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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

March- A City That Shows Up: Kansas City’s Strength Lies in How We Care for Each Other March in Kansas City always feels like a turning point. Winter is loosening its grip; the city is buzzing with anticipation for spring. But March is also a time of renewal, of asking what it means to grow, to stretch, and to become a stronger version of ourselves. At reStart, that question guides our work every day: What would it look like for Kansas City to become the strongest, most

By Stephanie Boyer, CEO of reStart Inc. February is the month when we talk a lot about love—love for our partners, our families, our friends, and our city. And here in Kansas City, we don’t do anything halfway. Whether we’re painting the town red for our favorite football team or proudly supporting local businesses, KC knows how to show up with heart. But this month, I want to talk about a different kind of love. A kind that is quieter, harder, and more powerful: the lov

By Stephanie Boyer, CEO of reStart Inc. This month marks seven years since I stepped into the role of CEO at reStart—seven years that have shaped me as much as they have shaped this organization. When I reflect on this journey, I see a story defined by resilience, innovation, partnership, and an unwavering belief that every person in Kansas City deserves a home. The Milestones: Breakthroughs That Propelled Us Forward When I arrived at reStart in 2019, we were an organiza