Community Outreach
From Midtown Kansas City and beyond, our community is full of incredible people, organizations, and causes that we’re honored to support. At Oakes GMC, we take pride not only in helping local drivers find the right vehicle but also in giving back to the city we call home.
Through our community outreach efforts, we’re proud to partner with a variety of local groups, events, and programs that make Kansas City an even better place to live and work. Here are just a few of the organizations we’re involved with as part of our commitment to the community.
TOYS FOR TOTS OF KANSAS CITY
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, created by the Marine Corps, was first established in 1991. The goal of Toys for Tots is to help develop the nation’s most valuable asset - our children. They do this by allowing less fortunate children throughout the United States to experience the joy of the holiday season.
They work to unite members of local communities in this cause for three months each year by collecting toys and distributing them throughout the community. To date, they have distributed over 650 million toys to over 290 million children.
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH
Founded in Kansas City, Missouri in 1971, Operation Breakthrough’s original mission was to address quality child-care needs for the working poor. The program started with 50 children but has since expanded to serving more than 400 children and families each day.
They provide children and families in need with a safe and educational environment. They support community members in a variety of ways, including on-site meals, health services, Early Childhood Education, and parent programming. They recently partnered with Eight-Seven & Running, Chiefs Travis Kelce’s non-profit organization, to open the Ignition Lab. Here, teenagers spend time gaining real-world experience in automotive, engineering, and other industries.
KCMO ANGELS
The KCMO Angels are dedicated to providing support and care for children, youth, and families who are part of the foster care system. They do so via a variety of different programs, including charitable donations, relationship building, and mentoring. Giving kids in need these vital supports is an investment in the future of our community.
We’re proud to sponsor the KCMO Angels in their ongoing work for advocacy. With programs to give kids what they need to succeed, this group is truly a worthy cause full of dedicated individuals.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
The Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City keeps families together when they need it most. Every night, nearly 100 families are supported by this organization as children undergo treatment for illnesses. The Ronald McDonald House makes it possible for families to stay with one another during those trying times.
Thanks to both donations and volunteer work, this organization is able to help give people hope in a time when they need it. The Ronald McDonald House helps parents stay close to their children while they are at nearby medical facilities so they can continue to support their families. They’ve been helping make miracles happen for over 40 years, and we’re proud to help be a part of their mission.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY
Founded in 1924 in Chicago, IL, the American Heart Association is the largest nationwide non-profit for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research. They are dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke by promoting cardiovascular health - ultimately saving lives in the Kansas City Area.
KC PROTECTIVE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
KC PAWS (Protective Animal Welfare Society) is a Kansas City-based organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from situations of cruelty, neglect, and abandonment. The nonprofit works to provide these animals with a second chance at life by offering medical care, rehabilitation, and temporary foster homes. KC PAWS matches rescued dogs with loving adoptive families to ensure they find their forever homes, where they can thrive in a safe, supportive environment.
