Community Involvement

Fold's of Honor

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Soulard School

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Loyola Academy of St. Louis

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Operation Breakthrough

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Pinky Swear Foundation

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L.E.A.P.

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UMKC Law Foundation

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Golf Foundation of Kansas City

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Tria Health Folds of Honor Program

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Legal Aid of Western Missouri

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The ALS Association

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KCMBF

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Eastern Jackson County Bar Association

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Association of Women Lawyer’s Foundation

Fold's of Honor - Soulard School - Loyola Academy of St. Louis - Operation Breakthrough - Pinky Swear Foundation - L.E.A.P. - UMKC Law Foundation - Golf Foundation of Kansas City - Tria Health Folds of Honor Program - Legal Aid of Western Missouri - The ALS Association - KCMBF - Eastern Jackson County Bar Association - Association of Women Lawyer’s Foundation

Davis, Bethune & Jones is a proud sponsor of:

L.E.A.P.

DBJ was a Platinum Plus donor to L.E.A.P. and contributed to a $100,000 donation to Operation Breakthrough.

Through L.E.A.P., the lawyers of Kansas City have raised over $1.8 Million for the educational benefit of disadvantaged children.  LEAP’s designated beneficiary is Operation Breakthrough.  Founded in 1971, Operation Breakthrough’s mission is to help children who are living in poverty develop to their fullest potential by providing them with a safe, loving, and educational environment.  The center also strives to support and empower the children’s families through advocacy, referral services, and emergency aid.

ALS Mid-America Golf Foundation of Kansas City in Partnership with Tom Watson

Tom Watson has a close connection to the ALS community: Bruce Edwards, who was Watson’s caddie through his eight major championships, passed away from ALS symptoms in 2004. Well-known for his 39 PGA Tour Victories and his Hall of Fame Induction in 1988, Watson has been as much of an influence in the charity sphere as he was on the green. He joined forces with Caddy for Life author John Feinstein in 2005 to establish the Bruce Edwards Foundation for ALS Research and is a member of the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins’ inner circle; in both, Watson continues to help lead the fight to find a cure for ALS.

DBJ is the presenting sponsor for the annual Joe McGuff Classic, which benefits ALS research for the past 14 years. The annual ALS golf tournament originated in 1983 by former Royals player and Baseball Hall of Famer George Brett. When the tournament began, it was known as the George Brett Celebrity Golf Classic. This premier tournament was renamed in honor of the great Kansas City sports writer Joe McGuff in 2003 and has continued the tradition of an exciting event designed to entertain its guests while raising much-needed funds for research and care services.

The Pinky Swear Foundation

DBJ is a proud sponsor of The Pinky Swear Foundation, which was founded with the mission to help families of children battling cancer. Since 2003, Pinky Swear Foundation has provided more than $20 million in financial assistance and quality-of-life support, helping thousands of families whose children are bravely battling cancer.

JJK Children’s Memorial

DBJ is proud to sponsor The JJK Children's Memorial was conceived with the primary goal of creating a Children's Reflection/Memorial Garden and has been working closely with the City of Gladstone in conjunction with the revitalization of Hobby Hill Park for the past several years to accomplish this goal.

The Soulard School

DBJ is a proud sponsor of The Soulard School, a charter elementary school and independent early childhood program. To learn more about The Soulard School, follow the link below:

Loyola Academy of St. Louis

DBJ is a sponsor of Loyola Academy of St. Louis, a middle school that helps young men facing challenging economic and social circumstances prepare for high school and college.

AWLF

Association of Women Lawyer’s Foundation, in which DBJ is a Diamond Sponsor and sponsors a walk/run by AWLF. AWL exists to provide opportunities, education, and camaraderie; we encourage and support members through all stages of their careers, from law students to senior partners, from associates to judges.

UMKC Law Foundation

DBJ is a proud and consistent sponsor of the UMKC Law Foundation. Scott S. Bethune currently serves as President of the Law Foundation.

Legal Aid of Western Missouri

Legal Aid’s Justice for All Campaign advocated for increased financing and protection for grassroots justice defenders around the world. DBJ is a proud and consistent sponsor of Legal Aid of Western Missouri.

Tria Health Folds of Honor Pro Am

DBJ sponsored an event benefitting Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen or disabled members of the U.S. armed forces.

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation

DBJ is a proud supporter of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation. DBJ is a consistent supporter of The annual KCMBF Liberty & Justice Gala, which is the primary fundraising event in support of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF) and its Legal Connection programs: Domestic Violence Alliance, Military Matters, and Student Law Academy.

Eastern Jackson County Bar Association

DBJ is a proud sponsor of the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association’s annual golf tournament.