Welcome to Old Northeast

Our mission
To preserve and revitalize the Northeast neighborhoods of Kansas City, Missouri through services and partnerships among residents, businesses, organizations, and government.

Who We Are
Old Northeast, Inc. (ONE), founded in 1983, is a nonprofit community development corporation that serves six Kansas City, Missouri, neighborhoods. By building consensus among community stakeholders, ONE works to stabilize and revitalize its neighborhoods. Working in partnership with residents, businesses, organizations and government, ONE connects neighbors with community building resources to abate grime, reduce crime and help stakeholders access valuable services.

The rich diversity of people, places, history and cultural tradition that prevails in Kansas City's Northeast neighborhoods distinguishes it as one of the region's most intriguing metropolitan areas. The vivid cityscape - streets lined with a blend of architectural masterpieces, spacious parks, historic landmarks, family businesses, as well as classic bungalows and enduring storefronts - is as diverse as the people who call this community home. Individuals, representing 32 ethnicities and a broad spectrum of lifestyle perspectives, contribute to the vibrancy of this unique area.

What We Do
Like many older communities, the neighborhoods served by ONE face complex challenges. Under the direction of a visionary board of directors - who are residents and community stakeholders - ONE staff and volunteers have launched several ambitious and successful community-building initiatives.