One of the largest components of the KVKL is that we give back to our community by supporting local and regional charities.
Through fundraisers, auctions, and continuous organization of our wonderful KVKL community, we are able to recognize and support these organization that give back.
Current Giving
During the 2025 season, additional events such as our Spring Tournament, Scavenger Hunt, and Bar Crawl will benefit these organizations:
Giving History
2024
- $16,000 – Douglas County Special Olympics
- $1,120.46 – Toys for Tots
2023
- $15,000 BabyJay’s Legacy of Hope
- $1,207 Elizabeth B. Ballard Community Center
2022
- $10,000 – Haus of McCoy
- $1,100 Lucky 13 Rescue
- $1,191 Just Food
- $2,205 KVKL Community Fund
2021
- $13,000 – Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
- $1,700 Ladybird Pantry
2020
2019
- $10,000 The Care Center and SafeBar Alliance
- The Memorial Bench was donated to the city of Lawrence at Hobbs Park
2018
- $10,000 – Just Food
- $2,254 Lawrence Parks & Rec
- $1,204 Dana Shoup Memorial
- $763 New York Elementary
2017
- $10,000 – Lawrence Humane Society
- $1,516 – Girls Rock Lawrence
- $500 – Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters
- $895.20 – Adopt a Family
- $189.24 – Caddy Stacks @ Lawrence Public Library
2016
- $5,500 – Penn House
- $500 – Standing Rock
- $500 – Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters
- Adopted a family through Willow
- Fed 30 families through Just Food
2015
- $4,000 – Clark Children’s Education Fund
- $1,000 – Tiny K Early Intervention
- $1,000 – KU Collegiate Veteran’s Association
- Scoreboard was donated to the city of Lawrence at Hobbs Park
2014
- Scoreboard
- Kaw Valley Riverkings Museum
- East Lawrence Neighborhood Association
2013
- Penn House
- Social Service League
- Sean Collier fund
2012
- $2,000 Lymphoma Foundation
2011
- $800 – Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters
- $800 – Willow
2010
- $1,200 Big Brothers Big Sisters
- $1,000 Lawrence Humane Society
2009
- $600 – Girls with LSE
- $1,200 – Douglas County Dental Clinic
- Start of partnership with Cans for Community