Geographically Eastern Jackson County Resources

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Housing Assistance/Shelters—please note that Eastern Jackson County does not have a lot of overnight shelters, so more of the metro area listings have been included.

• Catholic Charities: 816-221-4377

• Center for Neighborhoods KC has many resources to help strengthen and revitalize communities. For more information, please go to: https://cfn.umkc.edu or call them at 816-235- 6931.

• CHES, Inc. has down payment assistance for first time home buyers. Please call for qualifications at: 816-533-7417. You may also go to: www.chesinc.org For location and other information please call: 816-533-7417.

• Community Action Agency: 816-358-6868

• Community Assistance Council: 816-763-3277

• Community LINC can help those at-risk of homelessness. Please call to schedule an assessment and from that, they may provide services. The number is: 816-531-3727.

• Community Services League is administering some funds received for rental assistance. Please call 816-254-4100 for more information or go to: www.cslcares.org

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has extensive data bases of where renters and homeowners can get assistance with rent, utilities, and mortgage assistance in addition to educating yourself on your rights as a consumer. Please go to the following web address: https://www.consumerfinance.gov

• Eviction Defense is something that is available to qualifying tenants in all 40 counties served. Kansas City residents can apply for Right to Counsel at: 816-474-5112 or online at: https://gkcassistanceprogram.org/EvictionD efense. If you do not live in Kansas City, please go to: https://form.jotform.com/212028683025147  Evictionlab.org is a national website with statistics and information related to evictions in the pandemic.

• Habitat KC’s HOPE Program helps people move forward with their dreams of home ownership regardless of where they are now. Anyone is welcome to enroll. For more information please go to: https://habitatkc.org/hope-financialrepair/

• Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program can be reached at: 816-513-6347. You may also go to: kcmo.gov/healthyhomes

• Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom: Heartlandcenterforjobsandfreedom.org or call 816-278-1344 or 816-278-1092. Helps with legal rights/evictions due to COVID-19, employment and consumer rights for low-wage workers. If you are needing help with landlord issues, please check out the following link to request help/learn more: https://form.jotform.com/212028683025147 They also have toolkits to help people who are facing eviction. For more information on that please go to: http://www.jobsandfreedom.org/tenant-rightstoolkits

• Home Turf is a program through Central Bank that is designed to help people with low incomes, first time home buyers, or those with credit issues. The following is the link to the brochure: https://www.centralbank.net/siteassets/bankaffiliates/bk014/hometurfloansbrochure.pdf?v=1 D50B3A44F1BE80#:~:text=The%20Home%20T urf%20Loan%20program,thought%20home%20 ownership%20was%20possible. You may also contact the Community Affairs Officer at: 816- 521-2543, extension 26677.

• Housing Locator Service offers help for residents looking for affordable housing! For more information about this new resource please go to: https://bit.ly/3qPupUQ

• Lee’s Summit’s list is again open for public housing for those who qualify and would like to get their names on the list. Applicants can still however expect to wait 2-4 years at a minimum before they are likely to be called off the list. For more information please go to: https://leesummit.housingmanager.com

• Lee’s Summit Social Services provides a food pantry, a job board and rent assistance. Access their site at lssocialservices.com or call 816-525-5357 for information or to make an appointment.

• Missouri Tenant Help has a free library of do it yourself forms that help tenants facing eviction in addition to educational materials, articles, guides, and more. This is a HUD funded initiative to help Missouri tenants. For more information please go to: motenanthelp.org

• Right to Counsel was passed in 2021 and gives every tenant living in KCMO, the right to FREE counsel during an eviction. This is available to ALL KCMO tenants regardless of income or any past eviction history. Please call for more information at: 816-474-5112.

• Salvation Army: 816-252-3200

•  Say Rhino is a program that may be able to help people who are struggling to come up with a security deposit by breaking it down into payments. This is designed to help those with credit and financial issues and who may have fewer options because of those issues. The landlord must be willing to accept this program. For more information, check out the website at: https://www.sayrhino.com.

• Share The Love House provides resources for those without permanent housing. Contact Teresa Perry at: 816-349-8953.

• Shelters (for more extended overnight and longer stays. For additional shelter because of cold weather please refer to the, “Cold Weather Help” category!)

• - City Union Mission: 816-474-4599 - Hillcrest Transitional Housing offers several programs to help people reestablish themselves and to have stability for themselves and their families. More information can be found at: https://hillcrestkc.org

• - Homeless Hotline: 816-474-4599 - Hope Faith Ministries: 816-471-4673 offers a number of case management and other services to help house the homeless and meet their needs during this time. NOTE: They do not have a shelter per se (except during winter) but sometimes can offer assistance with motel rooms or have other connections to shelters!

• - Hope Haven is a shelter for women who have experienced domestic violence and will allow them to bring pets. For more information please go to: https://www.hopehavenofcasscounty.or g

• - Hope House DV Shelter: 816-461-4673

• - Interfaith Hospitality Network can house a family for 3 months, provide food, and case management assistance through various local Churches on the Kansas side of the state line. For more information please call: 913-345-2121. There are many supportive services available to help a family get stabilized and on an independent path!

• Mother’s Refuge is a homeless shelter for girls 21 years old and younger who are pregnant. They offer a variety of supportive services! For more information, please go to: https://mothersrefuge.org

• Neighbor 2 Neighbor can help someone who has substance abuse problems gets into recovery and temporary recovery housing. Contact Greg Parr for more information at: 816-606-4509.

• Newhouse DV Shelter: 816-471-5800

• Restart in KCMO: 816-472-5664

• Rose Brooks DV Shelter: 816-861-6100

• Salvation Army Crossroads Family Emergency Shelter in Independence: 816-252-3200

• Share The Love House provides resources for those without permanent housing. Contact Teresa Perry at: 816-349-8953.

• Sheffield Place helps severely traumatized and homeless mothers secure what they need to be successful. For more information please call: 816- 483-9927 or go to: https://www.sheffieldplace.org

• Shelter KC (Men’s Program): 816-421- 7643; (Women’s Program): 816-348- 3287. Please note that the Women’s Program is not typically able to offer emergency shelter but if they have space available, someone may be able to get into their program fairly quickly).

