SPONSORED CONTENT — with Junior League of Kansas City

On April 9, the ninth annual C3KC conference will be held at Union Station in Kansas City. Hosted by the Junior League of Kansas City, the conference is a collaborative event, created to bring together civic, corporate and community leaders to spark change for a better Kansas City. Panel discussions led by local and national thought leaders provide attendees with opportunities to engage, exchange ideas, and network.

Program preview

The conference has a number of panels for attendees to choose from, including: 

• Advancing Health Equity: Tackling Barriers to Care and Opportunity 
• Leave No Talent Behind: Inclusive Employment Empowerment for Today’s Workforce
• Cultivating Connection and Community
• Preventing Displacement and Planning Sustainable Neighborhoods
• Homegrown Talent Pipelines: Strategies that work to ensure that zip codes don’t limit career opportunities  
• Shared Accountability: Collaborative Strategies for Community Safety
• Local Media: Informed Communities 
• Opening Doors to Homeownership 

Branton/Hall Community Collaborator Award

In addition, the conference honors one individual each year who has driven meaningful change through civic, corporate and community engagement with the Branton/Hall Community Collaborator Award. This year’s awardee is Alvin Brooks, a lifelong advocate for community welfare, who has dedicated decades to public service, civic leadership, and crime prevention. As the founder of the AdHoc Group Against Crime and a former Kansas City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, his influence has shaped policies that continue to impact the city today. Recognized nationally for his work, Brooks remains an active force in advancing education, civil rights, and public safety.

Get your tickets today

Join us at C3KC 2025 to celebrate Alvin Brooks and engage with changemakers dedicated to transforming Kansas City. Purchase your tickets at jlkc.org/C3KC 

About the Junior League of Kansas City

Founded in 1914, JLKC is a women’s training organization that cultivates leaders who collectively address the critical needs in our community through volunteer action and collaboration with other Kansas City nonprofit agencies. Serving for over 100 years, JLKC has designed, developed, and launched several initiatives and programs that have had significant impact on some of Kansas City’s most well-known institutions.