News

May 1, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
house made of puzzle pieces

Data show that the Kansas City region faces an affordable housing gap of almost 64,000 units for low-income renters. MARC's housing program explores who this reality most acutely impacts, including people of color, households with young children, households with aging adults and people with disabilities. 
 

April 27, 2023 | Posted in Aging
AAS 50th celebration - cake

Aging services staff, regional partners and friends came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of MARC’s Area Agency on Aging and the department of Aging and Adult Services. 

April 27, 2023 | Posted in Aging
Age Positive article banner

On April 25, the seventh annual Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future conference hosted more than 175 attendees.

April 27, 2023 | Posted in News
MARC logo projected on screen with awards in shadow foreground

This year's theme is "Building Civic Culture: Engagement, Trust, Impact."

April 21, 2023 | Posted in Aging
KCC logo bigger

The Mid-America Regional Council honored Westwood, Kansas, at the April 21 First Suburbs Coalition meeting for becoming more age friendly.

April 19, 2023 | Posted in Environment
Earth Day KC 2023

Celebrate Earth Day in Kansas City with local opportunities to make a regional impact.

April 19, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Illustrations of people riding bikes

Believe it or not, Bike Month 2023 is just around the corner!

April 18, 2023 | Posted in Safety & Security
event photos from Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance Awards

MARC's Regional Public Safety Communications Program hosts the annual Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance awards to honor the important role telecommunicators and 911 calltakers play in keeping our communities safe.

April 12, 2023 | Posted in News
911 call center operators working together

The 26th Annual Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance Awards honors unsung heroes of public safety

April 10, 2023 | Posted in Early Learning
Phase 2 Challenge Badge

MARC and its partner agencies were awarded funds as part of the HRSA Building Bridges to Better Health Challenge