12 Months of Giving | Giving Back to Local Nonprofits Initiative

At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, we are passionate about giving back to our local community. Inspired by the success of our 12 Days of Giving campaign during the holiday season, we are excited to introduce an even larger initiative: 12 Months of Giving. Throughout 2026, we will donate $3,000 each month to organizations that make a positive impact on our community and the lives of those within it.

But we need your help, as there are so many deserving organizations across the metro. Please use the nomination form below to recommend a local nonprofit that is meaningful to you. Winners will be announced each month in the “2026 Winners” section of this page and on all of our social media channels. Be sure to follow along to watch for the nomination window opening and winning announcements. Together, let’s continue making our community a better place.

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April 2026 Winner:

IslaCaresFoundation

At Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers, our 12 Months of Giving initiative is all about recognizing the people and organizations showing up for our neighbors in meaningful ways. This month, we’re proud to support Isla Cares Foundation as our April recipient.

Isla Cares Foundation was created from a deeply personal experience, inspiring a mission rooted in compassion and care for families facing pediatric cancer. Today, they serve Kansas City families by providing thoughtfully curated care packages and moments of encouragement when they’re needed most.

Their work helps ease some of the emotional and everyday burdens families face during treatment, bringing comfort and support during incredibly challenging times. Each package is a reminder that families are seen, supported, and not alone in their journey.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support Isla Cares Foundation and help shine a light on the impact they’re making across Kansas City.

March 2026 Winner:

M.U.F.F.I.N.

Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers is honored to recognize M.U.F.F.I.N. (Mothers United For Families In Need) as our March recipient of the 12 Months of Giving community initiative.

M.U.F.F.I.N. is a Kansas City-based, volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families through direct, hands-on outreach. Their work focuses on providing food and everyday essentials to families facing difficult circumstances. Through initiatives like their Summer Hot Meal Delivery Program and Winter Care Project, M.U.F.F.I.N. helps ensure children continue to receive consistent support, even when school-based resources are unavailable.

What makes M.U.F.F.I.N. especially impactful is the community of mothers behind it, coming together to serve, support, and uplift families across Kansas City. Their grassroots approach allows them to respond quickly to needs while building meaningful connections with those they serve.

We’re honored to support M.U.F.F.I.N. and the difference they are making in the lives of families throughout our community.

February 2026 Winner:

FosterAdopt Connect

FosterAdopt Connect has been selected as the February 2026 recipient of our 12 Months of Giving initiative.

Serving the Kansas City area, FosterAdopt Connect supports children and families impacted by foster care and adoption by providing critical services and resources when they’re needed most. The organization offers a wide range of programs, from advocacy and case management to essential resources and youth services, all designed to promote stability, strengthen family connections, and create brighter futures. By meeting both immediate and long-term needs, FosterAdopt Connect helps ensure that children and caregivers never have to navigate the foster and adoptive journey alone.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to support an organization that brings hope, encouragement, and meaningful change to so many families in our community.

January 2026 Winner:

Open Doors Foundation KC

Foster Wallace Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to name Open Doors Foundation KC as the January 2026 recipient of our 12 Months of Giving community initiative.

Open Doors Foundation KC is a low-barrier homeless shelter serving the greater Kansas City area, focused on helping individuals move from crisis to stability. Through short-term shelter, hot meals, personalized case management, assistance with vital documentation and identification, and connections to community resources, the organization provides essential support that helps individuals take meaningful steps toward safe, independent living.

At Foster Wallace, giving back to the Kansas City community is a core part of who we are. Open Doors Foundation KC exemplifies the kind of compassionate, community-focused work that aligns closely with our dedication to helping people through life’s most difficult moments. We’re honored to support their mission and the positive impact they continue to make across our community.

FAQs

Who Can Be Nominated?

We invite you to nominate a local cause that deserves extra support this year. To keep the focus on community impact: Nominations must support a verified local nonprofit serving people within the Kansas City metro area. The cause should have a clear local connection—based in or actively serving our Kansas City neighbors.

Who Can Cast a Nomination?

Any Missouri or Kansas resident aged 18 and older may nominate a cause. One vote per email address, per month.

How will the winners be selected?

Nominated causes will be vetted and entered into a random drawing. For every nomination, causes will receive one entry. A winning organization will not be eligible to win again for twelve months.

How will winners be notified?

Selected organizations will be contacted before being publicly announced. The winners will be announced to the public towards the beginning of each month! Be sure to follow along on social media to see if your cause has been selected.

Are there any other rules or exclusions?

No purchase is necessary to nominate or benefit. We cannot accept nominations for individuals, political campaigns, or organizations outside the KC metro area.