RESOLUTION NO. 241026

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Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson

RESOLUTION - Honoring the Soul of Santa Do Good Foundation for their commitment to fostering inclusion, education, and empowerment.

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WHEREAS, the Soul of Santa Do Good Foundation is focused on their mission to empower high-functioning individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives, and to create a world where no one is overlooked or forgotten due to their disability; and

WHEREAS, the Soul of Santa Do Good Foundation connects high-functioning individuals with disabilities from low-to-moderate income households, as well as their parents or caregivers, to vital resources and support services, through personalized holistic professional development plans, fundraising, community awareness and education; and

WHEREAS, the “Do Good Foundation” formed The Aria Camille Empowerment or ACE Program that awards $1,000 grants to support persons including high school and college students with disabilities in honor of Aria Camille a gifted singer, songwriter, artist and entrepreneur with a passion for helping others, who devoted her life to teaching students with special needs while fighting a lifelong battle with epilepsy; and

WHEREAS, this is a personalized, holistic professional development program, along with grants and scholarships, that provides wraparound services, mentorship, food donations, transportation assistance, health and wellness plans, financial literacy education, and more; and

WHEREAS, The Soul of Santa spreads cheer by doing good for others all year-round, including “Letters to Santa”, monthly food distribution partnering with Harvesters, a weekly food pantry, the Soul Support Network that includes “Soul SOULdiers Support Group” that offers a safe and supportive community for caregivers of individuals with disabilities to share experiences, seek advice, and build lasting connections; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

That the Mayor and Council hereby commend the Soul of Santa Do Good Foundation. for its exemplary service, dedication, and positive influence on the community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Tucker Lott, Founder & CEO of the Soul of Santa Do Good Foundation. with the appreciation of the Mayor and Council for their dedication to our community.

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