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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - kansas-city-mo (community) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Change Makes Change at Modern Market Eatery DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602 DTSTAMP:20260729T182023Z UID:17095-1780272000-1798761599@www.harvesters.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Starting June 1\, guests at Modern Market Eatery can help supp ort Harvesters through their Change Makes Change campaign. By simply round ing up your check to the nearest dollar\, diners can help provide meals an d nourishment for neighbors facing hunger across our community. \nThis eas y\, everyday act of generosity helps turn spare change into meaningful imp act — because every cent counts when we come together to fight hunger. D onations will be collected at both Kansas City-area Modern Market Eatery l ocations are expected to continue through at least the end of the year. \n Corinth Square\n4046 W 83rd St.\nPrairie Village\, KS\, 66208 \nPower & Li ght\n1347 Main Street\nKansas City\, MO\, 64105\n\nOngoing through Decembe r 31\, 2026. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182023Z URL:https://www.harvesters.org/event/change-makes-change-at-modern-market- eatery X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Cheesecake Factory Slice Campaign DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260804T180554Z UID:5174-1785369600-1816905599@www.harvesters.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Cheesecake Factory added a new Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot C heesecake\, made with creamy milk and white chocolate marbled cheesecake o n a rich\, crunchie toffee brownie to their menu for National Cheesecake D ay 2026. For every slice of the new Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Cheesecake s old from July 30\, 2026\, through July 29\, 2027\, they will donate $0.25 to Feeding America. Proceeds will be shared between the national office an d the food bank where the qualifying purchase was made.​\n\nOngoing thro ugh July 29\, 2027. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T180554Z URL:https://www.harvesters.org/event/the-cheesecake-factory-slice-campaign X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gold Fountain for Childhood Cancer Awareness DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTSTAMP:20260901T122229Z UID:10000149-1788480000-1788911999@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, September 4th\, beginning at 10 a.m. \n\nH ero Parade: Baron BMW\, with the assistance of KCMO police escort\, will l ead a parade featuring childhood cancer heroes and their families to the p ark.\nPress Conference: A short press conference will be held to discuss t he importance of childhood cancer awareness and the impact on affected fam ilies.\nLive Fountain Dye: The fountain will be dyed GOLD to represent hop e and solidarity in the fight against childhood cancer.\n\nThis special ev ent aims to raise awareness within our community to support the brave chil dren and their families battling cancer. The Mill Creek Park Fountain will remain gold through September 8th. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122229Z LOCATION:Mill Creek Park\, W 47th & Mill Creek Pkwy.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States URL:https://kcparks.org/event/gold-fountain-for-childhood-cancer-awareness / X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/places/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Renaissance Festival Food Drive 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260730T001852Z UID:9584-1788566400-1789948799@www.harvesters.org CATEGORIES:community,festival DESCRIPTION:Huzzah!! It’s time for the annual Kansas City Renaissance Fe stival Food Drive! Travel back in time and enjoy one of KC’s favorite tr aditions while also fighting hunger right here\, right now! \nSeptember 5- 7\, September 12-13 and 19-20: Bring 5 cans of food to donate and get a bu y one\, get one free admission! \nLearn more about the Kansas City Renaiss ance Festival at www.kcrenfest.com. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001852Z URL:https://www.harvesters.org/event/kc-renaissance-festival-food-drive-20 26 X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Day Out Against Crime DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260906T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T185718Z UID:10001948-1788602400-1788645600@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185718Z LOCATION:Pat Clarke Basketball Court in Oak Park\, 4401 S Benton Ave\, Kan sas City\, 64130\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/a-day-out-against-crime/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20260905T200000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10000401-1788620400-1788624000@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Cannabis: Local Grower's Meetup DTSTART:20260906T140000Z DTEND:20260906T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:q9oecame1andv72613gftosjh0@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Weekly local growers and bud enthusiasts meetup. Plant swap\, cannabis discussion\, and sample tasting. Serious inquiries only. Show up for information or to join the Signal group chat. 21+ required to join the group. Vendors are accepted free. 420-friendly\; no infused drinks and sm oking is separate from the coffee shop. More information: https://equalmin dedcafe.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:Equal Minded Cafe\, 4327 Troost Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grow N’ Tell Cultivators Meetup DTSTART:20260906T190000Z DTEND:20260906T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:as844jqsiocf8377hkgvq4e8eo@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Meet and sesh with growers from across St. Louis and beyond. E nd time and street address were not included in the supplied listing. More information: https://colalounge.com/events LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:The Cola St. Louis X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicken N Pickle Adaptive Pickleball Practice DTSTART:20260907T230000Z DTEND:20260908T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10000258-1788804000-1788811200@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:North Kansas City CNP – 1761 Burlington St\, North Kansas Ci ty\, MO 64116\n1st Monday of the Month | 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nFREE TO ATTEND & EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED!\nJoin us for a fun-filled night where we welcome individuals with physical disabilities to learn\, enjoy\, and bring aware ness to adaptive pickleball!\nFor more information contact Adaptive Pickle ball Liaison: adaptivewarriorkc@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle\, 1761 Burlington St\, North Kansas City\, MO\, 64116\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/chicken-n-pickle-adaptive-pickleball-pract ice-2/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:M4MM - Minority Industry Mixer DTSTART:20260908T000000Z DTEND:20260908T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:n80mi5ajpafsn79p4vui3i6p7s@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Monthly Minorities for Medical Marijuana industry mixer celebr ating innovation\, adaptability\, talents\, passions\, and culture. End ti me and street address were not included in the supplied listing. More info rmation: https://colalounge.com/events LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:The Cola St. Louis X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northeast Adult Bike Bus - Tuesday Sept. 8 DTSTART:20260908T124500Z DTEND:20260908T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2695-1788853500-1788856200@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/northeast-bike-bus-2-3-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Safety Planning with Persons with Disabilities Training DTSTART:20260908T180000Z DTEND:20260908T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10001848-1788872400-1788883200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:Park 39\, 300 E 39th St.\, Kansas City\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/safety-planning-with-persons- with-disabilities-training/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Business After Hours DTSTART:20260908T220000Z DTEND:20260908T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181128Z UID:371@jacksonmochamber.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for Business After Hours with our Hosts at American Le gion Post 158 in Jackson! LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181128Z URL:https://jacksonmochamber.org/events/september-business-after-hours-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Jackson Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonmochamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Green Commute Challenge Ice Cream Social DTSTART:20260908T220000Z DTEND:20260909T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2742-1788886800-1788901200@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z LOCATION:Betty Rae’s – River Market\, 412 Delaware St.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/green-commute-challenge-ice-cream-social/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trivia Night with Let's Get Trivial DTSTART:20260908T230000Z DTEND:20260909T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122157Z UID:10001261-1788890400-1788897600@cooperslandingmo.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Cooper’s Landing is excited to welcome back our Trivia Maste r friend\, Zeb from Let’s Get Trivial\, to host some trivia fun! Trivia goes from 6 – 8 pm\, so don’t be late and bring your friends! Trivia c an be solo or in teams of any size. You will hear general questions spanni ng a range of topics from sports\, music\, movies\, current and historical events\, people\, and places. It’s anyone’s game. Prizes will be give n to the 1st and 2nd place winners! Come on down and enjoy the fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122157Z URL:https://cooperslandingmo.com/event2022/trivia-night-with-lets-get-triv ial-9/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cooper's Landing\, MO X-SOURCE-URL:https://cooperslandingmo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northeast Adult Bike Bus - Wednesday Sept. 9 DTSTART:20260909T124500Z DTEND:20260909T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2714-1788939900-1788942600@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z LOCATION:Intersection of Walrond and Gladstone Boulevard URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/northeast-bike-bus-wed-sept-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1 Million Cups DTSTART:20260909T140000Z DTEND:20260909T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062434Z UID:10000356-1788944400-1788944400@www.kcsourcelink.com CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of c offee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Kauffman Fo undation Conference Center for the day. Don’t miss it! \nAttend: Join li ve & in person at Kauffman Foundation Conference Center every week: 4801 R ockhill Road Kansas City\, Missouri 64110 or virtually on zoom . No RSVP n eeded. \nApply To Present LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062434Z LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation Conference Center\, 4801 Rockhill Road\, Kans as City\, Missouri\, 64110 URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/event/1-million-cups-8-2/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KCSourceLink X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/2024/05/06/its-game-time-kansas- city-workshops-classes-to-help-you-start-a-business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Making Services Accessible DTSTART:20260910T150000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10001847-1789034400-1789048800@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:Park 39\, 300 E 39th St.\, Kansas City\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/making-services-accessible/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30909-1789041600-1789056000@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-09-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Chief's Red Thursday Pep Rally DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122229Z UID:10000148-1789041600-1789048800@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us in Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza for a Pep Rally featuring KC Wolf\, Chiefs Cheer\, and the Rumble! \nLive dyeing of Mill Creek Fountain at Noon! \nIn celebration of the season opener\, Chie fs flags will be flown on the Sister Cities Bridge and the following fount ains will be dyed red on Thursday: \nConcourse Fountain\nNorthland Fountai n\nChildren’s Fountain\nFountain in Mill Creek Park\nSpirit of Freedom F ountain LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122229Z LOCATION:Mill Creek Park\, W 47th & Mill Creek Pkwy.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States URL:https://kcparks.org/event/chiefs-red-thursday/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/places/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20260911T010000Z DTEND:20260911T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Citizens for Modern Transit's 42nd Annual Meeting DTSTART:20260911T160000Z DTEND:20260911T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T001436Z UID:10000047-1789124400-1789131600@cmt-stl.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, September 11\, 2026\, CMT will gather transit ride rs and supporters to celebrate 42 years of transit advocacy. This year’s program will highlight the importance of public transit access and recogn ize the individuals and initiatives making a difference across the St. Lou is region. We look forward to coming together to reflect on the past year ’s progress and look ahead to what’s next. \nRegistration is sold out and no longer available. We hope you will join us in 2027. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T001436Z URL:https://cmt-stl.org/event/citizens-for-modern-transits-42nd-annual-mee ting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Citizens For Modern Transit X-SOURCE-URL:https://cmt-stl.org/save-the-date-for-the-2025-midwest-transi t-conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Talk to Remember DTSTART:20260911T220000Z DTEND:20260912T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T183508Z UID:16569-1789146000-1789156800@westplains.gov CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T183508Z LOCATION:Civic Center URL:https://westplains.gov/event/a-talk-to-remember/ X-SOURCE-NAME:City of West Plains X-SOURCE-URL:https://westplains.gov/departments/transportation/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jimmie's Miles for Medals Dice Run DTSTART:20260912T123000Z DTEND:20260912T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:31811-1789198200-1789236000@somo.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:Jimmie’s Miles for Medals Dice Run is a motorcycle ride bene fiting Special Olympics KC Metro teams. This is a fundraiser ran by the Sp ecial Olympics Missouri Fan Clubs of Kansas City. These Fan Clubs go above and beyond to help support the teams by raising funds for new uniforms\, new equipment\, rental of practice space\, transportation to and from comp etition and of course providing fans in the stands to cheer the athletes o n! \nClick here to register! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:Outlaw Harley Davidson\, 3100 NW Jefferson St.\, Blue Springs\, M O\, 64015\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/jimmies-miles-for-medals-dice-run-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Work Day DTSTART:20260912T140000Z DTEND:20260912T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122229Z UID:10001342-1789203600-1789210800@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Lakeside Nature Center’s Native Garden Team. We a re so happy that you are willing to join us in this on-going project. Work days may be cancelled because of the weather\, if you have not been notifi ed\, call the Nature Center before coming. On workdays\, please be sure to bring a refillable water bottle\, garden gloves\, gardening tools and ins ect repellent. You might consider wearing sturdy shoes as well as long pan ts. We will encounter poison ivy and/or prickly plants. \nTo sign-up for a workday\, or if you have questions\, call 816-513-8960 or visit: www.lake sidenaturecenter.org/how-to-help LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122229Z LOCATION:Lakeside Nature Center\, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO \, 64132 URL:https://kcparks.org/event/garden-work-day-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/places/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Topeka Touch A Truck DTSTART:20260912T143000Z DTEND:20260912T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T180501Z UID:11900-1789205400-1789219800@www.harvesters.org CATEGORIES:community,family,food DESCRIPTION:Downtown Topeka Touch-A-Truck provides kids of all ages and th eir parents the opportunity to get up close and personal with trucks! Cent ered around Evergy Plaza\, this event fills the streets of Downtown Topeka with trucks including fire trucks\, cranes and more! There will also be a musical performances\, food trucks\, and vendors. This event is excellent for kids and free to the public\, but donations of nonperishable and cann ed goods are encouraged. Quiet hour this year from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  \ nStay up to date on event details by checking out their facebook page. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T180501Z URL:https://www.harvesters.org/event/topeka-touch-a-truck X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Celebrating Scouts DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122229Z UID:10001288-1789207200-1789225200@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Activities focus on Badges and Adventures for Scouts aged 6-12 . $10 admission fee\, registration is required. Cap of 100 scouts. Scouts receive a ‘fun’ patch and participate in 6 activities that lead to bad ges and adventure. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122229Z LOCATION:Lakeside Nature Center\, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO \, 64132 URL:https://kcparks.org/event/celebrating-scouts-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/places/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caring Communities Day 2026 DTSTART:20260912T150000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T185419Z UID:10001951-1789207200-1789221600@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T185419Z LOCATION:Morning Star Community Center\, 2525 E. 27th Street\, Kansas City \, MO\, 64127\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/caring-communities-day-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ready Set THRIVE Community Fest DTSTART:20260912T160000Z DTEND:20260912T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T005705Z UID:10001947-1789210800-1789221600@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T005705Z LOCATION:The Gathering KC\, 3126 Benton Blvd\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64 128 URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/ready-set-thrive-community-fe st/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20260912T200000Z DTEND:20260912T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10000402-1789225200-1789228800@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Cannabis: Local Grower's Meetup DTSTART:20260913T140000Z DTEND:20260913T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:pncgnf2vda8n65a154t8rio2ls@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Weekly local growers and bud enthusiasts meetup. Plant swap\, cannabis discussion\, and sample tasting. Serious inquiries only. Show up for information or to join the Signal group chat. 21+ required to join the group. Vendors are accepted free. 420-friendly\; no infused drinks and sm oking is separate from the coffee shop. More information: https://equalmin dedcafe.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:Equal Minded Cafe\, 4327 Troost Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Intimate Partner Trafficking Training DTSTART:20260914T150000Z DTEND:20260914T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10001845-1789380000-1789390800@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:Offices of Park 39\, 300 E. 39th St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/intimate-partner-trafficking- training/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chiefs Recycle Team DTSTART:20260914T190000Z DTEND:20260914T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32621-1789394400-1789410600@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We need a total of 16 volunteers each game that can help with the following duties: (You would do both) Sign up to volunteer for this ev ent at Chiefs Recycle and Coal Bin Teams \nRecycle Team Duties: \nHelp wit h driving through the parking lots during tailgating to hand out recycle b ags.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details\, including parking info\, will be emailed the week of the game.  Game tickets will N OT be provided\, but if you have tickets\, you are free to go into the sta dium after the shift is over. \nCoal Bins: \nHelp watch the coal bins duri ng tailgating to ensure that people do not put trash in those bins.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details are below. \n\nAs you h and out recycle bags\, you will monitor the coal bins in your assigned lot and ensure that only coal goes into the bins and fires are not started. I f there is trash\, you will clean the trash off of the grate. Gloves and b ags are provided.\nGame tickets will NOT be provided\, but if you have tic kets\, you are free to go into the stadium after the shift is over. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:Arrowhead Stadium\, 1 Arrowhead Way\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64129\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/chiefs-recycle-team-6/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Round Up at Macy’s DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260813T000608Z UID:17390-1789430400-1792108799@www.harvesters.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Doing a little shopping? Make your change count! From Septembe r 15 through October 15\, customers at Macy’s Overland Park can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar (up to 99¢) and donate the differen ce to Harvesters. It’s a simple way to turn your shopping trip into an o pportunity to help provide food and hope for neighbors facing hunger in ou r community. \n11201 W 95th St\, Overland Park\, KS 66214 LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T000608Z URL:https://www.harvesters.org/event/round-up-at-macys X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UMKC STEM Career Fair | Fall 2026 DTSTART:20260915T150000Z DTEND:20260915T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T063452Z UID:10006101-1789466400-1789466400@www.kcstem.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The UMKC Fall 2026 STEM Career Fair connects students with emp loyers recruiting in science\, computing\, engineering\, and mathematics. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T063452Z URL:https://www.kcstem.org/event/umkc-stem-career-fair-fall-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC STEM Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcstem.org/STEM-Connect-KC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trivia Night with Let's Get Trivial DTSTART:20260915T230000Z DTEND:20260916T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062217Z UID:10000932-1789495200-1789502400@cooperslandingmo.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Cooper’s Landing is excited to welcome back our Trivia Maste r friend\, Zeb from Let’s Get Trivial\, to host some trivia fun! Trivia goes from 6 – 8 pm\, so don’t be late and bring your friends! Trivia c an be solo or in teams of any size. You will hear general questions spanni ng a range of topics from sports\, music\, movies\, current and historical events\, people\, and places. It’s anyone’s game. Prizes will be give n to the 1st and 2nd place winners! Come on down and enjoy the fun! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062217Z URL:https://cooperslandingmo.com/event2022/trivia-night-with-lets-get-triv ial-9/2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Cooper's Landing\, MO X-SOURCE-URL:https://cooperslandingmo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sips & Sparks Speed Dating - Heritage Room DTSTART:20260916T000000Z DTEND:20260916T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000236Z UID:1657@callsignbrewing.com CATEGORIES:community,drink DESCRIPTION:We handle the timing\, the introductions\, and the part where you'd otherwise have to walk up to a stranger. You just show up and talk. There's no pressure to make a decision in the moment. Just grab a cold one and enjoy meeting new people! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000236Z LOCATION:Callsign Brewing + Kitchen\, 1340 Burlington Street\, North Kansa s City\, MO\, 64114\, United States URL:https://www.callsignbrewing.com/events/sips-sparks-speed-dating-herita ge-room/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.callsignbrewing.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Northeast Adult Bike Bus - Wednesday Sept. 16 DTSTART:20260916T124500Z DTEND:20260916T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2716-1789544700-1789547400@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z LOCATION:Intersection of Walrond and Gladstone Boulevard URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/northeast-bike-bus-wed-sept-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1 Million Cups DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062434Z UID:10000357-1789549200-1789549200@www.kcsourcelink.com CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of c offee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Kauffman Fo undation Conference Center for the day. Don’t miss it! \nAttend: Join li ve & in person at Kauffman Foundation Conference Center every week: 4801 R ockhill Road Kansas City\, Missouri 64110 or virtually on zoom . No RSVP n eeded. \nApply To Present LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062434Z LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation Conference Center\, 4801 Rockhill Road\, Kans as City\, Missouri\, 64110 URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/event/1-million-cups-8-2/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KCSourceLink X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/2024/05/06/its-game-time-kansas- city-workshops-classes-to-help-you-start-a-business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Police Relations (CPR) Subcommittee Meeting DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T005404Z UID:10001378-1789641000-1789644600@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T005404Z LOCATION:Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice\, 5401 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/community-police-relations-cp r-subcommittee-meeting/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30910-1789646400-1789660800@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-09-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Green Commute Challenge Virtual Office Hours DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2723-1789646400-1789649100@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z LOCATION:Online URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/green-commute-challenge-virtual-webinar/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20260918T010000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Business Breakfast DTSTART:20260918T123000Z DTEND:20260918T133000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181128Z UID:372@jacksonmochamber.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for Business Breakfast with Regenesis Spine & Joint as our hosts! LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181128Z URL:https://jacksonmochamber.org/events/september-business-breakfast-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Jackson Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonmochamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reproductive Coercion DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T000122Z UID:10001844-1789732800-1789743600@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T000122Z LOCATION:Park 39\, 300 E 39th St.\, Kansas City\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/reproductive-coercion/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC G.I.F.T.’s 6th Annual Vision of Equity Gala DTSTART:20260918T213000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T050712Z UID:12593-1789749000-1789768800@kcconvention.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Kansas City G.I.F.T. invites the community to the Vision of Eq uity Gala\, an inspiring evening celebrating Black entrepreneurship\, comm unity impact and the continued movement toward greater economic opportunit y in Kansas City. Taking place Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, at The Lex at Municipal Auditorium\, the gala brings together business leaders\, com munity partners\, supporters and changemakers for a night of connection\, celebration and purpose. \nGuests will enjoy an elegant evening honoring t he mission and impact of KC G.I.F.T.\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs and strengthening Black-owned businesses across Kansas City. Through grants\, education\, business services and st rategic resources\, KC G.I.F.T. continues to help create jobs\, build gene rational wealth and advance economic equity one G.I.F.T. at a time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T050712Z LOCATION:The LEX URL:https://kcconvention.com/event/kc-g-i-f-t-s-6th-annual-vision-of-equit y-gala/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Convention Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcconvention.com/venue/music-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alma's Way: Explore Your City DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002728Z UID:36780-1789812000-1789819200@bikewalkkc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:An event from Kansas City PBS\nYou are invited to Alma’s Way : Explore Your City on Saturday\, Sept.19\, for a morning of learning\, cr eativity and fun at Science City at Union Station.  \nThis event is free\ , but RSVP for each person in your group is required. Please select a tick et for every person in your group. Each ticket includes free entry to Scie nce City for the day. \nFamilies will have the opportunity to meet charact ers like Alma and Buddy the Dinosaur\, participate in hands-on educational activities and explore Science City. Guests can also look forward to give aways\, take-home goodie bags\, and free children’s books. BikeWalkKC wi ll be at the event sharing biking and walking safety information! \nAlma ’s Way: Explore Your City\nSaturday\, September 19\; 10 AM – 12 PM\nSc ience City at Union Station\n30 West Pershing Road in Kansas City\, MO LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002728Z URL:https://bikewalkkc.org/events/almas-way-explore-your-city/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BikeWalkKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://bikewalkkc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Family Fun Day - Clay County Public Health DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002728Z UID:36786-1789812000-1789826400@bikewalkkc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:An event from Clay County Public Health\nLet’s all go to Fam ily Fun Day! At this FREE event\, you can find the resources and informati on your family needs to incorporate wellness habits in your daily lives to improve health. Local vendors and community partners host booths or tents with fun activities for kids\, plus helpful resources and information for adults. All booths cover topics like: physical activity\, nutrition and h ealthy eating\, safety\, mental health and wellness\, education and litera cy\, healthcare resources and more. BikeWalkKC will be at the event sharin g biking and walking safety tips! \nFamily Fun Day 2026\nSaturday\, Sept. 19 from 10 am – 2 pm\nMacken Park at 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive in North Kansas City\nClick here to follow the Facebook event LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002728Z LOCATION:Macken Park\, 1002 Clark Ferguson Dr\, North Kansas City\, MO\, 6 4116\, United States URL:https://bikewalkkc.org/events/family-fun-day-clay-county-public-health / X-SOURCE-NAME:BikeWalkKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://bikewalkkc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wilma’s Birthday Party DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122229Z UID:10001289-1789812000-1789826400@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:arts,community,education DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\nHelp us celebrate Wilma the Box Turtle’s birthday . Learn cool facts about reptiles and how you can support them in the wild . Wilma’s friends from the library will distribute books There will also be arts and crafts activities and display tables.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11 a.m. – Wilma The Box Turtle\nNoon – Reptiles of Missouri\n1 p.m. – Snakes LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122229Z LOCATION:Lakeside Nature Center\, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO \, 64132 URL:https://kcparks.org/event/wilmas-birthday-party-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/places/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10000403-1789830000-1789833600@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Child Passenger Safety Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2670-1789862400-1790467199@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/child-passenger-safety-week/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Cannabis: Local Grower's Meetup DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:kfb55e5dbdci24upp9l4ec5gh8@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Weekly local growers and bud enthusiasts meetup. Plant swap\, cannabis discussion\, and sample tasting. Serious inquiries only. Show up for information or to join the Signal group chat. 21+ required to join the group. Vendors are accepted free. 420-friendly\; no infused drinks and sm oking is separate from the coffee shop. More information: https://equalmin dedcafe.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:Equal Minded Cafe\, 4327 Troost Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Science City Sensory Sundays DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10000442-1789898400-1789903800@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Science City at Union Station offers Sensory Sundays from 10:0 0–11:30 a.m. **Check to see what the schedule is for the World Cup sched uling \nSunday\, July 19 – 10:00am – 11:30am\nSeptember 20 – 10:00am – 11:30am\nNovember 15 – 10:00am – 11:30am \nSensory Sundays\, pres ented by Building Hope for Autism\, are returning to Science City at Union Station from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in 2026. \nThis time is aimed at provid ing a more welcoming space for our guests on the Autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. \nSound effects will be turned off\, and ther e will be only minimal lighting effects. Special sensory-friendly activiti es will be available\, and there will be designated quiet areas. At 11:30 am\, our staff will begin turning on Science City’s regular noises\, lig hts\, and attractions\, ready for opening to the general public at 12:00 p m. \nThose attending in the morning will be welcome to stay throughout the day until close at 5:00pm. \nBuy Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:Science City at Union Station\, 30 W Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/science-city-sensory-sundays/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scarritt Fall Celebration DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180042Z UID:476@museumofkansascity.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 20\nScarritt Fall Celebration\n1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nFree Event | No Tickets Required\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of fam ily fun as we host the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association’s F all Celebration on Sunday\, September 20\, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. on the hi storic grounds of The Museum of Kansas City!\n\nEnjoy an afternoon filled with:\n\n Live music from honky-tonk favorite Rex Hobart and the Misery B oys\n Pumpkin and apple giveaways\n Complimentary hot dogs and snow cone s from PH Coffee for the first 150 guests\n Adult beverages available for purchase from Elixir\n Free kids face painting\n Games and activities f or all ages\, and so much more!\n\nGuests are encouraged to bring a picnic \, blanket\, and lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon on our historic ground s.\n\nOutside alcohol is not permitted. Adult beverages will be available for purchase from Elixir on the lawn.\n\nFree admission\, All ages welcome .\n\nWe can’t wait to celebrate the start of fall with our Scarritt Rena issance neighbors and friends! