May 30, 2019
Cordish, Kansas City Power & Light District Kick Off Partnership with Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation to Benefit Students and Teachers
Kansas City, Missouri (May 30, 2019) – The Cordish Companies, Kansas City Power & Light District and Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation proudly announced today a multi-year partnership, making The Cordish Companies the first corporate partner to join in the Foundation’s five-year strategic fundraising initiative.The Cordish Companies presented a gift of $50,000 to the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation at the foundation’s annual breakfast event held on Thursday at the Gallery Event Space in the Power & Light District.
The partnership will further enhance the relationships between downtown redevelopment and the public school system and open the door for future business opportunities and corporate partners to invest in Kansas City’s public schools.
“These children in our School District are vital to the future of our community,” said Nick Benjamin, Executive Director of the Kansas City Power & Light District. “There is such tremendous opportunity to enhance the lives of students, teachers and staff in our neighborhood, and our team is excited to make a difference. We are honored to be part of such an important initiative for Kansas City.”
In addition to the monetary donation, The Cordish Companies also announced plans to donate a portion of proceeds from a minimum of three (3) concerts held at KC Live!. Also, the Power & Light District’s 1,000+ team members will contribute their time and talents through a variety of volunteer opportunities both at the district and school level, including volunteering at the Kansas City Public School’s Back-to-School Bash each August. Each year, a KCPS teacher will be awarded a two-year lease in either One Light or Two Light Luxury Apartments. The program will launch in August 2019, and teachers may begin applying at that time.
The Power & Light District will also showcase student visual and/or performance art a minimum of four (4) times throughout each year. The Foundation and Power & Light District will work together to identify additional ways to benefit the students, teachers and schools including but not limited to apprenticeship programs, job fairs, job shadowing, speakers, facilities enhancements, volunteering, promotion and more.
“This is an important partnership for our students and the School District as a whole,” said Nicole Collier-White, Director of the Foundation. “To have a neighborhood partner like the Power & Light District will have a tremendous impact on our entire community. We’re eager to make the most of this opportunity.”
For more information on the Kansas City Public School District’s Education Foundation, please visit wwwkcpsfoundation.org.
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About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate; Coworking Spaces; Entertainment Districts; Gaming; Hotels; International Development; Private Equity; Residential; Restaurants; and Sports-Anchored Developments. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies’ prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore’s world famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition, The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family’s core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.
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About the Kansas City Power & Light District
The Kansas City Power & Light District is a vibrant eight-block neighborhood in the heart of downtown Kansas City that is redefining the City from its skyline to its sidewalks. The District links together Bartle Hall Convention Center, Sprint Center, offices, hotels, entertainment, cultural destinations and residential developments. The combination of entertainment, shopping, nightlife and residential with the District’s imaginative and innovative design, has created an intriguing 24/7 neighborhood. For more information, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com or www.facebook.com/KCPowerLightDistrict.
About the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation
Established in 2012, the Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation (KCPSEF) aligns with Kansas City Public Schools by providing support for innovative teaching, critically needed educational materials and securing resources to enhance student learning. For more information, visit www.kcpsfoundation.org, like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KCPSEF or follow us on twitter @KcpsFoundation.