Brad Simpson - President, Eden Village Kansas City

Eden Village provides permanent housing, dignity, and supportive community for residents rebuilding their lives in the Argentine District. After nearly 40 years in sales and finance, Brad and his wife Marilyn joined a passionate team working to create tiny-home communities for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Brad and Marilyn have lived in the Kansas City metro since 1988 and enjoy time with their four children and grandchildren.https://edenvillagekc.org/

Ray Jarrett- Executive Director, Unite KC

Unite KC is a movement dedicated to bringing people, neighborhoods, and the city together through meaningful relationships and conversations that bridge cultural and racial divides. A community leader, author, and Air Force veteran, Ray previously founded Impact Leadership Resources, where he coached business leaders on vision and organizational growth. He is passionate about fostering unity and healing in Kansas City and serves on several nonprofit boards.https://www.unitekc.org/

Solomon Dabe - Founder & Executive Director, A Bright Future for Kids

A Bright Future for Kids, is a ministry serving vulnerable children and families in Ethiopia and Kenya. Born in Addis Ababa, Solomon came to faith during Ethiopia’s communist era and later earned a master’s degree in horticulture from a university in Moscow. His passion for serving children and families is deeply personal, shaped by childhood experiences of poverty, hunger, and time spent living on the streets. After moving to the United States in 2004, Solomon sensed God’s call to launch A Bright Future for Kids in 2011, bringing practical support and lasting hope to families in need.https://abrightfutureforkids.org/