• Starfish Transitional Living provides sober living housing, job support, peer support, and mental health resources for women in recovery in Kansas City. For more information please go to: https://www.starfishsobrietyhouse.org

• True Light Family Resource Center (Women’s Shelter): 816-381-9310

• Synergy Services Domestic Violence Housing Program is a 2 year independent living program with housing costs provided and case management and therapy services for domestic violence survivors. For more information please call: 816-587-4100. For information about their domestic violence center, please call: 816-321- 7050. For information about youth shelter for ages 12-18, please call: 816-741-8700. For information about the Jennifer and Jamie Children’s Center (emergency shelter for children birth to 17), please call: 816-321-7060. For more information about these and other services please go to: https://www.synergyservices.org/ourservices/Provide-Safety/Emergency-Shelter

  UTILITIES AND HOME REPAIR/UPGRADES/UPKEEP

• EVERGY CUSTOMER SERVICE IS: 1-888-471-5275. CALL TO SEE WHAT HELP MAY BEAVAILABLE. YOU MAY ALSO GO TO: WWW.EVERGY.COM/FINANCIALASSISTANCE.

• THE CONTACT FOR SPIRE ENERGY IS: 1-800-582-1234.

• Built for Jesus is a diverse Christian based group of people who have a passion for helping people and are located in Independence. They may be able to assist with some home improvements and repairs. There is a FB site or you can call: 816-809-6874.

• Catholic Charities: 816-221-4377

• CHES, Inc. has down payments on a house and other assistance for people in need. Please call for qualifications at: 816-533-7417. You may also go to: www.chesinc.org. For location and other information please call: 816-533-7417.

• Community Assistance Council: 816-763-3277

• Community LINC can help those at-risk of homelessness. Please call to schedule an assessment and from that, they may provide services. The number is: 816-531-3727.

• Evergy has energy savings kits. For more information please go to: https://www.evergy.com/ways-to-save/programs/energy-savings-kit. This may include free light bulbs, power strips, and more. Call Center hours of operation have

  changed. They are open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday effective from June 19th forward. The emergency after hours line will continue to be 24/7.

  ***NEW!!! Evergy is rolling out new time-based plans for Missouri residents. For more information please go to: https://www.evergy.com/landing/missouri-rate-plans. Also, they will be having virtual presentations to further explain this. To sign up for one of these please go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACAA2EA7F9C25-time or: www.evergy.com/time

• Hopebuilders can assist Jackson County homeowners with repairs and other needs if they are disabled and/or of a certain age and meet other qualifications. For more information please go to: https://hopebuilders-kc.org/request-assistance/ Hope Faith: 816-471-4673

• KC Water is having amnesty month in May to give people some help that are struggling with their bill if they qualify. For more information about what this consists of and to see if you qualify please call 816-513-0125.

• Lee’s Summit Social Services offers rent and utility assistance. Call 816-525-4357 for more information.

• LIHWAP or Low Income Household Water Assistance Program is a new and evolving program from the State designed to help people afford their water bills. For more information, please goto: https://mydss.mo.gov/utility-assistance/lihwap. This page is shared with LIHEAP, but there is a flyer, application and FAQs specific to LIHWAP. Please note that the MAAC LIHEAP office is NOT handling LIHWAP. Please do not have applicants fax, email or drop applications off at the LIHEAP office as this will only delay processing. This new program will be handled by Pam Meek and John Rich out of the MAAC office on Armour Blvd. The numbers are: 816-831-1830 and fax is: 816-831-1839. PLEASE

  NOTE THAT THE PROGRAM IS ENDING ON 9-30-23 AS THAT IS WHEN THEFEDERAL FUNDING FOR IT ENDS.

• Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ may be able to help with food and utilities. Please call: 816-923-3559.

• Spire has free energy assistance webinars. To register for these events and for more information, please go to: https://spireenergy.com/community-events. You may also go to the following for assistance: SpireEnergy.com/Assistance.

• Strong Homes-Strong Families has a home repair program for those unable to make repairs because of finances. To see if youmay be eligible please go to: https://sh-sf.org/customers  Water Savings Kits are available for FREE through: Bridgingthegap.org. Please see the website to see if you qualify!

• Weatherization is a program available to LIHEAP participants to help them lower their utility bills. For more information please go to:

  https://caagkc.org/programs/weatherization

Job Assistance

JOB ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, FAIRS, AND TRAINING THERE ARE A FEW JOB SEARCH SITES WHERE YOU CAN LOOK FOR JOBS AND/OR POST YOUR RESUME! TRY www.indeed.com; www.careerbuilder.com; www.monster.com and www.npconnect.org

• Ability KC: Hiring for support services and other positions. Please call 816 -472 -7799 for more information or visit: Abilitykc.org for a list of available jobs. You may also email your resume to: hr.department@abilitykc.org

• Ace Personnel are hiring for various positions that pay between $16 and over $18 an hour. For more information please go to: https://www.acepersonnel.com

• Advanced Personnel Inc is hiring for an automotive facility, assemblers, B shift from 5:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., Monday through Friday. 90 day temp and then you are hired on and can join the union. Accepting walk in interviews Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Positions fill quickly! The address is: 6753 N. Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO 64118.

• Aerotek is a staffing service that is currently hiring for various positions such as entry level assemblers, drivers, packers, and many more! The contact information is: Stacy Franklin at: 816 -226 -7072 or: stfranklin@aerotek.com

• Aldi Grocery Store is hiring in the Kansas City area. For more information please go to: https://careers.aldi.us/location/kansas - city -jobs/61/6252001 -4398678 -4393217/4

• All Events has a listing of upcoming job fairs across the KC Metro area. For more information please go to: https://allevents.in/kansas%20city/job -fairs

• Alliance Workforce Inc. is hiring for different positions. For more information please go to: http://allianceworkforcekc.com

• Allied One Source Staffing is hiring for multiple positions. Please call for more information at: 816 -254 -8844.

• Bass Pro is hiring for various positions in Independence. For more information please go to: https://careers.basspro.com/us/en

• Blue Cross Blue Shield is hiring. For more information please go to: https://www.bluekc.com/consumer/blue - kc/careers.html

• Build it KC is a pre -apprenticeship program for laborers and ironworkers. Register and get more info for this by calling: 816 -433 -4682.

• Catholic Charities has a job skills workshop! For more information please contact: jobassistance@ccharities.com or call: 816 -398 -6894.

• CD Apprenticeship Program begins on September 19th at 11 a.m. Eligible participants must be 18 years or older. There is no advance application. For more information please attend on the date and time noted at: 3040 Manchester Trafficway, KCMO 64129.

• Central Early Childhood Center is hiring teachers. For more information, please send an inquiry to: central_ecc@yahoo.com. The center is in KCMO.

• Centrinex is hiring. For more information please go to: https://centrinex.com

• Challenge Manufacturing is hiring for Production Operators. The pay starts at $18 to $19.85. This is for Plant 7, KCMO, full time positions available. For more information please go to: https://www.challenge -mfg.com/careers and from there type in Kansas City.

