Letter from the Southtown Council President…...

Submitted by Ravin on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 3:29pm

Robin JordanRobin Jordan I am privileged to provide leadership and guidance as Southtown’s new President. In 2014, I look forward to working with the board, community and Council staff. My number one priority is to ensure our members and the community at-large continue to feel the support and benefits through the initiatives of the Southtown Council organization.

I moved to the KC area three years ago to work for the YMCA of Greater KC and serve at the Cleaver Family YMCA, 7000 Troost Avenue. Upon arriving to the area, I was told this area was a very tight knit community and could be difficult to get connected or be accepted. That has not been my experience at all. I must say, this has been one of the most welcoming communities of the many communities where I have lived and worked.

Blue Hills Community Services

Submitted by Ravin on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 3:26pm

Blue Hills Community Services (BHCS), a not-for-profit community development corporation, is an agent for neighborhood development, educational programs and community services. Throughout its history, BHCS has produced more than 1000 affordable housing units. In the last 4 years, they have generated 107 units of multi-family housing, 5 new single family homes, 25 major renovations and 227 minor home repairs, provided 65 community gardening beds, revitalized a neighborhood park, provided educational opportunities to low-income, disadvantaged adults and children and is assisting entrepreneurs to create new jobs in the urban core.

Big Changes are in the Works

Submitted by Ravin on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 3:17pm

And “working” is exactly what the Troost Ave. Troopers and Titans have been doing. It didn’t take long for commuters to see the difference along the Troost Ave. corridor. Fighting temperatures below freezing and winds at record gusts, clean up efforts are underway.