Join United Way at our annual Refresh a Classroom, presented by Burns & McDonnell and hosted by Women United, to help local early childhood educators prepare to welcome students back to school. Volunteers will assist with classroom setup tasks like hanging bulletin board materials, cleaning / organizing, and getting supplies ready for students.



We are seeking up to 34 volunteers for each location. This event is open to all community members, Women United Members and their colleagues, supervised older children (13+) and friends. We anticipate volunteer spots filling quickly so be sure to RSVP. Light refreshments will be provided to fuel your efforts!



Join us at one of three locations:

Richardson Early Learning Center: 3515 Park Avenue Kansas City, MO 64109

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Woodland Early Learning Center: 711 Woodland Avenue Kansas City, MO 64106

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Shawnee Mission Early Childhood Education Center: 6701 W 83rd St, Overland Park, KS 66204



Other Ways to Support our partner schools:

• Purchase items for classrooms and teacher lounges through the Amazon Wishlist here! 

(Please select items to be shipped directly to United Way of Greater Kansas City address c/o Ayesha Baig)

• Promote literacy and buy a book for a student here!



For any questions about the event please contact Amanda Swanson at Amanda.Swanson@uwgkc.org




Learn more about Women United: https://unitedwaygkc.org/donate/women-united/



About United Way of Greater Kansas City

This volunteer event is provided by United Way of Greater Kansas City. For nearly 100 years, United Way has been mobilizing people and resources to improve healthcare, enhance youth opportunity, foster financial security, and build community resiliency — so that everyone has the ability to thrive. Every year, 1 in 3 Kansas Citians find help through United Way. That's your neighbor, a family in your child's school, someone who didn't know where else to turn — and found help because this community showed up for them.





By signing up for this event, registrants acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in our liability waiver. Please review the waiver carefully and contact our team with any questions.