Kansas City, MO – Youth
What Is Needed:
Officially nicknamed the “City of Fountains,” Kansas City claims to have the second most in the world, just behind Rome. A closer look at this metropolitan community, however, reveals a significant number of inner-city residents living below poverty level. Crime is on the rise statewide, with the fourth worst violent crime rate among cities with more than 100,000 people. Many of the city’s murders and violent crimes occur in the city’s inner core. Gang activity is a major reason why the violent crime rate has
consistently driven the city and...