The Hub Argentine

The Hub Argentine Connecting people to their gifts, neighbors, faith & culture, health & wholeness, stories, & joy. We appreciate your generosity and financial support!

You can give online to The Hub here: https://gp-reg.brtapp.com/GivetoKCMissionHUB

LAST CALL! We’re wrapping up applications for our Part-Time Programs & Operations Associate position, and we have some s...
08/18/2026

LAST CALL! We’re wrapping up applications for our Part-Time Programs & Operations Associate position, and we have some strong candidates.

This is a great opportunity to join the team at The Hub Argentine and help support the programs, people, and day-to-day work that make our community stronger.

Applications close soon — apply today!

See you at our next garden night!¡Nos vemos en nuestra próxima noche en el jardín!
07/31/2026

See you at our next garden night!
¡Nos vemos en nuestra próxima noche en el jardín!

Thank you, Abigail! ❤️We have absolutely loved having Abigail Livingston as an intern with us this July. She has served ...
07/28/2026

Thank you, Abigail! ❤️

We have absolutely loved having Abigail Livingston as an intern with us this July. She has served as the host and coordinator for all of our serve groups this month, bringing warmth and organization to everything she did. She has been an incredible asset to our team, and we're so grateful for the time we shared with her.

We'll miss you, Abigail, and we're cheering you on as you step into all that's ahead. Wishing you the very best in your future endeavors!

Hey Neighbors of Argentine, meet RJ! You may know RJ as your only brother, your dad, your fellow Seabees, friend from th...
07/28/2026

Hey Neighbors of Argentine, meet RJ!

You may know RJ as your only brother, your dad, your fellow Seabees, friend from the VFW, former owner of The Matchbox, neighbor who is always mowing around the Welcome to Argentine signs or “just a guy”.

RJ has deep roots in the Argentine neighborhood. His dad was actually born in a house off of Metropolitan Ave and his dad went to Argentine High School. RJ’s grandparents stayed in the neighborhood throughout his life and he always came back to visit. RJ bought his house in Argentine 28 years ago and he is so grateful to continue to call this community home. He’s an original resident of Wyandotte County who grew up in Strawberry Hill and graduated from Wyandotte High School. RJ grew up with 4 sisters and they all still call the Kansas City area home.

After high school, RJ served two tours in Vietnam as a part of the Seabees. He started in the Navy and went through Marine bootcamp as he joined this construction battalion. RJ’s cousin was also in the service and, even though they served in different units, they saw each other in Vietnam. RJ remains committed to building community with other veterans and he is an active participant at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He wants to raise attention to the experiences that he, and fellow Vietnam veterans had, especially their exposure to Agent Orange and the corresponding health implications.

When he came back from Vietnam, RJ attended UMKC and entered the restaurant industry. He ended up owning and operating restaurants across the metro area: Dos Hombres (several locations), Thirsty’s (Westport and River Market) and The Matchbox. The Matchbox always held a special place in his heart due to the vibe and style.

RJ eventually sold his restaurants and now he volunteers to mow properties throughout the Argentine neighborhood. He is committed to making sure Argentine looks nice and is a welcoming place for all neighbors. When he is not riding mowers, he enjoys riding horses–English Saddle Style. He goes down to Louisburg regularly to ride his favorite horse named Twister. RJ is also working to fix up a house in Argentine as well as to design a KC Heart to remember veterans. He’ll donate the KC Heart to the VFW when it's done.

RJ also enjoys spending time with his two sons–Miles and Davis–as well as his dog Dutch. He is proud to be from Argentine and his favorite thing about living in this community is that he is surrounded by people who work hard for their families and for the community.

Most of all, RJ wants to be known as just a guy from Argentine who cares for the community. We are so grateful to have RJ in Argentine!

Comment below to nominate neighbors to be highlighted each week.


¡Hola, vecinos de Argentine! ¡Les presentamos a RJ!

Tal vez conozcas a RJ como tu único hermano, tu padre, tu compañero de los Seabees, tu amigo del VFW, el antiguo dueño de The Matchbox, el vecino que siempre está cortando el césped alrededor de los letreros de "Bienvenidos a Argentine" o simplemente "solamente un chico".

RJ tiene profundas raíces en la vecindad de Argentine. Su padre nació en una casa cerca de Metropolitan Ave y estudió en la preparatoria Argentine. Los abuelos de RJ vivieron en la vecindad durante toda su vida y él siempre volvía de visita. RJ compró su casa en Argentine hace 28 años y está muy agradecido de seguir considerando a esta comunidad su hogar. Es originario del condado de Wyandotte, creció en Strawberry Hill y se graduó de la preparatoria Wyandotte. RJ creció con cuatro hermanas, y todas ellas aún viven en el área de Kansas City.

Después de la preparatoria, RJ sirvió dos veces en Vietnam como parte de los Seabees. Comenzó en la Marina y completó el entrenamiento básico de los Marines al unirse a este batallón de construcción. El primo de RJ también estuvo en el ejército y, aunque sirvieron en unidades diferentes, se vieron en Vietnam. RJ sigue comprometido con la creación de comunidad con otros veteranos y participa activamente en la organización Veteranos de Guerras Extranjeras (VFW). Desea llamar la atención sobre las experiencias que él y sus compañeros veteranos de Vietnam vivieron, especialmente su exposición al Agente Naranja y las consecuencias para la salud que esto tuvo.

Al regresar de Vietnam, RJ estudió en la UMKC y entró en la industria de los restaurantes. Llegó a ser propietario y administrador de restaurantes en toda el área metropolitana: fue propietario de Dos Hombres (con varias ubicaciones), Thirsty’s (en Westport y River Market) y The Matchbox. Este último siempre ocupó un lugar especial en su corazón por su ambiente y estilo.

Con el tiempo, RJ vendió sus restaurantes y ahora dedica su tiempo como voluntario a cortar el césped de diversas propiedades en el vecindario de Argentine. Está comprometido con mantener a Argentine limpio, atractivo y acogedor para todos los vecinos. Cuando no está manejando una podadora, disfruta montar a caballo al estilo inglés. Viaja con frecuencia a Louisburg para montar a su caballo favorito, llamado Twister. Además, RJ está trabajando en la remodelación de una casa en Argentine y en el diseño de un KC Heart en honor a los veteranos. Cuando esté terminado, lo donará a la VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars).

RJ también disfruta pasar tiempo con sus dos hijos, Miles y Davis, así como con su perro, Dutch. Se siente orgulloso de ser de Argentine y lo que más le gusta de vivir en esta comunidad es estar rodeado de personas que trabajan arduamente por sus familias y por el bienestar de la comunidad.

Sobre todo, RJ quiere ser conocido simplemente como un hombre de Argentine que se preocupa por su comunidad. ¡Estamos muy agradecidos de contar con RJ como parte de Argentine!

Comenta abajo para nominar a otros vecinos que podamos destacar cada semana.

Our team is growing! 🌱The Hub Argentine is looking for a Part-Time Operations & Program Associate to join our team.We're...
07/22/2026

Our team is growing! 🌱

The Hub Argentine is looking for a Part-Time Operations & Program Associate to join our team.

We're looking for someone bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, who enjoys building relationships, and is excited to support programs that serve our neighbors. This role helps keep our daily operations running smoothly while supporting youth programs, volunteers, community events, and more.

If you have a heart for community and enjoy bringing people and projects together, we'd love to hear from you.

View the full job description here: thehubargentine.org/team

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with someone who would be a great fit!

Just another night of neighbors planning and dreaming about making our neighborhood safer and more walkable. Next up: co...
07/21/2026

Just another night of neighbors planning and dreaming about making our neighborhood safer and more walkable. Next up: community event for Douglas Heights and 40th street residents and a petition for a sidewalk on 40th!

What a wonderful night wcelebrating all of the Waymakers across the Kansas City area. We are grateful to be an Impact 10...
07/17/2026

What a wonderful night wcelebrating all of the Waymakers across the Kansas City area. We are grateful to be an Impact 100 recipient and to see some of our partner organizations there too! Learning Club Cultivate KC Community Health Council just to name a few

Meet us at the Garden next week! 🪴
07/10/2026

Meet us at the Garden next week! 🪴

Thank you, United Methodist News, for highlighting The Neighbor’s Kitchen! We are so excited to experience this with our...
07/01/2026

Thank you, United Methodist News, for highlighting The Neighbor’s Kitchen! We are so excited to experience this with our community. Visit thehubargentine.org/neighbors-kitchen to learn more. Still have questions? Reach out to [email protected]

The United Methodist-supported Hub Argentine is a nonprofit serving the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. It is now home to Neighbor's Kitchen, which serves as prep space for people with food businesses, including food trucks. https://www.greatplainsumc.org/newsdetail/new-facility-promises-to-be-heart-of-the-community-19842808

This summer has given our team so many reasons to celebrate, from birthdays and a graduation to welcoming a new baby and...
07/01/2026

This summer has given our team so many reasons to celebrate, from birthdays and a graduation to welcoming a new baby and our amazing interns! 🎉

While life can feel heavy at times, it's important to make space for joy, big and small. Celebrating the moments that bring us together reminds us to pause, smile, and appreciate the milestones along the way.

Join us in celebrating these special moments with our team, and don't forget to celebrate the joys in your own life, too.

Happy July! 🌞

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3730 Metropolitan Avenue
Kansas City, KS
66106

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19138314531

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