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 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 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.

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.

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. […]

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)

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

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 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

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.

Join us on a Community Prayer Walk in the Oak Park Neighborhood on Thursday, August 29, meeting up 5pm at the Pat Clarke Basketball Court in Oak Park (E 44th St & S Benton Ave), as we speak to and learn from community members about available resources and solutions we can do together to reduce […]

TrEl’Shawn Smith a professional women’s basketball player in Kansas City. Putting on a free basketball camp for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade on August 31st. Text 816-656-8044 to register by August 20th.

KC 360 is invited to a 2-hour Engineering Empathy workshop led by Dr. Nicole Price!  Please RSVP below This workshop is for people who want to harness their power and emotion, strategically deciding and planning for actionable next steps rather than screaming into the atmosphere.  This process is built on the concept of tactical empathy, […]

The Marlborough Fall Festival + Health & Wellness Fair is September 14, 2024! It is an all-ages celebration of the vibrancy and positive changes growing in the Marlborough Community with an additional focus this year on providing health and wellness resources to all who attend. Festival activities include maker, small business, and community group vendors; food […]

Celebrity Basketball game played the Community against the Police Department a family fun-filled game with bragging rights. At the PatClarke Outdoor Arena 44th & South Benton Saturday, September 14th, 7-10pm

We're filling the courtyard at the Clay County Courthouse this Monday. Let’s come together to show our support for Dakota Rogers family and all victims of gun violence. Your presence sends a powerful message. The sentencing of the assailant takes place at 10am. https://www.facebook.com/share/eXBcgjc595YEjGBc/

Accessing Untapped Talent: An Employer Forum Thursday, September 19, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Regional Police Academy 6855 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd, KCMO Register HERE

The Urban Summit and Second Chance is hosting a free re-entry simulation to educate the community about the justice process for individuals returning from incarceration. Wednesday, September 25th, 10am-2pm Morning Star Community Center 2525 E 27th Street Kansas City, MO 64127 Register here.

The KCVA Veteran Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Summit is  a one-day event dedicated to supporting Veterans. Come together with mental health or health care professionals and community members committed to serving Veterans to discuss the challenges faced by Veterans and explore strategies for suicide prevention and wellness. At this in-person or virtual event, you'll […]

Who Should Attend: Anyone who wants to restore their voting right to vote after a past felony conviction Anyone who is not registered to vote in the STATE OF MISSOURI Anyone who has changed addresses since the last time they voted Thursday, September 26th, 5-7pm at Morning Star Community Center (corner of 27th and Prospect) […]

Co Hosted by Jackson County Legislator DaRon McGee 4th District and City Councilman Darrell Curls, 5th District At Large. Speakers & Topics of Focus:  Scott Lakin, Director of Collections, Senior Property Tax Program, Forest Decker, Director of KCMO Neighborhood Services: New Programs and Codes Enforcement.  Kenneth Morgan Director of KC Water, Employee Development, Productivity, and […]

TrEl’Shawn Smith Professional female athlete, giving back to the community. Shoes, clothes, furniture, free food, free resources.

Each quarter AIMwell will host a Movie and Mats: Family Night. Gather with family and friends for a special night at AIMwell Yoga! Mats & Movies: Family Night is your chance to connect beyond movement in a relaxed, fun environment. We’ll set up our projector in the studio space and play a family-friendly flick for […]

Guns to Gardens is a national movement based on Isaiah 2:4, “…Beat their swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks,” which gives an opportunity for people to dispose of unwanted guns in a safe and anonymous way. Central will be hosting a Guns to Gardens Safe Surrender event on Saturday, October 12 from 10am-2pm […]

Bring your UNLOADED guns to Central Presbyterian Church,  3501 Campbell St, this SATURDAY 10-2pm.   If you or someone you know,  have unwanted, or inherited unwanted guns, you can anonymously turn them in, no questions asked. No media, no serial number check.  They will be made into garden tools.

Following the most violent year in Kansas City’s history, award-winning PBS documentary filmmaker Michael Price explores crime reduction programs across the region in search of solutions. Join the Public Safety Coalition, Kansas City PBS and the KC Chamber for a screening of A Tale of Three Cities documentary, followed by a panel discussion to explore […]

Join us for a Hiring Event on Thursday, October 17. Full Employment Council will host this event for Truck Drivers from 12-3 PM. Create or update your job seeker account at jobs.mo.gov. Register with any FEC location before the hiring event. Get ready to interview and attend the event at our 1740 Paseo, Kansas City, […]

Coffee and donuts with a few of Kansas City’s finest Police Officers. The opportunity to meet and talk with them about our community's issues. For more information, 816 617-3645 Brought to you by the OakPark Neighborhood Association KCPD Community Engagement Team CRT

Food, Games, Music, Family Resources, and More! Saturday, October 19, 10am-2pm Fall Festival — LINC (kclinc.org)

Interpersonal Conflict Resolution (ICR) training offers participants reflection on their conflict styles in calm and storm, learn new skills to address conflict, and practice initiating a one-on-one collaborative process (prerequisite to mediation training). Mediation training provides foundational learning and practicing transformative mediation while also empowering participants to step into the mediator role as they help […]