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180042Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/scarritt-fall-celebration/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Exhibits X-SOURCE-URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chiefs Recycle Team DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32623-1789912800-1789929000@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We need a total of 16 volunteers each game that can help with the following duties: (You would do both) Sign up for this event at Chiefs Recycle and Coal Bin Teams \nRecycle Team Duties: \nHelp with driving thr ough the parking lots during tailgating to hand out recycle bags.  SOMO w ill receive money for each game we work. Details\, including parking info\ , will be emailed the week of the game.  Game tickets will NOT be provide d\, but if you have tickets\, you are free to go into the stadium after th e shift is over. \nCoal Bins: \nHelp watch the coal bins during tailgating to ensure that people do not put trash in those bins.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details are below. \n\nAs you hand out recyc le bags\, you will monitor the coal bins in your assigned lot and ensure t hat only coal goes into the bins and fires are not started. If there is tr ash\, you will clean the trash off of the grate. Gloves and bags are provi ded.\nGame tickets will NOT be provided\, but if you have tickets\, you ar e free to go into the stadium after the shift is over. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:Arrowhead Stadium\, 1 Arrowhead Way\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64129\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/chiefs-recycle-team-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trauma Work and It’s Impact on You DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T060113Z UID:10001843-1789992000-1790008200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T060113Z LOCATION:Park 39\, 300 E 39th St.\, Kansas City\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/trauma-work-and-its-impact-on -you/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Course DTSTART:20260922T130000Z DTEND:20260922T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T063436Z UID:10001943-1790064000-1790089200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T063436Z LOCATION:Robert J. Mohart Multipurpose Center\, 3200 Wayne\, Kansas City\, 64109\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/youth-mental-health-first-aid -course/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Green Commute Challenge Virtual Office Hours DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T174500Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2725-1790078400-1790081100@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/green-commute-challenge-virtual-webinar-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Transportation Talk: Eastern Jackson County DTSTART:20260922T230000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002728Z UID:36695-1790100000-1790107200@bikewalkkc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:An event from BikeWalkKC\n\n\nWhat’s going on with biking\, walking\, and transit developments in Eastern Jackson County\, Missouri? H ow can E. JaxCo residents get their buses back? What’s the latest news o n the Rock Island Trail? What schools are working with BikeWalkKC for safe ty education? How can neighbors get organized to demand safer streets? Let ’s chat about it at the Transportation Talk! \nWhen: Wednesday\, Sept. 2 2 from 6-8 p.m. \nWhere: Mid-Continent Public Library – Raytown Branch a t 6131 Raytown Road \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nWhat BikeWalkKC is doi ng in E. JaxCo\nMajor developments and efforts from the Missouri Departmen t of Transportation\nWhat’s happening at the federal level and how how i t may impact things locally\nWhat’s on the horizon for public transporta tion\nHow you can get involved and help us continue to push forward\n\nWat er and a light dinner will be provided. Space is limited\, so register tod ay! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002728Z URL:https://bikewalkkc.org/events/transportation-talk-eastern-jackson-coun ty/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BikeWalkKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://bikewalkkc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story of a Bench Bus Bench Unveiling DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T001436Z UID:10000053-1790154000-1790157600@cmt-stl.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT)\, in collaboration with  AA RP in St. Louis and Metro Transit\, invite the community to celebrate the unveiling of the first “Enjoy the Ride” bus bench in downtown St. Loui s on Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, 2026. \nAs part of CMT’s placemaking progra m\, The Story of a Bench\, the day’s events will kick off at 9 a.m. at MetroBus Stop #8641 (20th and Market in downtown St. Louis). LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T001436Z URL:https://cmt-stl.org/event/story-of-a-bench-bus-bench-unveiling/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Citizens For Modern Transit X-SOURCE-URL:https://cmt-stl.org/save-the-date-for-the-2025-midwest-transi t-conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1 Million Cups DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062434Z UID:10000358-1790154000-1790154000@www.kcsourcelink.com CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of c offee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Kauffman Fo undation Conference Center for the day. Don’t miss it! \nAttend: Join li ve & in person at Kauffman Foundation Conference Center every week: 4801 R ockhill Road Kansas City\, Missouri 64110 or virtually on zoom . No RSVP n eeded. \nApply To Present LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062434Z LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation Conference Center\, 4801 Rockhill Road\, Kans as City\, Missouri\, 64110 URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/event/1-million-cups-8-2/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KCSourceLink X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/2024/05/06/its-game-time-kansas- city-workshops-classes-to-help-you-start-a-business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fundraising for Non-Profits - Basics DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260923T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062434Z UID:10004560-1790157600-1790168400@www.kcsourcelink.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This Comprehensive Webinar provides an overview of Fundraising fundamentals to give participants an insight into which fundraising techn iques should be part of their overall strategy. Designed for small non-pro fits\, the workshop covers grant writing\, special events and major giving . It explores the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques to help attendees begin choosing the methods best suited for their individual nee ds. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062434Z LOCATION:Online Event URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/event/fundraising-for-non-profits-basics/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KCSourceLink X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/2024/05/06/its-game-time-kansas- city-workshops-classes-to-help-you-start-a-business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20260924T170000Z DTEND:20260924T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30911-1790251200-1790265600@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-09-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20260925T010000Z DTEND:20260925T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Let's Fiesta Older Adults Birthday Bash DTSTART:20260925T140000Z DTEND:20260925T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183022Z UID:10000165-1790330400-1790344800@guadalupecenters.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP at 816-218-0972 by September 21\, 2026 LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183022Z LOCATION:Guadalupe Center Admin Building\, 1015 Avenida Cesar Chavez\, Kan sas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States URL:https://guadalupecenters.org/event/lets-fiesta-older-adults-birthday-b ash/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Guadalupe Centers X-SOURCE-URL:https://guadalupecenters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Home Game Tailgate with NextGen! DTSTART:20260925T220000Z DTEND:20260926T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T001145Z UID:370@jacksonmochamber.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:Come join us in cheering on the Jackson High School Football T eam and getting in some networking at a Home Game Tailgate with NextGen JX N & the Jackson R-2 Foundation! LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T001145Z URL:https://jacksonmochamber.org/events/home-game-tailgate-with-nextgen/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Jackson Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonmochamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Citizen's Police Academy DTSTART:20260925T230000Z DTEND:20260927T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32606-1790359200-1790510400@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Kansas City Police Department is hosting its 1st annual Ci tizen’s Police Academy for our SOMO athletes! Very exciting! This will t ake place at the KC Regional Police Academy (6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd.\, KCMO 64119) And it’s a free event for SOMO athletes. See the informatio n on the flyer and click the link to sign up. https://form.jotform.com/261 525671547159 LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:KC Regional Police Academy\, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64119 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/citizens-police-academy/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brookside Bike Bus DTSTART:20260926T130000Z DTEND:20260926T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2798-1790409600-1790413200@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/brookside-bike-bus/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:4th Annual Joy Run DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T002552Z UID:10000439-1790413200-1790442000@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating our 4th Annual JOYRUN \n\n5K\n1 MILE WA LK + RUN\nAFTER BASH\nRAFFLE\n\nProceeds benefit JoyKC\, serving teens and adults with disabilities in Kansas City. \nwww.joykc.org \nRegister today ! LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T002552Z LOCATION:Heritage Park\, 16050 Pflumm Rd\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United St ates URL:https://varietykc.org/event/4th-annual-joy-run/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Midwest Pioneer Day of 1886 DTSTART:20260926T150000Z DTEND:20260926T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T122229Z UID:10001422-1790416800-1790431200@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:community,festival DESCRIPTION:Adults and children ages 10 and older: $10\nChildren ages 3 – 9: $5\nChildren ages 2 and under:  free \nCome explore the Village of Shoal Creek as we bring it to life \n\nArtisans will be demonstrating the ir skills\nBuilding will be open for viewing with a few open for entering\ nWe will have skits relating to events that happened in 1866\nPeriod games for all ages\nThe Mercantile will be open for selling goods and drinks LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T122229Z LOCATION:Shoal Creek Living History Museum\, 7000 Northeast Barry Road\,\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64156\, United States URL:https://kcparks.org/event/midwest-pioneer-day-of-1886/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/places/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chinese Harvest Celebration DTSTART:20260926T180000Z DTEND:20260926T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180042Z UID:474@museumofkansascity.org CATEGORIES:community,family,festival DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26\nChinese Harvest Celebration\n1:00 p.m . OR 2:00 p.m.\nFree Program | RSVP Required | Space is Limited\nClick her e to RSVP\n\nJoin us at The Museum of Kansas City for a joyful afternoon c elebrating the traditions\, flavors\, and community spirit of the Chinese Harvest\, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival\, presented in partnership with The Society of Friendship with China and the Xi’an and Yan’an Co mmittees of Kansas City Sister Cities Association.\n\nHeld during the seas on of the full harvest moon\, this family-friendly event honors themes of gratitude\, reunion\, and cultural heritage through hands-on activities\, storytelling\, music\, art\, and cultural experiences for all ages.\n\nGue sts are invited to explore the history and symbolism of the festival while enjoying a variety of cultural performances and activities throughout the Museum:\n\n Dragon Dance Welcome Performance\nWelcome the festival with a vibrant dragon dance performance by students from Blue Valley North High School on the front terrace.\n Lion Dance\nExperience the energy and tra dition of lion dancing with performances by the KU Lion Dance Team through out the first floor.\n Live Music\nEnjoy live music by Chinese Musicians in The Sunderland Foundation Living Room. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n Discover Mahjong\nGuest will hav e the opportunity to learn the basics of Mahjong with experienced players who will demonstrate the game\, provide instruction\, and invite participa nts to sit down and play. Discover why Mahjong is a beloved tradition that brings family and friends together during holiday celebrations.\n Moonca ke-Making Demonstrations & Workshops\nDiscover the art and tradition of ma king mooncakes through demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Additional t ickets for purchase are required for the culinary mooncake program.\n\nCel ebrate the beauty of autumn and discover the rich traditions of one of the world’s most beloved harvest festivals at the Museum.\n\nPlease select the 1:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. time slot\, space is very limited. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180042Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/chinese-harvest-celebration/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Exhibits X-SOURCE-URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20260926T200000Z DTEND:20260926T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T004956Z UID:10000404-1790434800-1790438400@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T004956Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blanco y Negro Gala DTSTART:20260926T220000Z DTEND:20260927T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T122454Z UID:10000011-1790445600-1790463600@guadalupecenters.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Blanco y Negro Gala is Guadalupe Centers’ premier fundra ising event\, bringing together community members\, supporters\, and partn ers to celebrate our shared commitment to empowering the Latino community. \nBy attending\, you will be part of a celebration that uplifts and suppo rts the community through education\, social services\, and cultural enric hment. \nThis event is a unique opportunity to experience the impact of ou r organization firsthand\, as we highlight and recognize those outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond for the organization. \nEvery ticket purchased makes a difference. Use the button below! Reserve your se ats! \nTo view the 2026 Sponsorship Packet\, CLICK HERE \n \n Purchase Tickets Here\n \nThe event will take place at the KC Marriott Downtown Hotel\, featuring a cocktail hour\, live music\, and a silent auction. T he dress code for the evening is black tie. \n5:00 pm VIP 6:00 pm Cocktai l Hour 7:00 pm Dinner & Program9:00 pm Music & Dancing \nSponsors\nPRESEN TING \n \nSILVER \n \nBRONZE \n\nBlue KC\nCapitol Federal\nChildren’s Mercy Hospital\nDM Law\nDesign Mechanical\nECCO Select\nFarha Roofing\nGFiber\nHollis & Miller Architect s\nKetsuron Solutions\nLISC Greater KC\nLOCKTON\nP1 Service\nRyan Lawn\nUn iversity of Kansas Cancer Center LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T122454Z LOCATION:KC Marriott Downtown Hotel\, 200 W 12th St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 6 4105\, United States URL:https://guadalupecenters.org/event/blanco-y-negro/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Guadalupe Centers X-SOURCE-URL:https://guadalupecenters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:816 Bike Collective Fundrager! DTSTART:20260926T230000Z DTEND:20260927T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T002728Z UID:36793-1790445600-1790460000@bikewalkkc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:An event from 816 Bike Collective\nIt’s the annual 816 Bike Collective Fundrager! Party with pizza\, Boulevard beer\, photo portraits\ , games\, music\, a live auction and the world famous 816 RAFFLE! As alway s this is a free\, family-friendly event. \nWays you can support in additi on to attending the Fundrager: \n\nHave something cool to donate to the ra ffle? Email info@816bike.org\nDonate to 816 Bike Collective via Paypal (@t he816bike) or Venmo (@the816bike)\n\nFundrager!\nSat.\, Sept. 26 from 6-10 p.m.\n816 Bike Collective\n518 East 31st Street\, Kansas City\, MO LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T002728Z URL:https://bikewalkkc.org/events/816-bike-collective-fundrager/ X-SOURCE-NAME:BikeWalkKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://bikewalkkc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Cannabis: Local Grower's Meetup DTSTART:20260927T140000Z DTEND:20260927T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:qebt37f240i2cnk93vv6vjevco@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Weekly local growers and bud enthusiasts meetup. Plant swap\, cannabis discussion\, and sample tasting. Serious inquiries only. Show up for information or to join the Signal group chat. 21+ required to join the group. Vendors are accepted free. 420-friendly\; no infused drinks and sm oking is separate from the coffee shop. More information: https://equalmin dedcafe.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:Equal Minded Cafe\, 4327 Troost Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2nd Annual JAINE on the Green - A Fundraising Tournament DTSTART:20260928T170000Z DTEND:20260928T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:iouhkai0pq5tmi5ejs7tosghk8@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Private fundraising golf tournament hosted by We Are JAINE\, b ringing together cannabis industry friends for golf\, networking\, communi ty\, and fun. Golfers arrive at 12:00 PM\, shotgun start is at 1:00 PM\, t he round ends and bar reopens at 3:00 PM\, awards begin at 4:00 PM\, and t he event concludes at 5:30 PM. Fundraising supports inclusive industry net working and educational events\, paid executive support\, a women’s s mall business grant program\, and professional development. Sponsorships\, foursomes\, mulligans\, silent auction donations\, swag bag contributions \, and contest support opportunities are available. Questions may be direc ted to wearejaine@gmail.com. https://www.wearejaine.com/events LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:Oak Ridge Family Social Club\, 5330 NE Oak Ridge Drive\, Kansas C ity\, MO 64119 X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Green Commute Challenge Kick-Off Event DTSTART:20260928T170000Z DTEND:20260928T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2823-1790596800-1790600400@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/green-commute-challenge-kick-off-event/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:911 to Court DTSTART:20260929T150000Z DTEND:20260929T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T001417Z UID:10001842-1790676000-1790683200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T001417Z LOCATION:Park 39\, 300 E 39th St.