Who We Help

Will to Succeed Foundation is an umbrella organization that not only directs and supports specific existing initiatives, it also develops and maintains its own unique programming. Our efforts to support these groups and programs include the donation of cash, clothing, books, school supplies, and many other items. We also provide nurturing, hands-on experiences when appropriate.

All of the Foundation’s activities coincide with our mission statement however, we target three major areas:

  • Abused/Neglected Women & Children’s Agencies
  • Literacy and Scholarships
  • Improved Creativity
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Operation Breakthrough

Will To Succeed most actively supports and is involved with St. Vincent’s Family Service Center’s Operation Breakthrough, Kansas City, MO. St. Vincent’s, a non-profit day care and social service center, serves 700+ of the poorest children in the city ranging from age six weeks to 15 years.

  • Daily, Operational Support
  • Adopt-a-Family Program
  • Back-to School Program
  • Seeing a Brighter Future
  • NFL Computer Lab
  • Library Program
  • Christmas Party
  • New Bridge to a brighter Future program
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I.C. Stars

In 2018, we conducted a feasibility study in Kansas City, with support from the William G. McGowan Fund and the Will to Succeed Foundation, to assess demand for technology talent and community need. We are now on a trajectory to launch in Kansas City in 2021. Add your company 

  • i.c.stars is supported by a partner ecosystem that provides mentors, volunteers for career readiness workshops and activities, workshop presenters, High Tea guests, and employment partnerships. When finding talent for our next cohort, we partner with community based organizations and Public Libraries
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Midwest Innocent Project

 

We work to free innocent people from prison for crimes they did not commit, support and empower those individuals post-release, and reform policy and legislation to prevent wrongful convictions. Our work spans Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, in collaboration with pro-bono lawyers and law firms, law students and clinics, prosecutors, and our partners. We strive to promote community healing and equitable justice for all.

    We have been or continue to be involved with the following Organizations & Programs:

    ***Will Shields on Board Or Golf Outing

    Other Children Related Initiatives
    Marillac Center

    Children’s Place

    Niles Home for Children
    Good Samaritan Boys Ranch

    Other Initiatives & Involvement 
    First Down for Downs Syndrome
    ***Lakemary Center
    KU Medical Center – Burn Unit
    Kansas Special Olympics
    Keys Youth Services
    America’s Promise

    Teammate’s 

    Care beyond the boulevard 

    ***KU School of Health Professions

    ***Midwest Innocence Project
    Synergy Services
    Hope House

    Abused & Neglected Women & Children Centers
    Safehome
    Sheffield Place

    Academic Involvement 
    Team Esteem – Argentine Middle School
    Achievement Matters Scholarships

    KCCC Support

    Reading & Book Initiatives
    Reach Out & Read Kansas City
    Reading for a Brighter Future
    St. Monica’s Library
    St. Anne’s Library
    Will to Read

    Deron Cherry, Joe Namath, Charles Haley, KCC Ambassadors, Joe DeLamielleure,