KC Common Good

Santa Fe Youth Summer Program Sign-up
2024-03-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Linwood YMCA, 3800 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64128, 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
2024-03-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Mary Williams-Neal Community Center, Mary Williams-Neal Community Center- 3801 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64130, 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

Great Jobs KC Informational Session
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | Virtual Event, Online, Kansas City, MO, United States
Virtual Information Sessions every Wednesday 12:00 – 1:00pm.

Join on your computer, mobile app or device
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City-Wide Prayer Day for Peace
2024-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | KC Common Good, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO, 64110, 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

Caring For Kids virtual prayer for Schools
2024-04-02 12:00 - 12:30, 2024-05-07 12:00 - 12:30 | Caring For Kids
Join Caring For Kids in virtual prayer for schools on Zoom here, the first Tuesday of each Month, noon – 12:30pm.

Open House - Second Chance Month!
2024-04-03 12:00 - 16:30 | Second Chance Risk Reduction Center, 410 West 8th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
Join us at our new Risk Reduction Center and help celebrate National Second Chance Month!

Youth Ambassadors - Mock Interview Event
2024-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Youth Ambassadors, 3130 Troost Ave, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64109, 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 be interviewed by a variety of Kansas City professionals in order to strengthen their interview skills. Through this event, our teens gain communication skills, immediate feedback, and practice, but also hope for their future.

LiberatED 2
2024-04-12 15:30 - 2024-04-13 17:00 | Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center, 3700 Blue Parkway, Kansas Cit,, MO, 64130, 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.

Tap In Center – assistance resolving warrants
2024-04-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-05-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Lucile H. Bluford Branch KC Public Library, 3050 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64128, 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 warrants, meet with an attorney about their criminal case, learn their case status and court date information, apply for a public defender, connect with local services, enroll in a program to receive court reminders, and get assistance navigating the court process.
Questions? Contact the Kansas City Tap in Center: KCTapIn@gmail.com | 816-343-4899

2024 HE[ART]LAND Fellowship Showcase
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | The Education Pavilion at Starlight, 4600 Starlight Rd, Kasas City, Missouri, 64132, United States
Please join us in experiencing “THESE HANDS [UN]TIED,” a HE[ART]LAND 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 HE[ART]LAND Fellowship Program is our cornerstone program. Every year, a cohort of Kansas City-based performing artists are selected to participate in a 12-week program involving learning about a yearly public policy focus and creating an original performance piece based on their learning. This year’s featured guests include members from the following organizations: KC Common Good, Kansas City Department of Health, and Lyriks Institution.

Kansas City United for Safety Follow-Up
2024-04-19 08:30 - 15:30 | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St, Kansas City, 64105, United States
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 build on one comprehensive plan that we can all support.
Register HERE

Hope Transformation Healing
2024-04-20 08:30 - 13:30 | Ewing Marion Kauffman School, 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, 64131, United States
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.

Pee Wee's Walk
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Spirit of Freedom Fountain, 3708 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64130, United States
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.

Peace Ride and Family Event #12
2024-04-27 12:00 - 17:30 | Swope Park, 4010 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, 64132, United States
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 city. Join us for a family day in a alcohol and drug free environment with games, face painting and a bouncy house for the kids. There is no charge to come and share in the food and fun. Save the date and join us.

Summer 2024 Resources for Youth & Children
2024-04-30, 2024-05-07, 2024-05-14, 2024-05-21 | Lucile H. Bluford Branch KC Public Library, 3050 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64128, United States
Above is a list of Summer 2024 Children & Youth Opportunities & Resources, including ages of young people served, dates, contact information, and other program details!

Reentry Subcommittee
2024-05-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Second Chance Risk Reduction Center, 410 West 8th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, 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.

Stop the Bleed KC
2024-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Greater Kansas City Chambers, 30 West Pershing Road #STE 301, Kansas City, 64108, United States
Come join us at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce for an important event focused on learning life-saving techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to Stop the Bleed in emergency situations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply want to be prepared to help others, this event is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge that could make a difference in a critical moment. Sign up now to secure your spot!