• Chewy Fulfillment Center in Belton is hiring. For more information please go to: https://careers.chewy.com/us/en/belton - missouri -warehouse -and -fulfillment -center - jobs

• Children’s Mercy is hiring! For more information please go to: https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers  Cintas Corporation is hiring in the KCMO area for different positions. Some positions

• Community Service League is launching new tuition -free programs. Program offerings include CNA, Sustainable Material Handling, Medical Coding (may have remote -work opportunities), Billing Professional, Phlebotomy, and Welding Technology. For information about Welding please call: 816 -912 -1232. There are new opportunities being added on a regular basis. You will also be connected with a CSL Financial Coach and employment services to assist with finding a job after graduation. Please call 816 -491 -2013 or 816 - 254 -4100 for current offerings, questions or apply at: https://cslcares.squarespace.com/newskills They also offer a comprehensive e - newsletter with information about free trainings, rent and utility help, and much more! Read more about this at: https://conta.cc/3JjbBaH They are offering a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) training program. For more information about the requirements for this program please call: 816 -912 -1232. ***NEW!!! They offer Career Development Coaching where you can learn about new careers and potentially qualify for tuition paid training. For more information please go to: CSLCARES.ORG/NEWSKILLS or call the above referenced number. This may also entail things like resume help, interview clothing, and more.

• Construction Industry Job and Career Fair is on September 21st from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is free and open to the public. No experience is needed nor must you register. This is at the Robert J. Mohart Multipurpose Center: 3200 Wayne Ave., KCMO 64109.

• CVS Health has multiple positions open in various locations. For more information, please go to: https://jobs.cvshealth.com You may also text, CVSDC to 25000 and chat with a virtual recruiting assistant.

• Determination Incorporated is a nonprofit in KCMO that is a business support group community that also helps those who have been incarcerated learn how to own and operate their own businesses. They have a variety of resources and support. For more information please go to: https://determinationincorporated.com or call: 816 -607 -1873.

• Diversity X has listings of KCKS job fairs. For more information please go to: https://www.diversityx.net/job -fairs -near - me/kansas/kansas -city

• Dollar Tree is hiring for store and corporate careers. For more information please go to: https://www.dollartree.com/careers

• Easterseals Midwest is hiring starting at $15 an hour. For more information, please go to: www.joineasterseals.com or www.bemoreateasterseals.com

• Event Brite has a listing of upcoming job fairs. For more information please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/mo--kansas - city/job -fairs/

• Exceeds Expectations has an Electrical Apprenticeship program. For more information please go to: www.letsexceed.org

• Goodwill Industries is offering some certificate programs such as Social Media and Marketing. For more information please call: 816 -842 -7425 or come to a walk - in info session on Thursdays at: 800 E. 18th St., KCMO. Please call to verify times! They also can offer job training in fields such as manufacturing, welding, technology, and more. ***They are also hiring and for more information on that please go to: https://www.mokangoodwill.org/work -for - goodwill/open -positions

• Google Career Certificates has many training programs that lead to certificates and can offer other services such as finding employment and resume assistance. For more information please go to: https://grow.google/grow -your - career/#?modal_active=none

• Great Jobs KC is dedicated to helping people who earn less than $45,000 a year and are interested in acquiring additional skills so that they may earn more! They will also help to remove barriers that a person may have to earning more such as child care, transportation, etc. For more information please go to: https://kcscholars.org/great -jobs -kc - scholarship

• Habitat Restore is hiring for multiple positions at multiple locations. To apply please go to: https://pulse.ly/bjdb1s9786

• Hiland Dairy Foods is hiring. For more information please go to: https://www.hilanddairy.com/company/employment

• Hills Pet Nutrition is hiring. For more information please go to: jobs.colgate.com

• Home Depot is hiring! For more information, please go to: https://careers.homedepot.com

• Independence Police Department is looking for police and fire dispatchers. For more information please go to: https://buff.ly/3CFvzsf

• IRS is hiring for examiners and clerks. These are full -time permanent as well as seasonal positions. For more information please go to: irs.usajobs.gov. You may also call: 816 -499 -4900. You may also visit: jobs.irs.gov/events for more information and/or to register for one of their upcoming hiring events. ***NEW!!! They are having a virtual hiring event on September 12th from 1 -3 p.m. Register to attend this event and learn more about available positions at: jobs.irs.gov/events

• Jackson County Parks & Rec is hiring! Full -time and seasonal opportunities are available. Visit: jacksongov.org/jobs for more information. Park and Rec and Public Works is hiring for multiple positions for equipment operators. Please see the web address listed above for more information

• Job Fair X has comprehensive listings for virtual and other job fairs. For more information please go to: https://jobfairx.com/job -fairs -near - me/missouri/kansas -city

• Job News USA has a listing of job fairs and you can customize it to include only the KCMO metro area. For more information please go to: https://www.jobnewsusa.com/job_fairs

• Job One is an organization that specializes in helping people with disabilities obtain and maintain employment. For more information please visit: https://jobonekc.org or call: 816 -796 -7070 . The organization is also looking to add to their own staff! Please contact: khankins@jobonekc.org

• Jobs.mo.gov is a comprehensive resource for those seeking employment. There are many resources related to finding and keeping employment. Additionally, there are online learning modules to help increase and/or improve your skills. For information on that please go to: https://jobs.mo.gov/jobseeker/online - learning -modules

• Job Cast by Indeed gives helpful career tips, advice, and shows people how to turn skills into careers through webinars. For more information please see: https://www.indeed.com/jobcast

• KCTV5 Job Connection is a job board with current listings and you may also post a listing! For more information please go to: https://www.kctv5.com/business/jobs

• Lee’s Summit Social Services offers a job board. Go to lsssocialservices.com to access the current listing of posted jobs

• Lowe’s is hiring for various positions and locations across the KC metro area. For more information please go to: https://talent.lowes.com

• Lyft can offer rides free of charge to job interviews, other possible related appointments. This is now available in KCMO. For more information please go to: https://www.lyft.com/lyftup/jobs -access/get - help

• Metro Lutheran Ministries (MLM) offers a Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) with many resources pertaining to employment and financial education as well as assistance with obtaining needed work clothes, bus passes, steeled toed boots, help with food handling permits, and much more! For more information on this please go to: https://www.mlmkc.org/financial - opportunity -center.html or call: 816 -285 - 3148.

