The “Do Good” Foundation was inspired by our dear angel, Aria.
Aria was a gifted singer, songwriter, artist and entrepreneur with a passion for helping others. She devoted her life to teaching students with special needs while fighting a lifelong battle with epilepsy. She was an inspiration to us all.
Aria never once let adversity dampen her spirit, however she did require financial assistance and access to resource in order to experience the fullness of life. That’s why the “Do Good” Foundation was formed, and in her honor, we continue.
Aria Camille Empowerment (ACE) Program
The ACE Program was designed to support individuals, like the late Aria Lott, to pursue the fullness of life. $1,000 grants or scholarships will be awarded to high-functioning business owners or trade, high school and college students with disabilities from low-to-moderate income households. This is a personalized, holistic professional development program that provides wraparound services, including the grant or scholarship, mentorship, food donations, transportation assistance, health and wellness plans, financial literacy education, and more.
EMAIL DOGOOD365@THESOULOFSANTA.ORG FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS!
Letters to Santa
The Soul of Santa spreads cheer by doing good for others all year-round! Through the “Letters to Santa” nomination program, needed resources will be awarded to high-functioning individuals with disabilities from low-to-moderate income households. Nominate someone you know, today!
Look inside yourself and find yourself and you will see, the Soul of Santa is the spirit in you…and he’s the spirit in me!
– Tucker Lott
Monthly Food Distribution
In partnership with Harvesters, the “Do Good” Foundation offers monthly food distributions to service our clients and other residents of Kansas City’s East Side and beyond. These initiatives are great for corporate volunteer outings, contact us for more information!
Weekly Food Pantry
The “Do Good” Foundation hosts weekly food pantries to service our clients and other residents of Kansas City’s East Side and beyond. Donations can be made to help support this initiative.
It’s Never Not Christmas!
The Soul of Santa visits a school each quarter and provides free toys and a copy of our original book centered on financial literacy.
Click below if you would like to have us bring holiday cheer to your classroom year-round!
ANNUAL Christmas in Color Extravaganza!
The Soul of Santa “Do Good” Foundation is thrilled to announce that our beloved “Christmas in Color Extravaganza” event series is coming back for a sixth year, providing a diverse holiday experience for the residents, stakeholders, and patrons of the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District and Blue Parkway neighborhoods and beyond.
In addition to two spectacular, Rockefeller Center-like Christmas tree lighting ceremonies centered on disability awareness, there will also be two free community breakfasts that include toy and clothing giveaways as well as health and financial literacy education for local families and children at both locations. Our signature fundraiser is our “Very Jazzy Holiday Benefit Fundraiser,” a concert event featuring world class entertainment.
