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Successes
April 12, 2024

Opening Doors to New Potential

Jodie is a proud graduate of Pawsperity’s 2022 graduating class and is celebrating her 2-year anniversary as a professional groomer at a local salon. As a dedicated single mom, Jodie, like many parents, wants only for her children to be happy and do well in life. She adds, “I feel…
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Natasha’s Note
Natasha’s Notes
April 11, 2024

Natasha’s Note | April 2024

It is hard to believe that warmer weather and Spring is finally here. Like all the flowers I’ve been seeing lately, I feel Pawsperity’s community partnerships are blooming, too. A big shout out to Bar K for allowing us to have our first ever Pup Pageant at their location on…
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Natasha’s Notes
March 8, 2024

Natasha’s Note | March 2024

As Pawsperity’s Founding CEO, my goal has always been to impact as many lives as possible. Our new facility has allowed us to help more individuals move out of poverty to not only support themselves, but also their families.   We currently have 25 students preparing for an April class.…
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Successes
March 6, 2024

Career Development Supported by New Friends

Victoria's life changed when she was 19 after a stroke left her unable work. At this pivotal age, she was adrift, unable to find her purpose. She spent 18 years on social security before finding Pawsperity through Ticket to Work, a social security initiative that provides career development opportunities to…
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Press
February 9, 2024

The Pitch: KC Cares: Pawsperity

For the students at Pawsperity, learning to clip dog hair is the key to finding economic stability. The nonprofit teaches pet grooming skills while also providing a net of social services to help people find their way until they can make their new trade a career.
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Natasha’s Note
Natasha’s Notes
November 9, 2023

Natasha’s Note | November 2023

During this giving season, we realize you may be asked to support some wonderful nonprofit organizations within our community and beyond. We hope you will also consider Pawsperity and our life-changing mission. It just so happens that due to a recent opportunity given by the Jack F. and Glenna Y.…
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Natasha’s Note
Natasha’s Notes
September 26, 2023

Natasha’s Note | October 2023

Fall is officially upon us. The air is crisper, leaves are falling, and before you know it, the holiday season will be upon us. For those of you who have attended the Gala in past years, you have not missed an invitation. Later this month we will share some exciting…
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Natasha’s Note
Natasha’s Notes
August 29, 2023

Natasha’s Note | September 2023

This year’s 2023 graduation proved to be an afternoon full of excitement and pride. Students have poured hundreds of hours into our grooming school over the past six to eight months. When asking a graduate if he felt different the day after the ceremony, he said, “Yes, actually. I do.”…
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Successes
July 31, 2023

Modeling What’s Possible

When 26-year-old Christine Banks was selected to the inaugural class of Pawsperity in 2016, she was a quiet, but strong, single mother seeking a better job—and a better future—for her two children.
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Natasha’s Note
Natasha’s Notes
July 27, 2023

Natasha’s Note | August 2023

For many families this time of year, summer is wrapping up, vacations are ending, and fall planning is underway. The hustle and bustle of school starting in the next few weeks can make for extra busy schedules with clothes and school supply shopping and everything else deemed “back to school.”…
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Pawsperity is dedicated to unleashing the power of human potential. Through training in the trade of pet grooming, we empower families to uplift themselves from generational poverty.

Pawsperity Grooming School
Pawsperity Doggie Daycare
5805 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110
816.214.5376
Pawsperity Salon
Lee’s Summit
1650 SE Blue Parkway
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
816.525.2440