KC Common Good

Charting the Path: Juvenile Justice 101
2026-01-30 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Alvin Brooks Center for Faith & Justice, 5401 Troost Ave, Kansas City, 64110, United States
REGISTER HERE
Young people who encounter the juvenile justice system are often navigating multiple systems at once during critical moments in their development: education, behavioral health, family support, and community services. When these systems are aligned, youth are more likely to experience stability, accountability, and opportunity. When they are not, gaps in understanding can unintentionally contribute to harm, duplication of effort, or missed chances for early intervention.
This workshop offers a shared foundation for leaders and practitioners who influence policy, programming, and resource decisions. By strengthening our collective understanding of how the juvenile justice system functions—and how courts and community partners work together—we can more effectively coordinate services, improve safety, and invest in programming that supports long-term positive outcomes for youth and families.
Attendees will:

Gain a clear, accessible overview of the juvenile justice system
Learn how the Court and community partners collaboratively support youth
Strengthen a common framework for cross-sector coordination and impact

Friday, January 30, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (8:30 arrival)
Alvin Brooks Center | 5401 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110
FREE, Refreshments Served

Reentry Subcommittee Meeting
2026-01-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-21 09:30 - 11:30 | Second Chance Risk Reduction Center, 410 West 8th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
The Subcommittee of KC360 focused on actionable efforts at reducing barriers in the community for our justice-impacted community members.

Community Police Relations (CPR) Subcommittee Meeting
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Alvin Brooks Center for Faith & Justice, 5401 Troost Ave, Kansas City, 64110, United States
Creating a future Kansas City where we thrive safely together.
3rd Thursdays, 10:30AM-Noon
Rockhurst University, Alvin Brooks Center for Faith & Justice
Virtual Option Available. (Contact julia@kccommongood.org for Zoom link)

Teen Outreach Program Volunteer Facilitator Training
2025-12-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Calvary Temple Baptist Church, 2940 Holmes, Kansas, 64109, United States
You can become a facilitator for classes for teens! If you’d like to get involved in the life of teens, please call 816-807-5727 to learn more.

Eastside Stories - Empire Dreams
2025-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | The Gathering KC, 3126 Benton Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64128

Youth Workforce Academy - Construction Trades & Adv. Mfg COHORT 3, Free Laptops!
2025-12-03 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-26 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-19 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-12 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-05 16:30 - 19:30 | Missouri
Exciting opportunities are ahead for our HS JRS/SRS exploring careers in Construction Trades & Manufacturing! Investing a few Wednesday afternoons will provide high school juniors and seniors with a valuable foundation for pre-apprenticeships . Featuring leading Industry Presenters with hands-on activities – such as Heartland Women in Trades, The Builders Training and more!.
The Employment Smarts – Youth Workforce Academy offers industry-led sessions designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for long-term success as employees or apprentices. Registration closes Nov 2, at 9:00 PM, so please encourage your students to sign up soon!
Program Details:
📅 Dates: Wednesdays– Nov. 5, 12, 19 & Dec. 3
⏰ Time: 4:30pm – 7:00 PM (Hybrid format)
📍 Location: Builders Trade Center, 105 W 12th, & N.I.C.E. at Mark 1 Electric 1414 Genessee KCMO
💰 Cost: FREE (Sponsored by Scholar Smarts)
✅ All sessions are required.
Topics Covered:
Employer Expectations
Trade Demand & Pay
Work Ethics
Financial Literacy
Conflict Resolution
Work Readiness & Professionalism
Registration Requirements:
Students must submit:
A copy of their transcript
A photo ID
A short essay detailing their interest in trades and support needs for success after the Academy
This program is ideal for students who may not have been previously exposed to these critical workforce skills. Young ladies are encouraged to participate! Our goal is not only to develop their technical expertise but also to prepare them for long-term career success, enhancing their confidence, economic stability, and community impact. Please call if you have questions .
Registration FORM:
https://forms.gle/5eL7Z8WpPRNvvZb16

Close to Home: A Domestic Violence Listening Session
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | The Salvation Army Prospect Corps, 6025 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64130, United States
This event is for residents in the Blue Hills neighborhood to find support for individuals who experience domestic violence, raise awareness, ask questions and share their experiences anonymously while taking part in an community survey to increase domestic violence prevention programs in their area.

Interpersonal Conflict Resolution (ICR) Training
2025-12-02 08:30 - 2025-12-03 16:30 | Park 39, 300 E 39th St., Kansas City, 64111, United States

If You Know, You Know: Creating Healthy Relationships & Preventing Dating Violence
2025-11-30 15:15 - 17:45, 2025-11-23 15:15 - 17:45, 2025-11-16 15:15 - 17:45, 2025-11-09 15:15 - 17:45, 2025-11-02 15:15 - 17:45 | Southeast Public Library, 6242 Swope PKWY, Kansas City, MO, 64130, United States
Relationships can be challenging, but with the right tools, they can be healthy, strong, and successful. This Sunday, we’re kicking off five weeks of REAL TALK with local therapists, counselors, and experts ready to pour into our youth and young adults (ages 13–21). 🙌🏾
Every Sunday we’ll be diving into:💎 Knowing your worth🧠 Building character❤️ Dating the right way🚩 Spotting red flags🎤 Wrapping up with a special guest speaker who’ll remind us how far we’ve come — and how far we’ll go next!

