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United Way (Missouri)
Basic Needs And General Resources
This free service provides access to thousands of resources. Call, and you’ll reach a trained, caring professional seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone: 2-1-1
KanCare (Kansas)
Basic Needs And General Resources
Offers coverage for: Children, Pregnant Women, Families with Children, the Elderly, Adults with Disabilities and Children with Disabilities.
Phone: 1.800.792.4884
Website: https://cssp.kees.ks.gov/apspssp/
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Credit Law Center
Credit Restoration
Credit Law Center credit attorneys and advisors use the law to repair your credit in a quick and affordable way.
Services Provided: Credit repair; Credit restoration; Debt negotiation; Debt defense
Address: 4041 NE Lakewood Way Ste. #140. Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064
Phone: 816.994.4600
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am –5:00 pm
Website: https://www.creditlawcenter.com/
Interpreters: Spanish
ReScore
Credit Restoration
ReScore takes an aggressive alternative to traditional financial education by creating a solid foundation of financial knowledge, starting with credit repair and financial planning.
Services Provided: Credit repair; Credit restoration; Debt negotiation; Debt defense; Credit monitoring; Establishing credit; Student loan consolidation; Debt settlement or consolidation; business credit.
Address: 1300 E 104th Street, Suite #250. Kansas City, MO 64131
Phone: 855.273.7267
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am –5:00 pm
Website: https://rescoreyourlife.com/
Interpreters: Spanish
Della Lamb Community Services
Education And Advocacy
Della Lamb Community Services exists to empower its clients to meet the challenges of education, employment and self-sufficiency.
Services Provided: Financial management counseling; childcare; Adult education; GED and ESL; Youth services; Refugee Immigrant resettlement
Address: 500 Woodland Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone: 816.842.8040
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am –5:30 pm
Website: www.dellalamb.org
Service Area: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Interpreters: Somalian and Vietnamese
Don Bosco ESL Program
Education And Advocacy
Don Bosco positions our ethnically diverse population of all ages across metropolitan Kansas City to be self-sufficient and contributing members of this great community.
Services Provided: English language/literacy classes; High school equivalency test prep; Citizenship classes; Basic computer classes; Career preparation; Workforce training and certifications
Address: 309 Benton Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone: 816.231.2700
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am –2:30 pm. Tuesday and Thursdays evenings, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Website: www.donbosco.org
Service Area: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Literacy KC
Education And Advocacy
Literacy KC offers a welcoming community for adults and families to improve their literacy skills and enhance their quality of life. Staff, tutors, volunteers and instructors build a collaborative learning environment where adult students expand their reading, writing, math and digital skills.
Services Provided: Literacy Career; Online High School; Digital Literacy; Entry to English; HISET Preparation; Pre HISET.
Address: 3036 Troost Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Phone: 816.333.9332
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 7:30 pm & Friday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Website: www.literacykc.org
Service Area: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Metropolitan Community College — Educational Opportunity Center
Education And Advocacy
The primary purpose of EOC is to increase the number of adults enrolling in postsecondary education programs. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at the MCC-Penn Valley campus. Day and evening classes are available.
Services Provided: High School Equivalency referrals; College planning & selection; Financial aid (FAFSA) application assistance; Scholarship search guidance and resources; Financial & economic counseling; Career counseling; Defaulted student loan counseling; ESL.
Address: 3100 Main St. Ste #100, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816.604.4400
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Website: www.mcckc.edu/eoc
Service Area: Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties.
Interpreters: Spanish
NKC Schools — Adult Education and Literacy
Education And Advocacy
The Adult Education and Literacy program offers preparation classes for adults who want to take the Missouri high school equivalency exam. The program also offers English Language Learner classes for adults that want to learn or improve their English.
Services Provided: High School Equivalency courses online; Adult HS diploma; English as a Second Language (ESL); Literacy Service; Citizenship applications and interview prep.
Address: 2000 NE 46th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Phone: 816.321.5011
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm & Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Website: www.nkcschools.org
Service Area: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
El Centro, Inc.
