The City government works closely with volunteer and civic associations to assist those who need support and to promote a feeling of community togetherness. The North Kansas City Resource Center, Ministerial Alliance, NKC Hospital Auxiliary and Meals on Wheels Program, and City employee participation in United Way drives are examples. Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, American Business Women, Soroptimist, Pilot's Clubs, the NKC Historical Committee, the Ararat Shrine, the North Kansas City Merchants Association and the Northland Chamber of Commerce and Clay County Economic Development Council are other examples of cooperation between governmental and non-governmental service agencies and organizations. Just 20 minutes north is Kansas City International Airport, one of America's most modern passenger and air freight facilities with over 225 flights arriving daily. The Area Transportation Authority, which operates a metropolitan wide bus system, provides frequent, low cost service to all sections of North Kansas City.
Industry enjoys easy access to rail or barge service.