Area Contact Information
We've moved effective April 2025!
9237 Ward Parkway, Suite 305
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: 816.535.9610
Fax: 816.535.9611
Area Staff:
Meg Ward, Program Director
Christina McDonough Hunt, Development Director
Katie Balint, Unified Champions Schools Manager
Counties served:
Bates, Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte
Area Sponsors
KC Metro Area events
KC Metro-Cardio Drumming Club
Get Moving with Cardio Drumming! Looking for a fun way to stay active and get your heart pumping? Join the Cardio Drumming Club! We use rhythm, movement, and upbeat music…
UMKC Unified Basketball League-KC Metro
UMKC Unified Basketball League Join us for Unified Basketball Intramurals with UMKC (FREE)! Intramurals will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5:45-7:00pm at the UMKC Campus Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes…
Community Impact Club-KC Metro
Join the Community Impact Club! This club is all about making a difference — together! Athletes will come together to give back to the community through volunteer work, advocacy projects, kindness…
SOMO Walking Club-KC Metro
SOMO Walking Club-KC MetroStep into fitness, fun, and friendship with the Special Olympics Missouri Walking Club!We meet every Monday from 10:00–11:00 AM In the event of inclement weather and our…
Somo Craft Club-KC Metro
Join us for a fun and relaxing time at the SOMO Craft Club! This is a great way to connect with others and express yourself through art. No experience needed…
UMKC Unified Basketball League-KC Metro
UMKC Unified Basketball League Join us for Unified Basketball Intramurals with UMKC (FREE)! Intramurals will take place on Tuesday evenings from 5:45-7:00pm at the UMKC Campus Recreation Center: 5030 Holmes…
Community Impact Club-KC Metro
Join the Community Impact Club! This club is all about making a difference — together! Athletes will come together to give back to the community through volunteer work, advocacy projects, kindness…
KC Metro SOMO Boulder Club
Join the SOMO Boulder Club! Get ready to climb to new heights with the SOMO Boulder Club — where fun, fitness, and friendship come together! We’ve partnered with Rendezvous Climbing Gym in Leawood to…
SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
SOMO Sum ups Jan. 27th – Feb. 2nd
Southwest Area – This past Saturday, Jan. 31st, we were proud to host the 2026 Southwest Area Basketball Tournament in Nevada, MO! Incredible athletes, great competition, and an even better…
SOMO Sum ups Jan. 25th – Jan. 31st
KC Metro Area – Please mark your calendars for our next Community Impact Night Feb. 9th from 5:00pm-9:00pm. We are excited to share that the funds raised will support the following clubs: …
SOMO Sum ups Jan. 18th – Jan. 24th
North Area – Coming up: We’re only 2 weeks away from starting our first Walking Club at East Hills Mall on February 3rd! Come get some good exercise while engaging…
SOMO Sum ups Jan. 11th – 16th
Central Area – On Saturday Jan. 3rd, local athletes from our Sister’s Supportive team joined Central Area Program Director, Tim Schuster, at the Mizzou Men’s Basketball game vs Florida to…
SOMO Sum ups Dec. 14th – Dec. 20th
St. Louis Metro Area – St. Louis Area athletes were excited to return to the beautiful new school facility at Francis Howell North High School for a local tournament this…
SOMO Sum ups Dec. 7th – Dec. 12th
Central Area – We wrapped up our bowling season on Friday with a fantastic tournament in Owensville, bringing an exciting and successful year of competition to a close. With that…
Drive It Home Raffle Raises Over $103,000 for Special Olympics Missouri
Special Olympics Missouri supporters came together in a big way this year for the 2025 Drive It Home Raffle — and we are thrilled to share the results! On Friday,…
Where Inclusion Shines: Highlights from the 2025 Special Olympics Missouri Awards Banquet
JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) supporters gathered on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Training for Life Campus for our Annual Awards Banquet, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating…
