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X-WR-CALNAME:Kansas City · community · Monday · CalDiscovery 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?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Child Passenger Safety Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260918T001545Z UID:2670-1789862400-1790467199@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:What is the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Each year\, WAY TO GO puts on a month-long Green Commute Challenge – a fun way to introduce new ways of getting around\, reduce traffic con gestion and improve regional air quality in the KC metro region. It is com pletely free to participate in the challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How long has the Gr een Commute Challenge been going on? \n \n \n \n The f irst Green Commute Challenge took place in 2008. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where is the Gre en Commute Challenge happening? \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge is open to people and employers who live/work within Joh nson\, Leavenworth\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and C ass\, Clay\, Jackson and Ray counties in Missouri. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is a gree n commute? \n \n \n \n A green commute is a trip to an d from university/college or work and business-related trips.  The key is to avoid riding in your car by yourself. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I earn points ? \n \n \n \n Points can be earned for the following green modes: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRiding the streetcar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n How do I participate in the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Participation is an easy 4-ste p process. Visit www.my.waytogokc.org to create a profile. Select “2026 Green Commute Challenge” under the Events section. Find your employer te am\, create one of your own or join a community team. Start recording gree n commutes beginning Oct. 1. You can spread the word and download promotio nal materials through our partner toolkit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are there minimum or m aximum numbers for teams? \n \n \n \n No. You can crea te a team of 1 or team of your entire office. We encourage teams of 1 to j oin the BikeWalk KC team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I create a community team? \n \n \n \n Community teams can be made up of neighbors\, c ounties or individuals spread across different cities. Team captains shoul d select “Team” in the “Challenges” module of the app to add team members. To be added to an existing team or if your captain hasn’t been identified\, fill out the team request form. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I join my emp loyer team? \n \n \n \n When you create your profile\, make sure your employer information is filled out. You will automatically be added to the employer’s team upon completion. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can my child participate in the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old to participate in the Gr een Commute Challenge. WAY TO GO often works with BikeShare KC to promote bike buses and learn-to-ride classes that are available to kids and adults . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What are some of the prizes? \n \n \n \n Th ere will be two prize drawings each week of the challenge. Prizes were don ated from OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cream\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland A rmour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Penny’s in the Village\, Broadway Roasting Co mpany\, Powell Gardens\, Headrush Roasters\, Messenger Coffee Co and The R oasterie\, Made in Kansas City and Front Range to name a few. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I earn points for commuting outside of work and school? \n \n \n \n No\, you can only earn points for the green commute challen ge based on commutes to and from a university/college or work and business -related trips. When the challenge is not taking place\, you can earn poin ts in the WAY TO GO app for green trips that include professional and pers onal activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I increase my chances of winning using diffe rent modes? \n \n \n \n Each week of the challenge foc uses on a different mode of transportation. The weekly prize lottery will focus on those specific modes exclusively\, but all green commutes recorde d during the month will count towards your total. Week 1: Carpool/VanpoolW eek 2: Walking/RollingWeek 3: Transit (bus or streetcar)Week 4: Two-wheels \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When does the Green Commute Challenge start? When does it end? \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge starts Oct. 1\, 2026. The challenge ends Oct. 31\, 2026. Participants can record their tri ps from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2\, 2026\, to be eligible to win. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you have teams that compete against each other? \n \n \n \n All teams are competing against each other. The first and second pla ce winners will receive $300 and $150 cash along with award plaques at the finale party on Thursday\, Nov. 5. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If I won last year\, can I wi n again? \n \n \n \n Winners of the 2025 Green Commute Challenge are eligible for the weekly prize drawings but cannot receive t he first or second place prizes for the 2026 challenge. Individual prizes are based on a lottery system after meeting the 24-trip minimum. Team priz es are based on total collective points. \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How are winners determin ed? \n \n \n \n Individuals must record a minimum of 2 4 trips to be eligible for the first and second place prizes. Teams are aw arded based on the most points collected. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001545Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/child-passenger-safety-week/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trauma Work and It’s Impact on You DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T191523Z UID:10001843-1789992000-1790008200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Big change rarely happens because of one person or one organiz ation. It happens when people unite around a common objective\, build rela tionships\, recognize opportunities\, and transform innovative ideas into tangible actions. The ethos of KC 360 subcommittees is that we are stronge r together. Subcommittees give KC 360 participants a place to move beyond conversation and get to work. They gather individuals with diverse experie nces\, expertise\, and viewpoints to tackle specific challenges and opport unities\, crafting practical solutions that enhance Kansas City neighborho ods. