Advancing Black Communities
One GIFT At A Time
KC G.I.F.T. is a full service business center that provides Black business owners in Kansas City’s historically redlined neighborhoods with equitable access to financial support through grants, and provides free small business support to any small business in the Greater Kansas City area
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Vision
To promote business excellence and create jobs and generational wealth – helping to close the racial wealth gap and improving quality of life.
About
Black communities in Kansas City’s historically redlined neighborhoods have suffered from decades of segregation and discrimination, leaving them few opportunities to build better lives for themselves and their families. We’re here to change all of that.
KC G.I.F.T. works to reverse the effects of systemic racism by building an empowered community of Black business owners. Founded in May 2020, our small-business accelerator knocks down barriers to success by offering access to financial support, marketing services and other professional resources. By participating in our program, grant recipients are equipped to take charge of the future of their businesses and their lives—positively impacting their communities by creating new jobs and generational wealth and improving quality of life for all.
Together, with our visionary business owners and generous donors, we are advancing Black businesses, one gift at a time.
$1.6M
Combined with the outcomes and residual growth in job creation from FY1, 2, 3 &4, we have given out $1,679,000 to 70 different Black-owned businesses, resulting in the creation of 135 new jobs that pay an average hourly wage of $16.06/hour, and our grant recipients have experienced an average growth in revenue of 209% in our first four years of operation.
4,879+
Since opening, the business center has facilitated over 4,879 technical assistance appointments, supporting 1,510 businesses in just two years. As a result, we have seen 40 new jobs created, 150 new businesses registered, and 100 new bookkeeping systems set up, all contributing to the growth of Black-owned businesses at our 50th & Prospect location.
Celebrating Year Four: Progress, Impact, and Vision for the Future
Explore Our Year Four Annual Report
Dive into the highlights of our transformative Year Four in this Annual Report. This comprehensive overview captures the milestones we’ve reached, the challenges we’ve faced, and the progress we’re making toward our vision. Discover the stories of impact from our key projects, the growth of our initiatives, and the collaborations that continue to define our mission. Celebrate with us as we reflect on another remarkable year of progress and set our sights on the future of meaningful change.
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Your support goes beyond a mere donation; it's a powerful statement of belief in our mission and vision. Every contribution fuels our initiatives, empowering us to make lasting impacts where they're needed most. By clicking our "Donate" button, you're not just giving funds; you're joining a community committed to making real, tangible change. Let's create a brighter future together. Your generosity is the cornerstone of our progress, and together, we can achieve remarkable things.
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