Youth Empowerment Subcommittee Meeting
2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event, Online, Kansas City, MO, United States
The Youth Empowerment Subcommittee (YES) of KC360 is dedicated to reducing gun violence by engaging and empowering Kansas City, Missouri’s youth.
Every 4th Tuesday, 10-11:30AM
October 28th, 2025: Virtual. (Contact Julia@kccommongood.org for zoom link)
Beginning November 24th, 2025: 5401 Troost Ave, Rockhurst University’s Alvin Brooks Center for Faith & Justice OR Virtual (Contact julia@kccommongood.org for zoom link)

RISE Business Awards
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | American Jazz Museum, 1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Plaza Rotary Club annually recognizes minority-owned businesses through its RISE program: Rotary Investing & Supporting Equity.
This year, the event also includes the Kappa Alpha Psi Community Awards.

Community Accountability Board (CAB) Training
2025-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Center for Conflict Resolution, 300 E. 39th St, Suite 2B, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
This hands-on training will give you skills and confidence to take an active role in CABs.
To register, click here.

Awesome Ambitions Friday Experience
2025-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Missouri
Awesome Ambitions is a teen girls’ college and readiness program. We partner with the Kansas City School District and Hickman Mills. We meet one Friday a month with about 40 middle school girls and one Friday a month 40 high school girls.

Marlborough Homeowner Resource Fair
2025-11-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Marlborough Community Center, 8200 The Paseo, Kansas City, 64131, United States
Marlborough Homeowner Resource Fair
Come for Ring Doorbell & Gift Card Prizes!

Mom Can We Talk Interactive Roundtable Talk
2025-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Peter CME Church, 1419 N 8th St, Kansas City, KS, 66101, United States
My name is Stacy Williams, and I’m the founder and facilitator of Mom Can We Talk, a community-centered event series focused on healing, understanding, and building bridges between parents, schools, and young people. These open, honest conversations have created safe spaces where families and communities can come together to support our youth in meaningful ways. Our kids are not mean & angry for no reason. We have to tap into the bigger issue.
In addition to our community events, I’m also offering Roundtable Talk discussions designed specifically for school-age students & now Adults. These in-school or after-school sessions address the social and emotional challenges our youth face daily—topics such as peer pressure, trauma, bullying, identity, and emotional well-being. The goal is to help students express themselves, learn healthy ways to cope, provide resources, and connect with caring adults and mentors.
Both of these efforts are rooted in the belief that it takes a village—and I’d love for you to be a part of that village.

Save Our Community
2025-10-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, 64110, United States
Why This Event Matters
Kansas City is a city filled with resilience, faith, and strength — but it’s also a city burdened by violence, trauma, and grief that often goes unheard and unseen. On October 31st, we’re creating space to acknowledge that trauma… and begin the work of transforming pain into purpose.
“Healing Our Community: From Trauma to Action” is more than an event — it’s a movement. We’re bringing together faith leaders, trauma experts, violence survivors, families affected by loss, advocates, and grassroots organizers to confront the root causes of community trauma and chart real pathways to healing and safety.
Who Should Attend?
This gathering is for:

Victims and survivors of gun violence and domestic violence
Faith and community leaders
Counselors, educators, and social workers
Youth mentors and nonprofit professionals
Advocates and activists
Anyone committed to restoring peace, safety, and wellness in Kansas City

What to Expect
This full-day experience will include:
✅ Powerful keynote speakers and panel discussions
✅ Survivor testimonies and healing circles
✅ Faith-based strategies for trauma-informed ministry
✅ Resources for families and youth
✅ Networking with advocates and changemakers
✅ Action workshops focused on violence prevention, mental health, and community-led healing models

Family Court Trunk or Treat
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Jackson County Family Court, 625 E 26th St, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Please join Jackson County Family Court for our 5th Annual Trunk Or Treat event. Please spread the word to the youth and families that you serve. For our community partners, please contact Shanylrica Lee (slee@courts.mo.gov) if you are interested in hosting a booth.

Mediation Training
2025-10-29 08:30 - 16:30 | 300 E 39th St, 300 E 39th St., Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
Learn the foundations of transformative mediation, then practice new skills in a supportive environment with experienced coaches. Recommended for – community members (age 18+) who want to become a mediator or formally use transformative mediation skills in their professional work. This training meets the qualifications for MO or KS mediation certification. You must have completed ICR Training with CCR before taking this training.
