2026-2027 Angel Board Application
The Children’s Place’s Angel Board is an auxiliary board of passionate volunteers committed to supporting the agency’s mission through fundraising, advocacy and volunteer projects.
The board formed in 1995 and plays a crucial role in The Children’s Place’s work throughout the year as well as helping to coordinate the annual Party for The Place event.
Our Mission
The Children’s Place: where children and families heal from life’s deepest hurts.
Our Vision
Childhood restored. We tirelessly pursue, find and celebrate healing for young children in our community who have faced trauma, enabling children to lead happy, healthy, hopeful lives.
Angel Board Leadership
- Lauren Burns, Chair
- Lindsey Thompson, Vice Chair
- Lindsey Bruns, Immediate Past Chair
Meeting Details
- Held on the third Wednesday of each month from 9 – 10 a.m.
- Location: The Children’s Place (6401 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64131)
- Meetings are fully in-person to foster meaningful connection, collaboration, and engagement.
- Members are expected to attend at least two-thirds of meetings.
Membership Information
- Term runs from September through June.
- Applications are due August 31, 2026.
- Annual dues: $150
- Members are expected to actively support Party for The Place and other fundraising initiatives of The Children’s Place through participation, outreach and advocacy.
2026-2027 Angel Board Application
Contact
Ashley Thorpe
Special Events Manager
816.363.1898
thorpea@childrensplacekc.org