• Missouri Apprentice Connect is a resource for anyone seeking an apprenticeship, training, or something related. For more information, please go to: https://www.moapprenticeconnect.com

• Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has a Shared Work program that allows employers and employees flexibility in schedules and helps to avoid layoffs. For more information please go to: sharedwork.mo.gov

• Missouri Department of Social Services has a Jobs League program that can help teens and young adults get paid, on the job training. You must be between the ages of 12 and 24, live in Missouri, and meet monthly gross income requirements. To learn more please go to: https://mydss.mo.gov/jobs -league -program

• Missouri Area Health Education Center connects students to careers, professionals to communities, and communities to better health. For more information please go to: https://mahec.org

• MO Works Initiative is offering a FREE Construction Apprentice Ready program with weekly stipends available ($100 for 5 weeks). For more information, please call Rudy Chavez at 816 -806 -1840 or go to: moworksinitiative.org

• Natural Grocers is hiring. For more information please go to: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/our - careers

• Olive Garden is hiring with flexible schedules, competitive pay, and more. For more information please go to: jobs.olivegarden.com

• On The Job Training is a program that provides opportunities to earn while you learn. For more information, please go to: jobs.mo.gov

• Pawsperity has many offerings such as tuition FREE 6 month program s to help people break the cycle of poverty by learning how to groom dogs; call 816 -214 - 5376, ext. 131. You can ask for Barbie Daniels or email her at: bdaniels@epeckc.org to see if you qualify.

• Polytainers in Lee’s Summit is hiring for Machine/Forklift Operators, Packers, Material Handlers, Automation Technicians, and Maintenance Mechanics. For more information please go to: https://www.polytainersinc.com/careers

• Price Chopper is hiring for various positions. You can apply inside any store or go to: mypricechopper.com/careers

• Prosperity Center through Rockhurst University offers a variety of educational services to the public such as employment and financial coaching and other helpful services. Please call: 816 -501 -4239 for qualifications/information or visit: https://www.rockhurst.edu/prosperity - center. The employment coaching can consist of mock interviews, resume help, job readiness training, and so much more!

• QT is hiring for several positions in different locations. For more inform

• Skilled KC Technical Institute offers hands on training/education in manufacturing in as little as 6 months with NO debt! For more information about this and other resources that they offer please go to: https://www.skilledkc.org

• Step Up Job Fairs is having a job fair with many potential employers on September 26th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. You MUST register for this and get more info at: https://www.stepupjobfairs.com

• Target is hiring and will be paying up to $24 an hour. For more information please go to: https://jobs.target.com/employment/kansas - city -missouri -united -states -store -hourly - jobs/1118/7163/6252001 -4398678 -4392183 - 4393217/4

• The Builder’s Association Education and Training Center has a wealth of information about getting into the industry and training. For more information, please go to: www.buildersassociation.com or call: 816 - 595 -4145.

• The Missouri Apprentice Ready Program has a FREE construction pre - apprenticeship program that is accepting applications. There is a stipend earned with this program and at the conclusion you will have industry recognized credentialing. For more information please contact Rudy Chavez at: 816 -806 -1840 or: rudychavez@moaflcio.org

• The Toolbox: Small Business Resource Center is a FB site for those wanting to start a small business or for those who already have one but want some pointers. Please call for more information at: 816 -309 -2063. You may also email at: gmunoz@forwardcities.org . ***NEW!!! There is a Subcontractor Development Program that will educate participants on relevant things such as bidding, liens, estimates, and more! To learn more please go to: https://www.thetoolboxkc.com/events/the - blueprint -subcontractor -development - program - 1

• UMOS Building Better Futures in Independence has a National Farmworker Jobs Program. For more information please go to: https://www.umos.org/where - we -help/missouri. You may also call at: 1 - 866 -789 -4870. The Independence office is at: 816 -714 -4333. Their location is: 15301 East 23rd Street, Independence.

• VA is having a recruitment fair on September 7th from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for various positions. This will be at the Honor Annex: 4251 Northern Avenue, KCMO 64133. For questions please contact Anetra Hamilton: 816 -808 -8459.

• Walmart has multiple new job postings! For more information please go to: https://careers.walmart.com

• Women’s Employment Network: 816 -822 - 8083 . They are offering multiple services including the following free options: In - person 3 week classes, an online guided course, and online weekly workshops. All of the services are designed to strengthen skills, develop a personalized plan, receive support, and more. You may also email them at: info@kc.wen.org. To learn more about the organization, please go to: https://kcwen.org. ***NEW!!! For information on online workgroups please go to: https://kcwen.org/get -help/online - learning.

• Zip Recruiter has resources for job seekers in addition to job postings. For more information please go to: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/

Maternal/Child Needs

• Baby Grace: 816 -787 -5936 Buckner Baby Grace is open from 9 to 11 a.m. on the 2nd Saturday of March, June, September, and December.  At the Open Houses, parents can shop for clothes from preemie to 5T, shoes, books, toys, and other baby gear items such as high chairs, bath tubs, potty seats, etc. that have been donated. Parents will also receive free diapers and a package of wipes. In the months that we do not have open shopping, parents can pre-register for free diapers for our diaper drive-through event. Parents select either the 2nd Thursday or the 2nd Saturday to pick up their diapers and wipes. We also receive community donations at these events. To be specific, remaining Open Houses—Sept 9 and Dec 9, from 9:00am to 11:00am. Diaper distributions are Aug 10 from 6:00-8:00 pm, August 12: from 10:00 to 12:00 pm, October 12 from 6:00-8L00 pm, October 14 from 10:00 to 12:00, November 9 from 6:00-8:00 pm, and November 11 from 10:00-12:00.

  We are located at Buckner United Methodist Church, 109 S. Hudson Street, Buckner, Missouri 64016.  

  Donations can be made to Buckner Baby Grace by clicking on the DONATE button on our website, www.babygrace.org. Be sure and select Buckner as the chapter you would like to receive your monetary donation. 

• Life Connection Church may be able to help with food as well as maternal/child needs. The address is 3883 Blue Ridge Blvd, Indep, 64052. Please call for details about possible food pantry options at 816-353-4445. They have a clothing closet the first Saturday of each moth from 9 am to noon, and a food pantry the 3rd Saturday of each moth from 9 am to noon.

• Mt. Washington Baptist Church is having a clothing distribution with a food pantry on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to noon. This is located at 9623 E Independence Ave. For more information please call 816-254-5777.

• Theclothoption.org is a FREE cloth diaper program. The program has NO income requirements, quick turn around on applications and is delivered. Recipients may also receive ongoing education and support for using cloth diapers. Diapers are provided for children up to 35 pounds.

• Frugals Family Thrift: 816-478-9200 (ask about the available vouchers for clothing, furniture, & household goods). You may also ask about diaper and food banks (dependent upon availability). The address is still: 4804 S. Noland Rd., KCMO, 64133. They have however moved further down the strip mall into the location that was formerly, a night club. More room for more bargains!

