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 and 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.