Veterans Community Project breaks ground on outreach campus

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One of Kansas City’s most recognized veteran outreach groups is expanding.

On Tuesday, the Veterans Community Project (VCP) broke ground on its Veterans Navigation Campus at 89th and Troost.

Veterans Community Project Co-Founder, Brandonn Mixon, said the campus will be one of a kind, serving as a one-stop shop for veterans needing assistance in the Kansas City region.

According to VCP, veterans are roughly 50% more likely to experience homelessness compared to someone who didn’t serve. The nonprofit focuses on providing resources and giving veterans a safe place to live.

VCP has 49 tiny homes that house veterans and serve around 1,000 veterans annually. Mixon believes the new campus will help take their efforts to the next level.

“It’s a place that I can go and say ‘I just want to talk to a vet,’” Mixon said. “If you need help with rent or how to get enrolled with the VA, we’re going to be able to help at the outreach center.”

VCP hopes the Veterans Navigation Campus is complete by December 2025 or January 2026. The nonprofit will continue operations during the entire build.

You can learn more about the VCP here.