Happening October 7-11, 2026 is Kansas City’s First & Missouri’s Only Comedy Festival Centering Black Voices & Black Joy! Located predominantly in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District along with the Crossroads, Westport and South KC (Our Spot KC) Community Clean Up Project, 10/7 4:30pm-6:30pm 21st & Vine, supplies (gloves, pickers, bags & vest) […]
Homelessness and the justice system have long been interconnected. People who are homeless are much more likely to be arrested, and they face worse outcomes in the justice system. And, once someone is arrested and swept into the system, they become 10 times more likely to experience homelessness. Despite this cycle, housing is rarely discussed […]
Creating a future Kansas City where we thrive safely together. 3rd Thursdays, 10:30AM-Noon Rockhurst University, Alvin Brooks Center for Faith & Justice Virtual Option Available. (Contact julia@kccommongood.org for Zoom link)
Freedom Hoops is a faith-based discipleship and mentorship ministry that uses basketball as the front door to lasting relationships. We believe every young man deserves consistent adults in his corner. Beyond the game, our coaches invest in the whole person: character, decision-making, healthy relationships, and next steps in school and work. We do this through […]
REGISTER HERE 🎶 MUSIC RELEASE PARTY 🎶 They dreamed it. They created it. Now it’s time to turn it up and celebrate! 🔥 Join Empire Dreams for an unforgettable evening celebrating the original music created by YOUTH from Kansas City’s East Side neighborhoods. 🎶❤️ ✨ Come hear the music. 🎤 Meet the young artists. 🎙️ […]
WHEN: Consecutive Mondays ~ October 19 & 26, 2026 Lunch will be served both days. Registration is required by completing and returning the REGISTRATION FORM by email to: Pastorsandywainright@aol.com Upon registration, a pre-assessment form will be sent to all registrants. The pre-assessment form will be sent to registrants from "Styleprofile.com". Be sure to […]
We’re excited to offer a Criminalization of Homelessness Training Series this October focused on helping our community better understand the rights of people experiencing homelessness and how providers can respond to increasing criminalization. Sessions will cover the history and local landscape of criminalization, the rights of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, practical strategies for providers […]
Please join Outreach International for Thrive in Transition, a free women’s breakfast on Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30–9:30 AM! This gathering is a chance to talk about something that too rarely gets the attention it deserves: navigating perimenopause and menopause. You’ll hear from a panel of experts about the physical, emotional, and cognitive changes that […]
What It Is: A neuroscience-backed experience that reveals the gap between who you intend to be and who you actually are under pressure. It combines self-reflection, shared language, and immediately usable frameworks. Why You Should Go. Protect Your Energy. When demands exceed your capacity, your body defaults to a biological survival mode. You will learn to recognize […]
Kansas City, Missouri’s Board of Police Commissioners is searching for a new Chief of Police. The Kansas City Public Safety Coalition, a group of business, civic, interfaith, and community organizations is hosting a series of Community Listening Sessions across Kansas City, Missouri in the next few weeks. The goal of these sessions is to determine […]
We’re excited to offer a Criminalization of Homelessness Training Series this October focused on helping our community better understand the rights of people experiencing homelessness and how providers can respond to increasing criminalization. Sessions will cover the history and local landscape of criminalization, the rights of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, practical strategies for providers […]
Freedom Hoops is a faith-based discipleship and mentorship ministry that uses basketball as the front door to lasting relationships. We believe every young man deserves consistent adults in his corner. Beyond the game, our coaches invest in the whole person: character, decision-making, healthy relationships, and next steps in school and work. We do this through […]