Heartland 180 Inc.

Excited to announce a powerful partnership! 🤝

Heartland 180 and the Kansas City Men's Trauma Coalition is collaborating with Dad's Tribes KC to include them with our FREE men's mental wellness group—because healing happens when men show up for each other.

**Join us:**
📅 2nd Thursday of every month
⏰ 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:45 PM)
📍 Heartland 180, Inc. | 1913 W. 45th Ave., Kansas City, KS 66103
🚪 Walk-ins welcome

This is for dads, men seeking connection, and anyone ready to build stronger families through real conversation and authentic support. Two organizations. One mission. Stronger together.

Questions? Email [email protected]

We are honored to celebrate Maximilian Mendoza, our Executive Director of Heartland 180, as a recipient of the A.L. Carlisle Child Advocacy Award from the Coalition for Juvenile Justice.

This recognition reflects Max's unwavering commitment to transforming the lives of justice-involved youth and their families through evidence-based, trauma-informed programming. His lived experience and deep compassion have shaped Heartland 180's mission to meet young people where they are and help them turn their lives around—one degree at a time.

The A.L. Carlisle Award honors individuals who exemplify outstanding advocacy for children in the juvenile justice system. Max's work demonstrates that meaningful change is possible when we believe in youth potential and provide the support systems they deserve.

We're grateful for his leadership, his heart for our community, and his relentless dedication to building a future where every young person has the chance to thrive.

Congratulations, Max. This award belongs to the entire Heartland 180 family and the young people who inspire us every day. 🙌

🎲 Real connection for dads and families starts HERE! 🎲

Join us for H180 and Dad Tribes KC Family Board Game Night – a FREE community event where families come together for laughs, games, and genuine connection.

📅 Third Thursday of Every Month
🕕 Doors open 6PM • Games 6-8PM
📍 Heartland 180 | 1913 W. 45th Avenue, Kansas City, KS

All ages welcome (old enough to play!) – bring your favorite game or just show up ready to have fun.

🍕 Big thanks to Papa John's for donating pizza to fuel the fun!

This is what community looks like. This is what support looks like. See you there! ⭐

Thursday May 14th we will be the next Kansas City Men’s Trauma Coalition’s monthly Men’s mental wellness group. Doors open at 6:45pm group starts at 7pm. This is a free group and pizza is provided. We only ask for a donation to cover cost of food but is not required.

Thursday May 14th we will be hosting the next Kansas City Men’s Trauma Coalition’s monthly Men’s mental wellness group. Doors open at 6:45pm group starts at 7pm. This is a free group and pizza is provided. We only ask for a donation to cover cost of food but is not required.

Who makes a 180-degree turnaround possible? Every young person’s journey is shaped by a network of support. Our partners in schools, courts, local organizations, and individuals from the community help us open new pathways for youth and families. This photo was from our elevated conversations event where the young men in our programs got the oppertunity to use the skills they have learned to network with professionals and business owners who were relateable to them like Dr. Moncure and Mr. Brunson. When we work together, real change happens—one degree at a time. 👏 Thank you for being part of our community’s strength. Want to see how collaboration drives transformation? 👉 Learn more about our partners and impact.

What does a 180-degree turnaround look like?

Meet the faces behind the numbers. Every smile you see represents a story of resilience, a GPA raised, or a family reconnected through Heartland 180.

Our trauma-informed programs empower youth to lead, while caregivers gain real tools to support lasting change. It’s not just about grades. It’s about hope, accountability, and stronger futures—one degree at a time.

Ready to help another young person make their turn? ✨

Reach out to learn more or visit
www.Heartland180.org