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 […]

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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

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