• Journey Impact Center is located at: 463 SW Ward Rd., Lees Summit. By appointment only, you may get assistance such as food and clothing. For more information and/or to schedule an appointment, please go to: https://www.takethejourney.cc/journey-impact-center

• Easterseals Midwest serves Jackson and other counties and providing in-home services ranging from prenatal to 3 years old! For more information, please contact the Program Manager who is Amy Gorton at: 816-335-4572. You may also visit: promise1000.org

• Theclothoption.org is a FREE cloth diaper program. The program has NO income requirements, quick turn around on applications, and is delivered. Recipients may also receive ongoing education and support for using cloth diapers. Diapers are provided for children up to 35 pounds.

• HSS or Health and Human Services has launched the first of its kind National Early Care and Education Workforce Center. This is in part to build a career pipeline for the early care and education workforce. It will expand to do many things. For more information please go to:

  https://www.acf.hhs.gov/media/press/2023/hh s-launches-first-national-early-care-and-education-workforce-center. For additional resources you can also go to: Strategy Resources to Address the Early Care and Education (ECE) Workforce Shortage | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov)

Daycare

• dss.mo.gov>child-care (online application for day care assistance and other programs). There are also some additional support services to assist Missouri parents. For those resources, please visit: https://mydss.mo.gov/media/pdf/missouriresource-guide

• health.mo.gov/safety (click child care for licensing regs, provider searches, how to file a complaint, and other resources). You may also look for lists of providers at: https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/childcare/find-care

• The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has information pertaining to things related to child care and these are listed under, “Child Care.” Please go to: https://health.mo.gov

Food Pantries

• ***NEW!!! MISSOURI WIC RECIPIENTS will continue to have higher amounts for fruits and veggies between January and September. The new amounts are report to be approximately $25/month for child participants, $44/month for pregnant and postpartum recipients and $49/month for breastfeeding recipients. For more information please go to https://www.koamnewsnow.com/new/health/missouri-wic-announces-benefit -increase-extension/article_3ba2d9c-8d4b-11ed-be79-d7fe50943fl2.html It is recommended that you call/check social media if possible before going to ensure there have been no date/time changes.

• Community Services League, 200 SW 10th Street in Blue Springs 64015. Monday and Wednesday 9-12, 1-4. Friday 9-12. Call 816-299-0033

• Community Service League reopened their food pantry at their Noland Road location. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Noland Road location as a drive -thru. You MUST have an appointment to attend these events! For information about signing up, please call: 816 -254 -4100. You may also sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4B AEA92CA7F9CE9 -cslfamily. There is a Hispanic Food Pantry Day the last Friday of the month (except holidays) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or while supplies last.

• Community Services League, 1001 S Sibley Street, Buckner, 64014. Wednesdays 8:00-noon. Call 816-249-5820

• Community Services League, 513 Gregg St, Grain Valley, 64029. 816-355-0328. Wednesdays 9-12, 1-4. Call 816-355-0328

• Community Services League, 1408 SE Austin Street, Oak Grove, 64075. Tuesday and Thursday, 9-12, 1-4. Call 816-690-8213.

• Community Services League Farview Food Pantry, 18109 E 121th St N, Independence, 64056. Wednesdays 11-2. Call 816-791-6071.

• Community Services League BlendWell Community Cafe, 10725 US 24 Hwy, Independence, 64054. Monday-Friday 6:30-4 pm, Saturday 7:30-2:00 pm, Hispanic food pantry last Friday of each month. Call 816-642-2204.

• Community Services League, Hawthorne Place Apartments, 16995 E Dover Lane, 64056. Monday 1-3 by appointment. Tuesday-Friday 9-3. Call 816-491-2871

• Community Action Agency: 816-358-6868. They partner with over 30 food pantries across Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties to best help people get connected with food and toiletries. For more information please call or go to: https://caagkc.org/programs/food-toiletry-pantries

• Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E 39th Street S, Independence, 64055. 816-254-8209. Offers food on Wednesdays, 9 to noon, maximum of 40 families weekly.

• Community Assistance Council: 816 -763 - 3277, extension 100. Food available by making an appointment.

• Frugals Family Thrift: 816 -478 -9200 (ask about the available vouchers for clothing, furniture, & household goods). You may also ask about diaper and food banks (dependent upon availability). The address is still: 4804 S. Noland Rd., KCMO, 64133. They have however moved further down the strip mall into the location that was formerly, a night club. More room for more bargains!

• St. Mark’s Methodist Church has a food pantry on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., no appointment needed. They are located at: 603 N. Jennings Road, Independence, MO 64056. Please call for more information at: 816-257-1812. They also have a clothing closet but that is by appointment only!

• Abundant Life Church has a drive-thru food pantry on Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. (times may change) Please call to verify the event is happening/when and if there are any eligibility requirements. The phone is: 816-554-8181. The address is: 112 W. 23rd Street S., Independence 64055. This is inside Immanuel Baptist Church. There is a second location serving the community on Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00-6:00 pm, at 1300 SW Jefferson, Lee’s Summit, MO.

• ·American Legion Post 21 in Independence has a food box pantry on the last Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You must show proof of your Veteran status. Sometimes they will also have toiletries. The address is: 16701 E US HWY 40, Independence, 64055. The number is: 816-373-0221.

• ·City of Independence has launched a Health Disparities Initiative which can provide resources such as a free subscription for grocery deliveries for high risk and under served populations in Independence. For more information about this please call: 816 -325 -7986. You can also go to: https://www.ci.independence.mo.us/PressRe leases/Article/5849

• ·Community Service League reopened their food pantry at their Noland Road location. It is open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. You MUST have an appointment to attend these events! For information about signing up, please call: 816 -254 -4100. You may also sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4B AEA92CA7F9CE9 -cslfamily. ***NEW!!! There is a Hispanic Food Pantry Day the last Friday of the month (except holidays) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or while supplies last.

• ·Compassion Ministries in Blue Springs has a food pantry on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There are also to go pantry boxes Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call to verify before you go out any eligibility requirements or changes as to times at: 816 -847 -0200. The address is: 2501 E. Duncan Rd, Blue Springs 64019. You may also email at foodpantry@bluespringsassembly.org.  

• · Fairmount Community Center in Independence gives away groceries and household items. Please call to confirm hours or ask any other questions such as any residency requirements, income, etc. at: 816 -254 -8334. · Food Giveaway occurs every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to Noon. This is at the corner of 35th and Indiana Ave., KCMO 64128. They often have meats, dairy, produce, and more.

• ·Harvesters Community Food Network has a feature on their website where you may type in an address/zip code and find the nearest location for assistance with food. Please go to: https://www.harvesters.org/Get -Help

• Fairmount Community Center in Independence gives away groceries and household items. Please call to confirm hours or ask any other questions such as residency requirements, income, etc. at 816-254-8334.

• Grace Church of Independence; 3601 S Sterling Ave. Free community dinner on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. There is a blessing room with free items for those in need or displaced, and free youth/family events for the community. Contact eric@grace4all.org.

