Discover how the Veterans Community Project is launching a new Veterans Navigation Campus in Kansas City to provide centralized access to vital resources and support for local veterans.
Rendering courtesy of Veterans Community Project
We need something like this in St. Louis-Editor.
The Veterans Community Project is taking proactive steps to help Kansas City-area veterans access vital resources more easily.
On Tuesday, the nonprofit officially broke ground on its new Veterans Navigation Campus, designed to serve as a centralized hub for essential veteran services. Chris Admire, executive director of the Veterans Community Project, highlighted the importance of this initiative, noting that only a small percentage of the population commits to military service, making it crucial to ensure these veterans receive the support they deserve.
“We owe it to our veterans, as a community, to make sure they are cared for,” Admire emphasized.
The organization also shared sobering statistics: veterans are 50% more likely to face homelessness, and approximately 18 veterans die by suicide every day. In response, the nonprofit remains dedicated to ending veteran homelessness by providing tiny homes and assisting veterans in securing permanent housing.
The new campus is expected to streamline collaboration between veterans and partner organizations, ultimately transforming lives. City leaders believe the project’s benefits will extend beyond the veteran community.
“This will significantly help our veteran population,” said Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw. “While it’s specifically designed for veterans, I believe it will have a positive, broader impact on Kansas City as a whole. I’m proud that our city is leading the way nationally through this partnership with the Veterans Community Project.”
Located at the corner of 89th Street and Troost Avenue, the campus will cost approximately $5.8 million, with over $3 million already raised. Currently serving around 1,000 veterans annually, officials anticipate this project could expand their reach by up to 20%.
The Veterans Navigation Campus is projected to be completed by early 2026.
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