Education And Advocacy
The mission of El Centro, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, is “strengthening communities and improving lives of Latinos and others through educational, social and economic opportunities.” The organization believes all individuals, regardless of language, place of birth, or documentation status, deserve to be fully accepted and integrated into the communities they live, work, and pursue their dreams in.
Services Provided: Dual-language preschool education; Emergency financial assistance; Financial literacy & homeownership classes; DACA Clinics; Citizenship assistance; Health care and health literacy resources.
Address: 650 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Phone: 913.677.0100
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am –5:00 pm
Website: www.elcentroinc.com
Service Area: Wyandotte and Johnson Counties
Interpreters: Spanish
Growing Futures Early Education Center
Education And Advocacy
Growing Futures Early Education Center is a non-profit organization providing quality early education opportunities and family support services for low-income households in Johnson County, Kansas. The education program focuses on developing a child’s academic readiness, along with an emphasis on social and emotional development.
Services Provided: Family self-sufficiency; Health and nutrition services; Onsite play therapy; Parents-as-Teachers education; Mental, medical, and dental health; Family support and engagement opportunities.
Address: 8155 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, Kansas 66204
Phone: 913.649.9714
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am –5:00 pm
Website: www.growingfutureseec.org
Service Area: Must reside within Shawnee Mission school district.
Kansas City Kansas Community College — Adult Education
Education And Advocacy
In cooperation with the Kansas Board of Regents, the Adult Education Program is designed to help adults increase knowledge and improve skills essential in today’s world in several areas.
Services Provided: High School Equivalency prep; ESL; Adult basic education; Skill/vocational training.
Address: 7250 State Ave. Kansas City, Kansas 66112
Phone: 913.288.7697
Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday, 7:30 am –5:00 pm
Website: www.kckcc.edu
American Red Cross, Greater KC Chapter
Emergency Assistance
The Missouri Red Cross fulfills the American Red Cross’ mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. For over 100 years, the Missouri Red Cross has provided comfort, care, and necessities to those affected by disasters.
Services Provided: Disaster and emergency relief; Health and safety education and screenings.
Address: 211 W. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816.931.8400
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.redcross.org
Service Areas: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area and Wyandotte County
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry
Emergency Assistance
MLM connects those in need with food, housing, health care, education, employment services and other resources.
Services Provided: Emergency food, rent, and utility assistance; Birth certificates/IDs; Computer access; Job coaching; Minor home repairs; Long-term care management services
Address: 3031 Holmes St., Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Phone: 816.931.0027
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.mlmkc.org
Service Areas: Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Wyandotte counties
Northland Assistance Center
Emergency Assistance
For more than 30 years, Northland Assistance Center has devoted its energy to passionately advocating for the hungry, needy, and politically under-represented.
Services Provided: Emergency food and medical assistance; Crisis intervention; Case management.
Address: 2018 Gentry St., Kansas City, Missouri 64116
Phone: 816.421.2243
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Website: www.northlandassistancecenter.org
Service Areas: Clay and Platte counties
Salvation Army
Emergency Assistance
The Salvation Army builds local programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care, and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.
Services Provided: Food, rent, utility, clothing, and medical assistance; Vision screenings; Case management
Address: 108 W. Broadway. Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024
Phone: 816.630.4155
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org
Service Areas: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Emergency Assistance
Catholic Charities’ programs and services provide for individuals’ and families’ immediate needs while also offering the tools and resources for a better tomorrow.
Services Provided: Emergency food, shelter, rent, and utility assistance; Connection to government resources; Financial education; Case management; Refugee resettlement assistance; Health services; Case management; Pregnancy counseling; Adoption services
Address: 9720 W. 87th St., Overland Park, Kansas 66212
Phone: 913.433.2100
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: https://catholiccharitiesks.org/
Service Areas: Kansas
Interpreters: Spanish
Crosslines Community Outreach
Emergency Assistance
The mission of Crosslines is to provide people in the Kansas City area affected by poverty with services and opportunities that encourage self-confidence, meet the needs of today, and provide tools for future self-sufficiency.
