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Convoy of Hope Hosts $1 Million Giveaway in Kansas City

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Convoy of Hope will partner with local businesses, churches, government agencies and nonprofits during a community celebration in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, June 7, at Swope Park.

During the celebration, Convoy of Hope and the Kansas City community will provide more than $1 million in free goods and services including free: food, health services, haircuts, family portraits, job services, a carnival and more. Identification is not required to attend and participate in the event.

In 2013, more than 118,000 guests attended Convoy of Hope events around the country.

Learn more about the outreach by visiting convoyofhope.org/kansascity or contact Carri Ellis at (816) 277-1326.

“We are excited to return to our neighbors in the Kansas City area,” says Hal Donaldson, president and co-founder of Convoy of Hope. “We look forward to partnering with our friends in Kansas City.”

Convoy of Hope partners Plum Organics and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) will also be at the event. The NBCF provides education, support and early detection services to underserved women in the community. Plum Organics will treat guests with organic baby, toddler and child food products.