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Behind Every Foster Family:
A Community That Cares Article by Alicia Holechek | Photography by Janie Jones Most days, Katie Welch juggles swim meets, tutoring sessions and dinner at a crowded kitchen table. But amid the noise of family life, she’s quietly building something powerful. Three years ago, Katie launched Foster Light, a nonprofit that offers behind-the-scenes support to foster families across Kansas City. Welch, a former inner-city art teacher and now mother to six, knows firsthand the emotional chaos...
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Lemon Lane Farm
A treasure with darling animals and flowers galore. Article by Judy Goppert | Photography by Janie Jones Derek and Rachel Pace, along with their three kiddos, live on and run Lemon Lane Farm in Raymore. It is a labor of love that began in Rachel’s heart years ago. They moved here in January of 2008 from middle Tennessee. “In 2010, while pregnant with our first child, I remember being home when a news story came on TV. A local rescue was in a pretty dire situation with being over capacity...
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Heart of America Humane Society
A Lifeline for Pets in Lee’s Summit Article and Photography by Since 1992, the Heart of America Humane Society (HAHS) has been a dedicated force in animal welfare across the Kansas City metro area. Operating entirely through volunteers and foster homes, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit stands out for its compassion-first model. Without a physical shelter, HAHS focuses its resources on direct animal care and impactful community programs. HAHS partners with the Lee’s Summit Municipal Animal Shelter...
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Beyond the Smile:
How One Orthodontist Helps Children Born with Cleft Palates Article by Allison Swan | Photography by Adri Guyer For many families, visiting the orthodontist is a milestone toward straight teeth and confident smiles. But for some, especially those whose children are born with cleft lip or palate, it’s much more than that. At Jewell Orthodontics in Lee’s Summit, Dr. Abby Jewell provides expert orthodontic care that starts just days after birth and continues through adolescence, all with the goal...
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