Causes: Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Human Services, Salvation Army, Urban League

Mission: To achieve equality and promote socioeconomic opportunities for residents in the kansas city metropolitan area.

Programs: The career marketplace has provided employment assistance for more than 6,500 professionals and paraprofessionals, since 2003, through partnerships with the corporate sector, african americans and other minority supporters. More than 1,100 career seekers have been provided with career development/training opportunities through the help of the career marketplace.

the organization's entrepreneur center initiative provides a series of services and training designed to enhance business ownership opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and the growth potential of existing enterprise owners.

the educational center is a comprehensive educational support and advocacy initiative that combines quality tutorial support, study skills, guidance, parent education and empowerment, research and advocacy to increase student academic performance and college eligibility for high-risk students.