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X-WR-CALNAME:Kansas City · family · Tuesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Course DTSTART:20260922T130000Z DTEND:20260922T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T191523Z UID:10001943-1790064000-1790089200@kccommongood.org CATEGORIES:family 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:Robert J. Mohart Multipurpose Center\, 3200 Wayne\, Kansas City\, 64109\, United States URL:https://kccommongood.org/community-event/youth-mental-health-first-aid -course/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-m o X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Common Good X-SOURCE-URL:https://kccommongood.org/venue/southeast-community-center END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR