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Wii Bowling Takes Over Phoenix Family

Posted on July 19, 2010

Wii bowling takes over Phoenix FamilyAre you a Wii Bowler? Do you think you're good at it? If so, we have a couple of people looking for challengers....

At Columbus Park Plaza, where the average age is 82, most of the residents, who have never picked up a video game controller in their life, suddenly can't put the things down.

"I've never played — or wanted to — a video games" said Josephine, 82, as her teammate took a twirl with the Wii's bowling game. "But this is addictive."

The Wii has become so popular that The Oaks and Columbus Park recently held Phoenix Family’s first intra-community bowling tournament — Guys and Dolls versus The Bowling Chicks.  Just like other sports games, players wore team t-shirts and family and friends gathered to cheer on their teams.

Read more and find out who won →

Phoenix Family recognizes three community leaders at annual event

Posted on April 30, 2010

Phoenix Family Recognizes three outstanding community leadersPhoenix Family awarded our annual Clifton R. Cohn Resident Leader Awards at our annual event on April 28. The awards are given to three residents who are nominated by their fellow community members for their leadership.

This year's winners were:

  • Barbara Heide — Senior Community Leader
  • Denise Cooper — Family Community Leader
  • Jamar Nevels — Youth Community Leader

Read More about this year's winners →

Local volunteer connects with neighbors

Posted on January 15, 2010

Local news media often portrays the tension between neighborhood associations and low-income housing developments, but we don’t often hear the stories of neighbors reaching out to neighbors. Read More →


Jeffrey J. Jernigan to be honored with Distinguished Community Leader Award

Posted on February 1, 2010

Jeff JerniganThe seventh annual fundraising event benefiting Phoenix Family Housing, “Lucky #7” will be held Wednesday, April 28, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Kansas City. Rick Kahle of Lockton Companies, LLC serves as Event Chair. The evening pays tribute to the “glory days” of Las Vegas when the “Rat Pack” ruled and roulette and baccarat were the games of the day. Read More →

Phoenix Family Selected as a Change for Charity Recipient

Posted on February 1, 2010

KANSAS CITY, MO. – Zona Rosa has selected Phoenix Family Housing as one of six local non-profit organizations to benefit from its popular Change for Charity program in 2010. Read More →

Partnership Highlight: Church of the Resurrection

From the beginning, Phoenix Family Housing has been an agency built on partnering relationships with local social service providers. So, we’re always excited and appreciative when offered a new opportunity to link our residents to an essential community resource. Read More →

Grant from George H. Nettleton Foundation Creates Lasting Impact

Posted on February 1, 2009

KANSAS CITY, MO (January 23, 2009) — Nancy dreamed of the days when she could participate again in the daily activities provided by the service coordinator at the housing community where she lived. She missed going downstairs for the various wellness checks where she could get her blood pressure and glucose tested... Read More →

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