Services Provided: Emergency food, clothing, medical and dental assistance; Laundry and shower services; Rent and utility assistance; Homeless re-housing services; Case management; Senior commodities; Community kitchen and market
Address: 736 Shawnee Ave., Kansas City, Kansas 66105
Phone: 913.281.3388
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Website: www.cross-lines.org
Kansas Department for Children and Families
Emergency Assistance
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) works in partnership with families and communities to keep children safe from abuse and neglect. DCF also supports young adults ages 18-22 who are transitioning out of DCF care and into independent living.
Services Provided: Medical card; Food stamps; Cash assistance; SOBRA (emergency medical coverage for non-US citizens); Childcare subsidy; Child and adult protection
Address: 8915 Lenexa Drive. Overland Park, Kansas 66214
Phone: 913.826.7300
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: http://www.dcf.ks.gov/
Service Areas: Johnson and Wyandotte counties
Urban Community Connections
Emergency Assistance
UCC is committed to share with the community needed resources to help through tough times and rebuild families.
Services Provided: Community clothing closet; Mobile food pantry connection; Hygiene and personal care items; Community baby shower; School supplies; Adopt-a-family at Christmas
Phone: 816.336.9549
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: https://urbancommunityconnections.org/
Service Areas: Kansas City metropolitan area
Charlie's House
Family Services
Charlie’s House serves as a resource for families seeking information on safety and injury prevention. The mission to prevent accidents and injuries to children in and around the home is fulfilled through increased awareness, public education, and the distribution of safety devices.
Services Provided: Safety education resources; Provides safety supplies; House safety demonstration tours
Address: 2425 Campbell St., Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Phone: 816. 591.1766
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.charlieshouse.org
Service Areas: Kansas City metropolitan area
The Family Conservancy
Family Services
The Family Conservancy creates equitable opportunities for all children to thrive and experience well-being throughout their lives.
Services Provided: Scholarships for a high-quality education to children from low-income families; Childcare resources and referral; Parenting resources; Early childhood mental health training; Counseling; Parenting education; Family support
Address: 444 Minnesota Ave. Suite #200. Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Phone: 913.342.1110
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Website: www.thefamilyconservancy.org
Service Areas: Jackson County in Missouri and Wyandotte County in Kansas
Nurture KC
Family Services
Nurture KC is a community collaboration dedicated to reducing infant and maternal mortality and improving family health.
Services Provided: Access to life-saving immunizations; Health insurance and doctor assistance; Free diapers, cribs, car seats; Parenting education; Access to substance abuse counseling; Connects to housing resources, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and food assistance
Address: 1111 W. 39th St., Suite #100. Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816. 283.6242
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Website: https://nurturekc.org/
Service Areas: Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas
Operation Breakthrough
Family Services
Operation Breakthrough provides a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowers their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education.
Services Provided: Youth educational programs; On-site medical and dental clinics; Speech and Occupational therapy; Counseling for children and parents; Parent programming/education; Emergency aid to families; Housing program; WIC
Address: 3039 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Phone: 816.329.5227
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Website: https://operationbreakthrough.org/
Service Areas: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Community Action Agency
Home Improvements and Repairs
CAAGKC’s Healthy Homes Program seeks to identify, reduce, and eliminate home based safety hazards and conditions that affect the health and quality of life for individuals and families. The Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP) provides homeowners and renters with cost-effective, energy-efficient home improvements free of charge.
Services Provided: Home declutter; Removal of pest and mold; Home cleaning supplies; Accessibility needs; Weatherization
Address: 6323 Manchester Ave., Kansas City, MO 64133
Phone: 816.358.6868
Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Website: www.caagkc.org
Service Areas: Jackson, Platte, and Clay County
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN)
Home Improvements and Repairs
The ECKAN Weatherization Program has been recognized as one of the best in the State of Kansas. The program is funded by the federal Department of Energy (DOE) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
Services Provided: Comprehensive home energy audit; Weatherization
Address: 1320 S. Ash St, Ottawa, Kansas 66067
Phone: 785.242.7450
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Website: www.eckan.org/weatherization
Service Areas: Johnson and Wyandotte counties
Mission Possible Program
Home Improvements and Repairs
The Mission Possible program assists Mission homeowners with the removal of physical barriers, and dilapidated structures, qualifying minor home repairs, house painting, and tree trimming.
