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Community Energy, Collective Action

Change doesn't happen alone—it happens when people come together with purpose. Our community events spark dialogue, inspire action, and help build the skills, trust, and unity needed for stronger Eastside neighborhoods

Community Energy, Collective Action

Change doesn't happen alone—it happens when people come together with purpose. Our community events spark dialogue, inspire action, and help build the skills, trust, and unity needed for stronger Eastside neighborhoods.

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Three ways we create community change

Transformative events designed to connect and empower local residents.

Strategic gatherings that bring experts and community leaders together

Deep discussions on critical issues facing Kansas City neighborhoods.

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Strategic gatherings that bring experts and community leaders together

Skills Training sessions

Practical learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Skills Training sessions

Neighborhood connection events

Informal meetups that build stronger local relationships.

Neighborhood connection events

Upcoming community initiatives

Join us in creating meaningful change across Kansas City.

Volunteers Needed: Adopt-A-Stop

Last Thursday of each month

4:00-6:00p CST

MetroCenter

47th & State Ave MetroCenter, Kansas City, KS 66102

Join the Adopt-A-Stop monthly cleanup the last Thursday of each month and help keep our city so fresh and so clean. Just bring yourself and a friend or two. We're providing gloves, trash bags — and even a free t-shirt as a huge THANK YOU!

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OZ 101: Advocacy in Kansas

March 19, 2026

3:00 - 4:00p CST

Virtual

Opportunity Zones are a place-based investment incentive designed to channel long-term capital into communities that have historically been overlooked by traditional investment. But we don't believe that policy alone determines outcomes—the people do. As conversations about OZs continue to evolve, the Eastside Opportunity Ventures and our partners believe it’s critical that community voices are part of the discussion, shaping how investment shows up in our neighborhoods. We’re committed to being in conversation with residents, partners, and local leaders to ensure these tools work WITH and FOR communities, not just in them. Have questions about OZs? Join us — let's learn and build together.

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