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
RELEASE: SOMO seeks volunteers for upcoming 2023 State Indoor Games in St. Charles
ST. CHARLES – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games will bring more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles,…
SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 14-20
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 14-20, 2023! Capitol Hill Day- Tuesday, Feb. 14 A group of five delegates from…
RELEASE: 19th Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge raises $157,094 for Special Olympics Missouri
KANSAS CITY – The 19th Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge on Jan. 28 at Longview Lake Swim Beach was a splashing success, raising $99,411 to date. A total of 397…
SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 24-30
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 24-30, 2023! Webb City Night of Unity- Thursday, Jan. 26 Junior high and high…
SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 16-22
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 16-22, 2023! Southwest Area Unified 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament- Wednesday, Jan. 18 A…
Charlie Phillips selected to compete for Special Olympics USA
Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) is very excited to announce longtime athlete Charlie Phillips has been officially selected to represent Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics USA at the Special Olympics…
SOMO Weekend Recap: Jan. 9-15
Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 9-15, 2023! Tip-A-Cop – Tuesday, Jan. 10 Eight officers from the Maryville Treatment Center…
RELEASE: SOMO preps for 19th Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge
KANSAS CITY – The 19th Annual Kansas City Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28. Brave men and women from around the area will don disco-themed costumes and…
