Join us for a conversation about the Kansas City Housing Gateway, a new initiative that connects people experiencing housing instability to a coordinated system of resources, support and housing placement. Inspired by approaches adopted in other midwestern cities, such as Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Tulsa, the Housing Gateway brings partners together around shared goals to help more people find stable housing and strengthen our community. Learn how this work is taking shape in Kansas City and where philanthropy can make an impact. We will hear from:
When? Thursday, October 29 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served. Where? Zhou B Art Center 1801 E 18th Street Kansas City, Missouri Free parking is available. This exclusive opportunity is only open to Community Foundation donors. We will notify you when your registration is confirmed. Questions? Contact Sarah Navran at events@growyourgiving.org or 816.842.9126
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Mandy Chapman Semple is founder and managing partner at Clutch Consulting. As a nationally recognized expert in homeless systems, she helps communities create a center of gravity to launch transformative strategies and program innovations. Clutch Consulting brings national experience to support the planning and implementation of the Housing Gateway initiative. Mary Owens is deputy director of housing and community development for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, where she leads local initiatives on unhoused solutions, tenant advocacy and the Housing Trust Fund. As part of the Housing Gateway initiative, the City’s role is to lead operations and serve as the primary public funder. Patrick Sallee is president and CEO of United Way of Greater Kansas City. In this role, he leads efforts to mobilize people and resources and invest in high-impact nonprofits, programs and initiatives across the region. In the Housing Gateway initiative, United Way of Greater Kansas City administers funding, contracts with nonprofit partners and oversees program implementation. Kevin Barth is executive vice president of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Commerce Bank – Kansas City. He also serves as a Co-Chair of the Kansas City Housing Gateway Community Investment Council, providing cross-sector civic leadership to set strategy, align investment, track progress and help remove barriers.
By registering for this event, you agree to the following: • Your name will be shared with the participating organizations. • You may be photographed and agree to allow your photo and video to be used by the Community Foundation for internal and promotional purposes. We strive to host inclusive, accessible convenings that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us at events@growyourgiving.org or 816.842.9126.
