2026 Toast to Our Towns Gala: The Stories of Our Lives
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🎉 31st Annual Toast to Our Towns Gala: The Stories of Our Lives
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
PRESENTED BY BLUE RIDGE BANK & TRUST CO.
🕠 Cocktail Reception: 5:30 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner & Program: 7:00 p.m.
💬 Afterglow Reception: 9:00 p.m.
Join Truman Heartland Community Foundation for a spectacular evening celebrating 31 years of local philanthropy and community impact.
The Toast to Our Towns Gala is our signature event, bringing together more than 600 of our region’s most passionate community members, fundholders, civic leaders, and corporate partners.
Together, we’ll recognize the 2026 Heartland Award Honorees and the Citizens of the Year from across Eastern Jackson County communities. It’s an evening filled with inspiration, gratitude, and a chance to honor the people and organizations who make our towns great.
Many thanks to our sponsors!
💖 Presenting Sponsor: Blue Ridge Bank & Trust
💛 Cocktail Reception Sponsor: Speaks Chapels
💜 Afterglow Reception Sponsor: Truckmovers.com
❤️ Gala Award Sponsor: Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal
💖 Citizens' Reception Sponsor: University Health Lakewood Medical Center
✨ Celebrate | Connect | Give Back ✨
🎟️ Get your tickets now! Visit www.thcf.org/gala or call (816) 836-8189.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
PRESENTED BY BLUE RIDGE BANK & TRUST CO.
🕠 Cocktail Reception: 5:30 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner & Program: 7:00 p.m.
💬 Afterglow Reception: 9:00 p.m.
Join Truman Heartland Community Foundation for a spectacular evening celebrating 31 years of local philanthropy and community impact.
The Toast to Our Towns Gala is our signature event, bringing together more than 600 of our region’s most passionate community members, fundholders, civic leaders, and corporate partners.
Together, we’ll recognize the 2026 Heartland Award Honorees and the Citizens of the Year from across Eastern Jackson County communities. It’s an evening filled with inspiration, gratitude, and a chance to honor the people and organizations who make our towns great.
Many thanks to our sponsors!
💖 Presenting Sponsor: Blue Ridge Bank & Trust
💛 Cocktail Reception Sponsor: Speaks Chapels
💜 Afterglow Reception Sponsor: Truckmovers.com
❤️ Gala Award Sponsor: Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal
💖 Citizens' Reception Sponsor: University Health Lakewood Medical Center
✨ Celebrate | Connect | Give Back ✨
🎟️ Get your tickets now! Visit www.thcf.org/gala or call (816) 836-8189.
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Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street,Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Host or PublisherTruman Heartland Community Foundation
