The Kansas City Cherokee Community (KCCC) is a nonpolitical, nonprofit organization whose members reside outside of the Cherokee Nation reservation. Its mission is to strengthen membership awareness through education on the language, history, culture, heritage, and traditions of the Cherokee people. Founded in 2010, the community currently has 186 members. Frequently recognized by Cherokee Nation Community & Cultural Outreach, its recent honors include the Cherokee Language Perpetuation At-Large Award, the Community Partnership Award, Organization of the Year, Living in Balance and the Above & Beyond Award. Its 2024 meeting with the Cherokee Nation saw more than 1000 attendees.