Join Me in Supporting a Local Treasure -- KKFI 90.1 FM

This message is directed to friends, encouraging you to make a financial donation to KKFI 90.1 FM community radio, one of my favorite KC organizations. I currently serve on the board of directors of KKFI.

KKFI is a community radio station serving listeners in a 65-mile area around Kansas City. It's run by volunteers who have devoted themselves to bringing you the best music, arts, cultural, and public affairs radio programming. In a phrase, KKFI radio hosts bring voices and stories about Kansas City and our world to the airwaves that you won’t hear anywhere else.
The music aired is local and vibrant in genres you rarely hear anywhere else on the radio dial -- reggae, bluegrass, hip-hop, folk, blues, and jazz. The public affairs shows focus on local and national issues with a progressive bent, and the news shows cover topics -- climate change, war and conflict, race, gender, poverty -- from a different angle. 
Most importantly, the radio station airs hopeful stories from people and voices struggling to change their communities and cities.
You have many choices to donate your hard-earned money. Why make a donation to KKFI?
Because KKFI represents the best ways to shine a light on local music, arts and social issues in the Kansas City area. It does this each week by bringing musicians, artists and community organizers into the broadcast studio.
If you currently don't donate, then consider making a $25, $50 or $100 donation during the Winter Fund Drive that runs through February 8. Call in at 888-931-0901 or donate online at kkfi.org.
Join with me to voice your support to KKFI with a financial donation today.

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