\, Kansas City\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/911-to-court/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conscious Leadership Accelerator Intro Workshop DTSTART:20260929T223000Z DTEND:20260930T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T001417Z UID:10001758-1790703000-1790708400@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T001417Z LOCATION:Park 39\, 300 E 39th St.\, Kansas City\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/conscious-leadership-accelera tor-intro-workshop/2026-09-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1 Million Cups DTSTART:20260930T140000Z DTEND:20260930T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062434Z UID:10000359-1790758800-1790758800@www.kcsourcelink.com CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of c offee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Kauffman Fo undation Conference Center for the day. Don’t miss it! \nAttend: Join li ve & in person at Kauffman Foundation Conference Center every week: 4801 R ockhill Road Kansas City\, Missouri 64110 or virtually on zoom . No RSVP n eeded. \nApply To Present LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062434Z LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation Conference Center\, 4801 Rockhill Road\, Kans as City\, Missouri\, 64110 URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/event/1-million-cups-8-2/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KCSourceLink X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/2024/05/06/its-game-time-kansas- city-workshops-classes-to-help-you-start-a-business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ted’s Taproom - women in jazz festival fundraiser DTSTART:20260930T213000Z DTEND:20260930T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T001200Z UID:imeoru268jqvp7of9fdk7hi4ro@google.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival,music LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001200Z X-SOURCE-NAME:FOR WEBSITE X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Week without Driving DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2675-1790812800-1791417599@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/week-without-driving/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Green Commute Challenge DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2677-1790812800-1793491199@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/2026-green-commute-challenge/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20261001T170000Z DTEND:20261001T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30912-1790856000-1790870400@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-10-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:[FREE] First Friday Community Showcase DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:ltoagh6p4l6ashrpiennnc4cn8@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Free First Friday Community Showcase at The Church on Delmar. Start time\, end time\, and additional details were not listed. https://ww w.thechurchondelmar.org/#events-sec LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:The Church on Delmar X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261002T010000Z DTEND:20261002T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brookside Bike Bus DTSTART:20261002T130000Z DTEND:20261002T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2800-1790928000-1790931600@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/brookside-bike-bus-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cass County Auxiliary Rodeo DTSTART:20261002T224500Z DTEND:20261003T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32610-1790963100-1790974800@somo.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:SOMO again has partnered with the Cass County Sheriff Departme nt and Auxiliary for their annual rodeo!! This year’s rodeo will be held on Friday\, October 2\, 2026. Dinner and the rodeo will be included. Acti ve athletes and coaches may receive up to two tickets. Dinner will be serv ed at 6:00 and the rodeo begins at 8pm at the Harrisonville North Park Rod eo Grounds. A form to request tickets will be posted soon. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:Harrisonville North Park\, 1500 S Jefferson Pkwy\, Harrisonville\ , Missouri\, 64701 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/cass-county-auxiliary-rodeo/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paper Shredding - Platte Landing Park - 3 Oct 26 09:00 DTSTART:20261003T090000Z DTEND:20261003T110000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122053Z UID:11555@parkvillemo.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Friends Shelter Parking Lot LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122053Z LOCATION:Platte Landing Park\, 300 S. Main Street\, Parkville\, MO\, 64152 \, United States URL:https://parkvillemo.gov/events/paper-shredding-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The City of Parkville Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://parkvillemo.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20261003T200000Z DTEND:20261003T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T182847Z UID:10000405-1791039600-1791043200@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T182847Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-10-03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Cannabis: Local Grower's Meetup DTSTART:20261004T140000Z DTEND:20261004T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:cbq6h76hgmbusnv2l3okkhvs3c@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Weekly local growers and bud enthusiasts meetup. Plant swap\, cannabis discussion\, and sample tasting. Serious inquiries only. Show up for information or to join the Signal group chat. 21+ required to join the group. Vendors are accepted free. 420-friendly\; no infused drinks and sm oking is separate from the coffee shop. More information: https://equalmin dedcafe.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:Equal Minded Cafe\, 4327 Troost Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicken N Pickle Adaptive Pickleball Practice DTSTART:20261005T230000Z DTEND:20261006T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T062917Z UID:10000259-1791223200-1791230400@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:North Kansas City CNP – 1761 Burlington St\, North Kansas Ci ty\, MO 64116\n1st Monday of the Month | 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nFREE TO ATTEND & EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED!\nJoin us for a fun-filled night where we welcome individuals with physical disabilities to learn\, enjoy\, and bring aware ness to adaptive pickleball!\nFor more information contact Adaptive Pickle ball Liaison: adaptivewarriorkc@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T062917Z LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle\, 1761 Burlington St\, North Kansas City\, MO\, 64116\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/chicken-n-pickle-adaptive-pickleball-pract ice-2/2026-10-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caring for Kids Network - Monthly Virtual Lunch and Learn DTSTART:20261007T170000Z DTEND:20261007T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T061407Z UID:10001685-1791374400-1791376200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T061407Z URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/caring-for-kids-network-month ly-virtual-lunch-and-learn/2026-10-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puzzle Exchange Night DTSTART:20261007T230000Z DTEND:20261008T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122052Z UID:10001605-1791396000-1791403200@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Do you have puzzles laying around and don’t know what to do with them? Bring your puzzles to KC North and exchange them with others! T here will also be a speed puzzle competition starting at 6:30pm where the winner will receive a trophy. Do you have what it takes to be the fastest puzzler in the northland? \nFree | $5/ speed competition \nAll Ages \nACT IVITY CODE: 262508015 \nSign up NOW! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122052Z LOCATION:Kansas City North Community Center\, 3930 N.E. Antioch Road\, Kan sas City\, MO\, 64117\, United States URL:https://kcparks.org/event/puzzle-exchange-night/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/venue/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Food 4 Thought: Trivia Night at Cinder Block Brewing DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTSTAMP:20260905T000721Z UID:12163-1791417600-1791503999@www.harvesters.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,food DESCRIPTION:Put your knowledge to the test for a great cause! Gather up to five trivia-loving friends and join Harvesters at Cinder Block Brewery fo r Food 4 Thought Trivia Night. \nEnjoy an evening of hunger-themed trivia\ , drinks\, snacks and friendly competition—all while supporting neighbor s facing hunger. \nTeams are $150 for up to six people and include two dri nk tickets per person\, plus snacks! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T000721Z URL:https://www.harvesters.org/event/food-4-thought X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Women's Impact Network Summit DTSTART:20261008T123000Z DTEND:20261008T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181128Z UID:349@jacksonmochamber.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Women's Impact Network of Jackson's FIRST all day conference for the local Women in Business! LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181128Z URL:https://jacksonmochamber.org/events/2026-womens-impact-network-summit/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Jackson Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://jacksonmochamber.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20261008T170000Z DTEND:20261008T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30913-1791460800-1791475200@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Remembering Lee's Summit DTSTART:20261008T233000Z DTEND:20261009T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T060636Z UID:10000765-1791484200-1791487800@downtownls.org CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:The Lee’s Summit History Museum invites you to an evening wh ere you will be lost in a world of stories and memories about Lee’s Summ it. \nCome listen to stories from a group of Lee’s Summit’s finest. Pr eselected individuals with a lifetime of stories about our city will remin isce and share (in an informal\, intimate setting) their memories of Lee ’s Summit. \nEnjoy Remembering Lee’s Summit on the 2nd Thursday of ev ery other even month from 6:30-7:30 at Bridge Space in Historic downtown L ee’s Summit. \nWe’ll pop the popcorn\, and you can bring the drink(s) … BYOB. \nThe event is free with donations accepted. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T060636Z LOCATION:Bridge Space Lee’s Summit\, 210 SW Market Street\, Lee's Summit \, MO\, 64063\, United States URL:https://downtownls.org/event/remembering-lees-summit/2026-10-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Lee's Summit X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownls.org/market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261009T010000Z DTEND:20261009T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brookside Bike Bus DTSTART:20261009T130000Z DTEND:20261009T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2803-1791532800-1791536400@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/brookside-bike-bus-10-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:City of Parkville's Fall Cleanup - - 10 Oct 26 08:00 DTSTART:20261010T080000Z DTEND:20261010T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122053Z UID:11592@parkvillemo.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Parkville’s annual Fall Cleanup will be held on Saturday\, O ctober 10\, 2026\, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rockridge Quarry\, 6305 NW Riv er Park Drive.\n\nThe City holds two cleanup events annually. The spring c leanup is held in April and the fall cleanup is held in October - at 6305 NW River Park Drive. Proof of residency is required. Items collected inclu de small limbs\, leaves and grass (no plastic bags)\, used batteries\, scr ap metal\, water heaters\, auto parts\, metal products\, air conditioners without compressor\, washers and dryers without motor\, tires\, furniture and household debris. Items not collected include paint\, air conditioner compressors\, washer/dryer motors and household hazardous waste (HHW) item s\, but residents have the opportunity to dispose of HHW items through the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) HHW program. Sorry\, no businesses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122053Z URL:https://parkvillemo.gov/events/city-of-parkvilles-fall-cleanup/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The City of Parkville Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://parkvillemo.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Go Baby Go! 2026 DTSTART:20261010T173000Z DTEND:20261010T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T002742Z UID:10000435-1791635400-1791640800@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Variety KC’s Go-Baby-Go! Program modifies toy ride-on cars t o enhance mobility and sociability for young children with disabilities. T ogether with Barstow Robotics and other local teams\, we create customized cars for each child to have and enjoy at home! All applicants must comple te an application (and have a letter of referral from a therapist) as well as undergo a quick evaluation for the program (to get measurements and de termine the level of support for the car being built). All applicants must be below 40 pounds (due to the size limit of the cars). This opportunity is open to children who have already received a grant from Variety KC OR h ave yet to receive a grant item (participation in Go Baby Go does not impa ct your child’s availability to request a Variety KC Grant in the future ). You can learn more and apply HERE! LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T002742Z LOCATION:The IDEA Space KC\, 12200 State Line Rd\, Leawood\, KS\, 66209\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/go-baby-go-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20261010T200000Z DTEND:20261010T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T182637Z UID:10000406-1791644400-1791648000@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T182637Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-10-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Cannabis: Local Grower's Meetup DTSTART:20261011T140000Z DTEND:20261011T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:1got3rg8ab3b0p9skhjn7jv0p4@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Weekly local growers and bud enthusiasts meetup. Plant swap\, cannabis discussion\, and sample tasting. Serious inquiries only. Show up for information or to join the Signal group chat. 21+ required to join the group. Vendors are accepted free. 420-friendly\; no infused drinks and sm oking is separate from the coffee shop. 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All rights reserved. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002833Z URL:https://onekc.regfox.com/animal-health-corridor-2026-fall-networking-e vent#new_tab X-SOURCE-NAME:OneKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://kc.org/article/kc-brewery-guide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Police Relations (CPR) Subcommittee Meeting DTSTART:20261015T153000Z DTEND:20261015T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T005404Z UID:10001379-1792060200-1792063800@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T005404Z LOCATION:Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice\, 5401 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/community-police-relations-cp r-subcommittee-meeting/2026-10-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20261015T170000Z DTEND:20261015T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30914-1792065600-1792080000@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-10-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261016T010000Z DTEND:20261016T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brookside Bike Bus DTSTART:20261016T130000Z DTEND:20261016T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001225Z UID:2805-1792137600-1792141200@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Green Commute Challenge is a month-long competition that e ncourages residents and employers across the Kansas City region to explore transportation options that reduce traffic congestion\, improve air quali ty and save money. Imagine the wonders that could do for your daily commut e — that’s what the Green Commute Challenge is all about! \n \n \n \n How it works \n \n \n \n WAY TO G O promotes sustainable transportation resources through transit partnershi ps and a free carpool matching app (available via desktop and mobile). The program strives to fill in the gaps between points A and B and provide pe ople with affordable options. The Green Commute Challenge is a fun way for people to save money on gas while cutting tons of carbon emissions. Parti cipants record green trips using the free WAY TO GO app to earn points\, c ompete for prizes provided by local businesses and discover new ways to ge t around the region. Participants can also meet like-minded people at comm unity events\, made possible by our sponsors. A green commute is a trip to and from university/college or work and business-related trips using s ustainable transportation. Points can be earned for the following green mo des: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRidin g the streetcar“The goal is to introduce new ways to get around that are better for the environment. The fewer people driving alone in their cars\ , the less traffic on our roads and the better air quality for our region\ ,” said Lynelle Haugabrook\, WAY TO GO program coordinator. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Since 2008\, WAY TO GO has coordinated the annual Green Commute Chal lenge and more than 7\,000 participants from 100+ major organizations and employers across the Kansas City metro region have supported the vision. “WAY TO GO envisions a region where green commutes are the best way for people to get to where they need to go. In this future\, transportation op tions are affordable\, accessible\, build community health and support eco nomic opportunity\,” said Haugabrook. \n \n \n \n A challenge with a purpose \n \n \n \n Step outside you r comfort zone and give green a try! We challenge you to make it fun by re cording points and attending the social events. The Green Commute Challeng e is open to people and employers who live/work within Johnson\, Leavenwor th\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass\, Clay\, Jac kson and Ray counties in Missouri. Participants must be a minimum of 18 ye ars old. \n \n \n \n Ready to participate in the 2026 Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Sign up \n \ n \n \n Public registration opens Tuesday\, Sept. 8. You can sign up your employer as a team now!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get started\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grow your team \n \n \n \n Help s pread the word about the Green Commute Challenge! Download the partner too lkit for printable posters\, social media posts\, graphics and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the t oolkit (.zip)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suppor t \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge wouldn’t b e possible without support from our sponsors and prize partners. We are gr ateful to the following organizations for their 2026 support: Commute with Enterprise\, HNTB\, OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cr eam\, Penny’s in the Village\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Mus eum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland Armour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Broadway Roasting Company and more. If air quality and transportation are topics yo ur employer cares about\, feel free to share the GCC sponsorship invitatio n with them. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download sponsor invitation LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001225Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/brookside-bike-bus-10-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20261017T200000Z DTEND:20261017T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T002702Z UID:10000407-1792249200-1792252800@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T002702Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-10-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration DTSTART:20261017T220000Z DTEND:20261018T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260806T000614Z UID:479@museumofkansascity.org CATEGORIES:community,festival DESCRIPTION:13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration\nSaturday\, Octobe r 17\n5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Sunset approximately 6:34 p.m.)\nAdmission: Pay W hat You Wish (Advance tickets required)\nSe requiere entrada: Pague lo que usted desee\nClick here to purchase\n\nLocation: Historic Lawns\, First F loor\, and Second Floor of the Museum. Advance tickets are required. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.\n\nJoin The Museum of Kansas City for our 13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration\, an evening honoring the ric h history\, traditions\, and cultural significance of Mexico's Day of the Dead. This beloved community event is presented in partnership with Mattie Rhodes Art Center\, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre\, and La Mega KC.\n\nAll pr oceeds directly support educational programs and public programming at The Museum of Kansas City.\n\nPay What You Wish means admission is required\, but you choose the amount you wish to contribute.\n\nPlease note: Profess ional photography and videography is not permitted anywhere on Museum grou nds or inside the Museum. \n\nYour Ticket Includes\n\n Live music by Mari achi Estrella KC\n Puppetry by Stone Lion Puppet Theatre\n Traditional d ance performances by Grupo Folklórico Izcalli\n Complimentary children's face painting by artist Jessica Manco\, Kathryn Messick\, and the Van Hor n Art Department at Café 3218\n Participation in the indoor and outdoor Community Altars. Guests are invited to bring remembrance items to place o n the altars. Please note that items left on the altars will not be return ed.\n\nShop & Explore\nVisit Wisteria\, the Museum's boutique on the first floor\, for unique Día de los Muertos gifts and merchandise.\n\nBrowse o fferings from local vendors\, including:\n\n Virginia's Mexican Arts & Cr afts\n Café Ollama\n La Hamburguesa Loca\n Veronica Style\n Shop Loca l KC\n Eda's Creations\n Elixir on the Lawn\n Sirena Serena Candles\n DINKC\n Life and Death Designs\n And many more!\n\nAll vendors will be l ocated on the Museum's historic lawn.\n\nFood & Drinks\nEnjoy food from lo cal food trucks and beverages from Elixir on the Lawn\, including:\n\n Ma rgaritas\n Mexican beer\n Sangria\n\nNo outside food or beverages are pe rmitted. Thank you for supporting our local food vendors.\n\nPara más inf ormación\, comuníquese con Paul Gutiérrez al 816.702.7705.\n\nKnow Befo re You Go\n\n Plan to spend approximately 1½ hours at the event.\n Wear comfortable shoes.\n Enter through the south gates on Gladstone Boulevar d.\n Street parking is available along Gladstone Boulevard and surroundin g Museum streets.\n Please do not block residential driveways and observe all City parking regulations. Vehicles parked illegally may be towed.\n ADA accommodations are available. Please contact us at 816.702.7702 in adv ance.\n Restrooms are located on the Museum's lower level.\n Professiona l photography is not permitted anywhere inside or outside the Museum. LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000614Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/13th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-c elebration/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Exhibits X-SOURCE-URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 Downtown Lee's Summit Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour DTSTART:20261017T230000Z DTEND:20261018T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180830Z UID:10000979-1792260000-1792267200@downtownls.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A ghostly walking tour of Downtown Lee’s Summit. \n\n\n\n\nT he tour will feature stops at several prominent downtown buildings with gh ostly pasts. Guests will hear stories of Downtown Lee’s Summit’s histo ry along with haunted tales. \nPlease note that this is a walking tour and there is at least one stop that requires attendees to climb stairs. The t our is roughly one hour in length. \nTICKET SALES – PURCHASE TICKETS HER E! \nSix tour times are available at 6:00 pm\, 6:20 pm\, 6:40 pm\, 7:00 pm \, 7:20 pm and 7:40 pm. Tickets will be $25 each\, plus fees\, and space i s very limited. You must be 13 or older to attend. Tours are roughly 1 hou r in length. \nSPONSORS \nThe Haunted & Historic Spaces Tour is presented in partnership with Summit Theatre Group and Lee’s Summit History Museum . \nBENEFITING \nProceeds from the event benefit Downtown Lee’s Summit M ain Street\, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalizatio n and preservation of historic Downtown Lee’s Summit. Funds raised will allow the organization to continue to promote the district and support our small businesses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180830Z LOCATION:Green Street\, 209 SE Green Street\, Lee's Summit\, MO\, 64063\, United States URL:https://downtownls.org/event/2026-downtown-lees-summit-haunted-histori c-spaces-tour/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Lee's Summit X-SOURCE-URL:https://downtownls.org/market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Cannabis: Local Grower's Meetup DTSTART:20261018T140000Z DTEND:20261018T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:a18anjkd46rqk0ugku2d9e9uao@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Weekly local growers and bud enthusiasts meetup. Plant swap\, cannabis discussion\, and sample tasting. Serious inquiries only. Show up for information or to join the Signal group chat. 21+ required to join the group. Vendors are accepted free. 420-friendly\; no infused drinks and sm oking is separate from the coffee shop. More information: https://equalmin dedcafe.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:Equal Minded Cafe\, 4327 Troost Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chiefs Recycle Team DTSTART:20261018T150000Z DTEND:20261018T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32613-1792317600-1792333800@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We need a total of 16 volunteers each game that can help with the following duties: (You would do both) Sign up to volunteer for this ev ent at Chiefs Recycle and Coal Bin Teams \nRecycle Team Duties: \nHelp wit h driving through the parking lots during tailgating to hand out recycle b ags.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details\, including parking info\, will be emailed the week of the game.  Game tickets will N OT be provided\, but if you have tickets\, you are free to go into the sta dium after the shift is over. \nCoal Bins: \nHelp watch the coal bins duri ng tailgating to ensure that people do not put trash in those bins.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details are below. \n\nAs you h and out recycle bags\, you will monitor the coal bins in your assigned lot and ensure that only coal goes into the bins and fires are not started. I f there is trash\, you will clean the trash off of the grate. Gloves and b ags are provided.\nGame tickets will NOT be provided\, but if you have tic kets\, you are free to go into the stadium after the shift is over. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:Arrowhead Stadium\, 1 Arrowhead Way\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64129\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/chiefs-recycle-team-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE 2-Day Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Training DTSTART:20261019T133000Z DTEND:20261019T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T125259Z UID:10001949-1792398600-1792427400@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125259Z LOCATION:Calvary Community Wellness Center\, 3002 Holmes\, Kansas City\, M O\, 64109 URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/free-2-day-interpersonal-conf lict-resolution-training/2026-10-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heart & Swing 2026 DTSTART:20261019T140000Z DTEND:20261019T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T002445Z UID:10000327-1792400400-1792423800@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:October 19\, 2026\nOakwood Country Club\nGrab your clubs and g et ready for a day where every drive makes a difference.\n\nEarly Birdie T ickets: August 31st\nhttps://varietykc.org/events/heart-and-swing/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T002445Z LOCATION:Oakwood Country Club\, 9800 Grandview Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 641 37\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/heart-swing-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October 2026 Monthly Meeting DTSTART:20261020T223000Z DTEND:20261021T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T000513Z UID:4893-1792517400-1792528200@acf.kcchefs.org CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:ACF Members and Guests\, please join our chapter with your tea m for our monthly meeting on Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026 from 6:30pm – 8 :30pm at Pete’s Garden / Kid’s Feeding Kids at Grace & Holy Trinity Ca thedral (basement)\, 415 W 13th St.\, Kansas City\, MO 64105 (13th & Broad way) | Board Meeting @5:30pm. ️\n\n\nTO REGISTER: Coming Soon! \n\n\nJoi n Us in October for Potluck with a Purpose on October 20th! Hosted by Boar d Secretary\, Chef Diane Mora\, Kids Feeding Kids an initiative of Pete’ s Garden. \n\n\nMeeting details: Entry options: $10 at the door OR waived for anyone contributing a potluck dish* (see details) \n\n\n*Potluck with a purpose: Bring a salad\, main dish\, vegetable\, starch\, or protein to share. (Can be served hot or cold.) Consider preparing an extra disposable foil pan of your dish for donation. Surplus portions will be packaged by Pete’s Garden & delivered to families of Operation Breakthrough or YMCA Head Start. \n\n\nFriendly Competition: Anonymous voting by ticket count i n the following categories: Family Favorite\, Classic Comfort\, Best Flavo r\, Kid Friendly\, Meatless Marvel\, and People’s Choice. \n\n\nEducatio n & Tours: Joe Nicole (Program Manager\, Pete’s Garden) will offer tours and share how Pete’s Garden rescues surplus\, prepared food daily\, the n packages and distributes it as no-cost meals to families locally. Chef D iane Mora (Program & Education Director\, Kids Feeding Kids) will discuss Food Donor Protection Laws\, and highlight how Kids Feeding Kids works to reduce food waste and disrupt food insecurity through partnerships with hi gh school culinary and foods classes nationwide. \n\n\nRSVP & Register You r Entry: We can’t wait to see your creativity—and taste your amazing d ishes—while learning more about surplus food redistribution and communit y support. \n\nWe look forward to a wonderful evening of good food\, profe ssional camaraderie\, and meaningful education. See you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T000513Z LOCATION:Pete’s Garden\, Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral 415 W 13th St. Kansas City\, MO 64105\, Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral 415 W 13th St.\, Kansas City\, 64105\, United States URL:https://acf.kcchefs.org/event/october-2026-monthly-meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:ACF Kansas City Chefs Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://acf.kcchefs.org/news END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conscious Leadership Accelerator Intro Workshop DTSTART:20261020T223000Z DTEND:20261021T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T060555Z UID:10001759-1792517400-1792522800@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T060555Z LOCATION:Park 39\, 300 E 39th St.\, Kansas City\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/conscious-leadership-accelera tor-intro-workshop/2026-10-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20261022T170000Z DTEND:20261022T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30915-1792670400-1792684800@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-10-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261023T010000Z DTEND:20261023T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20261024T200000Z DTEND:20261024T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T063108Z UID:10000408-1792854000-1792857600@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T063108Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-10-24/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UMKC School of Medicine 55th Anniversary Gala DTSTART:20261024T223000Z DTEND:20261025T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180716Z UID:12551-1792863000-1792877400@kcconvention.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The UMKC School of Medicine invites alumni\, faculty\, staff a nd guests to celebrate 55 years of medical education\, achievement and com munity during its 55th Celebration and Reunion Weekend\, taking place Octo ber 23–24\, 2026. The milestone weekend will bring classmates and collea gues together for class-specific gatherings\, graduate program celebration s\, campus tours and opportunities to reconnect with the School of Medicin e community. \nThe celebration culminates Saturday evening at the Kansas C ity Convention Center’s Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom with a reception\, din ner and special program honoring the school’s history\, accomplishments and lasting impact. Guests are invited to reconnect with former classmates \, celebrate generations of graduates and look ahead to the School of Medi cine’s continued growth and innovation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180716Z LOCATION:Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom (2501) URL:https://kcconvention.com/event/umkc-school-of-medicine-55th-anniversar y-gala/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Convention Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcconvention.com/venue/music-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee & Cannabis: Local Grower's Meetup DTSTART:20261025T140000Z DTEND:20261025T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002902Z UID:hsqkbevabascgb864vrue0pa4s@google.com CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:Weekly local growers and bud enthusiasts meetup. Plant swap\, cannabis discussion\, and sample tasting. Serious inquiries only. Show up for information or to join the Signal group chat. 21+ required to join the group. Vendors are accepted free. 420-friendly\; no infused drinks and sm oking is separate from the coffee shop. More information: https://equalmin dedcafe.com/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002902Z LOCATION:Equal Minded Cafe\, 4327 Troost Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO 64110 X-SOURCE-NAME:MO Cannabis Events Calendar by CannaAnswers.com X-SOURCE-URL:https://cannaanswers.com/missouri-cannabis-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE 2-Day Interpersonal Conflict Resolution Training DTSTART:20261026T133000Z DTEND:20261026T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T125259Z UID:10001950-1793003400-1793032200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125259Z LOCATION:Calvary Community Wellness Center\, 3002 Holmes\, Kansas City\, M O\, 64109 URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/free-2-day-interpersonal-conf lict-resolution-training/2026-10-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20261029T170000Z DTEND:20261029T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30916-1793275200-1793289600@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-10-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261030T010000Z DTEND:20261030T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dia de los Muertos Celebration DTSTART:20261030T210000Z DTEND:20261031T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122052Z UID:10000012-1793379600-1793394000@guadalupecenters.org CATEGORIES:community,festival,holiday DESCRIPTION:Guadalupe Centers’ Dia de los Muertos Celebration is the ori ginal Day of the Dead event in KCMO! This event originated as a way of sha ring the traditions and cultural significance of the Mexican holiday Dia d e los Muertos. \nThis celebration allows us to share the history of this c olorful holiday while allowing guests to experience a traditional altar (w hich remembers loved ones that have passed on)\, kids activities\, live en tertainment\, ceremonial dancers\, face painting\, vendors\, food trucks\, and much more! \nThis event is rain or shine. It will be moved indoors if needed.  \nCheck back for more details \nSPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE \nTo vie w the 2026 Sponsorship Packet\, CLICK HERE LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122052Z LOCATION:Guadalupe Center Admin Building\, 1015 Avenida Cesar Chavez\, Kan sas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States URL:https://guadalupecenters.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Guadalupe Centers X-SOURCE-URL:https://guadalupecenters.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20261031T200000Z DTEND:20261031T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003208Z UID:10000409-1793458800-1793462400@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003208Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-10-31/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chicken N Pickle Adaptive Pickleball Practice DTSTART:20261103T000000Z DTEND:20261103T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T182339Z UID:10000260-1793642400-1793649600@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:North Kansas City CNP – 1761 Burlington St\, North Kansas Ci ty\, MO 64116\n1st Monday of the Month | 6:00 – 8:00 PM \nFREE TO ATTEND & EQUIPMENT IS PROVIDED!\nJoin us for a fun-filled night where we welcome individuals with physical disabilities to learn\, enjoy\, and bring aware ness to adaptive pickleball!\nFor more information contact Adaptive Pickle ball Liaison: adaptivewarriorkc@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T182339Z LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle\, 1761 Burlington St\, North Kansas City\, MO\, 64116\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/chicken-n-pickle-adaptive-pickleball-pract ice-2/2026-11-02/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caring for Kids Network - Monthly Virtual Lunch and Learn DTSTART:20261104T180000Z DTEND:20261104T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T060616Z UID:10001686-1793793600-1793795400@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T060616Z URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/caring-for-kids-network-month ly-virtual-lunch-and-learn/2026-11-04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20261105T180000Z DTEND:20261105T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30917-1793880000-1793894400@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-11-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261106T010000Z DTEND:20261106T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meeple-A-Thon 2026 DTSTART:20261106T140000Z DTEND:20261109T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180716Z UID:11869-1793952000-1794168000@kcconvention.com CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Kansas City’s largest board gaming convention returns as Mee ple-A-Thon takes over Bartle Hall for a full weekend of tabletop gaming\, community\, and charitable impact. \nKnown as Kansas City’s premier conv ention for gamers and giving back\, Meeple-A-Thon brings together thousand s of players for an immersive experience spanning board games\, card games \, wargames\, and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). \nEvent Overview\n Following its biggest year yet\, Meeple-A-Thon 2026 is set to deliver an e ven larger and more dynamic event. Attendees can explore an expansive gami ng floor\, connect with fellow enthusiasts\, and discover new games\, stra tegies\, and communities—all while supporting charitable initiatives. \n Whether you’re a seasoned strategist\, casual player\, or new to the tab letop world\, Meeple-A-Thon offers something for every level of experience . \nWhat to Expect\n\nOpen Gaming & Organized Play: Hundreds of tables fea turing board games\, wargames\, card games\, and TTRPG sessions\nVendor Ma rketplace: Browse games\, accessories\, miniatures\, and more from a wide range of exhibitors\nPanels & Programming: Discussions\, workshops\, and s pecial events for players and creators\nCommunity Atmosphere: Meet fellow gamers\, join campaigns\, and build lasting connections\nCharitable Impact : Participate in a convention dedicated to giving back through gaming\n\nR oll the Dice in Kansas City\nFrom epic campaigns to casual play\, Meeple-A -Thon is where Kansas City’s gaming community comes together. Dust off y our miniatures\, gather your party\, and get ready to roll—because this year\, the adventure continues. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180716Z LOCATION:Bartle Exhibit Hall (A – E) URL:https://kcconvention.com/event/meeple-a-thon-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Convention Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcconvention.com/venue/music-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 CommUNITY Fest Presented by G.E.H.A DTSTART:20261106T140000Z DTEND:20261106T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122052Z UID:10000069-1793952000-1793973600@unitedwaygkc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join United Way of Greater Kansas City for CommUNITY Fest pres ented by G.E.H.A — a day dedicated to giving back and making a real impa ct in our community. This reimagined Day of Caring brings volunteers toget her to support local nonprofits\, serve alongside neighbors and celebrate the power of helping others. With more than 50 nonprofit partners particip ating\, CommUNITY Fest aims to become the largest day of volunteering in K ansas City. \n\n\n\nWhen registering for CommUNITY Fest presented by G.E.H .A\, you can choose how you want to serve. Stay onsite at Memorial Hall to connect with nonprofit partners and participate in hands-on volunteer act ivities like bracelet making and kit packing. Or volunteer directly with o ne of our nonprofit partners at locations across the metro. Volunteers wil l gather at Memorial Hall before driving or taking a bus to their voluntee r site based on nonprofit location. \n\n\n\nCommUNITY Fest presented by G. E.H.A is free to attend and open to everyone in our community\, regardless of affiliation with United Way. Join us on November 6 for a meaningful da y of service\, connection and giving back. We look forward to volunteering with you! \n\n\n\nFor more information regarding sponsorship levels and b enefits\, please contact Development@uwgkc.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSIGN UP FOR COMMUNITY FEST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR FOR COM MUNITY FEST LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122052Z LOCATION:Memorial Hall\, 600 North 7th Street Trafficway\, Kansas City\, K ansas\, 66101\, United States URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/community-fest-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:United Way of Greater Kansas City X-SOURCE-URL:https://unitedwaygkc.org/event/community-fest-2026//cdn-cgi/l /email-protection END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kansas City Pet Fest DTSTART:20261106T220000Z DTEND:20261108T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180716Z UID:12497-1793980800-1794081600@kcconvention.com CATEGORIES:community,family,festival DESCRIPTION:KC Pet Fest is Kansas City’s premier pet festival and pet ex po\, created for pets and the people who love them. We bring together loca l pet businesses\, national pet brands\, animal organizations\, and thousa nds of pet lovers for one unforgettable\, family-friendly event in Kansas City. \nMore than a traditional pet expo\, KC Pet Fest is an interactive f estival experience designed to celebrate all pets — dogs\, cats\, reptil es\, small animals\, and more. Attendees can explore curated pet vendors\, live demonstrations\, educational sessions\, adoption opportunities\, ent ertainment\, and hands-on activities built specifically for pet owners. \n Founded in Kansas City\, our mission is to create the Midwest’s most dyn amic pet event that connects the local pet community\, supports small busi nesses\, and elevates the way our city celebrates our animals. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180716Z LOCATION:Hale Arena at the American Royal Center\, 1701 American Royal Ct\ , Kansas City\, MO\, 64102\, United States URL:https://kcconvention.com/event/kansas-city-pet-fest/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Convention Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcconvention.com/venue/music-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Troost United Fest 2026 DTSTART:20261107T170000Z DTEND:20261107T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T003521Z UID:10001929-1794049200-1794063600@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T003521Z LOCATION:Reconciliation Services\, 3101 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, 64109\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/troost-united-fest-2026-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20261107T210000Z DTEND:20261107T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T002212Z UID:10000410-1794063600-1794067200@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T002212Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-11-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chiefs Recycle Team DTSTART:20261108T140000Z DTEND:20261108T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32627-1794124800-1794137400@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We need a total of 16 volunteers each game that can help with the following duties: (You would do both) Sign up for this event at Chiefs Recycle and Coal Bin Teams \nRecycle Team Duties: \nHelp with driving thr ough the parking lots during tailgating to hand out recycle bags.  SOMO w ill receive money for each game we work. Details\, including parking info\ , will be emailed the week of the game.  Game tickets will NOT be provide d\, but if you have tickets\, you are free to go into the stadium after th e shift is over. \nCoal Bins: \nHelp watch the coal bins during tailgating to ensure that people do not put trash in those bins.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details are below. \n\nAs you hand out recyc le bags\, you will monitor the coal bins in your assigned lot and ensure t hat only coal goes into the bins and fires are not started. If there is tr ash\, you will clean the trash off of the grate. Gloves and bags are provi ded.\nGame tickets will NOT be provided\, but if you have tickets\, you ar e free to go into the stadium after the shift is over. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:Arrowhead Stadium\, 1 Arrowhead Way\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64129\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/chiefs-recycle-team-9/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop DTSTART:20261110T140000Z DTEND:20261110T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T181957Z UID:30855-1794297600-1794330000@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Officers all across the state will be teaming up with all Miss ouri Texas Roadhouse locations for the annual Tip-A-Cop. Stay tuned for mo re info! LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T181957Z LOCATION:MO URL:https://somo.org/calendar/texas-roadhouse-tip-a-cop-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 KCADC Annual Meeting DTSTART:20261112T170000Z DTEND:20261112T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T002833Z UID:10000027-1794481200-1794490200@onekc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n Open \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Search \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Close \n \n \n Open \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Area Development Council\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC SmartPort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Animal Health Corridor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TeamKC\n \n \n \n \n \n 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\n \n \n Lifestyle \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Life in KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Careers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enter tainment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n People of KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Options Magazine\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KCADC Newsroom \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All News\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ratings & Rankings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recent Successes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Press Kit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KCADC E vents \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KCADC Annual Meeting\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrial\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talent\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Animal Health\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About KCADC \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What We Do\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Investor Listing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Contact KCADC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Statement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Search \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (816) 221-2121\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact@OneKC.org\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 30 W Pershing Road\, Suite 200 | Kansas City\, Missou ri 64108 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Area Development Council\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Attracts business and talent to the two-state Kansas City region . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC SmartPort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr ives industrial project attraction and promotes KC as a leading industrial hub. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Animal Health Corridor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Advances the region as a global center for animal health in novation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TeamKC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strengthens talent attraction and retention strategies for KC’s workforc e. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Global Design\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amplifies KC as a hub for architecture\, engineering and construction. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (816) 221-2121\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact@OneKC.or g\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 30 W Pershing Road\, Suite 200 | Kansas City\, Missouri 64108 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Area Development Council\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC SmartPort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Animal Health Co rridor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TeamKC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Global Design\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Site Selection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find Real Estate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taxes + Incentives\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Industries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Operations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Foreign Trade Zone\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Lifestyle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Life in KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live\n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Careers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n People of KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Options Magazine \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KCADC Annual Meeting\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrial\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Animal Health\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Talent\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n A/E/C\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data & Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Research Data\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greater KC Profile\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Major Employers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maps\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Communities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsroom \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n All News\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n R atings & Rankings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recent Successes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Press Kit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About KCADC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What We Do\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ge t Involved\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Investor Listing\n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Contact KCADC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Site Selection \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find Real Estate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taxes + Incentives\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Industries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Operations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Foreign Trade Zone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data & Resources \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Research Data\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greater KC Profile \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Major Employers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maps\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Communities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lifestyle \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Life i n KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Careers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n People of KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Options Magazine\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KCADC Newsroom \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All News\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ratings & Rankings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recent Successes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Press Kit\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n KCADC Events \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programming\ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KCADC Annual Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrial\n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talent\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Animal Health\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About KCADC \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What We Do\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Involved\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Investor Listing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact KCADC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why KC? \n \n \n \n Live bold. Work smart. Thrive in KC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discove r Kansas City\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Big Moments Happen Here \n \n \n \n From hosting the record-breaking 2023 NFL Draft to the global spotlight of FIFA World Cup 2026\, the region is stepping onto the world stage in a big way. But the momentum goes far beyond sports. It’s in our growing c reative scene\, booming innovation districts\, major developments and a co mmunity energized by what’s next. KC isn’t just keeping up. We’re le ading the way. