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Not everyone has the financial means or the interest to attend a traditional four-year college program. A Kansas City nonprofit is investing millions of dollars into adults making $45,000 or less each year — improving their financial stability and the city's workforce.
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In September 2022, the Kansas City Council approved a tax break program for homeowners on the Westside who saw their home values skyrocket. So far, 53% of all homeowners have signed up for the program, which cuts property taxes to a percentage of their income and, for some, freezes it at that level for 25 years.
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The Marlborough Community Land Trust is building wealth for low-income individuals by rehabbing homes and selling them below market price.
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Birthday Connections is a resource allowing underserved families in Kansas City’s urban core to provide their children with meaningful birthdays.
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14.6% of Missourians are in poverty, making it incredibly difficult for them to build up savings.
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The wealth gap has widened to historic levels. Half of Americans hold just 2% of all the nation’s wealth, while two-thirds of it is held by the top 10% of households.