
Build WyCo
2026 Impact 100 Partner
Website: buildwyco.org
Location: Kansas City, Ks. (Wyandotte Co.)
Build WyCo is a nonprofit community developer serving Wyandotte County for 25+ years. By building quality homes, paths to homeownership, and spaces where neighbors connect, we’re working towards a Wyandotte County where every person can feel at home in a neighborhood they love.
Volunteer Information:
Committee membership – Recurring opportunity. Serve on one of Build WyCo’s working volunteer committees, including Homeownership, Project Development, Neighborhood Engagement, Finance, Governance, Fundraising/Marketing, and more. This will be mostly office style work with flexible meeting format (in person/virtual). Contact Rebekah Swank, Board & Committee Liaison, at rswank@buildwyco.org.
Art Walk setup – One-time or recurring small group opportunity. Help Build WyCo’s team set up Third Friday Art Walk events. Events occur monthly May – October on the Third Friday of the month from 5-9 pm in downtown Kansas City, KS, with typical setup shifts occurring an hour or two prior to the event. Comfort with outdoor work requiring some physical mobility required. Contact LaCherish Thompson, Volunteer Manager, at lthompson@buildwyco.org.
Urban Farm volunteering – One-time group volunteer opportunity. Summer and fall opportunities planned in 2026, with exact dates TBD. Location TBD in central Kansas City, KS. Comfort with outdoor work and significant physical mobility required. Contact LaCherish Thompson, Volunteer Manager, at lthompson@buildwyco.org.






