Lyrik’s Institution IBuild Registration

Lyrik's Institution 300 E 39th St, Kansas City, United States

Interventions - Lyrik's Institution (lyriksinstitute.com) A newly launched 6-month program designed to provide comprehensive support and opportunities for young adults (aged 13-25), who are facing unique challenges in their lives. The program meets two days a week, 2 hours per session, with a bi-weekly stipend offered to participants who attend. Register here: IBUILD - Lyrik's […]

Music Festival

East High School 1924 Van Brunt Blvd., Kansas City, United States

The P.O.S.S.E. youth presents Lil'Cupid & Friends Mustic Festival on Friday, February 23rd, 6 p.m. at East High School.  There is a TV giveaway and special guest performances.  In remembrance of Tae, a community event free for all.

Economic Equity Town Hall

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

Swope Health President and CEO Jeron Ravin J.D. and author Ebony Reed will meet in conversation to discuss the Black-White Wealth Gap. This is the subject of a new book by Ebony Reed and co-author Louise Story, Fifteen Cents on the Dollar, on the history of American economic inequity, Black business ownership and government and […]

Free

Addressing the state of Mental Health in Kansas City: Challenges, Solutions and Collaborative Stratiges

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO, United States

According to Mental Health America, #Kansas & #Missouri rank LAST among all 50 states in addressing mental health needs. Our city faces challenges like Youth with Substance Use Disorder, Adults with Serious Thoughts of Suicide, and the pervasive violence in our City. Freedom Project ™ is committed to finding modern solutions to these challenges. Join […]

Free

KC United – a time of unity, healing, and solutions

St. James United Methodist Church 5540 Wayne, Kansas City, United States

Please join faith leaders, counselors, and city leaders for a time of expressing our feelings individually and collectively about the impact of gun violence in our city, supporting each other as a community, and developing solutions we can work on together this Saturday. The event is free, but registration is preferred. Feel free to share […]

Green Core Training

Robert J. Mohart Multipurpose Center 3200 Wayne, Kansas City, United States

The Green Core Training is an environmental literacy and workplace readiness training for people who are trying to find employment. The five-week training introduces people to and prepares them for employment in more than 100 different green jobs. Our students earn stipends and complete pre apprenticeships with the US Department of Labor as Environmental Specialists. […]

Community, Culture, Cooperation: Innovating Solutions to Economic Violence

University of Missouri - Kansas City 5000 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

How do we effectively combat the economic violence embedded in our economic and political system? The symposium acknowledges economic violence as its point of departure, recognizing it as the encompassing notion of physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental harms imposed on individuals and communities by economic factors such as poverty, racism, unemployment, discrimination, homelessness, patriarchy, […]

KC United for Safety – Public Safety Symposium and Community Summit

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, United States

This Symposium & Community Forum brings together elected officials, community leaders, law enforcement, neighborhood and grassroots organizations, health professionals, educators, business leaders, violence prevention specialists and academic scholars to discuss strategies and collective actions to reduce gun violence in Kansas City. Our goal is to update local strategies, review national best practices, and further develop […]

Enough

Black Archives Of Mid-America 1722 E 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, United States

Forum to End Gun Violence

Free
Event Series Tap In Center – Kansas City

Tap In Center – assistance resolving warrants

Lucile H. Bluford Branch KC Public Library 3050 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

The Kansas City Public Library is partnering with several justice involved organizations to provide a Tap In Center at our Lucile H. Bluford Branch. The Tap In Center is designed to be a safe space for individuals in Jackson County (Missouri) who need assistance resolving warrants. At the Tap In Center, individuals can check for outstanding […]

Free
Event Series G.R.I.E.F to Relief Seminar

G.R.I.E.F to Relief Seminar

Mattie Rhodes Center 148 N Topping Ave, Kansas City, United States

The seminar is for the surviving victims of homicide, however all are welcome to attend. The purpose of the seminar is to introduce and de-vilify the people and organizations encountered after a homicide has occurred. We feel that knowledge is power, and our sessions will allow you to take the power back. Meetings are held […]

Santa Fe Youth Summer Program Sign-up

Linwood YMCA 3800 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

Various agencies will be in attendance outside of the Santa Fe Neighborhood Association meeting, ready to sign youth up for summer programming. Any families from all around Kansas City are welcome to come check out what the agencies have to offer!

Construction Industry Hiring Fair

Mary Williams-Neal Community Center Mary Williams-Neal Community Center- 3801 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

Construction Industry Hiring Fair - Free and Open to the Public Wednesday, March 27th 9am - 1pm No Experience Needed, Registration and Resumes are Encouraged - But Not Required Location: Mary Williams-Neal Community Center- 3801 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd Meet with Employers On-Site Interviews Meet Trade Reps Learn About Skilled Trades

City-Wide Prayer Day for Peace

KC Common Good 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

The Community Care Chaplains invite you to participate in a city-wide prayer day for peace Wednesday, March 27th hosted in multiple locations in the metro. For more information, please contact: info@kccommongood.org Please click HERE to RSVP

Free

Open House – Second Chance Month!

