COMMUNION: The Cost of Survival, Comfort & the Right to Dream

The cost of living is no longer just a financial question—it’s a human one.

Across cities and communities, people are navigating rising housing costs, food prices, healthcare expenses, and the quiet trade-offs that come with trying to build a stable life. For many, survival takes precedence. Comfort feels conditional. Dreams get postponed.

This COMMUNION gathering creates space to talk honestly about what it takes to afford:

• Survival — meeting basic needs and staying afloat
• Comfort — safety, stability, rest, and a sense of ease
• Dreams — imagination, creativity, growth, and long-term vision

Together, we’ll explore questions such as:

• What does “making it” mean in today’s economy?
• What does comfort look like and who has access to it?
• What compromises are required just to maintain stability?
• How do financial realities shape our ability to dream?
• What gets sacrificed when survival becomes the priority?
• What would it take to feel truly supported, not just sustained?

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Keystone CoLAB, 800 East 18th Street, Kansas City, United States

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