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LifeSkills Connection Inc.

August 18, 2026/in All/by Shane Morris

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) – Connect Program – was created to provide our youth with the tools to address their educational and employment skills better. The Connect program is specially designed for educational disconnected youth to assist them in their career educational development.

The program targets individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 facing educational and employment barriers. It increases the focus on disadvantaged youth falling in one or more of the following categories: homeless, runaway, foster child, disabled, English language learner, offender, pregnant or parenting, basic skills deficient, or any other individual requiring additional assistance to
complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment.

Link: www.lifeskillsconnection.com/kansas-connect

Informational Brochure

Speak Up! Speak Out! Fashion Show 2026

August 17, 2026/in All/by Shane Morris

This event aims to raise awareness, provide resources, and support mental health initiatives for adolescents in our community. Scheduled to take place on September 5^th at the Beacon, the fashion show will feature inspiring models who have overcome mental health challenges, showcasing not only fashion but also their resilience and strength. Through this event, we hope to destigmatize mental health struggles, foster community support, and raise crucial funds to provide programs to Topeka youth.

This year’s show will take us on a journey exploring how mental health challenges do not always look the way we expect.

Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/speak-up-speak-out-fashion-show–2026

iECHO Sessions – Free

June 12, 2026/in All/by Shane Morris

Empowering Healthcare Providers to Optimize Language Development in Deaf Infants and Young Children ECHO Program

Date: Wednesdays, September 2nd to October 7th, 2026

Time: 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET

Location: Live via Zoom

Cost: Free to attend

Education Credits: Continuing education credits available

Who should attend: ENTs, audiologists, hearing screeners, pediatricians, early intervention providers, speech-language pathologists, social workers, NICU staff, and anyone working in Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) pathways. Students considering or pursuing careers linked to EHDI are also welcome.

Registration Link: bit.ly/ECHOML2

Informational Flyer: ML2xECHO Cohort 3_Flyer_ (002)

URGENT: CRITICAL BLOOD SHORTAGE

May 4, 2026/in All/by Shane Morris

Kansas City is facing an immediate crisis. Blood supplies have reached critically low levels, threatening the health of our neighbors.

Blood donations are more than just a gift, they are a lifeline. For those living with Sickle Cell disease, consistent access to safe blood is vital for managing chronic pain and preventing life-threatening complications.

Find your local community blood center: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/zip

Find you local Red Cross: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive