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New Community Launches to Help Kansas City Nonprofits and Foundations Turn Data Into Decisions
The MERL Value Stream Community offers free access to thinking on monitoring, evaluation, and the funder-nonprofit relationship KANSAS CITY, MO — The MERL Value Stream Community, a new online space for nonprofit and foundation professionals, is now open for members in the Kansas City area and beyond. The community is built around MERL: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning. It's the discipline of turning program data, funder reports, and community feedback into a continuous loop rather than a
MOCSA Begins New Chapter at 6500 Euclid
MOCSA is proud to announce that it has officially moved into its new home at 6500 Euclid Ave, marking an important milestone in our 50-year history and continued commitment to serving survivors and strengthening the community. July 15 was the first official day in the new space. This move represents a significant step forward for MOCSA and the survivors it serves, and we are excited to begin this new chapter in a space designed to support healing, hope, and resilience. We look forward to opening our doors
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10 years of impact. 10 years of growth. 10 years of education and career goals met.
July 20, 2026, is the 10th anniversary of the creation of Great Jobs KC/KC Scholars. Founded on Ewing Marion Kauffman's belief that an education should be available to EVERYONE no matter their circumstances. Great Jobs KC has worked diligently across the KC metro to serve our community and support systemic change as Mr. Kauffman intended. 10 years later, Great Jobs KC has empowered 17,000 adults and youth to meet their education and career goals by providing access to financial and other resources for
Hope Village Breaks Ground: 21 New Homes Coming to KC's East Side
Hope Village Groundbreaking Ceremony — July 13, 2026 On Monday, July 13, The Hope Center KC and Sankofa EDG broke ground on Hope Village, a new housing initiative bringing 21 attainable homes to Kansas City's East Side. Located at 3216 Chestnut Ave., the development will include nine single-family homes and six duplexes — each featuring three bedrooms, two baths, and a one-and-a-half-car garage — primarily geared toward families earning between 80% and 120% of area median income.Hope Village builds on The