• Heart of America Food Pantry; 7600 Blue Ridge Blvd. Please call 816-356-6380 for questions about food. Emergency service is available on an individual basis by call the church. They have a food distribution the 4th Saturday of each month. It will be necessary to have only 1 family/vehicle and there are no deliveries.

• ·Impact Family Resource Center in Blue Springs offers a drive thru food distribution (including basic groceries, frozen meat, bakery, and other items) 2 times a week and you may go weekly to one of those events. They also offer personal care items every week and monthly, diapers (sizes 1 -6), Depends, and some children’s clothing (0 -5 years old) . On Tuesdays the drive thru event is from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. at: 1405 West Main, Blue Springs (start at 15th and Main parking lot). On Thursdays it is a no contact parking event. It begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Come directly into the IMPACT building at: 1710 West Main, Blue Springs. To check for any updates such as changes due to weather or other things at their FB page IMPACT for KC.

• Independence Uptown Farmer’s Market is a place where SNAP recipients can qualify for the Double Up Food Bucks program which provides a dollar to dollar match on fresh fruits and vegetables up to $25 a week. For more information please go to: https://www.ci.independence.mo.us/Uptown Market/FarmersMarket.

• Journey Impact Center is located at: 463 SW Ward Rd., Lees Summit. By appointment only, you may get assistance such as food and clothing. They are now also doing, “Meal of The Month” where they give you an assembled meal kit for a specific recipe and everything that you need is included! For more information and/or to schedule an appointment, please go to: www.journeyimpact.cc

• ·Lee’s Summit Social Services has Community Bread Day, every day and no questions are asked. The address is: 108 SE 4 th Street, Lee’s Summit. The phone number to call with questions about hours or anything else is: 816 -525 -4357

• ·Life Connection Church may be able to help with food. The address is: 3883 Blue Ridge Blvd., Independence 64052. Please call for details about possible food pantry options at: 816 -353 -4445. They have a clothing closet the 1st Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to Noon and a food pantry the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to Noon.

• Longview Baptist Church has a food pantry called, “Hands of Love” and it is available on the 1st and 3rd Sunday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The address is: 1300 SW Longview Rd., Lee’s Summit. Please call for more information at: 816 -524 -3341. No ID is required and is open to anyone in need in the KC Metro area.

• McCoy Park in Independence (24Hwy & Delaware in the storm shelter behind Fire Station #1) will be having a FREE summer meal program for kids that will run from May 30 to August 11. This will Monday-Friday from 11 am to 1: pm. Free to kids 18 and under. Adult meals may be purchased for $3.25. NO application or proof of income is needed. Meals are served rain or shine.

• ·Mercy Ministry in Blue Springs is able to assist with food needs. For more information please look for their FB page or call: 816 -795 -1025. You can sign up for a Saturday food distribution at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094ca 9a82ea4f58 -saturday14#/

• ·Mt. Washington Baptist Church is having a food pantry and clothing distribution on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to Noon. This is located at 9623 E. Independence Ave., Independence. For questions or more information, please call: 816 -254 -5777.

• ·MyGroceryDeals.com is a place to find deals in your area on needed items. This helps to stretch your food dollar!

• ·National Hunger Hotline can help you locate food resources in your area! For assistance please call: 1 -866 - 3 -HUNGRY or 1 -877 - 8 -HAMBRE. You may also text at: 914 -342 -7744 for an automated response.

• ·Northern Boulevard United Methodist Church has a drive -thru food pantry every Thursday from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. The location is: 1800 S. Northern Blvd., Independence, 64052. For more information about any qualifications please call: 816 -252 -7977.

• Online map and text number is available to help families locate local summer food programs. For more information please see: www.health.mo.gov/sfsp. You may also text: 914 -342 -7744 and mention, “Summer Meals.” You may also call: 888 -435 -1464.

• Renewed Hearts has reopened with its newly relocated food pantry at 10112 E Truman Rd., Independence, 64052. For more information, please call 816-654-6417. They distribute food every 4th Saturday between 12 and 2:00 pm or until supplies run out. Call for more information about this: 816-544-8625. ***NEW!!! There is a food pantry distribution every 4th Saturday between 12 -2 p.m. or until supplies run out. Please call or text for more info on this at: 816 -655 -8625.

• Salvation Army: 816-252-3200 or 816-241-6485. It is located at 14700 E Truman Rd in Independence. They give away breads, baked goods and other food items on Tuesday and Friday every week beginning at 12 pm. This is dependent on what they have available and is first come, first served. No registration is needed or income guidelines for the drive thru pantries.

• ***NEW!!! Every Wednesday, the Salvation Army in Independence will be handing out FREE lunches from 12 - 1 pm, or until the lunches are gone. This started May 3rd and will continue throughout the summer. Address 14700 E Truman Rd.

• Shepherd’s Staff Food Pantry, 1311 Sanders St, Harrisonville, 2-5:30 pm. Contact for which week you are eligible to receive groceries.

• The Gathering Church at 4505 S. Noland Rd., Independence, has a Mobile Food Pantry the first Monday of the month. Please call with questionsn at 816-373-0106. The scheduled start time is 4:00 pm.

• St. Mark’s Methodist Church has a food pantry on Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., no appointment needed. When the time switches they will revert back to being open 3:00-5:00. They are located at: 603 N. Jennings Road, Independence, MO 64056. Please call for more information at: 816 -257 -1812. They also have a clothing closet but that is by appointment only!

• The Stone Church offers a free hot meal on Wednesdays, 6-7 pm. The location is 1012 W Lexington in Independence, 64050

• SuperCook is a website where you can search for recipes based on what ingredients you have. This can help to stretch your food dollar by maximizing choices. For more information, please go to: https://www.supercook.com

• Taste of Home has a specific section with 60 family recipes that are all under $10 to make. This is meant to help stretch your food dollar and feed your family! For more information, please go to: https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/che ap -dinner -ideas

• The Gardens at Unity Village will be having farmers markets every Saturday from May 20th through October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is: 150 B. Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit

• The Gathering Church at 4505 S. Noland Rd., Independence has a Mobile Food Pantry the first Monday of the month. Please call with questions at: 816-373-0106. The scheduled start time is 4 p.m.

• Trinity Presbyterian Church has, “Trinity Table Community Lunch.” It is on the second Saturday of the month from 11:30 to 1:00 pm. Food and fellowship along with a food pantry. The location is 1400 W Sheley Rd., Independence, 64052.

Meals

• Lunch Partners offers groceries and a meal on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30-1:00 pm. 700 West Lexington, Independence, MO 64050.

• Meals on Wheels, call to schedule a delivery. 816-254-9566.