Services Provided: Removal of wood piles, yard waste, overgrown brush/weeds, and fencing; Repair/replace damaged shutters, wood siding shingles, guttering, and window seals; Improvements/modifications to ADA structures; Exterior painting; Repair of windows, storm doors, and garage doors; Driveway repair/replacement; Removal/trimming of trees; etc.
Address: 6090 Woodson St., Mission, KS 66202
Phone: 913.676.8360
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Website: https://www.missionks.org/
Service Areas: Mission, KS
Neighborhood Housing Services of Kansas City, Inc
Home Improvements and Repairs
NHS focuses its involvement in several neighborhoods on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City Area. Grant monies and private donations make it possible for the NHS to have access to the funds needed to assist people with loans or to make repairs.
Services Provided: Multi-family rehab/development; Minor home repairs
Address: 616 E. 63rd St. Ste #200., Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: 816.822.7703
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Website: https://nhsofkcmo.org/
Service Areas: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Community Linc
Housing
Community LINC is the largest single-site provider of homeless services in the metropolitan area.
Services Provided: Community Housing Access; Interim Housing; Financial literacy; Employment coaching; Mental wellness; Children’s programming; Intensive case management
Address: 4030 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Phone: 816.531.3727
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm & Friday, 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Website: www.communitylinc.org
Service Area: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Housing Authority of Kansas City
Housing
HAKC is a public housing resource authorized by the State to engage in or assist in the development or operation of housing for low-income and very low-income families.
Services Provided: Programs for youth, adults, elderly, and persons with disabilities; Section 8 vouchers; Section 3; Homeownership (Family Self Sufficiency Program).
Address: 3822 Summit St., Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816.968.4100
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.hakc.org
Service Area: Kansas City, Missouri
Johnson County Housing Services
Housing
Johnson County Housing Authority (JCHA) administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (formerly called Section 8) for the cities of De Soto, Edgerton, Fairway, Gardner, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Shawnee, Spring Hill, Stilwell, and Westwood areas.
Services Provided: Housing Choice vouchers; Minor home rehabilitation; ADDI (American Dream Down- Payment Initiative)
Address: 12425 W. 87th Street Parkway Suite #200. Lenexa, Kansas 66215
Phone: 913.715.6600
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.jocogov.org/department/housing-services
Service Area: Johnson County, Kansas
Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority
Housing
The Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority (KCKHA) helps families and individuals with low and moderate incomes achieve greater stability and self-reliance by providing safe, affordable, quality housing.
Housing Choice vouchers (section 8); Self Sufficiency Program.
Address: 1124 N. 9th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Phone: 913.281.3300 / 913.279.3477
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Website: www.kckha.org
Service Area: Kansas City, Kansas
Save Inc.
Housing
Save Inc. provides comprehensive housing solutions to empower socially and medically disadvantaged people to improve their health and lead stable lives with dignity.
Emergency assistance, pride haven, managed properties for low income/ disabled, voucher programs for homeless diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, mental illness or substance abuse.
Website: https://saveinckc.org/
Phone: (816) 531-8340
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Locations:
- Mailing Address: PO Box 45301; Kansas City, MO 64171
- Mitchell House: 3000 Harrison; Kansas City, MO 64109
- Silverleaf: 911 E 31st St; Kansas City, MO 64109
- Pride Haven: 3109 Campbell; KCMO 64109
AARP Foundation (Senior Employment)
Job Training / Career Advancement
AARP Foundation serves adults 50 and older with low income by creating and advancing effective solutions that help them secure the essentials, including good jobs, eligible benefits, crucial refunds, and social connections.
