All this week, the nonprofit Generating Income for Tomorrow is raising money to support five Black-led organizations. I remember riding up the glistening elevator, and walking awkwardly around the immaculate, modern top-floor club room. Theyre not just existing and barely making it.. Speaking from an upstairs window, Denmon said, "Get off my property.". In other communities, local business associations can help find resources. The group played a significant role in, Cut50 is a project by The DreamCorps that aims to reduce the number of people incarcerated through awareness campaigns like. Time and time again, black Americans have often come together in vulnerable times through mobilization. We need more initiatives like this. Outside of the abovementioned occasion, Ive only ever driven through P&L; its never been a destination for me. The 41 Action News Investigators asked Wood if he believes there's some type of malfeasance with BEU or the city based on the open federal investigation. The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project provides services to crime victims within the LGBTQ. ); Rapper Common founded this organization in the 1990s to provide greater opportunities for under-serviced children through mentorship, community service and the arts. Need the ability to download nonprofit data and more advanced search options? Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Three times BEU drew down Community Services Block Grant funds in excess of their immediate requirements in violation of federal rules and regulations. Phone: (816) 235-2891, Kansas City Society of Black Architects and Engineers Editor: Elizabeth Lopez My vision is to get past the safety net, Barnes said. Academic, professional, and personal development programs are vital to the success of Kansas Citys Black youth. 816-513-1313
Fax: (816) 235-5522, National Association of Women Business Owners Greater KC Chapter (NAWBO) The organization has award five grants since they started raising money last April . "I was told that the BEU only had two months before it would face foreclosure and not enough income to pay its utilities. BEU was one of only two agencies not to submit its financial reports and internal control analysis for the city auditors review on time. Phone: (816) 471-0550 ITS PARTNERING WITH THE UNITED WAYOR F THIS CAMPAIGN. a list of 28 active organizations that service a range of black communities. The 41 Action News Investigators went to current BEU board member Martinez Denmon's home to ask questions about BEU. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KMBC-TV. "We found that BEU was in terrible trouble, just a mess," Thompson said in the video. My email is steve@kcur.org. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the days most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Sign in. I want to live in a city that values its Black population. Side hustles that dont turn into legitimate businesses are a problem caused by the education system, Smith said. According to Ford, BEU has that office in the Lincoln Building rent free for five years as part of the undisclosed settlement of the organizations lawsuit with Service. Cotton plans to use the grant from Give Black KC to extend her lease on the shop. Fairway, KS 66205 Phone: (816) 283-3456, Kansas City Womens Business Center This is the start of Give Black KC. Olathe superintendent spars with Kansas Republicans over why so many K-12 teachers are leaving. "We determined that the project wasn't going to be completed in a timely fashion and so we basically terminated the contract," Wood, who now serves as director of the Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department, said. Website: www.buildersassociation.com, Unified Contractors of Kansas City (UCKC; unification of Hispanic Contractors Association of Greater Kansas City and Minority Contractors Association of Greater Kansas City) 1710 Paseo I remember the barn with a large Black power fist painted on it; wandering chickens and produce growing outside and greenery and tanks filled with tilapia inside. In addressing Harris' claims, Lyman said in an email response to the 41 Action News Investigators there was "no malfeasance or illegal activity by me.". Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. I produce daily conversations to uplift and inspire the people of the Kansas City area to make the world a better place. In budget year 2008 for example, 44 agencies received $100,000 or more in funding from the city or pass-through dollars. 4220 Shawnee Mission Pkwy #350b In honor of. Everybody needs something different.. While Lyman declined the 41 Action News Investigators request for an on camera interview, he did say by phone and e-mail that BEU has done a lot of good work in the community, such as building low income housing, during the past 50 years. *** We are a Black Owned Organization that focuses on spreading awareness of several 501(c)8 Not-For-Profit programs/benefits/resources that was created to support and give a helping hand to underprivileged communities, yet isn't being fully utilized simply because most don't know they exist. Keep your current job, and work with us on the side. And, its a misconception that running a business is easier than working for someone else, Randolph added. KANSAS CITY, Mo. KCUR serves the Kansas City region with breaking news and powerful storytelling. 55th St. The school system is different, the policing system is different.. Kelly Eckerman. Banks that Cotton approached for startup capital would only lend to existing businesses. 100 Black Men of Greater Kansas City is devoted to improving the quality of life for young African American men through several mentoring, educational, and life skills . And the tax record shows mortgages and loans BEU owed rose from $42,648 in 2015 to $492,244 in 2016, which may reflect the $400,000 new loan. I remember white tenants walking along the perimeter of the room, making their way to the rooftop pool and giving confused, annoyed looks at the sofas packed with well-clad Black women. 1475 Walnut Street "https://g.amp.travel", We reached out and looked for partners so that we were not trying to be the end-all be-all but if we [could] find partners that had resources that would work that we could come together and say, hey Im going to send these people over to you I need you to do this, Randolph said. What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, Phone: (816) 842-3804, Kansas City Globe Newspaper (weekly) After jobs in several different sectors, McCray decided to start her business while working as a full-time therapist. My Brothers Keeper, an initiative of the Obama administration, aims to unite and amplify the voices of black men through mentorship. With over 30 signature daiquiri mixes,there'ssomething for everyone,but I personally enjoy the Bahama Mama and Purple Passion., Meet KC's Black-owned businesses with KC Black Owned, Looking for moreways to get to know KC's Black-ownedbusinesses? As an assistant producer on Up To Date, my goal is to amplify voices of people who serve as pioneers in their respective fields while shedding light on issues that affect underserved communities. Fax: (816)444-3226 Being the only professor of color, it was a big burden of working with Black students and teaching future teachers of color.. Additional Email: kckwcc@gmail.com, Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce Kansas City, MO 64109 Phone: (816) 701-9890, Kansas City Kansas Womens Chamber of Commerce She is originally from Colorado and said housing was a huge concern for her. Phone: (816)472-5246 Contact: Kim Randolph The contractor authorized all payments during the fiscal year from the program fund. 8645 College Blvd., # 110 Contact: Brenda Bethman Phone: (913) 432-3486, Dos Mundos Bilingual Newspaper Courtesy of Larry Henry. Blue Springs, MO 64013-1312 Banks can be reluctant to lend to Black-owned businesses and nonprofits. That same tax record shows salaries and other employee benefits rose from $7,540 in 2015 to $79,361 in 2016. [CDATA[// >