Financial literacy is the ability to understand financial management, budgeting and investing. LaTasha Jacobs, executive director of Pathway Financial Education, is a Kansas City resident and community leader dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap. Within the past three years, the racial gap has grown. Education is one of the top determinants of that growth.

LISC Greater Kansas City accomplished much in 2023 with multiple initiatives, programs, events and community endeavors. Through it all, our team was steadfast and rose to the challenge of continuing to meet the varying needs of the Kansas City area while coordinating and investing resources that grow community pride and revitalize neighborhoods into healthy, sustainable …

LISC Greater Kansas City has had another eventful and successful year. We can’t end the year without highlighting our most valuable partners and community initiators. We recognize these neighborhood leaders in 2023.