More than 700 turkeys were given away to area residents at Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC)’s Fifth Annual Turkey Giveaway on November 16 on the grounds of Macedonia Baptist Church at 1700 East Linwood Boulevard. Families also received the rest of the fixings for their Thanksgiving meal, books, toiletries [...]
The office of U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), announced this fall the award of an $800,000 grant to Community Builders of Kansas City. Issued from the Office of Community Services, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the grant will go to support the development of SW19 at the [...]
“I’ve always had an interest in helping in the community,” said Tracey Lewis, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri. “It just took me a while to figure out how my professional experience could help advance certain, more broad community opportunities.” Lewis, originally from Boston, [...]
Councilwoman Melissa Patterson Hazley, representing Kansas City's 3rd District at Large, has established herself as a passionate advocate for her community. With a background in educational psychology and a commitment to addressing economic disparities, she is working tirelessly to elevate the voices of the most marginalized populations in her district. [...]
SW19 at the Stadium, Community Builders of Kansas City’s (CBKC) new pickleball venue, is under construction and will be ready for game play by year’s end. The project is a collaboration with SW19 Pickleball at State Line in Leawood, owned by Daryl Wyatt. The new venue comprises eight indoor pickleball [...]
A perfect crisp Fall evening was the backdrop for this year’s Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) Community Movie Night. For the fifth consecutive year, the organization teamed up with Starlight Theatre to host a magical free movie night under the stars. This year's event, held on September 7, featured [...]
There is a reason University Health includes “innovation” in the name of its community health outreach program. Its Community Health Strategies and Innovation (CHSI) initiative launched a partnership in early 2024 with Community Builders of Kansas City. It began with integrating nutrition infographics and healthy recipes in the produce sections [...]
Community Builders of Kansas City is nearing completion on an $8.8 million renovation of its Twin Elms Senior Housing Complex. Located at 41st Street and The Paseo, the retirement community fills a tremendous need for affordable senior housing in Kansas City’s urban core. The 54-unit development has been recognized for [...]
In Kansas City’s 3rd District, where Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) owns multiple properties, progressive leadership and community advocacy shines through the work of Councilwoman Melissa Robinson. Her work is a testament to the power of grassroots activism, a commitment to equity and the transformative impact of dedicated public [...]
Summer has arrived and along with it, Community Builders of Kansas City’s (CBKC) lineup of free community events. May 18, 2024, marked its fifth year of hosting a free community movie night in partnership with Starlight Theatre. Featuring the live-action version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the night also boasted [...]