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KC's Wealthy 'Santa' Leaves a Rich Legacy
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Larry Stewart, the Secret Santa who handed out $100 bills to strangers, died January 12, 2007 of cancer of the esphagus. Stewart went public with his identity after being diagnosed in the spring of 2006, in the hope of inspiring others to give more freely.
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2007-01-13
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Newspaper Article
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Philanthropy Group Changes Name and Expands Makeup
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The original professional association of non-profit fundraisers organized in 1975 as the Council on Philanthropy changed its name to "Nonprofit Connect: Network. Learn. Grow." The 1,000 members are nonprofit managers, directors and staff, business consultants, volunteers, donors, and students looking for carrers in the nonprofit sector. They also revamped their Web site.
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2008-12-03
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Newspaper Article
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A Larger-Than-Life Philanthropist
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Article about the life of Norman Polsky who died September 2, 2010. Polsky, chairman of Fixture Furniture, was active in many community organizations and a major philanthropist. He also published a monthly investment newsletter and was known for distributing his "Squeeze Norm" flashlights.
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2010-09-10
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Newspaper Article
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Industry Outlook: Serving Community Needs
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This issue of "Industry Outlook" is dedicated to the philanthropic industry with the Nov. 21, 2002, meeting on the subject held at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation facility along Brush Creek. The magazine includes a section entitled "The Greater Good" which features 10 individuals who have helped others in their communities, a list of the top area foundations and charitable trusts (p. 22) and a section entitled "Faces of Philanthropy" featuring several local profiles.
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2002-12
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Magazine Article
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Nelson-Atkins Renames Sculpture Park after Donald J. Hall
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Article announces that the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has officially renamed its sculpture park in honor of Donald J. Hall. Various contributions made by Hall and his wife, Adele over many years are listed. The author states that the park's previous name was the Kansas City Sculpture Park, but will now be known as the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park.
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2013-04-13
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Newspaper Article
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Child Philanthropist Helps Children's Mercy Hospital
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Article profiles nine-year old Jack Novoor, who has raised nearly $6,000 for Children's Mercy Hospital. The December 2009 fundraiser at the Jumping Jax recreation center will be the fourth that Novoor and his family has hosted.
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2009-12-18
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Newspaper Article
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Jeannette Nichols
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Brief half page article with photograph on Jeannette Nichols, wife of Miller Nichols and daughter-in-law of J. C. Nichols. Article details some of her educational, cultural, and philanthropic work in Kansas City. She currently is president of the Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation.
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2004-05-01
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Magazine Article
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Businessman and Civic Leader Jerome Cohen Dies at Age 89
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Obituary for Jerome Cohen, an entrepreneur known for his humanitarian service and civic leadership. Cohen was a pioneer in the office machinery and document reproduction business, and was named Kansas Citian of the Year in 1998 by the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
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2003-01-14
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Newspaper Article
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He's Working on Business of Art, and Art of Business
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Overland Park, Kansas, teenager Jeffrey Hanson will be profiled on a public television series called "Biz Kid$." The show spotlights youngsters who have made their mark as entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and investors. Hanson (17) is an accomplished artist and has used profits from his paintings to invest in the stock market and raise over $275,000 for charity.
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2011-05-07
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Newspaper Article
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