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

Join us at our new Risk Reduction Center and help celebrate National Second Chance Month!

Free

Youth Ambassadors – Mock Interview Event

Youth Ambassadors 3130 Troost Ave, KANSAS CITY, MO, United States

Youth Ambassadors is a strengths-based educational, non-profit employment program designed to empower underserved Greater Kansas City youth, ages 14 -18, to use their talents to contribute to the safety and vitality of our neighborhoods and communities. The Mock Interview Day is one way we prepare our teens for success and bright futures. Our Ambassadors will […]

LiberatED 2

Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center 3700 Blue Parkway, Kansas Cit,, MO, United States

Brothers Liberating Our Communities (BLOC) is an organization working to increase the number of Black Male Educators in schools. Our conference, LiberatED 2 will recognize and celebrate the work Black Male Educators across the country and locally for their vital role in Liberating Our Communities. Register HERE.

$25
Event Series Tap In Center – Kansas City

Tap In Center – assistance resolving warrants

Lucile H. Bluford Branch KC Public Library 3050 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

The Kansas City Public Library is partnering with several justice involved organizations to provide a Tap In Center at our Lucile H. Bluford Branch. The Tap In Center is designed to be a safe space for individuals in Jackson County (Missouri) who need assistance resolving warrants. At the Tap In Center, individuals can check for outstanding […]

Free

2024 HE[ART]LAND Fellowship Showcase

The Education Pavilion at Starlight 4600 Starlight Rd, Kasas City, Missouri, United States

Please join us in experiencing "THESE HANDS TIED," a HELAND Production featuring 2024 Fellows; Melissa Ferrer Civil (Poet), Tiffany Michelle (Actress), Luke "Skippy" Harbour (Musician), Rylan Scott Keeling (Poet),  Nathan Thomas (Comedian), Marcel "M.A.D. Prophet" Daly (Musician), Casha Mills "God's Favorite" (Artist), Paris Williams (Rapper). The HELAND Fellowship Program is our cornerstone program. Every year, […]

$15.00

Kansas City United for Safety Follow-Up

Kansas City Convention Center 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, United States

Join us as we bring together elected officials, community leaders, law enforcement, neighborhood and grassroots organizations, health professionals, educators, business leaders, violence prevention specialists, and academic scholars to discuss strategies and collective actions to reduce gun violence in Kansas City. Our goal is to update local strategies, review national best practices and further develop and […]

Hope Transformation Healing

Ewing Marion Kauffman School 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, United States

Join us at a Community Violence Workshop and be a part of the solution! A presentation will include information on the causes and impacts of violence in our community, a Youth panel will provide their perspective, a continental breakfast and food pantry will also be provided.

Pee Wee’s Walk

Spirit of Freedom Fountain 3708 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join us for our 6th Annual Pee Wee's Walk! This walk honors the lives lost to violence in Kansas City and shows support for our community that is grieving. We aim for this walk to be one of remembrance, hope, and motivation for a safer community for everyone.

$15 – $25

Peace Ride and Family Event #12

Swope Park 4010 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, United States

The 12th Peace Ride and Family Event is a celebration of family, cars, motorcycles, food and live entertainment in an outdoor setting at the Swope Park Bandstand.  The Ride consists of over 100 vehicles of all descriptions that leave and return to Swope Park after traveling through some of the most troubled neighborhoods in our […]

Free

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
Event Series Tap In Center – Kansas City

Tap In Center – assistance resolving warrants

Lucile H. Bluford Branch KC Public Library 3050 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

The Kansas City Public Library is partnering with several justice involved organizations to provide a Tap In Center at our Lucile H. Bluford Branch. The Tap In Center is designed to be a safe space for individuals in Jackson County (Missouri) who need assistance resolving warrants. At the Tap In Center, individuals can check for outstanding […]

Free

Stop the Bleed KC

Greater Kansas City Chambers 30 West Pershing Road #STE 301, Kansas City, United States

Come join us at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for an important event focused on learning life-saving techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to Stop the Bleed in emergency situations. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply want to be prepared to help others, this event is for you. Don't miss this opportunity to gain […]

Free

Second Chance: Welcome Back!

Lucile H. Bluford Branch KC Public Library 3050 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

Returning home from incarceration is difficult, but we're so glad you're home! This event will bring together a variety of community programs supporting and serving our justice involved community. Each quarterly event provides resources to address employment, education, health,  financial and more needs.  Please join us and allow our community resources to help you!

Free

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