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Are KC 360 Subcommittees?We have established four s ubcommittees focused on community safety\, opportunity\, and well-being. T he action that Kansas City needs cannot be achieved through our weekly one -hour KC 360 meetings alone. Subcommittees allow us to concentrate efforts on specific areas where collaboration can make a real difference. Partici pants identify needs\, exchange ideas\, form partnerships\, set priorities \, and create action plans. This structure transforms ideas into actionabl e steps. In 2025\, 596 individuals representing 296 organizations have att ended a KC 360\, and 106 individuals have been involved in our subcommitte es. An additional 473 individuals have attended workshops hosted by KC 360 subcommittees. These included two Criminal Justice 101 workshops\, a trau ma response training\, Business 360 Marketing Workshop\, and multiple Lunc h and Learns. Currently\, KC 360 features subcommittees dedicated to: Comm unity-Police RelationsYouth EmpowermentCommunity Care 360Business 360Each subcommittee has distinct focuses and objectives\, yet they share a common belief: thatstronger communities are built through partnership\, trust\, and collective action. Why Subcommittees MatterCommunity challenges are co mplex. Issues such as public safety\, youth well-being\, economic opportun ity\, relationships with the justice system\, and community healing are in terconnected\, and no single organization or sector can address them alone . Subcommittees foster a collaborative environment where community members \, organizations\, businesses\, faith leaders\, educators\, public systems \, and concerned citizens work together\, ensuring that those closest to t he challenges are involved in finding solutions. Moreover\, subcommittees promote accountability. A promising idea gains strength when there are ind ividuals willing to ask: What are the next steps? Who else should be invol ved? What actions can we take? Who has done this before? How will we measu re success? From Ideas to ActionThe work within a subcommittee often start s with a conversation. A participant might highlight a challenge\, another brings a different viewpoint\, a partner shares resources\, and the group identifies a gap\, prompting them to consider possible actions. From thes e discussions\, ideas evolve into specific goals and action steps connecte d to partnerships and resources. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For instance\, the Youth Emp owerment Subcommittee aims to link families with resources that help youth thrive safely and empower them to prevent and interrupt violence. Its mem bers address pathways to violence by: Enhancing community understanding of the justice system and improving navigationof its complexities.Investigat ing barriers to program participation and school attendance.Emphasizing co nflict resolution and de-escalation strategies.Establishing a Youth 360 Bo ard of Advisors for youth aged 13-18 to provide insights on how to better support young people and their families.The Community-Police Relations Sub committee utilizes a multi-tiered engagement model to encourage collaborat ion between KCPD and community partners\, which includes: Participation du ring KC 360 meetingsShifts in mindset\, knowledge\, and communicationActio n items such as:Community presenceConflict resolutionCultural competencyTr ust-building initiativesRestorative justice trainingEducation on the crimi nal justice systemThe Community Care 360 Subcommittee focuses on fostering a safe and harmonious community where neighbors empower one another to le ad meaningful lives. Their initiatives include spiritual-based grief suppo rt\, providing faith leaders with resources to better serve their congrega tions\, and ensuring a visible faith presence in local neighborhoods. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Business 360 showcases how the business community can actively en gage in public safety and neighborhood opportunities. Its mission involves collaborating with businesses to enhance public safety\, expand workforce opportunities\, and support thriving neighborhoods across Kansas City. Th e action plan outlines clear goals for broadening the business network\, e ducating businesses about shared responsibility for public safety\, activa ting them in workforce and youth engagement\, and promoting neighborhood e conomic development. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Everyone Has Something to ContributeSubc ommittees are structured around the concept of partnership because collabo rative work is essential to build stronger relationships throughout Kansas City. You don’t have to be an expert to get involved. Whether you have a professional skill\, a neighborhood connection\, an idea\, personal expe rience\, or simply a willingness to listen and assist\, your input is valu able. How to Get InvolvedIf you care about the future of Kansas City\, the re’s a place for you at the table. Start by identifying the issue that r esonates most with you: Interested in strengthening relationships between communities and law enforcement? Explore our Community-Police Relations Su bcommitteeWant to help young people and families thrive? Check out our You th Empowerment Subcommittee.Interested in assisting in healing\, faith com munities\, and neighbors affected by violence? Look into Community Care 36 0.Eager to help businesses become partners in public safety and neighborho od investment? Consider Business 360.You can also start by attending a KC 360 meeting to connect with other participants and discover where your exp eriences and interests can make the most significant impact. Your Idea Cou ld Be the Next ActionEvery action plan has to start somewhere. It might be gin with a question\, a concern from a neighbor\, a connection between two organizations\, or a belief to create positive change. Subcommittees offe r the framework needed to transform that initial thought into a collaborat ive project. Moving the needle forward isn’t always easy. You need to be willing to be persistent through barriers\, and pivots\, momentum loss\, and needing to start over\, but you’ll get to work alongside a group of people who are just as hopeful as you are. If you have an idea\, a skill\, a connection\, or simply a passion for helping to create safer\, stronger \, and more connected neighborhoods\, we welcome you to join us. Bring you r voice. Bring your ideas. Bring your eagerness to act\, and together\, we can turn ideas into actions and those actions into a lasting impact on ou r community. To learn more\, reach out to our KC 360 Coordinator\, Julia K esarwani\, at julia@kccommongood.org and see our Community Calendar for su bcommittee time and location information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T191523Z 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/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR