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, […]

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 […]

Forum to End Gun Violence

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 - 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

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

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

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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!

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 and families with resources our city has to offer

"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 his time as a youth growing up on the mean streets of Kansas City, Missouri up to adulthood when he ran the streets of Kansas […]

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 Coalition's Catalyst Center. Learn about the impacts of gun violence on a neighborhood even if you or someone that you know has not been a […]

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 is 8112 Paseo. Questions? Reach out to info@wearemarlborough.org or call 816-866-6274.

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 is the campaign to "wear orange"(the color used by hunters to prevent being shot).  In addition to wearing orange, area businesses in office buildings are […]

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 Troost and Truman, make a new friend who doesn't look like them and journey together down Troost - making a statement of unity on a […]

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 the Jackson County Family Court.

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 to the Kansas City community. In this half-day event at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, we will seek to understand the history of trauma and […]

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 event we are holding September 19th. More Justice Impacted community members are greatly needed at the table!

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, presented by Parks & Recreation.

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, and more!

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 with Husch Blackwell. Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm UMKC Law School, Thompson Courtroom - 500 E 52nd St. Kansas City, Missouri, 64110 Parking is located […]

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, blood pressure, blood sugar, STI awareness, cancer checks and more. Participants can earn up to $100 in cash incentives, swag and free lunch. Stay for […]

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 OHJC survey (13 & Up) Limited number of participants. Lunch Provided for Participants. First Come First Serve. Call 816-921-6611 for more information.  

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 Kansas City and one in St. Louis) which will provide you with tools to help your students explore the context of racial segregation in the […]

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 Peace Summit for a day of unity, empowerment, and action as we pave the way for a brighter future in Kansas City. Must be 14-18 […]

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 together to reduce violence.

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 on the Public Health Crisis of Violence with Neighborhood Leaders. Featuring a Panel Discussion with Neighborhood Leaders moderated by Eric Wesson, Editor/Publisher Next Page KC […]

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 […]

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 […]