Category: Communities

Blood supply dangerously low, Red Cross says

There is a dangerously low blood supply in the nation, and the American Red Cross is encouraging residents to give blood.

Severe winter storms recently affected blood drives in the region and the nation, according to Red Cross officials. Many blood drives were canceled because of the weather.

Thousands of donors have come forward since the Red Cross issued its first blood crisis alert in January, but patient care remains at risk, Red Cross officials said.

More donors are needed to make appointments now for the weeks ahead to help make sure victims and patients continue to have access to lifesaving blood product transfusions without delay, the Red Cross spokesman stated.

To make an appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor APP, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Everyone who comes to a Red Cross blood drive to give blood or platelets from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email, donated by Amazon.

In Wyandotte County, Cabelas will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kansas.

To make an appointment for this blood drive, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

KCK Women’s Chamber Foundation requests applications for scholarships

The KCK Women’s Chamber Foundation is requesting applications for 2022 scholarships.

The foundation continues to make an impact in the lives of women, supporting women in their endeavors to improve themselves and the community.

The scholarships are awarded to nontraditional women students enrolled in any post-secondary institution, and a resident of the Kansas City metro area.

The scholarship amount will vary, based on the available funds and the individual need.

The deadline for submission of applications is April 1.

Scholarship applications can be completed at https://bit.ly/KCKWCF2022.

Anyone with questions may email the KCK Women’s Chamber Foundation at kckwcfoundation@gmail.com.

Schools closing on Wednesday because of weather

Schools and some other activities are closing down in advance of a winter storm expected Wednesday.

The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools, Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Public Schools, Turner Public Schools and Piper Public Schools have all announced they will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 2, because of the forecasted snow and ice. The KCK Public Schools will be on “Plan D,” with all school buildings and district offices closed.

All locations, classes, activities and events at Kansas City Kansas Community College have been canceled on Wednesday, Feb. 2, because of inclement weather.

Also, all locations of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, according to an announcement.

A Strikeout COVID vaccine event for Gloria Willis Middle School on Wednesday has been canceled.

A COVID testing and vaccine event scheduled Wednesday at Miracle Temple Church, through Vibrant Health, has been canceled.

COVID testing at the Kansas National Guard Armory on Wednesday has been canceled.

Kansas City, Kansas, Municipal Court will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday because of inclement weather. Scheduled hearings will be continued until later dates.

Trash pickup and recycling in Kansas City, Kansas, has been delayed by one day this week because of the weather.

According to a Unified Government social media post, the Warming Centers in Kansas City, Kansas, will be open from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Armourdale Community Center, 730 Osage; Bethany Community Center, 1120 Central Ave.; Eisenhower Community Center; 2901 N. 72nd St.; Joe E. Amayo Community Center, 2810 Metropolitan; Beatrice Lee Community Center, 1210 N. 10th; and Kensington Community Center, 2900 State Ave.