• Open Table, St Jude Catholic Church, at 2001 S Broadway, Oak Grove, 4th Sunday every month, 4:00-5:30 pm. Homestyle hot meal with drinks and dessert.

• Restoration Church, 803 W 23rd St S, Independence, 64055. Saturdays, 8:00 am until noon—breakfast, showers and haircuts.

• Stone Church offers a free and hot meal to anyone who wants one each Wednesday from 6 -7 p.m. The location is: 1012 West Lexington Ave., Independence 64050.

• Salvation Army: 816 -252 -3200 or 816 -241 - 6485. The SA located at: 14700 E. Truman Road, Independence gives away breads, baked goods, and other food items on Tuesday and Friday every week beginning at 12 p.m. This is dependent on what they have available and is first come, first served. No registration is needed or income guidelines for the drive thru pantries. For questions or to confirm availability, please call: 816 -252 -3200.

• St Michael’s Episcopal Church offers meals the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. 4000 S Lee’s Summit Rd., Independence, 6b4055

• Team Jesus provides hot and bag meals, clothing, personal hygiene items, blankets, and medical clinics. They offer support is securing IDs, GEDs, and offer employment links. Contact Pastor Brian Carline at briancarline@sbcglobal.net, 913-302-1982.

• The Gardens at Unity Village will be having farmers markets every Saturday from May 20th through October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is: 150 B. Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit.

• Trinity Presbyterian Church has, “Trinity Table Community Lunch.” It is on the second Saturday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food and fellowship along with a food pantry. The location is: 1400 W. Sheley Rd., Independence 64052.

General Resources

• 211 has a comprehensive website for a variety of resources that you can search by zip code or by county. Please see: https://uwgkc.myresourcedirectory.com

• 816 Bike Collective can provide opportunities to earn a bike, tools to fix them, and more! For more information please go to: https://816bike.org

• AdHoc Against Crime has a 24 hour, “Community Hotline” and that is: 816-753- 1111. There is also a, “Youth Hotline” and that is: 816-531-2665.

• Alt Cap may be able to provide funding and other resources to people wanting to start a business. For more information please go to: https://www.altcap.org/about

• American Red Cross: Offer many different kinds of trainings online. For a list of these please see: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/onlinesafety-classes/all-online-classes Can provide free smoke alarms. For more information please go to: www.redcross.org/smokealarmMO

• Angel Flight Central provides FREE flights for people in need that originate in their 10 state Midwest region. These are flights generally available for those seeking medical treatment, domestic violence relocation, shipping breast milk, picking up service dogs, etc. 7-10 days is typically needed as a minimum to arrange flights if qualified. For more information please go to: https://angelflightcentral.org

• Bank On is an organization that can help direct people on how to open a banking account that meets their needs. For more information, please go to: https://covidbanking.joinbankon.org. Justin Walker is the Director of Business Development and available to answer questions or possibly speak at organizations. Please call: 816-463-0200.

• Benefitsexplorer.com is a great resource to look for a variety of things such as medical care, food assistance, rent help, etc. You can click on what state you are in and then it will display cities and locations that may offer what you are looking for. The web address for this is: https://benefitsexplorer.com

• Birthday Connections is a nonprofit in KCMO that helps every child to have a happy birthday and can provide resources to parents. Please call: 858 -519 -2486 or email: benita@birthdayconnections.org. They also have a FB page!

• Bridging The Gap is giving away trees to people who qualify. For more information please go to: http://ow.ly/vjOQ50Nwf4U

• Brown & Crouppen put out a comprehensive resource directory for the Kansas City area in 2020 and it is over 40 pages long. Some resources have changed since its publication but many have not and can still serve as an excellent starting point for various different needs be it food, housing, etc. BE SURE TO VERIFY ANY EVENT OR RESOURCE BEFORE COUNTING ON IT AS THINGS MAY HAVE CHANGED! The document can be found at: https://www.brownandcrouppen.com/wp - content/uploads/2020/11/brown -and - crouppen -resources -kansas -city -resource - directory.pdf

• Child Life Disaster Relief ensures that children in disasters and crises have the tools and support needed to cope and have resilience. For more information please go to: https://cldisasterrelief.org. They have many resources at: https://cldisasterrelief.org/resources/disasters

• Children’s Mercy Hospital through the Beacon Program has a comprehensive resource directory for families needing various kinds of supports in the community. While this is geared towards families with kids that have complex health care needs, it could possibly apply to others. For more information please go to: https://www.childrensmercy.org/in -the - community/community -programs -with - childrens -mercy/resources -for -children - with -complex -medical -needs

• ***NEW!!! There are multiple programs to address childhood adversity and resilience. For more information please go to: https://www.childrensmercy.org/departmen ts -and -clinics/child -adversity -and -resilience/

• ***NEW!!! They have a multitude of resources to help families develop emergency response plans. For more information please go to: https://www.childrensmercy.org/health - and -safety - resources/emergency - preparedness They also have information about multiple community initiatives and resources. For more information please go to: https://www.childrensmercy.org/your - visit/family -support -and -resources/social - work/community -initiatives -and -resources/

• Climate and Environmental Justice Screening Tool has a variety of community based information. For more information please go to: https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/#3/ 33.47/ -97.5

• Coldwater of Lee’s Summit is a faith based nonprofit that offers a variety of assistance and programs. For more information please go to: http://www.coldwater.me or call: 816 -786 -0758.

• Community Care Link can link you to a variety of resources in your particular area. For more information please go to: https://www.communitycarelink.com/kansa s-city-area-resource-guide

• Community Engagement University runs from September 19th through November 14th. This is a program to connect KCMO residents with government and to empower them. Please register and get more information at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community - engagement -university -fall -2023 -tickets - 699884271697#:~:text=The%20City's%20C ommunity%20Engagement%20University,f or%20Fall%202023%20is%20open. You may also get more information at: https://www.kcmo.gov/programs - initiatives/community -engagement - university

• Community Service League is launching new tuition -free programs. Program offerings include CNA, Sustainable Material Handling, Medical Coding (may have remote -work opportunities), Billing Professional, Phlebotomy, and Welding Technology. For information about Welding please call: 816 -912 -1232. There are new opportunities being added on a regular basis. You will also be connected with a CSL Financial Coach and employment services to assist with finding a job after graduation. Please call 816 -491 -2013 for current offerings, questions or apply at: https://cslcares.squarespace.com/newskills ***NEW!!! They also offer a comprehensive e-newsletter with information about free trainings, rent and utility help, and much more! Read more about this at: https://conta.cc/3JjbBaH

• Englewood Arts Open Mic night is on the third Fridays from 6 -8 p.m. This can include musicians, poets, story tellers, visual artists, dancers, etc. The address is: 10901 E. Winner Road. The website is: www.englewoodarts.art

• FEMA has a Disaster Resource Library with a ton of resources to help people with recovery and further developing resiliency. For more information please go to: https://www.fema.gov/emergency - managers/practitioners/recovery -resilience - resource -library. There are also a variety of preparedness toolkits to help you and your family prepare for a variety of emergencies at: https://preptoolkit.fema.gov/

• Findhelp.org is a resource tool where you type in your zip code and it then takes you to a page with multiple categories. Click the needed category and it will list resources in the general area of your zip code.

