About
Early in the 2000s, a group of concerned residents and citizens, mainly contained within and around the 3rd Council District, coalesced to address the pressing needs
(e.g., Health & Housing, Crime & Safety, and Economic Development) of the District.
Mission
The Historic East Neighborhoods Coalition (HENC) is an organizing body of neighborhood associations and other community stakeholders that coalesce to improve Kansas City’s east side neighborhoods and neighboring communities. We work to support and empower neighborhood associations with assets geared towards improving living conditions in its service areas. HENC exists to renew a sense of community that embraces excellence, empowerment, and prosperity.
History
In July 2009, a handful of neighborhood associations collaborated to form the Historic East Neighborhoods Coalition (HENC). Since the founding, HENC has evolved beyond the original neighborhoods to include congregations and business stakeholders to meet the needs of the neighborhoods contained within the 3rd Council District.
Board Members
Antoine Lee
M. Div., M.B.A.
Board Chairman
Constance S Norton
HENC Board Member
Oak Park Neighborhood Board Member
Joshua Shinn
HENC Advisor
MU Extension
Shatomi Luster-Edward
M.B.A., Ed.D
HENC Advisor
MU Extension
