From Asian Visibility to Asian Legacy
As a 501c3 nonprofit, we build long-term cultural infrastructure, community-rooted ecosystems, and spaces of belonging to support what it means to be a Asian in the Midwest for generations to come.
Kansas City is home to a growing Asian population, yet the Midwest lacks the cultural infrastructure necessary to ensure Asian communities are visible, connected, and rooted for generations.
This is where Hella Good Deeds comes in.
WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
Creating the traditions, gatherings, and public spaces that strengthen cultural belonging.
Preserving stories and shaping how Asian communities are seen, remembered, and understood.
Building systems of care, connection, and belonging that help communities thrive.
Expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship and community-rooted economic growth.
Expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship and community-rooted economic growth.
Expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship and community-rooted economic growth.
VISION FOR KANSAS CITY
Kansas City Can Become the Cultural Epicenter of Asian Culture in the Midwest
HGD believes the future of Kansas City includes vibrant public cultural life, entrepreneurship, leadership, and belonging for Asian communities.
hella impact
7,000+ attendees annually at our Heritage Event Series
7,000+ attendees annually at our Heritage Event Series
7,000+ attendees annually at our Heritage Event Series
$208,000+ raised our first independent year in 2025
7,000+ attendees annually at our Heritage Event Series
7,000+ attendees annually at our Heritage Event Series
Regional civic and philanthropic partnerships
7,000+ attendees annually at our Heritage Event Series
Regional civic and philanthropic partnerships
White House Initiative participation
Growing volunteer-to-leadership pipeline
Regional civic and philanthropic partnerships
Municipal and state proclamations
Growing volunteer-to-leadership pipeline
Growing volunteer-to-leadership pipeline