Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 Journey of Strength! 🎉 Journey of Strength supports breast cancer patients by providing meaningful trips that offer relaxation, hope, and precious moments with loved ones during their cancer journey. 🩷 ✨

Who They Are: Journey of Strength is a non-profit in St. Joseph, Missouri, that gifts breast cancer patients trips to offer respite, relaxation, emotional support, and holistic wellness during their fight.

Their Why: Founded in March 2024 by Krista Letzig and Andrea Polachek, the organization honors the legacy of Hayley McKinney. Before passing away from Stage 4 breast cancer in August 2023, Hayley dreamt of creating lasting vacation memories with her children. The non-profit continues her vision by bringing hope and memorable experiences to families facing similar battles.

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 Konza United Way! 🎉

Their mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our local community to advance the common good.

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 Shepherds Crossing MHK! 🥳

Shepherd’s Crossing is dedicated to providing compassionate support and financial assistance to individuals and families facing hardship, offering a listening ear, practical resources, and hope through community partnership and care. 💖 🙏

Ways to Give

Shepherd’s Crossing is grateful to the community that have made monthly and annual pledges.

Checks are accepted and appreciated! They can be mailed to:

Shepherd’s Crossing

PO Box 1919

Manhattan, KS 66505

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education! 🎉

Their mission is to accelerate environmental literacy and conservation in Kansas through non-biased, science-based environmental education. ✨ ❤️

Purpose

Serve as a connector for environmental educators in the state and promote excellence in environmental education through professional learning and development. 

Provide a medium through which programs may be cooperatively developed to promote and encourage the teaching of an understanding of the environment and responsible use of resources.

Serve through their Board of Directors as an advisory council to the Kansas State Board of Education.

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 Audio Reader! 🥳

Their mission is to provide access to information, education, and entertainment for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or print-disabled, helping them stay informed, connected, and engaged through accessible audio services. ❤️

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 Gil Carter Initiative! 🎉

The mission of the Gil Carter Initiative Inc. is to enhance the development, dignity and quality of life of socioeconomically challenged children and young adults through specialized education in diverse areas regardless of their race or religion. 🤍

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 Manhattan Art Center! 🎉

Their mission is to enhance lives through the arts by providing inclusive access to artistic experiences, arts education, and creative opportunities that enrich the community and foster connection, expression, and lifelong learning. 💖

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 St. Joseph Museums!🥳 They collect, preserve, and exhibit items that reflect the history of St. Joseph and its citizens. 🖼️ ✨

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 HEARTS INC! 🎉

HEARTS empowers youth and works to prevent suicide by building resilience through education, community engagement, and evidence-based support. 💕

Congrats to Patterson Gives Back recipient 👉 Beck Bookman Library! 🥳

The Beck Bookman Library’s mission is to enrich the community by providing access to information, fostering a love of reading and lifelong learning, and creating an inclusive space where people of all ages can connect, discover, and grow. 💖

About

Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS) is one of seven Kansas Regional Systems of Cooperating Libraries. NEKLS is dedicated to providing universal access to exceptional library service through its 117 member libraries (11 academic; 48 public; 50 school districts; 8 special) in the 14 counties of Northeast Kansas through the cooperation and peer support of NEKLS member libraries, and the assistance of the NEKLS staff of library consultants. NEKLS is governed by a System Board composed of one representative from each member library, the members of the Executive Board and eleven members appointed by the taxing counties of the System.