Brick by Brick: What will it take to solve KC’s affordable housing crisis?

Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Swope Health will host “Brick by Brick: What it will take to solve Kansas City’s affordable housing crisis,” a moderated panel discussion, on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Kansas City Public Library-Plaza Branch, Truman Forum Auditorium (4801 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.). The event, free and open to all, will begin with a reception at 5 p.m. The […]

Free

Community Assistance Council’s Resource Fair

Optimist Bingo Hall 11154 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, United States

Saturday August 3 at CAC's SKC Resources Fair at the Optimist Club Bingo Hall, 11154 Blue Ridge Boulevard, KCMO. Your organization is invited to have a table and share information and also provide an onsite activity or service if you can. The Optimist Bingo Hall (same venue) is very large so there is plenty of […]

Free

Tenant Resource Fair

Marlborough Community Center 8200 The Paseo, Kansas City, United States

There are 25+ resource organizations available to support tenants' needs for being the best tenant-neighbors they can be, protecting their financial interests as renters, and taking full advantage of city services available to them, especially if they have not lived in KCMO before.

Free

Santa Fe Neighborhood Community Walk

28th and Benton 2732 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join us on a Community Walk in the Santa Fe Neighborhood on Thursday, August 8, meeting up at 28th and Benton at 5pm, as we speak to and learn from community members about available resources and solutions we can do together to reduce violence.

Ivanhoe Back to School Giveaway

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council 3700 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

Resources, Health Screenings, Bounce House, Farmers Market, FREE School Supplies, and more! All children must be accompanied by a guardian to receive supplies. Ages 4-14, 10am-noon at 3700 Woodland Ave. KCMO 64109 Register here.

Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway

Bridge Leadership Academy 10521 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, United States

This event will be held on August 10th, 2024 at 10AM, concluding at 1PM. Lunch will be provided! The location is 10521 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64134. Please keep in mind that this is a first come, first serve event, and we may run out of supplies towards the end of the event. […]

Caring Communities Day!

Morning Star Community Center 2525 E. 27th Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Food, Games, Music, Family Resources and more! @ Morning Star Youth and Family Life Center, 27th and Prospect, KCMO Here we come! Caring Communities Day Aug. 10 to unite city in pride, joy — Local Investment Commission (kclinc.org)

Event Series Ivanhoe Farmers Market

Ivanhoe Farmers Market

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council 3700 Woodland Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

Every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm, the public can visit the Ivanhoe Farmer’s Market on 3700 Woodland Avenue to purchase fresh produce and other goods from over 25 local farmers and vendors. There is fun for the whole family inducing a kids tent, live music and food trucks. 

Event Series Reentry Subcommittee

Reentry Subcommittee

Second Chance Risk Reduction Center 3100 Broadway Blvd, Ste1230, Kansas City, United States

Subcommittee of KC360 focused on actionable efforts at reducing barriers in the community for our justice impacted community members. Actively working on planning an education event for bistate employers to implement comprehensive fair hiring practices and become compliant with the Ban the Box ordinance passed by KCMO City Council in 2018.

Free

BLOC Back to School Barbecue Bash

MCC ATSI Campus 2944 Troost, Kansas City, United States

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: Fathering the 'Hood! A Focus on Father-Hood and Families! Come join Brothers Liberating Our Communities for a fun-filled event celebrating fatherhood and family at MCC-Penn Valley | Advanced Technical Skills Institute ATSI. This in-person gathering will feature activities, workshops, and discussions centered around the importance of fathers in our communities. Connect […]

Free

Back-to-School Field Day

Urban Youth Academy 1622 E 17th Terrace, Kansas City, United States

Free: School Supplies Immunizations Food Boxes Games Giveaways Much More At the Kansas City Urban Youth Academy: 622 E 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108

Back To School Outreach: Free Concert For Youth

Shear Kuttz Barber & Beauty LLC 12710 W Frontage Rd, Grandview, MO 64030, Grandview, MO, United States

I Am Music Education L.L.C and R&B Production presents Back To School Outreach: A free concert for the youth. Barra Rowland, who goes by the stage name Honey B, will be performing along with other youth performances. There will be music, karaoke, dance, prices, and more. It will be from 12:30pm to 4:30pm and located at […]

Free

Caring for Kids, Prayer for Schools

HyVee Arena 1800 Genessee St, Kansas City, United States

Free continental breakfast, worship & corporate prayer, 9-10:30am, Saturday, August 24. Prayer at schools from 11-noon at the school of your choice. https://www.praykc.church/prayerforschools

Bounce Back 2 School Event

The Justice and Dignity Center 3114 Paseo, Kansas City, United States

TrEl’Shawn Smith a Professional Women’s Basketball Player in Kansas City, is doing a Bounce Back 2 School Event. It is very imperative that the parents know their impact is to the same degree as their children, and our goal is to implement something meaningful for them at this event.

Free
Event Series Marlborough Neighborhood Canvassing

Marlborough Neighborhood Canvassing

Marlborough Community Coalition Catalyst Center 1809 E 80TH, Kansas City, United States

The Marlborough Community Coalition organizes 2 hours of canvassing, three times a month in different parts of the Marlborough Community. The Marlborough Community Coalition serves nearly 10,000 people living between Gregory and 89th Terr and Troost to the Blue River (just east of 71 Hwy. The goals of canvassing are to 1) let people know […]

Event Series Marlborough Neighborhood Canvassing

Marlborough Neighborhood Canvassing

Marlborough Community Coalition Catalyst Center 1809 E 80TH, Kansas City, United States

The Marlborough Community Coalition organizes 2 hours of canvassing, three times a month in different parts of the Marlborough Community. The Marlborough Community Coalition serves nearly 10,000 people living between Gregory and 89th Terr and Troost to the Blue River (just east of 71 Hwy. The goals of canvassing are to 1) let people know […]

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