Lead Participants
The organizations behind Cool KC
Cool KC is community-driven and city-aligned, bringing together government, nonprofits, outreach teams, faith communities, businesses, transit, healthcare, and neighborhoods into one operational system.
⚙️ Core Coordinating Partners
Nourish KC
Clearinghouse · Donation drop-off & storage · 7am–2pm
Heartland
Harm Reduction · After-hours clearing house · Donation drop-off
Care Beyond the Boulevard
Harm Reduction · Heat Illness Response & Education · Outreach
A Turning Point
Northland Lead Organization
Office of Emergency Management
Text advisories · Extreme Weather Hotline coordination
Kansas City Public Libraries
Cooling centers · Water refill stations · Public restrooms
Mazuma Credit Union
Donation drop-off site
Extreme Weather Planning Committee
Coordinating body · System oversight · Community inventory
🚌 Transit Partners
RideKC Bus System
Water bottles on board for gap routes · Transit hub resource distribution
KC Streetcar
Cooling corridor along Main Street route · Adopt-a-Stop locations at streetcar stops
⛪ Houses of Worship
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Partners Being Confirmed
Houses of worship across the metro are joining as Adopt-a-Stop hosts, shower access sites, and cooling spaces. Announcements coming soon.
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Is Your Congregation In?
Faith communities are a cornerstone of Cool KC. Fill out the Connect Your Efforts to CoolKC! to get your house of worship listed.
🏪 Business Partners
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Business Partners Being Confirmed
Local businesses are signing on to provide water stations, Adopt-a-Stop sponsorships, and cooling access points across the metro. More to come.
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Want to Be Listed?
Businesses that open their doors, turn on a hose, or sponsor a bus stop are making a real difference. Fill out the Connect Your Efforts to CoolKC! to get your business listed.
🏘️ Neighborhood Associations
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Neighborhood Partners Being Confirmed
Neighborhood associations across Kansas City are connecting residents to resources, hosting distribution points, and spreading the word locally. Announcements coming soon.
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Is Your Neighborhood In?
Neighborhood associations play a vital role in reaching residents where they live. Fill out the Connect Your Efforts to CoolKC! to get your association listed.
🧠 Mental Health Partners
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Mental Health Partners Being Confirmed
Behavioral health providers and mental health centers are coordinating on harm reduction, crisis outreach, and wraparound support during extreme heat. More to come.
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Is Your Organization In?
Mental health and behavioral health organizations are essential partners. Fill out the Connect Your Efforts to CoolKC! to join the network.
🏥 Healthcare Partners
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Healthcare Partners Being Confirmed
Hospitals and health systems across the metro are coordinating on heat illness response, medical outreach, and community education. Announcements coming soon.
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Is Your Health System In?
Hospitals and clinics can play a critical role in Cool KC's response network. Fill out the Connect Your Efforts to CoolKC! to get involved.
Full Plan Needs — In Progress
🗺️ Digital MapWater, shower, and cooling site map + heat plan information displays in development
🚿 Shower CapacityFewer than 100 KC residents/day can access showers. Church partnerships being developed to expand access.
⛲ Park FountainsWorking with Parks & Health to bring park drinking fountains back online
🏊 Spray GroundsIdentifying inactive spray grounds to activate at select hours, especially in areas less frequented by families