Seven years ago, the Kansas City Council established the Housing Trust Fund to encourage the construction of affordable housing across the city.
While the initiative took time to gain momentum, 2025 marked a turning point as several projects funded through the program finally opened their doors.
However, the success comes with a looming concern: the fund is expected to be depleted by the end of next year, with no guaranteed plan to refill it.
A Holiday Season Defined by Stability
For Whitney Leaming, this year’s holidays feel profoundly different. Her apartment door is filled with festive decorations—red garland, green ribbon, snowflakes, and holiday ornaments—symbolizing more than seasonal cheer. For Leaming and her two daughters, it represents stability they have never truly had…