Shine a Light - Friends of Johnson County Mental Health Center

Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Museum at PrairieFire
Address: 5801 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223

2022 Event Highlights

Our first Shine a Light event in 2022 raised over $60,000 for local mental health initiatives in Johnson County. The funds have been used for a variety of client needs, from car and home repair to hygiene productions and food items. We have also been able to better equip and recognize JCMHC employees who serve our community every day.

Group of event attendees sitting at a table, smiling and clapping.

Large group of people listening to a speaker and clapping.

Event emcee Nick Haines speaking and smiling.

Woman in colorful closing, smiling and talking with two people.

Four people posing and smiling at the camera.

A group of people talking and smiling at a table.

Event attendees getting food from a buffet table.

Woman talking to a man seated next to her.

Event keynote speaker, Kendall Gammon, presents to a large crowd.

Close-up image of Kendall Gammon speaking during the keynote presentation.

Nick Haines and Kendall Gammon holding a signed Chiefs football during alive auction.

Community member speaking into a microphone.

People listening to a live auction, smiling and laughing.

Tim DeWeese, Director of Johnson County Mental Health, speaking at a podium.

Four mental health center employees receiving an award on stage.

A man giving an acceptance speech for a mental health advocacy award.

Community Support in Action

More than 200 people attended in 2022, including mental health professionals, local partners and community advocates who want to see positive change in our community. The event includes dinner, 50/50 raffle, awards presentations and an engaging emcee and keynote speaker.

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Luminary Sponsors

Radiance Sponsors

The JB & Anne Hodgdon Charitable Foundation

Spotlight Sponsors

Beacon Sponsors

Change Conner People Making a Difference

Lantern Sponsors

2023 Sponsorship Information

Your sponsorship has a tangible impact in Johnson County. It helps us support more services and programs, increases resources to meet basic needs of clients and allows us to work with more community partners to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health. To learn more, download the packet for more details on sponsorship levels.

Download Sponsorship Packet