You are cordially invited to become a part of the next 80 years of The Don Bosco Centers!
This one-of-a-kind community center will serve Northeast residents of all ages, through youth programming, community education, and neighborhood events.
Please note our activities, classes, and facility rental will be opening in stages, to ensure safe operations. We encourage anyone with questions or concerns to contact us.
We’re building community…
On June 13, 2018, donors, board members, staff and clients gathered to break ground on this long-awaited project to restore our original building. Many thanks to our loyal supporters for transforming dreams into bricks and mortar through a successful $3.7 million Capital Campaign.
A little history…
In the late 1930’s, residents of the Columbus Park neighborhood decided to invest in, and forever change, the Northeast Kansas City community. After completing construction on a Community Center at 526 Campbell, the neighbors named the center after St. John Bosco, a 19th century Italian priest known for his caring spirit and dedication to children. During the 1940’s and 1950’s, the Center became a staple of Columbus Park for its varied community programming.
Check out the video of our Facebook live tour here or contact us for an in-person tour!
A big dream…
In 2015, we responded to an overwhelming call from neighbors and community leaders who wanted to see a community center brought back to Columbus Park. We envisioned a complete restoration of Don Bosco’s original building, at 526 Campbell, to bring community back to the heart of Columbus Park. We imagined a central gathering place, where neighbors could collectively learn, eat, and connect.
Starting June 2020, those dreams are now a reality. We look forward to many more years of buiilding community!
Our heartfelt appreciation to those who believed in the dream.
Diamond Supporters
William and Jean DunN
Sunderland Foundation
Platinum Supporters
Roderick and Jo Anne
Cyr Foundation
Friend of Don Bosco
Hall Family Foundation
The J.E. and L.E.
Mabee Foundation
Marny and John Sherman
Gold Supporters
The Bob Dunn Family
Carl and Josephine Privitera
Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
Silver Supporters
Marion and Henry Bloch
Family Foundation
Ann and Gary Dickinson
Family Charitable Foundation
Bill and Marianne Dunn
Health Forward Foundation
Industrial Salvage
and Wrecking, Inc.
William T. Kemper Foundaton
Commerce Bank Trustee
John and Carol Kornitzer
McDonnell FoundatioN
Victor Speas Foundation
Greg and Danielle Wilcox
Bronze Supporters
Kay Callison
James M. Cox Foundation
Dunn Family Foundation
Haverty Family Foundation
Barnett and Shirley Helzberg
Michael and Susan Lally
McCullough Family
Foundation
Chris and Wendy Nigro
Torre and Lisa Nigro
Nutter Home Loans
Dan and Mo Orpin
Monty and Angie Rogers
and Family
Morton and Estelle Sosland
The Sosland Foundation
John J. Sullivan Jr.
Charitable Trust
Contact Us
Liz Zini, Community Center Director
lzini@donbosco.org
Our address
526 Campbell Street Kansas City, MO 64106
816-691-2900