Justice and Dignity Center

What Justice and Dignity Center does

Justice and Dignity Center is a Kansas City, Missouri-based nonprofit charitable organization operating since the early 2010s as a collaborative community-services hub for over 125 partner organizations. The organization is the formal evolution of Community United KC, founded in 1997 by Bishop Tony R. Caldwell to shut down drug houses and later expanded into housing, mentoring, and social-outreach programs coordinated with the Kansas City Police Department. The Center delivers programs across five service pillars: Seniors First (meals, healthcare coordination, transportation, wellness checks, advocacy), Youth Programs (daycare through college-age services and street-youth outreach), an Emergency Response Squad (missing-persons, trafficking, abuse, gang intervention with self-defense training), Housing Services (transitional, overnight, emergency, and long-term placement), and Community Development (civic engagement, family events, political involvement, economic growth).

The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a Wix-hosted public website, an active Facebook community group, two mobile applications (a Missing Person App and a Community Resource App), and standard telephony/email contact channels. No APIs, no disclosed integrations, and no AI/ML components are evidenced. Facility rentals — including event space, boardrooms, sanctuaries, banquet halls, and a 15-passenger handicap-accessible bus — and a Business & Organizational Growth & Development consulting practice (grants assistance, non-profit structuring, financial literacy) represent the two diversified revenue extensions beyond traditional charitable funding.

The business model is multi-stream: (1) donations accepted in-person, by phone, or via Cash App; (2) recurring memberships priced at $25/month for Individual and $50/month for Business tiers published on a Plans & Pricing page; (3) facility rental fees; and (4) consulting fees for partner organizations. The go-to-market motion is community-led, leveraging Bishop Caldwell's three-decade network in Kansas City law enforcement, mayoral, and faith communities, plus a partner-referral ecosystem of 125+ organizations. No revenue, headcount, or financial filings are disclosed.

Name

Justice and Dignity Center

Legal name

The Justice & Dignity Center

Website

https://justiceanddignitycenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Justice and Dignity Center is a Kansas City, Missouri nonprofit hub serving seniors, youth, housing-insecure individuals, and emergency-response cases through coordinated programs with 125+ partner organizations, funded by donations, $25/$50 memberships, facility rentals, and consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth development programs
• Senior support services
• Nonprofit community resources
• Housing assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts monetary donations from individuals and organizations to support operations and community programs. Donations can be made in person, by phone, or online via Cash App.
2. Membership Fees: Tiered membership program with Individual ($25) and Business ($50) tiers providing ongoing support and engagement opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Justice and Dignity Center is a Kansas City-based non-profit community hub that delivers social services including a Seniors First Program, youth development, an emergency response squad, housing services, and a Resources Program, all coordinated through a network of 125+ partner organizations. It also operates technology tools such as a Missing Person App and a Community Resource App to connect residents to local support. Facility rentals and business/organizational growth consulting supplement the social-service mission.

Product overview

The Justice & Dignity Center operates as a community-focused nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of social services. The center functions as a collaborative hub working with over 125+ partner organizations to deliver integrated programs including the Seniors First Program for elderly support, Youth Programs serving daycare through college-age youth, an Emergency Response Squad with a Missing Person App, Community Development initiatives, Housing Services (transitional, overnight, emergency, and long-term), a Resources Program with a Community Resource App, and Business & Organizational Development consulting. The center also offers facility rentals and two membership tiers (Individual at $25 and Business at $50) for ongoing community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seniors First Program A dedicated program for senior residents of Kansas City that provides support services, resources, and advocacy tailored to older adults in the community.
• Youth Programs Youth development programs designed to support young people in the Kansas City area through education, mentorship, and community engagement activities.
• Emergency Response Squad A rapid response service that mobilizes volunteers and resources to address urgent community needs and emergencies in the Kansas City area.
• Community Development Broader community development initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and connect residents with local partner organizations and resources.
• Housing Services Housing-related support services that assist community members facing housing instability, delivered in coordination with partner organizations.
• Resources Program A centralized resources program that connects Kansas City residents to a network of more than 125 partner organizations providing food, clothing, and other essential services.
• Business & Organizational Growth & Development Consulting and capacity-building services that help local businesses and non-profit organizations strengthen their operations and community impact.
• Facility Rentals Rental of the Justice and Dignity Center's facilities to community groups, organizations, and events, generating revenue to support the center's programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 students accepted into college of their choice through education assistance programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 125+ Partner OrganizationscoreOthersThe organization collaborates with over 125 organizations and counting, both locally and internationally. Partners work together to bring unity and resources to communities, accessing funding and broader resources through collaborative efforts. The network spans from Kansas City to organizations across the United States and globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sheffield Place: Kansas City nonprofit providing housing and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness. Comparable in housing, family support, and community-based service delivery.
• Hope Faith Ministries: Kansas City-based nonprofit providing housing, meals, and case management to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and service model to Justice & Dignity Center's housing and resources programs.
• Hillcrest Ministries: Kansas City-area faith-rooted nonprofit providing transitional housing and self-sufficiency programs. Closely comparable in faith-based service model and housing-insecure focus.
• reStart Inc. Kansas City nonprofit offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, and reentry services. Comparable as a direct community-services peer in the same geography serving overlapping populations.
• Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City: Kansas City-based social services agency providing senior support, case management, and emergency assistance. Comparable in serving seniors and at-risk families with community-based programs.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of Greater Kansas City: Regional community-services organization offering youth development, senior programming, and community engagement. Comparable in multi-generational, community-center-style service model.
• Catholic Charities of Kansas City–St. Joseph: Regional faith-based social services network providing senior, youth, housing, and emergency services. Comparable in faith-rooted multi-service nonprofit model, though at a larger scale.
• United Way of Greater Kansas City: Major Kansas City funder and convener of 100+ nonprofit partners. Comparable in coalition-building and resource-distribution role, though it operates as a funder rather than direct service provider.
• Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City: Anti-poverty community action agency serving Kansas City with housing, youth, and senior programs. Comparable in multi-service community-development mission and target population.

Regional players

• Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA): Kansas City-area nonprofit addressing sexual violence through crisis intervention, education, and advocacy. Comparable as a regional safety and victim-services peer overlapping with the Emergency Response Squad.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/235393767683578

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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