Author: Jennifer Anthony

Rebuilding Together Kansas City’s annual gala, “Havana Nights,” was a tremendous evening of food, fun, and support for the work we do day in and day out. Thank you to all who underwrote, sponsored, and/or attended the event, as well as those who participated in the online and live auctions. Thanks to your generosity, Rebuilding Together Kansas City netted over $650,000 for our neighbors in need!

Last year, Rebuilding Together Kansas City was able to complete 30% more projects than the year prior. In 2026, the need for our services is proving to be even greater. The funds that were raised will be used to complete home repairs and safety modifications for those currently on our waitlist, as well as those who have yet to discover how Rebuilding Together Kansas City can transform their home and lives.

Thank you again for a wonderful evening!

Thanks to Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, RTKC will be able to serve many more neighbors in need! Rebuilding Together Kansas City was a 2026 recipient of a three-year, $900,000 grant to encourage affordable housing through rehabilitation of homes for income-eligible households.

“This is the largest grant we have ever received, and it is exciting to think about the impact it will have in our community,” said RTKC Executive Director Scott Hickox. “We are humbled to be a recipient and look forward to helping more of our neighbors have safe and healthy homes.”

Locally, Pony Express Bank is a member of FHLB and supported Rebuilding Together Kansas City’s application, demonstrating the power of partnership for the improvement of our community.

Imagine going four years without a working bathroom. Every time the toilet needed flushed, you had to pour a bucket of water into the bowl. In addition, broken pipes meant rotted floors and a terrible sewer smell throughout your home.

For one local homeowner, this nightmare was a daily reality. Then, Rebuilding Together Kansas City got involved and offered this family real solutions to their big problem! After assessing the situation and mobilizing the resources necessary to meet the needs, our crews and vendor partners were able to fix the issue for this single mother of two.

When you give to or serve with Rebuilding Together Kansas City, these are the types of transformations that take place. Learn more about how you can support work like this at www.rebuildingtogetherkc.org.

Katherine is a single mom of two sons, including one who is severely autistic. Her son has damaged walls, windows, and doors throughout their Kansas City mobile home. This damage was not only unsightly, but a very real danger to the boy.

Thanks to funding from the City of Kansas City, Rebuilding Together was able to help! Our crews installed a plexiglass product over the walls in the son’s room that he can’t kick through. In addition, we installed a new door, installed fire detectors, replaced a broken window, and provided fire extinguishers – all of which will help keep the family safe.

We are grateful for the support of funders like the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Would you consider joining in our work? Reach out today to find out how you can become a [Re]builder!

Inspired by his experiences with a Rebuilding Together affiliate in Texas, Liberty leader Clay McQuerry wanted to have similar experiences in his own local community. In 2001, Clay started the Clay County affiliate of Rebuilding Together.

Now, 25 years later, Rebuilding Together Kansas City is a vibrant, growing, impactful organization serving neighbors in need throughout Kansas City’s Northland and beyond. Over 1,000 critical repairs are completed each year by our volunteers, staff, and partners, with hundreds of families receiving services.

We have much to celebrate in 2026! Stay tuned for how you can get involved with Rebuilding Together Kansas City this year – whether serving on site, supporting the mission, or helping to lay the foundation for our next 25 years.