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Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.

Annual Report 2018 - 2019

Better Housing. Better Communities. Better Lives. Better Housing. Better Communities. Better Lives.

Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. Better Housing. Better Neighborhoods. Better Lives.

Fiscal year 2018-19 was yet another year of growth for NNI and

an expansion of services to the Northland. NNI continues to

help more people in more ways.

Meeting the growing demand for essential home repairs

continued to be one of NNI’s biggest challenges. New partners

and increased funding allowed NNI to invest over $700,000 in

critical home repairs.

The NNI at Work program provides yet another way for NNI to

improve neighborhoods throughout the Northland through

education, codes enforcement, and resource linkage. In this

fiscal year NNI at Work achieved over 70% compliance.

This annual report offers highlights some of the countless ways

area residents benefited from NNI’s efforts this past year. We

hope you’ll be impressed!

Finally, we offer heart-felt gratitude to our board of directors,

staff, generous donors, community partners, member

neighborhood organizations, volunteers and advocates. Thanks

to your support, NNI remains dedicated to serving the

Northland and its residents through better housing, better

communities, and better lives.

Sincerely,

President Chief Executive Officer

JC Sanders

Deb Hermann


NNI’s mission is to improve the quality of life in the Northland by

collaborating with residents, businesses, and institutions to empower

neighborhoods to build and maintain their own healthy

communities.

(L to R ) Beth Sullivan, Treasurer; David Mecklenburg, Vice President; Scott Wingerson; JC Sanders, President; Pastor Charles

Hayton; Janet Kenny; Henry Clark; Richard Sayles, Secretary; Ellen Todd; Doug Green; Darren Hennen (Not pictured, Henok

Tekeste; Dan Clemens)

Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to neighborhood

improvement and revitalization in Clay and Platte counties. NNI works with residents,

governmental entities, and other organizations to find resources and solutions for

better housing, better communities and better lives. NNI helps ensure the Northland is

an outstanding place to live. Founded in 1996, NNI is the only community development

corporation serving the Northland.


The old US 69, once a major thoroughfare, bustling with activity and one of the first malls in the metro

area, became lined with vacant, dilapidated store fronts that were only interrupted by the random bars, used car lots, and check cashing establishments. Criminal activity was on the rise and impacting

surrounding neighborhoods.

In 2014, FOCUS Vivion Road was born. NNI brought together neighborhood leaders, developers, civic

leaders and professionals from the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and Missouri Department of

Transportation with a goal to improve the Vivion Road corridor and the adjoining neighborhoods.

FOCUS Vivion Road has had many accomplishments to celebrate since its’ inception. New retail, home

repairs, revitalized neighborhoods, and infrastructure improvements

are becoming standard fare.

In this fiscal year, a traffic study was conducted that completes the

Vivion Road Streetscape Plan, which clears the way for planned,

essential road and pedestrian improvements. The Anita Gorman Pool

opened to rave reviews and the Foxwoods Shopping Center got a

much needed facelift.

After witnessing the success of FOCUS Vivion Road, including a

significant decrease in criminal activity. The Kansas City Police Department requested that NNI replicate

FOCUS Vivion Road for the North Oak corridor.

FOCUS North Oak began in 2018. Like Vivion Road, North Oak Corridor

was experiencing the plight of an old, declining state highway. Vacant

and problematic businesses, disorder, and criminal activity was

becoming more common than anyone was comfortable with. Again, NNI

brought together all major stakeholders and went to work! In this fiscal

year, a Façade Program was completed. NNI facilitated the removal of

pole signs and improvements to the fronts of local businesses. Over

thirty essential home repairs were provided in adjoining neighborhoods.

Criminal activity was addressed by KCPD. More to come!

NNI Planning & Development Committee meets on an as-needed

basis, reviewing all development plans that may have an impact

on the neighborhoods in the Northland. The impacted neighborhoods are invited to participate. Plans are reviewed and the developer is interviewed. The Committee then makes a recommendation and testifies, if needed.


