Community Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come Partner with Lyrik's Institution Saturday, May 25th, 11am-2pm at 27th & Prospect. This event will: Clean up the corner and surrounding area Give away food and water Supply people […]

"The Pistol" is a gripping documentary that delves into the real-life accounts of notorious gangster Kenneth Rayford. Directed by Paul Rayford, the film details the exploits of Kenneth Rayford from […]

Take a stand against gun violence! Make a sign demonstrating your personal commitment to prevent gun violence by displaying it at home or in the window of the Marlborough Community […]

Join us for Gun Violence Awareness Day at Commons Pocket Park. There will be free gun locks provided. Guests can also create signs for awareness. The address for the event […]

First Friday, June 7th, wear orange!  Kansas City will join the nation in bringing heightened awareness of the impact of gun violence.  A feature of National Gun Violence Awareness Day […]

Join us for the 4th Annual Walk for Unity, a summer event for the whole family to enjoy! Participants will come together on the football field at the corner of […]

The Forum is an opportunity for youth-focused community agencies to collaborate and discuss ways to better serve youth and families in the Jackson County community. Hosted by Residential Service in […]

We invite you to walk with us as we explore ways to identify root causes associated with generational trauma that intersects violence.  we seek to deliver real healing and justice […]

FREE! FREE! FREE! Ages: 4-16 (limited to 200 kids) Must be accompanied by a parent or adult $100 prize for biggest fish!

Community Celebration event that will be held outside. That will involve free food, local artists, inflatables, fun, music, line dances, vendors and more

Help contribute to the effort of expanding fair hiring practices in Kansas City! We need action-oriented community members and program providers to get through the planning and execution of the […]

Performances, vendors, drill teams, and bands.  Empowering, uplifting Community Event of Arts & Music. Town For Creek Park - in part of the make music movement, sponsored by one-stop ministries, […]

Equipping survivors of domestic, sexual, and gun violence with tools to heal, rebuild and reclaim their lives. This forum is for women, service organizations, community leaders and stakeholders.

222qJoin the Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council for a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of Ivanhoe Park!

Enjoy food and festivities with the community as we honor the legacy of Lucile H. Bluford with activities for all ages. Story time, food and drinks, face painting, chalk art, […]

Hear from prosecutor candidates as they share their vision for a safer Jackson County. Event is moderated by Peggy Lowe, Investigative Reporter with KCUR, and Maurice A. Watson, Of Council […]

The Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council and Santa Area Council have partnered with Our Health Jackson County to off a free, open to the public Health Fair. Screenings in include mental health, […]

Get free health screenings & vaccinations to receive incentives up to $100! $40 for a COVID-19  vaccination (5 & Up) $20 for an STI screening and $40 to complete an […]

A Summer Institute for K-5 Classroom Teachers and Music Specialists The Missouri Council for History Education invites you to apply to attend one of these two-day summer institutes (one in […]

Date: Tuesday July 16th | Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Linwood YMCA 3800 Linwood Blvd Kansas City, MO 64128

The Teen Peace Summit focuses on uplifting youth voices on anti-violence principals and bringing the community together to take us a step closer to peace. Join us at the Teen […]

Join us on a Community Walk along 51st and Prospect starting at noon, Wednesday, July 24, as we speak to community members about available resources and solutions we can do […]

A Discussion of Neighborhood Violence in Kansas City Hosted by Jackson County Legislators Donna Peyton (2nd District At-Large) & Manny Abarca (1st District) Please join us for this Public Meeting […]

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) will be hosting listening sessions in Kansas City on August 1st from 2-4 pm to collect local-level feedback to guide state-level overdose prevention and response efforts. The Kansas City session will take place at the Bluford Branch of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.