Build WyCo

Join us June 19th, 5–9PM for the Liberation & Love Art Walk in KCK, starting at Epic Clay Studio 🖼️🌈💙

A Juneteenth + Pride celebration rooted in local creatives, shared spaces, and cultural expression.

Come walk through 70+ artists, live performances, food, and free experiences designed for the community.

See you there!

We’re excited to have Chris Cnote Nickens joining us with a live saxophone performance at our Celebration of Leadership on June 25!

Chris, aka "The Sax Man", has been part of this event since it started - we're so glad he can join us again 💫

Haven’t registered yet? Come join us for some jazzy tunes and celebrate some awesome leaders in our community.

RSVP at https://events.humanitix.com/cl2026

🌟Our 2026 Celebration of Leadership Honorees are🌟

Community Champions:
DINKC Studios
Elizabeth Reynoso
Dr. Evelyn Hill

Community Leaders:
Camille L. Caldwell
Karen Daniels
Erin Stryka

Industry Partners:
Community Health Council
Amanda DeVriese-Sebilla
Alyssa Marcy

🔗 Register at https://events.humanitix.com/cl2026

⚽ De pies a cabeza nuestras compañeras celebrant la pasión del fútbol! Alma, Gloria, and Nathalie are ready for 🏆

Happy Pride from Build WyCo! 🏳️‍🌈✨

Home should be a place of safety and dignity for everyone. At Build WyCo we are committed to creating an abundant, inclusive and welcoming community where every person can feel at home in a neighborhood they love.

We're proud to stand with LGBTQ+ community members. Whatever housing, financial, and community challenges you're working through, we're here to support you, this month and every month. 🌈🏠

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Who are you bringing with you? 👀🎨

Because you’re invited to Build WyCo’s Block Party at the Third Friday Art Walk for a night of art, music, fun and community connection.

Save the date and tag someone you want to see there! 💙

📍 Starting at 609 N. 6th Street

🗓 Friday, September 18, 2026

⏰ 5–9 PM

Follow for more updates.

Access to safe, stable housing is the foundation of strong communities.

This NeighborWorks Week, NeighborWorks America and its network of nonprofit partners are highlighting the power of investment in housing and economic development. 💚

Keep an eye out for more updates from Build WyCo on what's happening in our community and around the country for NeighborWorks Week!

🌟 Resident leaders are the key to strengthening our community! This month we're celebrating the people making change in WyCo. Join us June 25th, registrations is free, but required use the link below to save your spot. 🙌

Mee the leaders, changemakers, and dedicated community members shaping our community:

🏘️ Community Leader Award
Celebrates the hard work, often unrecognized, of neighborhood leaders working to achieve our shared vision.
• Camille L. Caldwell
• Karen Daniels / St. Peter CME – Blvd Community Gardens
• Erin Stryka

🤝 Industry Partner Award
Recognizes a nonprofit or for-profit organization that has partnered with Build WyCo to bring about significant progress towards our vision.
• Amanda DeVriese-Sebilla
• Alyssa Marcy
• Community Health Council of Wyandotte County

🌍 Community Champion Award
Celebrates an elected official, nonprofit leader, or other public representative who has significantly invested in the wellbeing of our community and the mission of Build WyCo.
• Elizabeth Reynoso
• Dr. Evelyn Hill
• DINKC

Attendance is free, but registration is required! See full event details at this link:
🔗 Register: https://events.humanitix.com/cl2026

So many ways to connect this month!🌻

🦕 Wednesday, June 10 - Macaroni Dinos! Kids’ clay class. 4 - 5 pm at West Wyandotte Library.

🌈 Wednesday, June 17 - Rainbow Trinket Dish clay class. 4 - 5 pm at Main Library.

❤️🖤💚 Friday, June 19 - The office is closed for Juneteenth, AND we are excited to do a special Third Friday Art Walk in honor of the holiday as well! Third Friday starts near 609 N 6th Street at 5 pm and goes til 9.

💸 Tuesday, June 23 - Financial Management class in Spanish, at our office, from 5 – 7 pm. Gloria will tell you all about how to be smart saving, spending, and planning for the future! To sign up for a class, give us a call at 913.342.7580.

💫🏆 Thursday, June 25 - Celebration of Leadership, a special awards ceremony recognizing everyday people who are working to make Wyandotte County a better place to live. 5:30 – 8 pm at the Bethel Neighborhood Center. Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/cl2026

🏡 Saturday, June 27 - Homebuyer Education Class in Spanish, 9 am – 4 pm at our office. To sign up, call 913.342.7580.

🌞 Summer hours: Our office opens at 8 am Monday-Thursday, from now til the end of the summer, when we return to our normal 8:30 open time. The office will remain closed to the public on Fridays.

Happy to our friends and neighbors!

"Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander" is an umbrella term that connects the common experiences of people with many distinct cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including people with roots in East and Southeast Asia, Polynesia (including Native Hawaiians), Micronesia, and Melanesia.

For more events and ways to stay connected beyond this month, we also recommend checking out Hella Good Deeds, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and sharing Asian culture to cultivate a more connected and inclusive Kansas City.