As we see growth and new development across the Northland, neighborhoods in the early annexation areas are threatened by the effect of an aging housing stock, limited incomes, and an older population. Many homeowners do not have the resources to make necessary repairs. Homes become unsightly, unsafe, inefficient, and depreciate in value. Left unaddressed, the home becomes unlivable and vacant and the resident may become homeless. Additionally, deterioration of one home on a block spreads swiftly to nearby homes and, eventually, to the whole neighborhood.

NNI tackles this threat to residents, neighborhoods, and the Northland with our NNI Home Repair Programs. Utilizing professional, licensed, and insured contractors, NNI prevents homelessness and makes homes safe, attractive, energy efficient, and an asset to the neighborhood again. Home repairs range from appliance repair to HVAC to full rehabilitation projects and everything in between.

In fiscal year 2018-19, NNI provided essential home repair services to

218 low to moderate income families, including 180 older adults,investing nearly $900,000.


“We are so happy to have a more efficient

home. We feel the quality of life is so much

higher since we won’t have to be in the

basement wading through water.”

“NNI has been a Godsend toward the safety of

our home. Thank you from our heart.”

“So much safer -- especially taking a shower

and access to the garage.”

“NNI did a phenomenal job. Thanks so much!

“We don’t worry about rot with the new

siding. Our heating bill is half of what it

was last year.”

“Air conditioner is something I would

never have been able to afford.”

“Everyone was so kind and helpful.! Fabulous staff!”

“I feel safer with the new electric box.”

“I can stop worrying and couldn’t be more pleased.”

“Much safer and it will lower my utility bills.”

“Excellent workmanship.”


NNI at Work achieved over 70% compliance on 2,258 codes cases.

The NNI at Work program helps Kansas City residents and property owners avoid being in

violation of Nuisance Ordinances and/or Property Maintenance Codes. NNI works with the

Kansas City Neighborhood Preservation Department and 311 Action Center. When a

Northland property is reported to the 311 Action Center, the case comes to NNI first. NNI

informs the owner and resident and works with them to abate the violation. Over 70% of

the 2,258 cases in this fiscal year resulted in the violation being abated, the residentavoiding a formal citation, and without intervention of Kansas City Neighborhood

Preservation or the Municipal Court.

288 166 157

1158

12 199 1 27 180 5 1 7 10 74 1220

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2018 - 19 NNI at Work


We are working with the Kansas City Police Department and all

neighborhoods in the Northland to develop and provide Crime

Watch Training to neighborhood leaders and residents to promote

safety and security within Northland communities. NNI also meets

monthly with officers from both patrol divisions and

Neighborhood Preservation representatives to problem solve and

in the Northland community. In this fiscal year, 25

neighborhoods underwent training.

