Northeast Neighborhood Coalition

Built by the community - For the community

Who We Are

Northeast Neighborhood Coalition, INC (“NNC”) is a non-profit (501(c)(3) that was founded in 2025 and established in 2026 with a mission to empower residents and stakeholders to collaborate for a thriving, safe, and equitable Northeast Kansas City community by fostering civic engagement, addressing critical issues, and improving quality of life through advocacy and partnership.

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Historic Northeast is made up of 9 neighborhoods

Paseo West, Columbus Park, Pendleton Heights, Scarritt Renaissance, Indian Mound, Sheffield, Lykins, Independence Plaza, and Forgotten Homes

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    Languages

    With more than 50 languages spoken in the Northeast, the top languages are: Spanish, English, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Somali

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    Population

    These eight neighborhoods serve roughly 40,000 total residents. Thats more people than Liberty, Leawood, or Gladstone!

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    Investment

    As of 2026, there is currently $400 million dollars being spent on development projects.

Areas of Focus

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    Advocacy and Policies

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    Neighborhood Support

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    Community Development

Meet our team

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    Dylan Van Gerpen

    President

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    Jim Ferraro

    Vice-President

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    Cynthia Herrington

    Secretary

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    Evie Craig

    Treasurer

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    Jimmy Fitzner

    At-Large

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    Jonathan Cokely

    At-Large

  • Leticia Torres

    At-Large

  • Kate Barsotti

    At-Large

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