Services Provided: Employment search assistance; Training assignments; Skills assessments; Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Address: 1 W. Armour Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816.471.1884
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Website: www.aarp.org/foundation
Service Area: Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties
Beyond the Conviction
Job Training / Career Advancement
Beyond The Conviction’s mission is to provide “at risk job seekers” (including ex-offenders) a range of specialized services designed to educate, provide direction, counseling, and to empower individuals and their families.
Services Provided: Career readiness training; Customized job development; Employment and Social service referrals; Computer training; Educational resources; Recovery support; Housing services; Transportation assistance; Mentorship; Family advocacy; Legal advocacy.
Address: 1734 East 63rd Street Suite #301. Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Phone: 816.842.4975
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. (Saturday appointment available upon request).
Website: www.beyondtheconviction.org
Bishop Sullivan Center
Job Training / Career Advancement
Bishop Sullivan Center assists people in financial hardship by providing food, help with finding jobs, and other aid.
Services Provided: Weeknight dinners; Food pantries; Employment services; Household assistance; Clothes closets; Short-term medical assistance
Address: 6335 Truman Rd. Kansas City, Missouri 64110 / 3936 Troost Ave. Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Phone: 816.231.0984
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Website: www.bishopsullivan.org
Service Area: Kansas City metropolitan area
Full Employment Council
Job Training / Career Advancement
The Full Employment Council, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Services Provided: Career skills training; Job placement; Supportive services; Financial assistance; GED and alternative education programs
Address: 1740 Paseo Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Phone: 816.471.2330
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.feckc.org
Service Area: Cass, Clay, Platte, Jackson, and Ray counties
Women's Employment Network
Job Training / Career Advancement
Women’s Employment Network (WEN) helps to establish, define, or redefine career direction. Through a proven curriculum and a series of personal and professional development workshops, experienced staff will guide clients on a path of self-discovery that creates self-acceptance, empowerment, and self-confidence.
Services Provided: Financial coaching; Resume reviews; Mock interviews; Online workshops; Employment referrals
Address: 4328 Madison Ave., Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816.822.8083
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: https://kcwen.org/
Service Area: Kansas City metropolitan area
Workforce Partnership
Job Training / Career Advancement
Workforce Partnership offers professional expertise and funding resources to build a workforce development system that meets the needs of both eligible job seekers and employers throughout the Kansas City area.
Services Provided: Skills assessment; Resume development; Job placement; Tuition assistance; GED and ESL support
Address: 626 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Phone: 913.279.2600
Hours of operation: Monday –Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Website: www.workforcepartnership.com
Service Area: Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties
Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Central Office)
Legal Services
Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil (non-criminal) legal representation to low-income citizens.
Services Provided: Housing Law; Domestic violence protection; Federal rights; Veteran assistance; Immigration law; Mental healthcare; Consumer law; Low-income taxpayer IRS disputes; Guardianships; Municipal court defense
Address: 4001 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Suite #300 Kansas City, Missouri 64130
Phone: 816.474.6750
Hours of operation: Monday –Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Website: www.lawmo.org
Service Area: St. Joseph, Kansas City, Warrensburg, and Joplin, Missouri
Kansas Legal Services – Wyandotte County District Court Legal Self-Help Center
Legal Services
Kansas Legal Services, a statewide non-profit corporation, is devoted to helping low-income Kansans meet their basic needs through the provision of important legal and mediation services.
Services Provided: Family law; Protection orders; Income maintenance; Individual rights; Evictions; Foreclosures; Guardianships; Small claims cases; Free court-ready forms
Address: 712 S. Kansas Ave. Suite #200. Topeka, Kansas 66603 / 710 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas 66101
Phone: 800.723.6953
Hours of Operation: Monday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am –12:00 pm
Website: www.kansaslegalservices.org
Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA)
Rental & Mortgage Assistance
The Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance 2.4 (KERA 2.4) program helps renters get the assistance they need to avoid eviction or utility shutoff. KERA 2.4 is administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC).
