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As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Jy Maze on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Jy’s father, who was blind, actually worked for Alphapointe for a number of years, which created a bond between Jy and the organization. Additionally, Jy joined Alphapointe’s Foundation…
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As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with volunteer Sara Sweet on why she chooses to donate her time and energy to Alphapointe. Q&A with Sara Tell us about you… I am a born and raised KC native so my roots to this wonderful city are strong. I am a sales…
Through Our Eyes: Climbing the Mountain
“I may not be able to see the mountain, but I think I might like to climb up it.” Randy Becker. In the year 1982, at roughly 6:00 in the morning, in the KCMW studio located on the Central Missouri State University campus, (KCMW being an affiliate of NPR and APR radio, which is no…
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Mission Moment: Regaining Independence Despite Diabetic Macular Edema
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Volunteer Spotlight: Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter of Kansas City
As part of the ongoing Volunteer Spotlight series, we checked in with Beth Kelloff & Kristin Wing of the Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter of Kansas City on why they choose to donate their time and energy to Alphapointe. Since 1921, Delta Gamma Alumnae Chapter of Kansas City has served our neighbors with many and varied…