Events and Programming at Friends of Yates
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25th Annual Crime Awareness Coordinating Effort
April 28 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
You’re Invited: 25th Annual C.A.C.E. – Kinship, Connect, and Healing
Presented by Friends of Yates in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Join Friends of Yates, the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office, the KCK Police Department Victim Services Unit, and local partners for a powerful evening of conversation and remembrance.
This year’s Crime Awareness Coordinating Effort (C.A.C.E.) will feature a forum-style panel discussion on collaborative solutions to combat crime and promote healing. The evening will also include a memorial honoring lives lost to violent crime in our area.
Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Location: Forest Grove Baptist Church, 1417 North 9th Street, Kansas City, KS
Dinner: Light meal served from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Program: Begins at 6:00 p.m. and concludes at 7:30 p.m.
Stay tuned—our official event flier and full program details are coming soon.