(KNZA)--The Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging (NEKAAA) celebrated a significant milestone on March 20 by breaking ground on a new, multi-use Community Resource Center. The ceremony took place at 2200 Natchez Street in Hiawatha, across from the Walmart Supercenter on Hopi Drive.

Karen Wilson, NEKAAA Executive Director, shared her enthusiasm for the project, stating, “This Community Resource Center is a beacon of access, innovation, and collaboration…We are incredibly excited for the future and the impact this new home will have for individuals of all ages.”

Cory Davis, Director of Multimodal Transportation and Innovation for the Kansas Department of Transportation, also addressed the attendees. He praised NEKAAA for its dedication to the project, highlighting the vital partnerships involved and the far-reaching impact of NEKAAA General Public Transportation services in Northeast Kansas.

While the project is mostly funded thanks to the support of grants, stakeholders, and key funders, NEKAAA will soon share more about how community members and organizations can support the long-term success of the Center. Opportunities to contribute, collaborate, and be part of this transformational effort will be announced in the coming weeks. Watch the NEKAAA Facebook page and website for more information about this important project soon.

NEKAAA, a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, proudly serves Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Marshall, Nemaha, and Washington Counties.

The new Community Resource Center will further NEKAAA- mission by ensuring continued access to reliable transportation while providing essential resources for aging and disability services, nutrition, technology, and socialization activities that Northeast Kansas communities depend on.