What Unite Kc does

Unite KC is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, that mobilizes religious congregations, community partners, and city residents around racial healing, neighbor-to-neighbor connection, and civic flourishing in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Founded in 2020 in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, the organization was formed around a Christian theological conviction to "fight evil with good" through action-oriented reconciliation rather than purely rhetorical dialogue. In 2024, Unite KC merged with Love KC to consolidate two parallel community movements under Executive Director Ray Jarrett and Catalyst Gary Kendall.

The organization's core product surface is a portfolio of community programs rather than a single technology platform. Flagship offerings include the Courageous Conversations podcast (distributed on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts), the BLESS mobile app for neighborhood adoption and prayer tracking (hosted on the blesseveryhome.com platform), the Dividing Lines Tour (a self-guided audio driving experience via Voicemap), the Do One Good Thing book, the Read KC literacy campaign, and the Caring for Kids Network partnering with 114 schools and 450+ community organizations. Underlying technology is a Squarespace-hosted web presence with donation processing via Bloomerang CRM, plus third-party mobile and audio platforms.

Unite KC has no product revenue. All funding flows from donations — individual gifts via the website, church contributions (including the Pastor Partnership Program), business and organization giving (the Go Underground Committee), Thrivent Choice Dollars from eligible Thrivent members, and employer matching-gift programs. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with monthly collaborative gatherings, the Walk for Unity, the Underground theatrical performances, 2nd Saturdays, the planned United Conference 2026, and the World Cup KC 2026 hospitality initiative serving as primary engagement and acquisition mechanisms. Customer segments span four groups: individual community members (5,000+ BLESS App adopters), churches and faith leaders, businesses and civic organizations, and K-12 schools.

Name

Unite Kc

Legal name

Unite KC

Website

https://unitekc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Unite KC is a Kansas City faith-based nonprofit that mobilizes churches, businesses, schools, and residents through programs like the BLESS App, Courageous Conversations podcast, and Dividing Lines Tour to advance racial healing and community unity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development & Faith-Based Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), School Climate, Culture & Belonging Initiatives (DEI-Aligned) (EDAKAMAM)

Keywords

• Racial healing initiatives
• Faith-based community organizing
• Neighborhood outreach programs
• Interfaith collaboration
• Community unity events

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Unite KC accepts donations from individuals via its website donation portal (powered by Bloomerang CRM). Donors can contribute directly to support programs fostering unity across Kansas City.
2. Church and Faith Community Donations: Churches contribute financially to support materials, resources, and programs that lead to purposeful interactions and a thriving faith community. The Pastor Partnership Program is a key initiative funded through these contributions.
3. Business and Organization Donations: Businesses and organizations join the Go Underground Committee to link to Unite KC's industry domain, contributing both financially and strategically to community initiatives.
4. Thrivent Choice Dollars: Unite KC is a Thrivent Choice recipient organization, allowing Thrivent members to direct their Choice dollars to support the organization.
5. Employer Matching Gifts: Many employers offer matching gift programs; Unite KC encourages donors to check with their employers to double their donation impact.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Unite KC is a faith-based nonprofit that mobilizes Kansas City churches, businesses, schools, and individuals around racial healing and community unity through programs such as the Courageous Conversations Podcast, the BLESS App for neighborhood adoption, the Dividing Lines audio tour, Read KC literacy, and the Caring for Kids school partnership network. It delivers its mission via events, partnership programs, and digital content supported by donations from individuals, churches, businesses, and Thrivent Choice Dollars.

