease these worries. KC Spaces Fund is collecting donations and giving grants to local art spaces and music venues affected by the shutdown. Learn more about their work here!
Thursday, April 16
Want to help out Kansas City's restaurant scene and own a cool new t-shirt? You're in luck. Local illustrator Frank Norton teamed up with CurbsideKC and non-profit Kanbe's Markets to print these KC Runs On Hospitality t-shirts. All net proceeds from the shirts will be distributed between over two dozen local bars and eateries. Click here for all the details!
Tuesday, April 14
Yesterday, indie label Manor Records released a compilation of Kansas City, Lawrence, and other Midwestern musicians performing cover songs to benefit workers at a handful of local music venues and bars/restaurants. In its first day online they collected $600 in donations! So if you want to hear Khrystal cover Sheryl Crow, True Lions cover Julia Jacklin, and 11 other tribute tunes, go check it out and make a donation here.
Thursday, April 9
POI-Ō, a wood-fire chicken restaurant located just off Southwest Boulevard, has been offering free meals for displaced food service workers every Monday from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. Do your part to keep this spot -- and its sister restaurant The Bite in the River Market -- open by placing an online order this week! Both are offering special family-size meals this month. Details here.
Wednesday, April 8
The Midwest Music Foundation has been helping provide medical care to Kansas City's musicians for over a decade and there's no better time than now to show them your support. Through online fundraising and livestreams featuring local artists (like Victor & Penny, pictured above), they've already been able to distribute over $18,500 to local musicians since the COVID outbreak began. Head to their website to find out how you can donate or if you qualify for aid.
Tuesday, April 7
We want to give today's Daily DoGood thank you to the people behind @BaristaKC on Instagram. The account has set up a virtual tip jar for Kansas City area baristas who have lost work during the pandemic. They also released a very-rocking local music compilation you can download on Bandcamp and are using their platform to keep Kansas Citians updated on how they can give and receive relief during the crisis.
Thursday, April 2
Today's Daily DoGood thank you goes out to the folks at Ladybird Diner in Downtown Lawrence. Since the first week of stay-home orders, the diner has been handing out free sack lunches to those in need, Monday through Friday, 11 A.M. to noon. To get info on meals, find out how to donate, and read some thoughtful notes from the owner, check the diner's Facebook page.
Wednesday, April 1
Our first Daily DoGood thank you goes to the team at Crossroads Community Kitchen. Just a few short days after the beginning of social distancing orders, general manager Kyle Bennett and his team leapt into action, collecting money and ingredient donations and serving up pay-what-you-can hot meals every afternoon at The Rieger for Kansas Citians in need. Follow along with their efforts on The Rieger's Facebook page and donate on their GoFundMe.
