KC Common Good

Thank you to the greater KC community for attending the KC United for Public Safety Summit! Learn more about the impact of the Violence Prevention Fund Annual Report. Link: https://lnkd.in/guXCuXxR #kcunited #kcchamber #kcpd #kc360 #kccommongood #kansascity #kc #kcmo

Calling all business owners! Join KC360 and the Joint Chambers of Commerce for Business 360 April 22nd from 12:00pm-1:30pm! At the event, hear from Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson, alongside representatives from KC 360, Aim4Peace, and Second Chance. These speakers will provide actionable steps you can take to reduce business-related crime including trespassing, break-ins and robbery. In addition, you’ll learn about and connect with local organizations actively working to address violence and crime in our city. By coming together, we’ll look to build a more robust and resilient business network in Kansas City. Click below or the link in our bio to register for this free event! https://ow.ly/v0gq50VqXvM #kc360 #business360 #kccommongood #kcchamber #kcbusinesses #smallbusiness #smallbusinesskc #kcmo #kc #kansascity

Kansas City is home to INCREDIBLE organizations working to improve the lives of our youth! This week’s featured youth organization is The Hope Center. The Center invests in Kansas City’s east side through programs and events that cater to and support young people. This year, the Hope Center hopes to: 1. Provide unique opportunities and developmental programming for K-12 students to build their personal assets and interpersonal skills. 2. Begin construction on attainable housing. 3.Provide a new venue for education, inspiration, innovation, and networking for our community, neighbors, and the city. We are grateful for The Hope Center’s work in Kansas City. Here’s to many more years of transformational work in the lives of our city’s youth! #kcmo #thehopecenterkc #kansascity #kc #yearoftheyouth #kccommongood

It is an honor to welcome three new board members to KC Common Good. I am very excited about their perspective and passion for the organization. ·      Gavri Schreiber, General Counsel for the office of Mayor Quinton Lucas ·      Melesa Johnson, Esq., Jackson County Prosecutor ·      Chancellor Mauli Agrawal, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City KC Common Good’s mission is to create an environment where all citizens can live safely and access real opportunities. We change systems, by: 1) Organizing a collective voice 2) Providing thought leadership 3) Scaling evidence-based practices

Join KC United for Public Safety's Summit on Friday, March 21st. Community leaders will discuss Phase 1 of KC United, the group's next steps, and how community members can get involved. Registration is filling up fast! Though in-person attendance is limited, the event will be streamed. For more information, click here: https://ow.ly/ZUhI50VjrWy. #kcmo #kcunited #kccommongood #kc360 #kc #kansascity #publicsafetysummit

In a thought-provoking session hosted by KCT - Kansas City Tomorrow on "Crime – Current Issues and Solutions," leaders gathered to reimagine public safety in our city. Moderated by Ryana Parks-Shaw, EDCKC Vice Chair and Mayor Pro Tem, 5th City Council District, the panel brought together powerful voices including Melesa Johnson, Jackson County Prosecutor; Chief Stacey Graves of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department; and Klassie Alcine, CEO of KC Common Good. Key themes included: • Building Community Trust: How do we bridge the gap between police and residents? Chief Graves highlighted that success is measured by genuine trust and transforming the public's perception of crime vital for boosting community confidence. • Tangible Solutions: Initiatives like KC360 are paving the way with prevention strategies through mentorship, employment, and education, while community leaders stress the importance of sharing positive stories that drive change. • Collaborative Strategies: With innovative social media outreach and integrated community programs, the discussion underscored that unified, collective impact is our strongest tool for lasting improvement. Let’s dismantle silos, amplify our success stories, and work together for a safer, more empowered Kansas City. Join us in shaping real, impactful solutions for our community! Reposted from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO (LinkedIn) #kcmo #kccommongood #kc #kansascity #kc360

In a thought-provoking session hosted by KCT - Kansas City Tomorrow on "Crime – Current Issues and Solutions," leaders gathered to reimagine public safety in our city. Moderated by Ryana Parks-Shaw, EDCKC Vice Chair and Mayor Pro Tem, 5th City Council District, the panel brought together powerful voices including Melesa Johnson, Jackson County Prosecutor; Chief Stacey Graves of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department; and Klassie Alcine, CEO of KC Common Good. Key themes included: • Building Community Trust: How do we bridge the gap between police and residents? Chief Graves highlighted that success is measured by genuine trust and transforming the public's perception of crime vital for boosting community confidence. • Tangible Solutions: Initiatives like KC360 are paving the way with prevention strategies through mentorship, employment, and education, while community leaders stress the importance of sharing positive stories that drive change. • Collaborative Strategies: With innovative social media outreach and integrated community programs, the discussion underscored that unified, collective impact is our strongest tool for lasting improvement. Let’s dismantle silos, amplify our success stories, and work together for a safer, more empowered Kansas City. Join us in shaping real, impactful solutions for our community! #CrimeSolutions #CommunityTrust #Collaboration #KansasCityTomorrow

We are thrilled to welcome Gavri Scrieber to our Board of Directors! Gavri works diligently as the General Counsel for the office of Mayor Quinton Lucas. Before coming to Kansas City, Gavri was a judicial law clerk for the United States Court of Appeals. We are honored to have Gavri join KC Common Good. Our team appreciates the experience, perspective, and passion he brings to our Board. Welcome, Gavri, to the KC Common Good community! #boardofdirectors #kcmo #kc #kansascity #kccommongood

We are grateful to have our fabulous CEO Klassie leading the way for KC Common Good! Klassie has been with KC Common Good since 2019 and continues championing nonviolence work in Kansas City. When asked to describe herself in three words, she replied, “Joyful, Kind, and Passionate.” Thank you, Klassie, for your advocacy, vision, and heart for KC Common Good and Kansas City. We appreciate you! #meettheteam #ceo #kccommongood #kcmo #kc #kansascity

We are excited to announce Jackson County Prosecutor, Melesa Johnson, has joined our board of directors! Melesa is committed to making Kansas City a safer and more justice-oriented place to live. Before becoming County Prosecutor, Melesa served as Mayor Lucas’ Director of Public Safety, where she oversaw “high-priority policy issues and strategic planning in the areas of violence prevention and intervention.” Thank you for joining our board, Melesa, we are grateful for your expertise and passion! #boardofdirectors #kcmo #kc #kansascity #kccommongood