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A region full of possibilities.​ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Ready for Adventure \n \n \n \n New restaurants\, cultural spaces\, parks\, pop-ups and entertainment ven ues are giving the metro even more character — and more reasons to get o ut and explore. The only challenge? Keeping up with it all. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Start Exploring\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Welcomes All \n \n \n \n KC’s we lcoming spirit starts with its people. The region is a vibrant cultural mi x\, home to 100+ languages and an international community growing four tim es faster than the overall population. KC also celebrates one of the natio n’s largest and longest-running Pride festivals — a 45-year tradition drawing thousands each summer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the People of KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How KC Ranks \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Among “Best Cities” to Live in the U.S. \n \n \n Livability2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Top 25 Travel Destination in the W orld \n \n \n BBC2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Top 10 City for Recent Grads \n \n \n CoworkingCafe2025 \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n No. 1 City for Dog Owners \n \n \n Forbes2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No. 8 Best Beer City in the World \n \n \n Craft Beer & Brewing2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check out more KC Ratings & Rankings >> \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Make Yourself at Home \n \n \n \n Moving t o KC? You’re in good company. Great neighborhoods\, schools\, wellness s pots and affordable living make it easy to start fresh. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Settled in KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Careers That Click \n \n \n \n With gro wing industries and innovative companies\, you’ll find opportunities to build\, grow and thrive — all within a region that supports your work an d life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fin d Your Next Role\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hear Real Stories \n \n \n \n Learn w hat life in KC is truly like from the people who call this place home. Our digital magazine\, KC Options\, shares the stories of KC’s coolest peop le and places. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dive Into KC Stories\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC\, D irect to You \n \n \n \n Subscribe for the latest stor ies about the people\, places and experiences that make KC special. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n First Name \n \n \n \n \n Last Name \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Area Development Council\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC SmartPort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Animal Health Corridor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TeamKC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Global Design\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Area Developm ent Council\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC SmartPort\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Animal Health Corridor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TeamKC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Global Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Site Selection \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find Real Estate\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Taxes + Incentives\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n W orkforce\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Industries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Operations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Forei gn Trade Zone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lifestyle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Li fe in KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Live\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Careers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n People of KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n KC Options Magazine\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Events \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Programming\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KCADC A nnual Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrial\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Animal Health\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Talen t\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A/E/C\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data & Resources \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Research Data\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Greater KC Profile\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Major Employ ers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maps\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Communities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newsroom \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All News\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ratings & Rankings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Re cent Successes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Press Kit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About KCADC \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What We Do\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Get Involved\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Investor Listing\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Contact KCADC\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Site Selection \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Why KC\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n 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LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T002833Z URL:https://onekc.org/all-events/kcadc-annual-meeting/ X-SOURCE-NAME:OneKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://kc.org/article/kc-brewery-guide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20261112T180000Z DTEND:20261112T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30918-1794484800-1794499200@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-11-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Show Me MO Fashion Show DTSTART:20261112T230000Z DTEND:20261113T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:31590-1794502800-1794517200@somo.org CATEGORIES:arts,community,food DESCRIPTION:Special Olympics Missouri is partnering with the community of Kansas City to host its 3rd annual Show Me MO Fashion Show featuring Speci al Olympics Missouri athlete models wearing outfits provided by KC busines ses! \nThis event includes dinner\, dessert\, shopping\, games\, a silent auction\, and a fashion show.  Join us as we raise money to fund sports\, leadership\, and health programs for our KC Metro athletes. \nWe invite y ou to join us for a night that you’ll always remember! \nPurchase your t ickets or sponsorship here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:28 Event Space\, 2701 Southwest Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/26fashion/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261113T010000Z DTEND:20261113T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Adaptive Cheer DTSTART:20261114T210000Z DTEND:20261114T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T183554Z UID:10000411-1794668400-1794672000@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T183554Z LOCATION:High Voltage Cheer\, 800 Keen St\, Raymore\, MO\, 64083\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/adaptive-cheer/2026-11-14/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Science City Sensory Sundays DTSTART:20261115T160000Z DTEND:20261115T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T004806Z UID:10000443-1794736800-1794742200@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Science City at Union Station offers Sensory Sundays from 10:0 0–11:30 a.m. **Check to see what the schedule is for the World Cup sched uling \nSunday\, July 19 – 10:00am – 11:30am\nSeptember 20 – 10:00am – 11:30am\nNovember 15 – 10:00am – 11:30am \nSensory Sundays\, pres ented by Building Hope for Autism\, are returning to Science City at Union Station from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in 2026. \nThis time is aimed at provid ing a more welcoming space for our guests on the Autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. \nSound effects will be turned off\, and ther e will be only minimal lighting effects. Special sensory-friendly activiti es will be available\, and there will be designated quiet areas. At 11:30 am\, our staff will begin turning on Science City’s regular noises\, lig hts\, and attractions\, ready for opening to the general public at 12:00 p m. \nThose attending in the morning will be welcome to stay throughout the day until close at 5:00pm. \nBuy Tickets LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T004806Z LOCATION:Science City at Union Station\, 30 W Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/science-city-sensory-sundays/2026-11-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Conscious Leadership Accelerator Intro Workshop DTSTART:20261117T233000Z DTEND:20261118T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T063427Z UID:10001760-1794936600-1794942000@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T063427Z LOCATION:Park 39\, 300 E 39th St.\, Kansas City\, 64111\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/conscious-leadership-accelera tor-intro-workshop/2026-11-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Police Relations (CPR) Subcommittee Meeting DTSTART:20261119T163000Z DTEND:20261119T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T005404Z UID:10001380-1795084200-1795087800@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T005404Z LOCATION:Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice\, 5401 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/community-police-relations-cp r-subcommittee-meeting/2026-11-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC Metro-Community Impact Club- Opportunity to Volunteer DTSTART:20261119T180000Z DTEND:20261119T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:30919-1795089600-1795104000@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share a new Community Impact Club volunteer opportunity with you! \nSpecial Olympics Missouri KC Metro is partnering with Flourish Furniture Bank to give our athletes a chance to get involved \, give back\, and have fun together. \n📅 When: Every Thursday\n🕛 Ti me: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \n📍 Where:\n11971 Grandview Rd\nGrandview\, MO 64030 \n🛠️ What you’ll do: \n\nHelp organize furniture\nAssist wit h warehouse projects\nWork as a team with other athletes and volunteers\nM ake a real impact in the community\n\n👕 What to wear:\nPlease wear clos e-toed shoes and something comfortable — something you don’t mind gett ing a little dirty. \nThis is a great way to build skills\, meet new frien ds\, and be part of something meaningful. No experience is needed—just c ome ready to help and have a good time! \n🙌 Who can join:\nAthletes\, U nified partners\, friends\, and family are all welcome. \nIf you’re inte rested in joining us\, please register here: https://form.jotform.com/2608 26283685164 \nWe’d love to see you there! \nThanks\,\nSOMO KC Metro Team LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:flourish Furniture Bank\, 11971 Grandview Rd\, Grandview\, MO\, 6 4030 URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-metro-community-impact-club-volinteer-opp ortunity/2026-11-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261120T010000Z DTEND:20261120T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chiefs Recycle Team DTSTART:20261122T140000Z DTEND:20261122T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32629-1795334400-1795347000@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We need a total of 16 volunteers each game that can help with the following duties: (You would do both) Sign up for this event at Chiefs Recycle and Coal Bin Teams \nRecycle Team Duties: \nHelp with driving thr ough the parking lots during tailgating to hand out recycle bags.  SOMO w ill receive money for each game we work. Details\, including parking info\ , will be emailed the week of the game.  Game tickets will NOT be provide d\, but if you have tickets\, you are free to go into the stadium after th e shift is over. \nCoal Bins: \nHelp watch the coal bins during tailgating to ensure that people do not put trash in those bins.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details are below. \n\nAs you hand out recyc le bags\, you will monitor the coal bins in your assigned lot and ensure t hat only coal goes into the bins and fires are not started. If there is tr ash\, you will clean the trash off of the grate. Gloves and bags are provi ded.\nGame tickets will NOT be provided\, but if you have tickets\, you ar e free to go into the stadium after the shift is over. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:Arrowhead Stadium\, 1 Arrowhead Way\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64129\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/chiefs-recycle-team-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Dinner DTSTART:20261124T230000Z DTEND:20261125T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T061621Z UID:12547-1795539600-1795554000@kcconvention.com CATEGORIES:community,holiday DESCRIPTION:The KC Chamber’s Annual Dinner is the unofficial opening of the holiday season.  Held every November – usually the Tuesday night b efore Thanksgiving – the Annual Dinner is Kansas City’s premier busine ss networking event. \nThe Dinner features music and entertainment\, honor s the incoming and outgoing Chairs of the Chamber\, and\, as the highlight of the evening\, the surprise announcement of the Kansas Citian of the Ye ar. The award is the Chamber’s highest honor\, presented to a person who se civic contributions and achievements reflect the insight\, creativity\, and consciousness necessary to build and maintain a quality urban communi ty. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T061621Z URL:https://kcconvention.com/event/greater-kansas-city-chamber-of-commerce -2026-annual-dinner/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Convention Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcconvention.com/venue/music-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261127T010000Z DTEND:20261127T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caring for Kids Network - Monthly Virtual Lunch and Learn DTSTART:20261202T180000Z DTEND:20261202T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T065759Z UID:10001687-1796212800-1796214600@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T065759Z URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/caring-for-kids-network-month ly-virtual-lunch-and-learn/2026-12-02/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261204T010000Z DTEND:20261204T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Propio Annual Gala 2026 DTSTART:20261211T000000Z DTEND:20261211T070000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T181802Z UID:12541-1796925600-1796950800@kcconvention.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181802Z LOCATION:Kay Barnes Grand Ballroom (2501) URL:https://kcconvention.com/event/propio-annual-gala-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Convention Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcconvention.com/venue/music-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261211T010000Z DTEND:20261211T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Airbnb Raffle DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260806T182844Z UID:100@mosportshalloffame.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Enter to Win a $2\,500 Gift Card to Airbnb to use anywhere\n\n Ticket: $25/each\n\nDrawing will be held on Thursday\, December 17\, 2026\ n\n[custombutton text="Venmo @mosportshalloffame" url="https://venmo.com/m osportshalloffame" target="blank"]\n\n\n\nTickets\n\nOnline Form - PCC: Ai rBNB Raffle LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T182844Z URL:https://mosportshalloffame.com/events/airbnb-raffle/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Enshrinement presented by Great Southern Bank X-SOURCE-URL:https://mosportshalloffame.com/events/kansas-city-enshrinemen t-presented-by-great-southern-bank-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Police Relations (CPR) Subcommittee Meeting DTSTART:20261217T163000Z DTEND:20261217T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T005404Z UID:10001381-1797503400-1797507000@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T005404Z LOCATION:Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice\, 5401 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/community-police-relations-cp r-subcommittee-meeting/2026-12-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261218T010000Z DTEND:20261218T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chiefs Recycle Team DTSTART:20261221T200000Z DTEND:20261222T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32631-1797861600-1797877800@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We need a total of 16 volunteers each game that can help with the following duties: (You would do both) Sign up for this event at Chiefs Recycle and Coal Bin Teams \nRecycle Team Duties: \nHelp with driving thr ough the parking lots during tailgating to hand out recycle bags.  SOMO w ill receive money for each game we work. Details\, including parking info\ , will be emailed the week of the game.  