About Us
Who We Are
Founded in 1999, KC CAN! (Children’s Assistance Network) is a Kansas City based volunteer organization that supports community projects to provide children education, safety and hope.
Our Mission: KC CAN! is dedicated to making grants and undertaking projects that improve the quality of life of Kansas City’s children, with an emphasis on projects related to meeting basic needs, education, and wellness.
Executive Board
The KC CAN! Executive Board evaluates grant requests from nonprofits to assure a substantial impact in the community and manages all fundraising efforts. The Executive Board is a volunteer board; no payment is received for being on the board. Executive Board members have voting privileges during KC CAN! Executive Board meetings.
The KC CAN! Executive Board is made up of the following individuals committed to making our grants process impactful. The Executive Board meets regularly to ensure we are continually making progress in improving the quality of life for children in our community.
Janelle Aubrecht
Ryan Banes
Harry Campbell
Jordan Canupp
Scott Carroll
Adam Castle
Chase Coffin
Chris Culbertson
Zack Donnelly
Anné Erickson
Mike Fisher
Logan Forbis
Aaron Fulk
Nick Giuliani
Grant Gooding
Ben Hake
Brian Hardy
Scott Havens
Paul Hoffman
Sam Jones
Steve Larson
Katie Lord
Kevin Mallot
Veronica Mallouk
Michael Mallouk
Peter Mallouk
Ryan Martin
Kali McGee
Karlo Meave
Mark Nuss
Joe Oaks
Neil Robertson
Melissa Sherman
Chrissy Smith
Scott Swaggart
Brian Switzer
Casey Wright
Interested in joining the KC CAN! Executive Board? Let Us Know.

Advisory Board
The KC CAN! Advisory Board provides guidance and feedback to the Executive Board regarding KC CAN!’s grant recipients and assists in fundraising efforts. Advisory Board members do not have voting privileges in the monthly KC CAN! Executive Board meetings.
The KC CAN! Advisory Board is made up of the following individuals committed to making our Annual Auction successful.
Dr. Alex & Carmen Mallouk
Bob & Gayla Eckholt
Bob & Kelly Pascuzzi
Brett & Debbie Broyles
Carl & Devona Slater
Dr. Corrie Mallot
David & Kim O’Brien
Jamie & Lynn Hohman
Michelle Maher
Mike & Sue Higgins
Dr. Nicolle & Vince Gunter
Scott & Kelly Gage
Steve & Neysa Hodes
Dr. T.E. & Marie Yaghmour
Ted’s Trash Service, Inc.
Tom & Lisa Kane
Drs. Wagih & Lily Silwance
Interested in joining the KC CAN! Advisory Board? Let Us Know.