Homeless Outreach & Housing Stability
Street outreach, shelter referral, transitional housing coordination, and long-term case management for neighbors without a place to rest.
We answer the call.
The 514 is a community development corporation rooted in Kansas City, MO. We believe lasting change happens on a first-name basis — through steady presence, honest work, and the quiet conviction that every neighbor belongs. We are here. We stay. We serve.
“We don’t serve needs. We serve neighbors.”
Our Work
Three program areas, one posture.
Youth Development
Mentorship, tutoring, arts programming, leadership development, and college readiness for young people ages 7 to 18.
Workforce Development
Job readiness training, vocational certifications, financial literacy, and resume support for neighbors seeking steady work.
Come Stand Near
There is a shift for you — bucket assembly, tutoring, an hour of presence with a neighbor who needs one. Or a steady monthly gift that lets us plan the year ahead. Begin where it fits.