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

Lyrik’s Service Day

27th & Prospect E 27th St & Prospect Ave, Kansas City, United States

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

Event Series The Pistol: Captive in America

The Pistol: Captive in America

Screenland Armour 408 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO, United States

"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 […]

#wearorgange For Gun Violence Awareness in Marlborough

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 […]

Free

National Gun Violence Awareness Day #wearorange

Marlborought Village Commons 8112 Paseo, Kansas City, United States

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.

Wear Orange – National Gun Violence Awareness Day

American Jazz Museum 1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Free

Unite KC Walk for Unity

Troost & Truman Rd. 1501 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Free

Citywide Fourm

Manuel Career and Technical Center 1215 East Truman Road, Kansas City, United States

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.

free

Disrupting Generational Trauma

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

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 […]

$100
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

The Hope Center KC Juneteenth Community Celebration

Hope Center KC Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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

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

Reentry Subcommittee

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

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!

Free

Town Fork Creek Park Family Fun Day!

Town Fork Creek Park 5701 Agnes Ave, Kansas City, United States

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.

HealingHer: Women’s Empowerment and Violence Prevention Forum

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

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.

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