Clean Up KC: Tidying Up Homelessness Hot Mess By Way Of Public Relations Hype

A quick reminder . . .

FC is one of the most worthless biz mag in American publishing. It's basically a pay-for-play operation aimed at CEO looking for glamour shots. 

To that end . . .

At least we give credit to KCMO officials for taking advantage of the struggling print industry . . .

Here's the brighter side of the story . . .

"In order to help alleviate homelessness—and to improve the cleanliness of the city—Kansas City’s Public Works department is collaborating with local nonprofits to create new jobs for some people who are unhoused. The employees of the Clean Up KC initiative were paid to pick up litter from underserved inner-city areas for three months. It’s been crucial—not just for keeping the city cleaner, but for improving chances that they find housing, for which employment is a major criteria. At the end of the program, many have moved into housing, and a new cohort of workers will start a new pilot soon."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Fast Company: What happened when Kansas City gave jobs to its most vulnerable residents? They found housing, too