Who We Are

KC Common Good is a non-profit organization, founded in 2018, that convenes our community’s doers, change-makers, and leaders to instill hope and ensure a safe, successful future for every individual in our region. We collectively work to prevent and reduce violence, support families, and provide access to opportunities.

Our Vision Is...

a successful Kansas City where peace is a promise kept for all and every individual, family, and community has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and flourish. Through proactive and intentional collaboration and purpose, we drive lasting change that uplifts generations. 

Our Mission Is...

to create a peaceful Kansas City by empowering people, aligning partners, and collaborating on long-term innovative actions and investments that improve community safety.

Our Values Are...

Strategic Priorities & Goals

In early 2025, KC Common Good staff and board developed a concise, focused, and action-oriented roadmap that guides our organization towards achieving desired outcomes that support our mission and vision through sound operational and financial execution over the next four years. Download the strategic plan now!

Center neighborhoods most impacted by violence.

Expand the Village Initiative to 10 neighborhoods.

Identify and advocate for policy improvements that strengthen neighborhoods

Achieve operational and financial stability for long-term impact. ​

Hire five new staff members to support programming and expand funding. 

Advance third-party evaluation of collective impact and program outcomes and learnings. 

Lead the ecosystem for comprehensive public safety in the Kansas City region.

Manage and collectively implement a comprehensive public safety plan. 

Enhance community and institutional collaboration by leveraging real-time technology to provide expanded research and analytics for residents, the business community, institutions, and community-based organizations. 

Strengthen the violence prevention capacity of youth and adults. ​

Expand the capacity of organizations to serve justice-involved youth, youth from high-crime neighborhoods, and their families.

Launch a public awareness campaign to increase community resilience, perception of safety, and comprehensive public safety.

Secure meaningful and sustainable support from civic and business communities to improve public safety, opportunity and wealth creation. ​

Grow public safety investments that support KC Common Good and community-based organizations.

Increase economic and community development initiatives in neighborhoods most impacted by crime.