Game tickets will NOT be provide d\, but if you have tickets\, you are free to go into the stadium after th e shift is over. \nCoal Bins: \nHelp watch the coal bins during tailgating to ensure that people do not put trash in those bins.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details are below. \n\nAs you hand out recyc le bags\, you will monitor the coal bins in your assigned lot and ensure t hat only coal goes into the bins and fires are not started. If there is tr ash\, you will clean the trash off of the grate. Gloves and bags are provi ded.\nGame tickets will NOT be provided\, but if you have tickets\, you ar e free to go into the stadium after the shift is over. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:Arrowhead Stadium\, 1 Arrowhead Way\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64129\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/chiefs-recycle-team-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20261225T010000Z DTEND:20261225T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chiefs Recycle Team DTSTART:20261227T160000Z DTEND:20261227T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260808T002637Z UID:32633-1798365600-1798381800@somo.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:We need a total of 16 volunteers each game that can help with the following duties: (You would do both) Sign up for this event atChiefs Recycle and Coal Bin Teams \nRecycle Team Duties: \nHelp with driving thro ugh the parking lots during tailgating to hand out recycle bags.  SOMO wi ll receive money for each game we work. Details\, including parking info\, will be emailed the week of the game.  Game tickets will NOT be provided \, but if you have tickets\, you are free to go into the stadium after the shift is over. \nCoal Bins: \nHelp watch the coal bins during tailgating to ensure that people do not put trash in those bins.  SOMO will receive money for each game we work. Details are below. \n\nAs you hand out recycl e bags\, you will monitor the coal bins in your assigned lot and ensure th at only coal goes into the bins and fires are not started. If there is tra sh\, you will clean the trash off of the grate. Gloves and bags are provid ed.\nGame tickets will NOT be provided\, but if you have tickets\, you are free to go into the stadium after the shift is over. LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T002637Z LOCATION:Arrowhead Stadium\, 1 Arrowhead Way\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64129\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/chiefs-recycle-team-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270101T010000Z DTEND:20270101T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caring for Kids Network - Monthly Virtual Lunch and Learn DTSTART:20270106T180000Z DTEND:20270106T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T005502Z UID:10001688-1799236800-1799238600@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T005502Z URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/caring-for-kids-network-month ly-virtual-lunch-and-learn/2027-01-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270108T010000Z DTEND:20270108T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270115T010000Z DTEND:20270115T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Police Relations (CPR) Subcommittee Meeting DTSTART:20270121T163000Z DTEND:20270121T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T005404Z UID:10001382-1800527400-1800531000@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T005404Z LOCATION:Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice\, 5401 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/community-police-relations-cp r-subcommittee-meeting/2027-01-21/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270122T010000Z DTEND:20270122T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260726T062837Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T062837Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270129T010000Z DTEND:20270129T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T062339Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T062339Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caring for Kids Network - Monthly Virtual Lunch and Learn DTSTART:20270203T180000Z DTEND:20270203T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T005702Z UID:10001689-1801656000-1801657800@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T005702Z URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/caring-for-kids-network-month ly-virtual-lunch-and-learn/2027-02-03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270205T010000Z DTEND:20270205T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260809T062534Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T062534Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270212T010000Z DTEND:20270212T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T062513Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T062513Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Police Relations (CPR) Subcommittee Meeting DTSTART:20270218T163000Z DTEND:20270218T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T005404Z UID:10001383-1802946600-1802950200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T005404Z LOCATION:Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice\, 5401 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/community-police-relations-cp r-subcommittee-meeting/2027-02-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270219T010000Z DTEND:20270219T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T062230Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T062230Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NEA Minority/Women's Leadership Conference - West (Feb 26-28) DTSTART:20270226T000000Z DTEND:20270228T235900Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003300Z UID:1023 CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003300Z URL:https://www.mnea.org/event/nea-minority/womens-leadership-conference-w est-feb-26-28 X-SOURCE-NAME:MNEA Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mnea.org/what-we-do/professional-development-trai ning/workshops-conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bingo - banquet hall DTSTART:20270226T010000Z DTEND:20270226T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T062445Z UID:qgpe6po9sq5d389jtfqe4vvohl_R20260206T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Xtreme Bar Bingo Free to play where the Jackpot is 3K or more. Come enjoy the fun. Buffet starts at 5:30 pm and changes every week. Chec k Facebook for updates week of. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T062445Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2027 Kansas City Art Auction DTSTART:20270228T000000Z DTEND:20270228T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T001912Z UID:10000184-1803751200-1803769200@haloworldwide.org CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:You are invited to participate in "Defying the Odds": A HALO A rt Auction Benefiting Homeless Youth on February 27th\, 2027\, from 6:00pm to 11:00pm\, in Kansas City\, MO. At HALO\, we believe every child should have the support of a family. Will you support children who need us the m ost? This is an action-packed night featuring HALO Youth\, Special Guests\ , Silent and Live Auctions\, and Musical Performances. \nSponsorships\nBec ome A SponsorTicketsPurchase your tickets before December 1st to receive t hem at an early bird price of $150! Get TicketsAuction ItemsDonate An Auct ion Item LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T001912Z LOCATION:The Midland Theatre\, 1228 Main St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105 URL:https://haloworldwide.org/event/2027-kansas-city-art-auction/ X-SOURCE-NAME:HALO X-SOURCE-URL:https://haloworldwide.org/category/features/page/3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Caring for Kids Network - Monthly Virtual Lunch and Learn DTSTART:20270303T180000Z DTEND:20270303T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T185630Z UID:10001690-1804075200-1804077000@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community,education,family DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T185630Z URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/caring-for-kids-network-month ly-virtual-lunch-and-learn/2027-03-03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Police Relations (CPR) Subcommittee Meeting DTSTART:20270318T153000Z DTEND:20270318T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T005404Z UID:10001384-1805365800-1805369400@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Communities across America are searching for better ways to re duce violence while building trust\, opportunity\, and safer neighborhoods . At this year’s Rebuilding the Village Conference\, leaders from cities across the country gathered to share one simple truth: lasting public saf ety happens when entire communities work together.  What Is Community Saf ety? Community safety is more than reducing crime. It is creating the co nditions where people\, families\, businesses\, and neighborhoods can thr ive. While law enforcement plays an important role\, lasting public safet y is built long before a crisis occurs through prevention\, opportunity\, and strong community partnerships.  A comprehensive community safety appr oach addresses the root causes of violence by bringing together residents\ , businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, educators\, faith leaders\, gover nment agencies\, and law enforcement around a shared goal: creating safer\ , healthier communities for everyone. It combines prevention\, interventi on\, education\, economic opportunity\, neighborhood investment\, youth en gagement\, and support services to reduce violence before it happens while helping communities recover and grow.  KC Common Good’s Roots and Pre- Conference Engagement At KC Common Good\, this philosophy is the foundati on of KC 360\, our collaborative network that’s proudly modeled af ter Omaha 360\, a program in Nebraska led by the Empowerment Network.  This network connects leaders across sectors to identify challenges\, sh are resources\, and coordinate solutions. By aligning public\, private\, n onprofit\, and community partners\, KC 360 demonstrates that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together rather than in isolation .  When communities invest in prevention\, strengthen partnerships\, and work toward shared outcomes\, they don’t just respond to violence. The y create safer neighborhoods where people can live\, work\, learn\, and su cceed together. That is what community safety looks like\, and it is the f uture KC Common Good is working to build every day.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n KC Comm on Good attendees also took part in the Pre-Conference\, where partner ci ties met early at the Village Empowerment Center. These unique sessions p rovided the chance for deep connection\, shared learning\, and firsthand observation of the Empowerment Network’s impactful community work.  Emp ire Dreams Founder and KC 360 member\, Kimberly Anne\, joined members of t he KC Common Good team and reflected\, “Dollars in Omaha are strategica lly invested through targeted funnel systems of collaboration that address the root causes of community challenges\, not the band-aid effects.”   About the “Rebuilding the Village” Conference For nearly two d ecades\, this conference has showcased some of the nation’s best evide nce-based strategies with proven\, measurable results. It connected not on ly Kansas City\, but additional partner cities like Tulsa\, New Orleans\ , Lansing\, and global partners like Sierra Leone\, sharing impactful appr oaches in education\, housing\, entrepreneurship\, safety\, economic mobil ity\, and more.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lessons in Community Safety from Omaha A s tandout moment came from Omaha’s Chief of Police\, Todd Schmaderer\, who reflected candidly on public safety and the importance of comprehensive c ommunity safety models beyond traditional policing by building community t rust and leveraging partnerships is key.  Omaha’s collaborative public safety approach continues to have reduced violence in key areas\, yet the city remains determined to reach zero incidents. They also emphasized the goal of reducing arrests overall\, particularly juvenile arrests\, seeki ng to address the core causes of violence.   Kansas City Collaboration\ , Outcomes and Shared Success One attendee from another partner city ex pressed the spirit of the conference: “When you find something that’s effective\, lawful\, and procedurally just\, then you want to bring that back to your own city.” For KC Common Good\, this exchange of proven i deas was invaluable.  Kansas City Is Demonstrating Community Safety Resu lts The results of this collective effort are becoming increasingly clear .  Gun violence in Kansas City is now at its lowest level in eight years. While no single program or organization can claim responsibility for this progress\, it reflects what is possible when a community aligns around  shared goals and coordinated action.  A significant contributor to this p rogress has been the City of Kansas City\, Missouri’s historic $30 milli on investment in community violence prevention through the Violence Preven tion Fund. This five-year commitment supports community-based organization s working directly in neighborhoods most impacted by violence through outr each\, youth development\, reentry services\, mental and behavioral health programs\, conflict mediation\, and other evidence-informed prevention st rategies. The investment reflects a growing recognition that public safety requires both prevention and intervention\, not simply enforcement.  At the heart of this work is KC 360. Since its launch\, the network has ex perienced a 24-fold increase in participation\, connecting more than 600 i ndividuals through weekly meetings\, engaging more than 500 participants i n workshops and trainings\, and building a network of over 300 partner org anizations committed to safer communities.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trust is anothe r important measure of progress. Among participants in community safety p rogramming\, 62 percent reported increased trust in law enforcement\, dem onstrating the value of relationship-building and consistent engagement b etween residents and public institutions.  Kansas City’s partners are a lso taking action at the neighborhood level. Together\, organizations an d residents have completed more than 10\,000 community-based actions in n eighborhoods most impacted by violence. These efforts range from outreach and mentoring to neighborhood cleanups\, youth engagement\, conflict medi ation\, and connecting residents to resources.  One of the most promising examples of community-led safety is the Village Initiative. What began in one neighborhood has expanded to two. Within the Village Zone\, violence has been reduced by 44 percent\, generating more than $180 million in taxp ayer savings over the past two years while improving quality of life for r esidents. Learn more about our success in the first Village Zone in our blog.  The business community has also stepped forward in meaningful ways . Business partnerships focused on community safety and neighborhood inv estment have increased eightfold\, bringing new resources\, expertise\ , and opportunities to support community-driven solutions.  Young people are increasingly connected to positive opportunities as well. Participatio n in summer youth activities has increased by 7.5 times\, helping create s afe spaces\, mentorship opportunities\, and pathways to success for the ne xt generation.  At the same time\, investment in community-led public saf ety solutions has grown dramatically. Grants awarded to community-driven v iolence prevention and public safety initiatives have increased 20-fold\, ensuring that organizations closest to the challenges have access to the r esources needed to address them.  These outcomes remind us that community safety is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement or government. It is a shared responsibility that requires collaboration\, trust\, inves tment\, and sustained commitment.  Kansas City still has work to do\, but the progress being made demonstrates what is possible when public inves tment\, community leadership\, and cross-sector collaboration align around a common vision. Safer neighborhoods are created through relationships\, opportunity\, prevention\, and partnership.  Three Lessons Kansas City is Taking Home  Collaboration multiplies impact. Communities make faster progress when government\, businesses\, nonprofits\, and residents work t oward shared goals. Prevention is an investment\, not an expense. Addre ssing root causes creates stronger neighborhoods and reduces long-term cos ts. Data drives better decisions. Measuring outcomes helps communities s cale what works and continuously improve.   Moving Forward Together Com munity safety is not achieved by one organization or one program. It is bu ilt through sustained collaboration\, shared accountability\, and a belief that every neighborhood deserves the opportunity to thrive. KC Common Goo d remains committed to bringing proven ideas\, trusted partnerships\, and measurable solutions back to Kansas City as we continue building safer com munities together. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T005404Z LOCATION:Alvin Brooks Center for Faith-Justice\, 5401 Troost Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64110\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/community-police-relations-cp r-subcommittee-meeting/2027-03-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:UMKC Unified Sports Banquet DTSTART:20270504T230000Z DTEND:20270505T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122102Z UID:32538-1809453600-1809459000@somo.org CATEGORIES:community,sports DESCRIPTION:A celebration honoring the Athletes and Unified Partners who t ook part in the 2026–2027 UMKC Unified Intramural season.  Dinner and A wards included! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122102Z LOCATION:UMKC Campus Recreation Center\, 5030 Holmes St\, Kansas City\, MO \, 64110\, United States URL:https://somo.org/calendar/umkc-unified-sports-banquet/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Special Olympics Missouri X-SOURCE-URL:https://somo.org/calendar/kc-sports-experience-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NEA Racial & Social Justice Conference (Indianapolis) June 27-29 DTSTART:20270628T000000Z DTEND:20270629T235900Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003300Z UID:1026 CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003300Z URL:https://www.mnea.org/event/nea-racial-social-justice-conference-indian apolis-june-27-29 X-SOURCE-NAME:MNEA Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mnea.org/what-we-do/professional-development-trai ning/workshops-conferences END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR