The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation conducted a formal, comprehensive needs assessment designed to address what the Hispanic community sees as its important needs. Data were gathered by surveying 100 residents of Hispanic neighborhoods, 53 Hispanic and non-Hispanic community leaders city-wide, and 28 heads of agencies located in the Hispanic areas. Three separate but interrelated survey instruments were used. The resident survey questionnaire was available in Spanish, and many interviewers were bilingual. Information from the surveys was computer tabulated. Findings and recommendations for improvement are organized into the following broad areas: (1) Hispanics in Kansas City: Demographics and Perspectives; (2) Human Service Needs and Gaps; (3) Mainstream Institutions: Responsiveness and Services; (4) Public Education and Information/Mutual Understanding; (5) Hispanic Community Education and Information; and (6) Empowerment. Statistical data are displayed in 55 figures. The appendix makes up more than half the document and includes the following: (1) 1980 references. The appendix includes the following: (1) 1980 Census Tract Map; (2) Wyandotte County Neighborhood Maps; (3) Kansas City Missouri Neighborhoods Map; (4) Master Questionnaire Tabulations; (5) Resident Survey results; (6) Leader Survey results; (7) Agency Survey results; (8) a copy of the Resident Questionnaire in Spanish. (FMW)