History

CCON was organized in 1994 with the purpose of providing a network of services for the greater Kansas City community. We understand that a churches responsibility is not only to provide activities and programming for its membership but to provide an agenda for the community. An agenda that will motivate, mobilize and create a unified community. An agenda that uplifts one another, develops our youth for tomorrow and provides love through encouragement and compassion for all people.

Mission

Calvary Community Outreach Network Mission is to enrich the health of our community through high quality, innovative programs that empower participants and are responsive to changing community needs.

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Youth Development

Drugs–Alcohol–Sex–Bullying–Teens face difficult decisions daily. The Helping Youth Plan for Excellence program (HYPE) encourages teens to become part of the solution through the performing arts. Students practice skills in drama, music and dance. Caring adults establish positive relationships through coaching and mentoring. HYPE youth write, produce and perform their works in front of their peers at Kauffman Performing Arts Center and other venues in the KC area. The program reaches over 4,000 students annually.

Health & Wellness

CCON provides daily Exercise & Nutrition opportunities in the state of the art, full-service fitness facility located at 3002 Holmes Street. Personal trainers are there every step of the way to serve youth, adults and seniors. CCON also coordinates exciting health education programs using innovative approaches aimed at community and faith based organizations. Recently CCON armed three congregations with AEDS, First Aid kits and CPR training to launch a program that will educate thousands. It is called the Healthy Faith Project.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Education

CCON responds to the critical need to reduce the number of new HIV/AIDS cases through education and HIV Screening. The CDC’s estimates show that African Americans, more than any other racial/ethnic group, continue to bear the greatest burden of HIV in the US. CCON’s approach maximizes the power of Black Churches to spread a message of Hope & Healing. Over 25 churches participate with CCON to bring health & healing to hurting people.

Your Help Is Urgently Needed

Every year, expenses increase as demand for services continues to grow. Coupled with this demand, we also face challenges with capital improvements, maintenance costs related to the age of the buildings and normal wear and tear. Financial and in-kind gifts are always needed. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

SPONSOR CCON Becoming an active donor is one of the most effective ways we, as caring human beings, can make a difference within the lives of others with the little that we have to offer. Although CCON is a not-for-profit organization, we still have the same needs as any large or small corporation in the world. That means we need capital of all forms, as well as intangible resources. If you would like to make any in-kind or monetary donations to CCON, please contact Athol Cason at casona2940@gmail.com and join the ranks of some of these great organizations in the crusade to assist people in working toward a healthy life