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October 19, 2023 – The 6th Annual Blue Jean Bash, Discovery, was a journey of exploring the power of positivity & mentorship!


More than 100 community members from throughout Greater Kansas City came together at The Venue in Leawood to enjoy a night of celebration. The evening featured great food and amazing company, while showcasing the power of mentoring youth to discover their fullest potential.


Event Highlights:                                                                                                                                            


  • $47,500 raised to support Greater Kansas City youth
  • 20 original works of Ambassador-produced art were bought by attendees
  • 2023 Paige O’Connor Hope, Heart, and Healing Award presented to Ambassador Jacobi Hill
  • 2023 Tiffany Poor Lynch Founder’s Scholarship Award presented to Ambassador Armando Hernandez


Youth Ambassadors is a strength-based youth educational organization that empowers youth by providing important life skills, job skills, adult mentors, and creative expression to bring positive change. Through an innovative program that encourages social emotional learning and whole person development, Youth Ambassadors helps youth strengthen existing skills and uncover hidden talents, while amplifying their potential to lead as future citizens of Greater Kansas City.

See Blue Jean Bash 2023 recap

Special Spotlight

Youth Award Winners

Youth Award Winners

Youth Ambassadors recognized two original board members: Jenni & Spencer. Thank you both for all of the work and support you have given Youth Ambassadors. 

Youth Award Winners

Youth Award Winners

Youth Award Winners

Junior, JaCobi’ H., won the Hope, Heart & Healing Award, and senior, Armando H., won the Tiffany Poor Lynch Founders Scholarship Award. We are so proud of these two leaders–bright futures ahead!

Freedom Writers

Youth Award Winners

Freedom Writers

We heard from two original Freedom Writers, Latilla Cain and Narada Comans. They shared how a positive and supportive environment can not only change lives, but it changed theirs!

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Youth Ambassadors, Inc.

3130 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109 | P.O. Box 22867, Kansas City, MO 64113

816-793-3833 / apply@youthambassadorskc.org

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