Kansas City Recovery Coalition

10/13/2026

09/23/2026

📢 **KCRC OCTOBER COALITION MEETING**

Please join the **Kansas City Recovery Coalition** for our regularly scheduled Coalition Meeting in lieu of the Unsung Heroes Banquet.

📅 **Thursday, October 1st**
⏰ **10:00 AM**
📍 **Healing House RCC**

Although the Unsung Heroes Banquet will not be taking place, we still want to come together as a coalition, connect with our community partners, share updates, and continue the important work happening throughout our recovery community.

**We hope to see you there!**

Kansas City Recovery Coalition

09/23/2026

**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: UNSUNG HEROES EVENT CANCELLED**

It is with disappointment that the Kansas City Recovery Coalition announces the cancellation of this year’s Unsung Heroes event due to insufficient ticket sales and overall participation.

Unsung Heroes is about more than one event. It was created to recognize the people doing incredible work—often behind the scenes—to strengthen recovery in our community.

It is also important for us to be transparent: **Unsung Heroes is KCRC’s one and only fundraising opportunity of the year.**

The work of building connections, supporting our recovery community, creating events, and bringing organizations and individuals together takes more than a small group of people behind the scenes. It takes **community participation and support.**

Unfortunately, we did not receive enough ticket purchases and participation to responsibly move forward with this year’s event.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who DID purchase a ticket, submit a nomination, volunteer, share information, or support the event. **You showed up, and we appreciate you.**

We also hope this moment starts an important conversation. Community organizations can only continue providing opportunities when the community participates in them. Buying a ticket, attending an event, volunteering, sharing a post, becoming involved, or supporting a fundraiser may seem small—but collectively, those actions are what keep this work moving forward.

We believe in this recovery community, and we believe in what is possible when we truly show up for one another.

Thank you for continuing to help us

— Kansas City Recovery Coalition

09/21/2026

What a beautiful day we had Saturday enjoying time with our recovery community! ❤️

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event possible!

We are so grateful for our incredible community partners who stepped up to support the day—from Hy-Vee donating hot dogs, buns, and water, to KC Water, Lamar’s Donuts, our musicians, photographers and everyone who contributed to making the day special. We appreciate you!

To the AMAZING volunteers from Healing House and Sobbr Life who showed up ready to work—setting up, tearing down, face painting, helping wherever needed, and making sure the day ran smoothly—we love and thank you!

And to all of our vendors who came out to connect with our community, spread awareness, share resources, and remind people that support is available—this event would not be possible without you.

Days like Saturday are exactly what community is about: showing up, connecting, supporting one another, and building bridges together.

Thank you for being part of the Kansas City recovery community and for helping us continue our mission 💜

09/15/2026

Join us this Saturday at Concourse Park from 11 to 3 for Family Recovery Day!!!!

08/29/2026

We have made nominations and reserving your table even easier by adding a QR code!!!!!

Let's SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT in true SHOW ME State fashion!!!

Celebrate your favorite Unsung Heroes at the Luncheon!!!!!

08/29/2026

Join us in person to celebrate the Unsung Heroes whose service strengthens the recovery community in Kansas City and throughout Missouri.

08/13/2026

Need your **Ethics CEU hours**? Let’s make them worth your time! 🌿

Join us for **6 LIVE Ethics CEU Hours** focused on real-world ethics, professional boundaries, decision-making, self-care, and preventing burnout.

📅 **September 17, 2026**
⏰ **8:30 AM–4:00 PM**
📍 **Healing House – Kansas City, MO**

Practical. Engaging. Relevant. And yes—**ethics training can actually be fun!**

✨ **Space is limited & advance registration is required.**
Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot!

08/12/2026

🌟 **NOMINATE YOUR UNSUNG HEROES!** 🌟

Who is making a difference in our recovery community but doesn’t always get the recognition they deserve?

Now is your chance to shine a light on them! 💜

Nominate your favorite **Unsung Heroes** and help us celebrate the people who work tirelessly to support recovery, strengthen our community, inspire hope, and lift others up—often quietly and behind the scenes.

✨ **Let’s give recognition to the people who rarely ask for it but absolutely deserve it!**

🏆 Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate the incredible people who make our recovery community stronger.

**Who is YOUR Unsung Hero?**

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmjK_NfvsQNQ_VhDJthir6QJrVb3vWYgKou_zmFEsgtDgsqQ/viewform

🌟 **NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!** 🌟

https://forms.gle/B1LXXWtLFs9icwE29

Every day, incredible people across our community quietly make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use and recovery. They don't do it for recognition—but they deserve it.

The **Kansas City Recovery Coalition** is proud to announce the **2026 Unsung Heroes Awards Luncheon!** This event celebrates the individuals, organizations, law enforcement professionals, behavioral health providers, and community partners who are strengthening recovery throughout Kansas City and Missouri.

🏆 **Award Categories Include:**
✨ Kansas City Impact Award
✨ Missouri Statewide Impact Award
✨ Law Enforcement Impact Award
✨ Behavioral Health Services Award
✨ Recovery Community Partner Award
✨ Shining Star Award
✨ Lifetime Achievement Award

📣 **Coalition Members:** We will be completing **all award nominations during our Coalition Meeting** tomorrow.

🗓 **Thursday, August 6**
🕙 **10:00 AM**

**Come prepared to nominate the individuals and organizations you believe deserve to be recognized.** We'll have nomination forms available and will take time during the meeting to complete them together. Your voice helps ensure the people making a difference in our recovery community receive the recognition they've earned.

Then join us as we celebrate our nominees at the:

📅 **Unsung Heroes Awards Luncheon**
🗓 **Thursday, October 1, 2026**
🕚 **11:00 AM – 1:00 PM**
📍 112 N. Elmwood Ave., Kansas City, MO 64123

🎟️ **Reserve your seat!**
• Individual Ticket: **$35**
• Table of 6: **$200**

❤️ Help us shine a light on the people whose dedication, compassion, and service strengthen recovery every day. We can't wait to celebrate them with you!