Zona Rosa Regular Hours:
Monday through Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday and Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
Noon - 6:00 PM
The Zona Rosa Community Foundation
Established by the owners of Zona Rosa, the Zona Rosa Community Foundation focuses on providing meaningful support to youth and families in the greater Kansas City area. The Community Foundation, funded by parking meter proceeds and ticket revenues, offers significant support to area nonprofit organizations through the Change for Charity Meter Program, the Zona Rosa Scholarship Fund and Community Event Sponsorships.
Change for Charity Meter Program
Six organizations are selected annually to receive a portion of the parking meter proceeds and ticket revenues generated at Zona Rosa. The first recipient of the Change for Charity Meter Program was Synergy Services. Synergy’s mission is to eliminate family violence, abuse and neglect by providing quality services for persons of all ages. In addition to the proceeds, the recipient receives the benefit of signage exposure around Zona Rosa.
Applications for the Change for Charity program are accepted through October of the year preceding disbursement. Groups interested in applying for consideration need to submit an official request form, any supplemental informational materials outlining the organization, a 501 C-3 copy and send to Pam Marticke at Zona Rosa’s Management Office. To download an official Change for Charity request form please click here.
2008 Change for Charity Recipients
January/February
Arthritis Foundation – The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Over 300,000 children under the age of 18 are diagnosed with arthritis.
March/April
City Union Mission – The City Union Mission has been serving Kansas City’s poor and homeless for over 84 years. They are a full-service rescue mission and homeless shelter serving men, women and children. Last year, they served over 300,000 meals and provided over 130,000 bed nights to the homeless.
May/June
Congenital Heart Defects Families Association – This organization provides support to families of children who have congenital heart defects (CHD). Congenital heart defects affect 1 in 100 births in the United States. The CHD Families Association provides support to these families both during and after hospitalizations.
July/August
Dream Catchers – Dream Catchers is a therapeutic horseback riding program, servicing riders with disabilities and youth at risk by providing life skills development through equine assisted services.
September/October
Sheffield Place – Sheffield Place is a transitional housing program for homeless mothers and their children. It is located in a renovated YMCA in the historic northeast section of Kansas City. They serve the community by strengthening families.
November/December
Shepherd’s Center of the Northland – Shepherd’s Center’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults in the Northland. They financially assist and provide in-kind services to low income frail and elderly Northlanders.
Zona Rosa Scholarship Fund
Annually, a two-year renewable $2,000 scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from the Park Hill School District. This scholarship program is offered to local students who demonstrate academic ability and perseverance in their continuing educations pursuits. The scholarship is designed for the student who demonstrates an interest in furthering understanding between cultures, ethnic groups or countries. Students who speak a foreign language or demonstrate a strong interest in international studies or in enhancing understanding and appreciation for diversity are strong candidates. Applications are available through the guidance counselors at the schools.
Community Event Sponsorships
Zona Rosa opens up the Town Center as a location for various community events, providing monetary support as well as location, logistical and staff support. 2007 events included the cornerstone “Stand Up for Synergy” event with comedian Wayne Brady which raised funds for Synergy Services, as well as “Taste of Zona Rosa” benefiting The Northland Symphony.
