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Explore reporting about the foundation’s programs, the founder’s service and the people connected to this work. Follow each link to its original publisher.
28 written articles · 1 broadcast record
Stories in
their own time.
Four historical partner announcements and six additional references provide more context around the foundation’s work.
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Foundation and community programs
1,000 Kansas City Metro families to receive Thanksgiving meals through annual turkey drive
A preview describes collection at Linwood YMCA and planned distribution.
A Kansas City barber hopes to give away 1,000 Thanksgiving turkeys. Need is up but donations are down
A reporter follows preparations and the gap between donations and a goal.
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in the Kansas City metro
A dated Thanksgiving roundup lists several foundation distribution locations.
Kansas City barber reflects on Black History Month while fostering change for new generations
Joey reflects on Black history, mentorship and serving younger generations.
Seeds of Hope: How an East-Side Barber Works to Better His Community
A founder profile traces neighborhood roots and future youth-program ideas.
Royals help combat food insecurity on Turkey Tuesday
Holiday support.
Turkey Tuesday feeds hundreds of metro families
Coverage of the 2024 challenge and planned family resources.
Thanksgiving Food Assistance (print continuation heading)
A bilingual newspaper lists historical food and toiletry assistance.
Partial source access at review.
Royals help KC families with Thanksgiving food drive
Thanksgiving giving.
'People are in need': KC-area barber's annual Turkey Tuesday Drive embraces spirit of giving
Community giving connects families with food and wellness resources.
How you can help in the race to feed those in need this Thanksgiving
A broader Thanksgiving report includes the cross-state turkey challenge.
Turkey Tuesday feeding 1,000 families in 12 hours with the Royals and Know Joey? Foundation
A donation appeal describes the event's 2023 goal.
Know Joey? Foundation Returns with Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway
An announcement explains the 2023 Thanksgiving collection and giveaway.
Barber shops hold friendly turkey donation competition to help families in need
Two barbershops turn friendly competition into a Thanksgiving donation drive.
Kansas City rapper helps barber expand his turkey drive to address mental health too
Mental-health resources join the Thanksgiving community drive.
Where to find a free Thanksgiving meal in Kansas City 2022
A historical food-assistance roundup includes the foundation's event.
Partial source access at review.
For 14 years, this Kansas City barber has been helping hundreds of kids get ready for school
Families describe what school supplies, haircuts and health access mean to them.
KC salon offering free back-to-school haircuts
A preview of a past Fresh Cut Fresh Start event.
Fresh Cut Fresh Start Continues into 13th Year on 18th and Vine
A pandemic-era event focuses on haircuts, health and hygiene.
Partial source access at review.
Fresh Cut Fresh Start #FCFS 2018! (On the Vine)
A magazine notice introduces a past back-to-school community event.
Kansas City kids get free back-to-school haircut
An early report on haircuts, supplies and family resources.
A Fresh Cut For a Fresh Start: Designed for Success
School-readiness support meets the founder's approach to entrepreneurship.
KC barbers send kids back to school with free cuts
Student haircuts.
Holiday Highlights with Harvesters
A partner's seasonal recap documents past holiday collaboration.
Founder and family background
‘He went out giving his all.’ KC husband and father of seven Milton Thomas dies at 44
A family remembrance offers personal context about Joey and his brother Milton.
These Missouri Barber Shops Keep Traditions Alive
A multi-shop feature includes Joey's family and barbering background.
Partial source access at review.
Operating Through Empathy: Barbershop Owner Creates Community Change, One Head at a Time
A founder interview connects listening, entrepreneurship and neighborhood service.
t-shirt Monologue 2: Joey Cuts
A vendor-published founder interview describes the foundation's early program range.
Partial source access at review.
Historical partner announcements
Community Challenge: Turkey Tuesday & Win Wednesday
A historical announcement describes the community challenge and resource partnerships.
Partner announcement; separate from independent reporting.
Thanksgiving Events
A 2025 calendar acknowledges support at a separate YMCA Thanksgiving distribution.
Partner announcement; separate from independent reporting.
Turkey Tuesday Community Challenge
A past event listing documents the 2023 community food drive.
Partner announcement; separate from independent reporting.
Turkey Tuesday. Win Wednesday.
A 2024 calendar entry records historical collection and distribution plans.
Partner announcement; separate from independent reporting.
Broadcast record
Hustle & Shyne ITM 11.20.25 (w/Joey Cuts, The Know Joey Foundation)
Official episode page identifies Joey's appearance; audio not reviewed.
Official episode link; whole-show audio not reviewed.
More program and history references
- Foundation’s former website (historical source)
- JoeyCuts 180V
- Lyrik's Board Members
- Organizations in the LEGACY Resource Area
- Programs Offered - Fall in the Park Back to School
- Harvesters for the Holidays
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theknowjoey@gmail.comLooking for this year’s Turkey Tuesday?
The 2026 collection is November 23, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. The giveaway is November 24, 8 a.m.–noon, at Linwood YMCA. All times Central.
Past website notice: 2025 football raffle
The former website promoted a 2025 raffle with $20 entries for two tickets to the Chiefs–Texans game at Arrowhead on December 7, 2025. The advertised entry period was November 4–24, 2025. This notice records a past promotion.