Kansas City Mayor Sly James, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, Center for Economic Opportunity, the federal Corporation for National and Community Service, United Way of Greater Kansas City, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, and the Full Employment Council will announce the launch of Project Rise. This multi-million dollar grant was awarded to advance education, develop workforce skills, increase employment and teach financial literacy while combating poverty and increasing opportunity across the City.
Who:
Sly James, Mayor, Kansas City, Missouri
Paul Carttar, Director of the Social Innovation Fund at the Corporation for National and Community Service
Carlos Salazar, Vice President Community Engagement, United Way of Greater Kansas City
Clyde McQueen, President and CEO, Full Employment Council
Michael Halterman, Chief Executive Officer, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph
When: Tuesday, September 6th at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Sherwood Center, 7938 Chestnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64102
