Mattie Rhodes Center

Looking for a fun way to give back to the community?

Join us as a volunteer for Meet KC: Mattie Rhodes x The Baby J Trio, hosted by Hotel Phillips, on Friday, June 19, from 5–8 PM
(106 W 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105).

Volunteers will assist with art activities, connect with community members, and help create a welcoming experience for attendees while enjoying live music from The Baby J Trio.

Whether you're passionate about the arts, community engagement, or simply looking to get involved, we'd love to have you join us.

To volunteer or learn more, reach out to Henry at [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Arte y Alma this past weekend!! Your generosity supports the mission of Mattie Rhodes and helps us continue providing vital programs and services that strengthen our community.

A special thank you to our sponsors who helped make this event possible:

Silver Sponsors
Commerce Bank, Hallmark, Kansas City Royals, McCownGordon, UMB Bank, Supporting Strategies

Supporting Sponsors
Capitol Federal, El Centro, The City of Kansas City, Missouri

Contributing Sponsors
Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City, Children's Mercy, DM Injury Law, Danielle Mousley Photography, Economic Development Corporation, Guadalupe Centers, Jackson County COMBAT, Kansas City Public Schools, University Health, Verimore Bank, Carol & Michael Gonzales, and John Fierro

Thank you for investing in brighter futures and stronger communities. We are continuously grateful for your partnership and support!

A great day to be in Kansas City, especially here in the Westside!

Today, community members gathered at W Pennsylvania Avenue & Southwest Boulevard for the ribbon cutting and unveiling of Las Tarascas. This beautiful art installation, gifted from our sister city of Morelia, Michoacán, celebrates the rich culture, heritage, and connections that make our community so special.

Thank you to Fourth District Councilmembers Rea and Bunch, KCMO Public Works Department, the Westside Neighborhood Association, local businesses, and all community partners who helped make this project possible.

✨ ¡Nuevo Programa de Bienestar! ✨

Invitamos a mujeres a participar en nuestro programa de bienestar de 8 semanas.

Durante el programa nos enfocaremos en:
🌿 Movimiento
🧘 Atención Plena (Mindfulness)
🥗 Nutrición

Aprende herramientas para mejorar tu bienestar físico y emocional, crear hábitos saludables y conectar con otras mujeres en un ambiente de apoyo.

⚠️ Cupo limitado. ¡Inscríbete hoy!
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DpigGPWKXx?origin=lprLink

We appreciate you so much, El Centro Inc.! We’ll see you in October!

Our last program schedule for our Chicano exhibit is happening this Wednesday, June 17th from 6pm - 9pm.

Come join us for some trivia on Chicano and tattoo culture. If you get a lot of answers right you can win some prizes!

After trivia, we’ll be showing a film that highlights the Chicano culture and how it impacted the tattoo world. Also tattoo culture’s growth over the years.

Free event and open for all ages! If you have any questions please email Christina at [email protected].

Sé parte de la fiesta. ⚽

La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026™ llega a Kansas City y el FIFA Fan Festival™ es el lugar para vivirla juntos.

Reúnete con amigos y familiares, apoya a tu selección favorita y disfruta los partidos en vivo rodeado de afi cionados de todo el mundo.

🎟️ Entrada gratis.Regístrate hoy: https://kansascityfwc26.com/es-419/fi fa-fan-festival/

⚽ ¿Qué selección vas a apoyar durante el Mundial?

Who’s in need of some good food, great conversations, beautiful art, and an engaging art workshop???

This Sunday we got all that covered. We are hosting another year of Chicano Conversations at our Cultural Center (1701 Jarboe St, KCMO, 64108), from 11am - 2pm. A completely free event for you and your young teens to join in on.

Check out our itinerary below!
11am - 11:15am Grab a coffee, some bread, and pick a seat
11:15am - 11:45am Cruz Martinez will introduce himself and share a little bit of his artist/tattooist journey.
11:45am - 12:30pm Open table discussions on various topics regarding Chicano and art culture
12:30pm - 1:00pm Lunch!
1:00pm - 2:00pm Workshop led by Cruz on how to “leave your mark”

If you have any questions please email Jenny at [email protected]