by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog
“My name is Tasha and I’ve been in recovery for about 16 months now. Prior to this I was a drug dealer and prostitute. I was in a bunch of really bad domestic violence relationships, even when I was pregnant with my youngest. That’s all I’ve known...
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Jun 6, 2022 | Blog
Meet Cheyenne, mom of Kodi (3) and Ezra (1). She recently experienced a job loss. Fortunately, she starts a new position as an administrator at an auto auction company later this month. In the meantime, she wanted to earn additional income to support her family....
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | May 11, 2022 | In The News
Planet Play and Amethyst Place, two Kansas City-based nonprofits, are excited to announce a new partnership that will benefit child development in Midtown Kansas City for years to come. Planet Play is an educational project started a decade ago to celebrate the power...
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog
“I just remember being really little, and instead of wanting to go play with the other kids, I just wanted to stay in the bathroom at school and braid my hair, or the other kid’s hair. I would save my lunch money to buy braiding books from Scholastic. I had an aunt...
by Lauren Clifton-Thompson | Apr 13, 2021 | In The News
41 Action News April 7, 2021 Missouri is the only state in the country without a statewide prescription drug monitoring program. But new legislation could change that. Amethyst Place residents share their insights: 41 Action News Get inspiration in your inbox by...