Product overview

Unite KC is a faith-based community organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of programs and tools focused on racial healing and community unity in Kansas City. The core offerings include the Courageous Conversations Podcast for dialogue and education, the BLESS App for neighborhood outreach and missional living, the Dividing Lines Tour for historical education about segregation, and various community initiatives including Read KC literacy programs, Caring for Kids Network school partnerships, Church Partnerships, and World Cup KC hospitality initiatives. These programs work together to unite people, neighborhoods, and the city through prayer, care, and sharing the Good News.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Courageous Conversations: A podcast by Unite KC that brings people from across Kansas City to the table for honest, grace-filled dialogue exploring racial healing, faith, and unity.
• BLESS App
• Love KC

Products and services

• Courageous Conversations Podcast A podcast hosted by Ray Jarrett and Gary Kendall featuring honest, grace-filled dialogue about racial healing, faith, and unity in Kansas City with diverse community leaders, pastors, and everyday neighbors. Distributed on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts with study guides for group use.
• BLESS App A mobile neighborhood outreach tool that helps users pray for neighbors by name, track interactions, and build relationships through personalized neighbor lists, daily reminders, and progress tracking for missional living. Used by 5,000+ residents across Kansas City.
• Dividing Lines Tour A 90-minute self-guided audio driving tour through Kansas City's history of segregation, narrated by Nathaniel Bozarth with interviews from notable city figures, hosted on the Voicemap platform. Inspired by the Johnson County Library's Race Project KC and supported by the Kansas Humanities Council.
• Do One Good Thing Book A published book showcasing inspiring stories of Kansas City community change agents who actively work to eradicate racism and foster unity through doing one good thing.
• Read KC A citywide literacy campaign calling the church to eradicate illiteracy through reading mentorship programs that partner with struggling schools and local literacy organizations such as Lead to Read.
• Caring for Kids Network A network mobilizing community organizations, churches, businesses, and civic groups to partner with 114 neighborhood schools for youth development, early education, and after-school support.
• Pastor Partnership Program (Church Partnerships) A partnership program connecting church leaders across denominational and racial lines to foster collaboration and united community impact, providing leadership materials and resources to participating congregations such as Westside Family Church and Hillcrest Covenant Church.
• Adopt Your Neighborhood / Love Your Neighbor A neighborhood adoption program providing tools (BLESS App and Pocket Guide) and step-by-step guidance for residents to bless, pray for, and connect with their neighbors. Adopted by 5,000+ residents.
• City Flourishing Initiative An initiative focused on ensuring every Kansas City resident has access to quality education, safe housing, meaningful work, and good healthcare through collaborative community partnerships including The Hope Center, Thelma's Kitchen, Caring for Kids, and High Aspirations.
• World Cup KC An initiative preparing Kansas City to host the 2026 World Cup by mobilizing the community for hospitality, evangelism, and unity opportunities during the international event, in partnership with Life Mission KCK, YWAM, and A Re Hope.
• Collaborative Gatherings and Events Monthly community events including the Walk for Unity, Underground performances, 2nd Saturdays, and the United Conference 2026 that bring Kansas City residents together for connection, service, and neighborhood initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ neighbors adopted via BLESS App across Kansas City neighborhoods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Love KCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLove KC merged with Unite KC to create a unified vision centered on heart transformation and community well-being. The combined organization aims to unite people, neighborhoods, and the city through prayer, care, and sharing the Good News. Ray Jarrett serves as Executive Director of the merged entity.
• Störling Dance TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStörling Dance Theater produces the Underground theatrical performance about the Underground Railroad, which Unite KC supports through its educational program. School assembly presentations, performances at the Kauffman Center, and curriculum guides for teachers are delivered in partnership.
• Caring for Kids NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaring for Kids mobilizes churches, businesses, and civic groups to partner with neighborhood schools. Unite KC features Caring for Kids as a key partner in its City Flourishing initiative, serving 114 schools with 450+ community partners across Kansas City.
• The Hope CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hope Center provides comprehensive community development including safe spaces, early education, and after-school support. Featured as a key partner in Unite KC's City Flourishing initiative, it exemplifies holistic neighborhood transformation.
• Thelma's KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 'donate what you can' café that brings neighbors from all walks of life together at one table. Featured in Unite KC's City Flourishing initiative as a model of community flourishing.
• High AspirationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA youth-focused organization partnered with Unite KC's City Flourishing initiative providing programming for youth in Kansas City neighborhoods.
• Johnson County LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohnson County Library's 'Race Project KC' inspired the Dividing Lines Tour. The library provided support for the initiative along with the Kansas Humanities Council. The tour is part of the library's broader civic engagement efforts.
• The Barnabas Group Kansas CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorge Commons from The Barnabas Group Kansas City appeared on the Courageous Conversations podcast to discuss how business leaders can strengthen ministries and nonprofits through practical insight, strategic coaching, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Life Mission KCKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Mission KCK, led by Kwan Porter, is a key partner in World Cup 2026 preparation, operating the Better Job Fair model and mobilizing the Church in Kansas City, Kansas for hospitality and unity during the event.
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYWAM is listed as a World Cup 2026 ministry track partner, specifically involved in outdoor evangelism efforts including rap, skateboarding, and dance outreach during the event.
• A Re HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Re Hope is a World Cup 2026 ministry track partner focused on anti-trafficking efforts, supporting the rescue of women and children during the event.
• Lead to ReadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead to Read is a Kansas City literacy mentoring program with established pathways into local schools, recommended as a volunteer opportunity for individuals wanting to support education through Unite KC's network.
• The Culture HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeremiah Enna's arts organization (The Culture House) created The Underground theatrical production, which served as a catalyst for racial healing conversations and laid groundwork for what became Unite KC.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interfaith America: Formerly the Interfaith Youth Core, this nonprofit builds interfaith cooperation to bridge divides. Comparable to Unite KC in mobilizing religious communities around shared civic outcomes and bridging cultural divides, though with a multi-faith (rather than Christian-rooted) framework.
• Sojourners: A faith-rooted social justice movement and nonprofit publishing platform that mobilizes Christians around racial reconciliation, poverty, and peace. Highly comparable to Unite KC's faith-based community-organizing model, though Sojourners operates nationally rather than in a single metro.
• JustFaith Ministries: A Catholic-rooted nonprofit that forms cohorts for faith-based social engagement and community organizing. Comparable to Unite KC's faith-rooted, cohort-based approach to community transformation, though with a Catholic rather than ecumenical Protestant lens.
• Christian Community Development Association (CCDA): A network of Christian practitioners and organizations engaged in community development, particularly in under-resourced neighborhoods. Comparable to Unite KC's church-based community-development model and Caring for Kids-style school partnerships, though operating as a national association rather than a single metro movement.

