This report from the Community Health Council of Wyandotte County and the Kirwan Institute uses maps and data to explore the social determinants of health in Wyandotte County, Kansas. Historical maps show that the same areas that have been redlined have some of the worst health outcomes today.

A commission was tasked by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly with studying issues of racial equity and justice across systems in Kansas including criminal justice, health and mental health, education, housing, and economic opportunity.

This report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed, and the structural barriers that need to be overcome.

This toolkit from the Collective Impact Forum offers tips and activities to help collective impact backbone staff and partners operationalize racial equity through each of these strategies.

This bibliography provides short summaries of current research and community outreach efforts that demonstrates how structural racism exists in the U.S. food system.

As a tenant in Wyandotte County, KS you have rights that are protected by the State of Kansas and you have responsibilities to your space, landlord, and neighbors while you live in your home. This toolkit will take you through the steps of renting and your rights and responsibilities throughout the process.

The Homestead Refund gives a rebate of a portion of the property taxes paid on a Kansas resident's homestead. It is based on your total household income and has a maximum refund of $700. Those that file for the Kansas Property Tax Relief can receive 75% of their property tax with no maximum limit. Individuals are only eligible for one claim.

Sales Tax and Utility rebates are offered to eligible citizens who live in Kansas City, Kansas for a portion of their BPU, Gas or AT&T utility bills and/or have paid sales tax. Homestead Rebates are offered to eligible citizens who live in Wyandotte County, Kansas for a portion of their property taxes.

With support by the Diesel Health Project, Global Community Monitor, Kansas Sierra Club and community organizer Richard Mabion, the Argentine/Turner Good Neighbor Committee measured the amount of diesel exhaust pollution in neighborhoods bordering the BNSF Argentine Rail Yard.

Clean Air Now KC and the Union of Concerned Scientists developed this report to examine issues of environmental justice in the Kansas City area. The report illustrates the cumulative exposures to air pollutants that KC is experiencing.

Energy equity requires that all households and communities have reliable access to and can afford the energy needed to keep their homes and neighborhoods safe and healthy. But energy equity is not a reality for many, especially for low-income households and communities of color.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org by clicking the button below:

Wyandot Center offers services to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. You can walk in weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to receive an assessment and get started. If you are experiencing a crisis or need help outside of regular hours, call 913-788-4200.

SAFESR is a property tax refund program that is administered under the provisions of the Kansas Homestead Act (property tax refund) by the Kansas Department of Revenue.

The Family Conservancy creates equitable opportunities for all children to thrive and experience wellbeing throughout their lives, because the first five years of life represent the most important period of human development. They have many helpful resources for families on their website.

Raising WYCO is a committed group of early education, community, and business leaders committed to engaging a broad coalition of community stakeholders to identify feasible and sustainable solutions for improving local child care access.

Every Baby to 1 promotes the “3 S” approach of Safe Sleep, Safe Space, and Social Support to reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).