Area Contact Information
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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
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…
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…
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…
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 Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines
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…
SOMO Sum ups Nov. 30th – Dec. 6th
Southwest Area – Don’t feel like cooking for dinner? No worries, we got you covered. Please consider dining at one of these restaurants to help raise money for Southwest Area…
SOMO Sum Ups Nov. 16th – Nov. 22nd
Central Area – On Saturday November 15, we hosted our Central Area Bowling Tournament in Columbia, MO. We had over 500 athletes compete with us! We were also fortunate to…
SOMO Sum ups (Nov. 9th – Nov. 15th)
What an incredible week it’s been for Special Olympics Missouri! From exciting events to inspiring celebrations, our athletes, partners, and supporters came together to showcase the true spirit of inclusion,…
SOMO Sum ups (Oct. 26th – Nov. 1st)
It’s been another fantastic week for Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO)! Here’s a look at some of the highlights. North – North Area hosted our first Music Bingo on Friday, Oct 24th. It was…
Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is excited to announce the induction of Dianna Neihouse into the SOMO Hall of Fame.
Dianna was surprised with the honor during the Opening Ceremony at the 2025 State Outdoor Games. For years, Dianna has been a driving force for inclusion, opportunity, and excellence within…