Services Provided: Rental payment assistance; Utility/Internet/Broadband assistance
Address: 611 S. Kansas Ave. Suite #300. Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785.217.2001
Website: https://kera-kshousingcorp.org
Service Areas: All counties in Kansas
State Assistance For Housing Relief (SAFHR)
Rental & Mortgage Assistance
The State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) program provides mortgage reinstatement services, for eligible Missouri residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Services Provided: Rental payment assistance; Mortgage reinstatement assistance; Mortgage payment assistance; Property charge assistance; Utility/Internet/Broadband assistance
Phone: 833.541.1599
Websites: https://safhrforhomeowners.com/ , https://www.mohousingresources.com/program-details
Service Areas: All counties in Kansas and Missouri
City Union Mission
Shelters
City Union Mission has provided warm beds, nutritious food, and a place of safety for thousands of poverty-stricken and homeless men, women, and children.
Services Provided: Emergency shelters for men, women, and families; Long-term recovery programs; After-school and summer programs for youth; Summer camp for children ages 4-16; Thrift stores; Christian counseling; Food, clothing, and household supplies; Holiday assistance
Address: 1100 E. 11th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone: 816.474.9380
Hours of Operation: 24hrs, 7 days/week
Website: https://cityunionmission.org/
Service Areas: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Hope House
Shelters
Hope House’s Mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence.
Services Provided: Emergency shelters; Therapy; Court advocacy; Children’s advocacy; Transitional and permanent housing programs; Legal representation; Safe exchange and monitored visitation of non-custodial parents; Domestic violence hotline
Address: 1100 E. 11th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone: 816.461.HOPE (4673)
Hours of Operation: 24hrs, 7 days/week
Website: www.hopehouse.net
Restart Inc.
Shelters
ReStart empowers individuals and families to prevent, navigate, or end homelessness through strong community partnerships and effective, diverse programming.
Services Provided: Emergency, transitional, and long-term shelters; Veteran services; Case management; Counseling; Food pantry; Youth services
Address: 918 E 9th St., Kansas City, Missouri 64106
Phone: 816.472.5664
Hours of Operation: 24hrs, 7 days/week
Website: www.restartinc.org
Service Areas: Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area
Friends of Yates – Joyce Williams Shelter
Shelters
Friends of Yates, Inc. is a community-based agency that provides a full continuum of services to thousands of persons throughout the community each year. The organization helps individuals to rebuild their integrity, reclaim their independence, and foster an empowered level of self-esteem.
Services Provided: Emergency shelter; Food, clothing, and personal care assistance; Court, economic, and childcare advocacy; Safety plans; Case management; Transitional housing program; Counseling; 24-hour crisis hotline
Address: 1418 Garfield Ave., Kansas City, Kansas 66104
Phone: 913.321.0951
Hours of Operation: 24hrs, 7 days/week
Website: https://friendsofyates.org/
Service Areas: Wyandotte County
Safe Haven / Leavenworth Hope House
Shelters
Safe Haven is a residential care facility that works in conjunction with the VA Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) program to provide supportive services to homeless veterans with severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders.
Services Provided: Emergency housing services; Case management; Meals; Medication; Counseling; Transportation services; 24-hour staff availability
Address: 527 SW Limit St., Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Phone: 913.250.5790
Hours of Operation: 24hrs, 7 days/week
Website: http://rosevilla.info/leavenworth-hope-house/
Shalom House Men's Transitional Living Program
Shelters
For more than 30 years, Shalom House has offered shelter and hospitality to homeless men in Kansas City, Kansas. The men find the resources and the encouragement that they need to help them develop a plan to successfully transition to permanent housing.
Services Provided: Emergency shelter; Food, clothing, and employment assistance; Medical care referrals; Nutrition education; Case management; Rehousing support; Financial education
Address: 2100 N. 13th St., Kansas City, Kansas 66104
Phone: 913.321.2206
Hours of Operation: 24hrs, 7 days/week
Website: https://catholiccharitiesks.org/where-we-work/shalom-house/
Service Areas: Kansas
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