Where to Wear: October 2022

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others. “Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." 

This period of time when we've all settled into our post-summer routines before the holidays start to drive the social calendar offers a great opportunity to engage in exciting events around town...and there is no shortage of fun to be had this month here in Kansas City. Let's explore activities taking place this month that offer up entertainment and give back to some pretty amazing causes - - and to look good doing it with the help from TIVOL's jewelry fashion experts who have their finger on the pulse of what to wear to events in Kansas City. 

Sport Charity Activities

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“Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.”

Saturday October 8th: Hope House Hustle Volleyball Tournament                                                                          Benefiting Hope House
“Hope House’s Mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person’s right to live a life free of abuse.”

Casual Fundraising Events 

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Saturday October 1st: Pet Gala                                                                    Benefiting The Grooming Project
“The Grooming Project is devoted to helping impoverished families become self-reliant through job training in the high-demand, high-pay trade of pet grooming. The Grooming Project’s education-based approach not only financially empowers single parents in poverty through equipping them with credentials in a competitive market, but it also ensures that they focus on improving their family’s future as a whole through parenting and budgeting classes, mental health support, life skills courses, and other needed medical services coordinated with many local organizations.”

Friday October 7th: Brews & Bites                                                            Benefiting The Children’s Place
“Since 1978, The Children's Place has been committed to meeting the developmental and mental health needs of the very youngest survivors of abuse, neglect, and other trauma.”

Saturday October 22nd: It’s In the Bag Auction                                   Benefiting the Love Fund For Children
“The Love Fund for Children bridges the gap in youth services by partnering with advocates to fulfill the unique, unmet needs of children across Kansas City.”

Dressy Casual Fundraising Events

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Saturday October 29th: Fall Ball for St. Lukes                                        Benefiting St. Lukes East Hospital 
“This year’s Fall Ball will benefit the cardiovascular program at Saint Luke’s East Hospital. Funds raised will allow heart experts to further expand cardiovascular care in Lee’s Summit and Eastern Jackson County.”

Saturday October 29th: The Original Dia de los Muertos Festival          Benefiting Guadalupe Centers
Guadalupe Centers is a social service agency dedicated to serving the Latino community in Kansas City. 

Cocktail Attire Fundraisers

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Saturday October 1st: Spark of Hope Gala                                            Benefiting Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care
“Proceeds from Sunday Night Live support the work of Kansas City Hospice programs, all of which support families needing end-of-life care, grief support, mental health therapy, and so much more.”

Sunday October 2nd: Sunday Night Live                                                   Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities 
The Ronald McDonald House helps to support sick children and their families with stability and vital resources during their hospital stay so that they can focus on what matters the most - wellness. 

Friday October 7th: Blue Carpet Event                                                   Benefiting The Family Conservancy
“The Family Conservancy creates equitable opportunities for all children to thrive and experience wellbeing throughout their lives, because the first five years of life represent the most important period of human development.”

Saturday October 8th: Rent Party: Neighbors Helping Neighbors       Benefiting Community LINC
“We are the largest single site provider for homeless services in the metropolitan area. With housing programs, supportive services, community-wide services, coordinated exits and placements - as well as building community awareness - Community LINC is a beacon of hope for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.”

Saturday October 22nd: Night of Hope                                                    Benefiting Pathway to Hope
“For 20 years, Pathway To Hope has been helping individuals & families touched by mental illness.”

Black Tie Galas and Charity Fundraisers

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Saturday October 1st: It Starts at Starlight.                                                 Benefiting Starlight Theatre
“Each year, the funds raised from the Annual Benefit Gala are critical in enabling Starlight to touch the lives of 30,000 local residents through community engagement programs, bring world-class Broadway productions and concerts to nearly 300,000 patrons, and sustain this historic landmark venue for generations to come.”

Saturday October 8th: Blanco y Negro at Union Station                            Benefiting Guadalupe Centers
Guadalupe Centers is a social service agency dedicated to serving the Latino community in Kansas City. 

Saturday October 8th: Benefit 22                                                              Benefiting Kids TLC 
“KidsTLC transforms the lives of children and families experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges, developmental trauma, and autism.”
Saturday October 8th: Road to Home Gala                                             Benefiting Foster Adopt Connect 
“FosterAdopt Connect works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system.”