Gary Jones is Kansas City’s new community engagement coordinator leading the Office of Citizen Engagement, a new office dedicated to connecting residents to city services and funding. Jones says the city has no shortage in resources for residents, but it’s not always easy to get those resources to the people who need them most. Whether it’s the local homeowner who needs a grant to help with home repairs or the grassroots nonprofit looking for help with start-up costs, Jones said he plans to connect residents to as many grant and funding opportunities as possible. “Kansas City does not lack resources, we cannot say that,” Jones said. “But what we can say is accessibility is not on the table.” Read more about Kansas City’s new Office of Citizen Engagement at the link in our bio. ✏️ Kynala Phillips #KansasCity #CitizenEngagement #Community #CommunityEngagement