New Ideas, Same Commitment: Ed Bell Leads Blue Hills Forward

When Ed Bell stepped into the role of president of the Blue Hills Neighborhood Association in 2023, it was not because he was looking for the spotlight. Quite the opposite, actually. “My elders told me to do it,” Bell said. “I just wanted to help in the background.”  But when [...]

2026-04-07T15:17:19+00:00April 7th, 2026|Tags: |

Gwen Grant and the Urban League – Advocacy in Action

Gwen Grant, president and CEO at Urban League of Greater Kansas City, has been a friend to and fan of Community Builders of Kansas City for decades. As the long-time leader of the Urban League – both a civil rights and social services organization – Grant appreciates CBKC’s work. “CBKC [...]

2025-09-29T16:46:09+00:00September 26th, 2025|Tags: |

Venessa Huskey

Venessa Huskey keeps telling people – she is not a politician. She is a servant. True, Ms. Huskey is a county legislator, representing the second district in Jackson County and currently serves as chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and the Justice & Law Enforcement Committee. However, she [...]

2025-04-01T13:42:40+00:00April 1st, 2025|Tags: |

Tracey Lewis Leads EDC Transformation in Kansas City

“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, [...]

2025-01-21T14:52:41+00:00January 21st, 2025|Tags: |

Kansas City Councilwoman Melissa Patterson Hazley Advocates for the 3rd District at Large

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. [...]

2024-10-16T14:49:55+00:00October 16th, 2024|Tags: |

Melissa Robinson: Championing Change in Kansas City’s 3rd District

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 [...]

2024-07-31T23:10:32+00:00July 31st, 2024|Tags: |

CBKC Partners with Building Energy Exchange Kansas City on Green Development

It may surprise you to know that 63 percent of greenhouse emissions in the Kansas City region come from buildings. Community Builders of Kansas City is working with Building Energy Exchange Kansas City (BE-Ex KC), a joint effort by Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and Climate Action KC, on a range of initiatives to help [...]

2024-02-07T14:48:12+00:00February 7th, 2024|Tags: |

CBKC hosts HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge

Community Builders of Kansas City was glad to host HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on our campus this afternoon. Also in attendance were regional administrators from HHS, EPA, HUD and USDA. Mayor Lucas and 3rd District Councilwomen Robinson and Hazley added to the rich discussions. Thank you to Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver [...]

2024-01-15T15:19:38+00:00January 15th, 2024|Tags: |

CBKC’s Pierson, Others Present U.S. Rep. Cleaver II with National Award

Champions of Community Development Award Presented at Washington, D.C. Event Once a year, African American legislators come together to talk policy issues, pending legislation and celebration of accomplishments in Washington, D.C., at the Congressional Black Congress (CBC). It was at this year’s event in September that Community Builders of Kansas [...]

2024-01-12T15:10:26+00:00January 12th, 2024|Tags: |
Go to Top