Broad incumbents

• The King Center (Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change): Established nonprofit founded by Coretta Scott King to advance MLK's legacy of nonviolent social change and racial healing. Highly comparable mission area (racial reconciliation, beloved community) though it operates at a national scale as an incumbent institution rather than a grassroots local movement.
• Habitat for Humanity International: A faith-rooted nonprofit mobilizing churches, businesses, and volunteers for community development (housing). Comparable in faith-rooted cross-sector coalition model and volunteer-driven delivery, though focused on housing rather than racial reconciliation.
• World Vision U.S. A large Christian humanitarian organization mobilizing churches and donors for community development. Comparable faith-rooted fundraising model and church-partnership structure, though focused on international poverty relief rather than local racial reconciliation.
• Equal Justice Initiative: A national nonprofit focused on racial justice, challenging mass incarceration, and educating the public on America's history of racial inequality. Overlaps with Unite KC's historical-education work (e.g., Dividing Lines Tour) and racial-healing mission, though operating at national scale through legal advocacy and a museum.
• Faith in Action: The largest U.S. faith-based community-organizing network (formerly PICO National Network). Directly comparable to Unite KC in mobilizing congregations for civic action and racial equity, though Faith in Action operates as a national federation across many metros.
• Bread for the World: A faith-based advocacy organization mobilizing Christians on hunger and poverty policy. Comparable faith-rooted advocacy structure and donor base, though Bread focuses on federal policy rather than local racial reconciliation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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