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By Stephanie Boyer, CEO, reStart, Inc. Every Fourth of July, we gather with family and friends to celebrate the freedoms that define our nation. Fireworks fill the sky, flags wave proudly, and we reflect on the opportunities that come with living in a country built on the promise of hope and possibility. But this Independence Day, I find myself thinking about another kind of freedom—one that doesn't come from a declaration or a celebration, but from something much more fundam

June arrives with the smell of barbecue, the excitement of summer sports, and families flocking to KC’s parks and splash pads. But for families experiencing homelessness, summer brings different worries: extreme heat, unsafe sleeping conditions, and childcare challenges. Summer should be a season of possibility—not survival. Children experiencing homelessness face profound challenges: ☀️ Higher rates of heat-related illness ☀️ Interrupted summer learning ☀️ Unsafe enviro

Kansas City loves a good team. We wear our colors proudly, paint our faces, cheer until we’re hoarse, and stand behind our teams through wins and losses. But what if we approached solving homelessness the same way? Imagine the possibilities if Kansas City united around the mission of housing the same way we unite around our teams. We already know how to collaborate, rally, and believe in the impossible. We already know how to support our community heroes and celebrate col

April brings new energy into Kansas City. Trees bloom, neighborhoods awaken, and our parks and boulevards return to life. Spring reminds us that growth is possible—even after the harshest seasons. This time of year, always suggests one simple truth: People grow the same way plants do. We flourish when the soil is stable. But for too many families and youth in Kansas City, the soil is shifting under their feet. Without stable housing, they cannot put down roots. And without