NNI’s 13th Annual Awards

North Kansas City Schools Good Neighbor Partner of the Year

Bonnie Sue Cooper Jay Dillingham Lifetime Achievement Award

Kelley Martin President’s Award

New Hope Church of the Nazarene NNI Hero Award

Mark McHenry NNI Hero Award

Darlene Humiston Larry McManus Good Neighbor Award

(L to R) Dr. Dan Clemens, NKC Schools; Bonnie Sue Cooper; Kelley Martin; Linda

Phipps, New Hope Church of the Nazarene; Mark McHenry; Darlene Humiston


Gloria Adkison

Max Ahmed

Antioch Redevelopment Partners LLC

Honorable Lauren Arthur

Barry Harbor – Hunter’s Ridge HOA

Bayer Crop Science

Honorable TJ Berry

Bev’s Tax Service

Steve Brainard

Briarcliff Development

Briarcliff Trails of our Community

Ray Brock

Bromberg Properties

Richard & Jane Bromberg

Burns & McDonnell

Charles Cuda – OPES Property Mgmt

Charleston Harbor HOA

Chaumiere Neighborhood Association

Laura Christensen

Henry & Mary Clark

City of Gladstone - City Manager’s Office

Gladstone – Neighborhood & Community Service

City of Kansas City – Aviation

City of Kansas City – City Manager’s Office

City of Kansas City – General Services

City of Kansas City – Parks & Recreation

City of Kansas City – Water Department

Clay County Senior Services

Combined Federal Campaign

Dan & Allison Clemens

Country Downs HOA

Curry Investment Company

Jeffrey David

Dick & Virginia Davis

John & Nancy Dillingham

Federal Home Loan Bank – Des Moines

Spencer Fields

Marjorie Finley

Ford Motor Company

Honorable Dan Fowler

Carolyn Freese

Friends of the Zoo

Phillip & Elizabeth Glynn

Anita Gorman

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Doug & Beverly Green

Honorable Heather Hall

Harvest Ball Society

Doug & Tammy Henderson

Darren Hennen

Deb & Tom Hermann

Stuart & Angela Hunt

Hunt Midwest

Larry & Dorothy Joiner

Jolley for KC

Mallory Jones

Kansas City Police Department

Jennifer Keane

P.O. William Keeney

Terry Leeds

Jan Lewis

Ed & Lisa Linnebur

James Lyen

Sandra Maag

Honorable R.D. Mallams

Kelley Martin

Paul & Gayle Matsuoka

Missouri Housing Development Corporation

Lori Morgan

Steve & Krista Morrison

Keith & Dana Nelson

North Kansas City Hospital

North Kansas City School District

Northland Breakfast Club

Northland Health Care Access

Olsson & Associates

Park University

Platte County Senior Services

QuikTrip Corporation

Tony Reinhart

RH Johnson Company

Nazhat Roe

Honorable Wes Rogers

Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes PC

Carol Rudi

Terry Rynard

JC Sanders

Richard & Marlesia Sayles

Tom Schweitzer

Sherwood Estates HOA

Kimberly Sincox

Honorable David Slater

Markus Smith

Beth & Chris Sullivan

Terry & Norman Sulzberger

Synergy Services

The Trails HOA

Chris & Ellen Todd

United Way of Greater Kansas City

United Way of Wyandotte County

Don & Julie Vandierendonk

Van’s Fence

Village of Claycomo

Honorable Scott Wagner

WireCo Worldgroup

NNI is a non-profit funded through government, foundation, and corporate grants, as well as generous

donations from individuals and businesses. Fundraising is a critical to ensuring NNI provides essential

services for Northland seniors and families. Thanks to all of you, NNI can continue building — Better

Housing. Better Neighborhoods. Better Lives.


NNI maintains a strong financial profile through efficient management of our funds, effective management of their operations, and year-round efforts to raise funds. Strategic alliances with civic and private partners help leverage NNI dollars, and recent fiscal and program audits demonstrate that NNI is an excellent steward of its funds.

Support NNI with your tax deductible contribution.

Donating online to NNI is an easy and secure way to support our mission andpositively impact residents, businesses, organizations, neighborhoods and homes in the Northland. NNI accepts online payments via debit and credit cards, as well as PayPal.

Donate online: www.nni.org/contribute-to-nni-2/

Pay by check: Payable to NNI. Mail to: 4420 NE Chouteau Trafficway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64117

Federal

21%

Local

71%

Other

8%

REVENUE SOURCESCommunity

Services20%

Community

Planning11%Housing

61%

Management &

General7%

Fundraising

1%

EXPENSES

-

500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

Community Services Community Planning

Housing Management & General

Fundraising

NNI continues to expand services tothe Northland year after year while

maintaining administrative

expenses at 10% or lower.

http://www.nni.org/contribute-to-nni-2/


14th Annual Awards Breakfast

October 18th, 2019

Holiday Open House

December 16, 2019

Deb Hermann Chief Executive Officer

Terri Wolfe Director of Administration

Lori Morgan Director of Finance & Compliance

Ed Linnebur Director of Planning & Development

Blake Hensley Special Projects

Cliff Mehrer Home Repair Lead

Joe Stockton

Home Repair Associate

Mary Dusanek

Home Repair Associate

Tony Garcia

Intern


4420 NE Chouteau Trafficway, Suite 100

Kansas City, MO 64117

816-454-2000

816-454-1747 (fax)

[email protected]


4420 NE Chouteau Trafficway,

Suite 100

Kansas City, MO 64117

mailto:[email protected]

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