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🏠 Providing keys to the dream

This is how three local groups are making buying a home affordable in Kansas City
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A new home, a new day, a new light. | Photo by Community LINC Housing
Get a house with a white picket fence, and maybe a goldendoodle, too. It’s the classic image of the American Dream, but it can feel far-fetched for many Kansas Citians.

In order to turn more dreams into realities, ReNew KC Neighborhoods, Community LINC Housing, and Equitable Development decided to team up + maximize each organization’s special set of skills.

ReNew KC Neighboorhoods brings its construction and permitting knowledge; Equitable Development Partners provides laborers; and Community LINC Housing processes applications, provides classes that help applicants become “mortgage ready,” and connects them with social services.

But how exactly is this trio making housing affordable?

Editor Charmaine chatted with Anna White, director of Community LINC, and Jackie Hunter, program coordinator for Community LINC Housing to find out.

Who is eligible to participate?

Individuals or families that make ~50% or less than the area’s median income value, adjusted by family size.

Where are the houses located?

Currently, houses are primarily located east of Troost Avenue.

How are you keeping housing affordable amid inflation and rising interest rates?

“Right now, it’s being creative about how we pull together subsidies for the cost of the construction and rehab,” White said.

“There are federal programs, other local programs, and then there are also programs to help the buyer with down payment assistance. And then increasing the buying power of the household, and trying to balance those two.”

How many homes do you expect to sell in the next year?

The team expects to have four homes ready for owners by February 2024, and to break ground on a new build in the Ivanhoe neighborhood in March 2024.

By the end of next year, they plan to have a total of 20 homes built and ready to make dreams come true.

Want more information? Link up with Community LINC Housing.
How it works
 
Events
Tuesday, Oct. 10
  • Pumpkin Hollow | Tuesday, Oct. 10-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | Times vary | Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS | $9-$10 | Take a horse-drawn hayride, play games, and pick a pumpkin.
  • Modernist Cemetery Tour 2023 | Tuesday, Oct. 10 | National WWI Museum and Memorial | Free | Learn about burial architecture and see examples within this historic cemetery.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
  • Healthy KC Networking Forum: Personal Health Resources | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 7:30-9 a.m. | The Miller Group, 903 E. 104 St., Suite 800, Kansas City, MO | Free | Dive deep into the workplace wellness pillars at this panel + networking event.
  • Jessie Murph | Wednesday, Oct. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | Listen to hits like “Upgrade,” “Look Who’s Cryin Now,” and “Always Been You” from this social media sensation.
Thursday, Oct. 12
  • Football Watch Party | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 5-10 p.m. | Mohawk Park, 6649 Lamar Ave., Mission, KS | Cheer for the Chiefs at this family-friendly tailgating experience.
Friday, Oct. 13
  • Haunted Activities | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park, 7331 Oakwood Dr., Kansas City, MO | $15-$40 | Enjoy the “Frights at Height” zipline and the new “Haunted Trail” where you hike through cursed words and unfathomable evil.
Events calendar here
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The Buy

Axe the expected and book an unforgettable holiday party at Blade & Timber
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Plan a stress-free event your crew won’t forget any time soon. | Photo by Blade & Timber
The holidays are almost here, which means you’re probably brainstorming ways to celebrate with your team, friends, or fam.

Look no further — Blade & Timber has a can’t-miss early-bird deal: Book now through Wednesday, Nov. 1 for a party happening between Nov. 27 and Jan. 14, 2024, and unlock access to one of these deals:
  • Book a full facility rental and get one free drink ticket per guest †
  • Get 10% off your drink package, $5 gift card per person + $50 gift card for yourself †
Plan your party
† Subject to peak pricing | Cannot be combined with other offers
News Notes
Closing
  • Oak Park Mall’s carousel is leaving after 19 years due to disagreements over leasing renewal terms. But don’t get turned around, Mall representatives say another carousel will soon take its place. Dates for the carousel’s closing and replacement are TBD. (FOX4)
Ranked
  • The Kansas City Current is on the rise. The team was ranked the No. 3 most valuable team in the National Women’s Soccer League. It earned the ranking thanks to its estimated $75 million valuation and $10.1 million revenue in 2023.
Festival
  • Coming soon to a porch near you. PorchFest KC returns this Saturday, Oct. 14, 12-6 p.m., for its eighth year. During this fest, homeowners in Midtown will volunteer their porches for free mini concerts with food trucks stationed nearby. View the schedule.
Arts
  • The nearly-complete Zhou B. Art Center (1801 E. 18th St., KCMO) is offering hard-hat tours of artist studio spaces on Sunday, Oct. 15, and Monday, Oct. 16. The center includes a theater, cafe + catering kitchen, sculpture garden, and 45 artist studios. It anticipates a November opening. (The Call)
Eat
  • Say “hello, hello” to Hemma Hemma. The bodega and coffee shop will host its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7122 Wornall Rd., KCMO, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and coffee at the new Brookside spot— plus, a teaching demonstration kitchen.
Award
  • Take a bow, KC. The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City is the 2023 recipient of the Paul Robeson Award, honoring those who use theater to better society and humankind. Want to see why it was awarded? Get tickets for its new season, starting at $30. (Kansas City Defender)
Community
  • New billboards raising awareness of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline can be found throughout the metro. Launched last year, the hotline has helped 5.5 million people by connecting users with trained professionals and local help. If you need help, please dial 988. (FOX4)
Try This
  • In case you missed it, we’re running our inaugural KCtoday Pumpkin Carving Contest this month, and submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. To participate, simply carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin in a way that is fun for you + send us a photo. Make a submission.
Wellness
Fact or Fiction
  • Prolonged stress can create inflammation and affect your heart. See the answer.*
Active
  • Looking for the perfect group outing for teams, coworkers, families + more? Axe the stress of party planning, and take your crew to Blade & Timber Axe Throwing instead — you’ll enjoy delicious food, drinks, and axe-throwing fun. Book your private event for the holidays.*
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Cause

🦃 Stuff your face to stuff a turkey

Fill your stomach with chili to help The Hope Market this Thanksgiving
The Hope Market Local Food Pantry chili supper
Volunteers spend their days making sure every stomach is filled. | Photo by The Hope Market
It’s almost time for The Hope Market‘s third annual Thanksgiving basket giveaway — a program providing families with all the supplies needed to cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

To raise funds for baskets, the food pantry is hosting a chili supper and silent auction this Sunday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m at Divine Mercy Parish, 555 W. Main St., Gardner, KS.

The all-you-can-eat supper is $20 for adults and $5 for kids, with 100% of the proceeds going toward building Thanksgiving baskets which include a turkey with all the fixings, sides, and a dessert.

Contact The Hope Market to reserve your ticket, and make sure you bring an empty stomach so you can gobble ‘til you wobble.
The Buy

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Charmaine
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