• Food, drug, and other current safety recalls can be found at: https://health.mo.gov/safety/foodrecalls/index .php or https://health.mo.gov/safety/productrecalls

• Free Store is located within Lee’s Summit Resource Recovery Park at: 2101 SE Hamblen Rd., Lee’s Summit, 64082. They are open as follows: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everything is FREE and the stock changes weekly but most often includes paint, auto fluids, bug spray, and lawn chemicals just to name a few.

• Grace Church Independence has a variety of resources for people that do not require Church membership. There is a free community dinner on the first and third Wednesday of every month (call to verify time), a Blessing Room with free items (e.g., hygiene, clothing, non -perishable food) for anyone in need, and free youth or family events for all. Pastor Eric or others can answer any questions that you may have by calling: 816 -254 -8680. The address is: 3601 S. Sterling Ave., Independence 64052.

• Habitat for Humanity offers resources and tips for people who have disabilities so that they can be well -prepared for disasters. For more information please go to: https://www.habitat.org/our -work/disaster - response/disaster -preparedness - homeowners/disabilities -special -needs

• Impact Family Resource Center in Blue Springs can provide a variety of supports. Their phone number is: 816 -229 -8030. The website is: https://fbcbluesprings.org/impact

• Independence is Alive and Well is a website with many resources. For more information please go to: https://independence.zone/iiaw/

• Jacksoncountycares.org is a site that can help to connect people to mental health services that cannot pay and possibly connect them to other services for other needs as well.

• Kanopy is a free streaming service where you can watch movies. To qualify, you must have a card from a participating library. For more information please check out their website at: https://www.kanopy.com

• Lee’s Summit Social Services can provide a broad range of assistance such as food, help with utilities, rent/small home repairs, prescription help, baby food, and more. For more information please go to: https://www.lssocialservices.com

• Legal Aid of Western Missouri has a comprehensive website with lots of information about things such as a low - income tax payer clinic, an MHDC grant that helps keep people in their homes, an online application for assistance, and more! Please go to: https://lawmo.org/get -legal -help. Also, there is a program called, “Advocates for Family Health Project” and the director of that is Kaitee Brown, Attorney. She can be reached at: 816 -474 -1413, extension 5204. The web address for this program is: www.lawmo.org/afh

• Legislative Library can answer questions on the status of a bill or its contents. Please go to: governor.mo.gov/actions/legislative - actions

• MARC Outreach has many resources to increase awareness and safety in disasters and emergencies. For more information please go to: https://www.marc.org/safety - security/emergency -management -and - homeland -security/outreach

• MARC Air Quality Program has information about the ozone/air quality, and more related to health and the environment. For more information please go to: https://www.marc.org/environment/air - quality

• McGruff Safe Kids ID Kits are free and available at: https://www.mcgruffsafekit.com/united - states. The general website is: https://www.mcgruffsafekit.com

• MCPL or Mid -Continent Public Library offers a FREE digitizing service that can convert VHS tapes, cassettes, photos, and more. For more information please go to: https://www.mymcpl.org/blogs/digitize -your - personal -collection -mcpl -memory -lab -now - open

• Missionary Currie for Women and Children, Inc. is a nonprofit that can help families who are struggling with various kinds of help. For more information please go to: https://missionarycurrieinc.org/about -us

• Missouri Bar has a, “Complaint Resolution Program” to help anyone who feels they did not receive adequate legal help from an Attorney. For more information please go to: https://mobar.org/site/content/Lawyer - Resources/Complaint_Resolution_Program.a spx

• Missouri Protection & Advocacy is a Federal program in the state of Missouri that provides protection of the rights of people with disabilities through legally -based advocacy. It is located in Jefferson City, MO but available to any resident. Please call: 573 -893 -3333 or go to: www.moadvocacy.org

• Missouri Family to Family is a statewide resource center that can provide a variety of things. For more information please go to: https://mofamilytofamily.org or call: 1 -800 - 444 -0821. They also have a FB page! They offer a helpful newsletter called, “The Good Life Gazette.” Signup for this at: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1939285/1900 882

• Missouri Services Navigator is an online system where people can search for a variety of services particular to a specific region. Please visit: https://mo.servicesnavigator.org/s4s/WhereI Live/Council?pageId=1&lockla=true  MOSource Link is an additional place people can search for services across Missouri. Please visit: https://www.mosourcelink.com/resources/fi n d - a -resource

• National Disability Rights Network has a comprehensive website with many resources. For more information please go to: https://www.ndrn.org

• National Weather Service has great information on preparing for severe weather season. For more information please go to: https://www.weather.gov/lsx/severeweek  Neighbor 2 Neighbor offers a variety of assistance including but not limited to those experiencing homelessness and addiction. For information about what is available, please call: 816 -606 -4509.

• Next Step KC offers free financial coaching and other financial resources. For more information please go to: https://www.nextstepkc.org/connect -now. You may also call: 816 -491 -2869. This is through CSL in Independence and helps people to find financial solutions that do not include Pay Day Loans and other high interest loan traps.

• Nonprofit Connect has a listing of volunteer opportunities including serving on boards for anyone wanting to donate his or her time. Please go to: https://info.npconnect.org/hotdeals

• Our Children Their Future is an organization focused on mentoring and empowering young boys from ages 10 and up. For more information please call: 816 - 607 -3854.

• Reconciliation Services offers a variety of resources including (but not limited to): Case management (can also help to connect you with other resources, getting missing documents, etc.), therapy, and much more. For more information please go to: https://www.rs3101.org or call: 816 -931 -4751.

• ***NEW!!! REVEAL Launch Cohort is a trauma informed readiness program that offers a stipend, support, case management, training, and more to help you gain stability in your life. This is for people between the ages of 18 -30 who can devote 20 hours a week for 6 months to participate. For more information please email Shaleese Rockett at: srockett@rs3101.org

• Red Cross of Missouri has free home fire safety visits and more related to that! For more information about all of this please go to: https://www.redcross.org/local/missouri/abou t-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign/smokealarm-request.html They also have excellent resources to help people with disabilities or other issues prepare for disasters. For more information please go to: https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcro ss/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Reco very/General_Preparedness___Recovery/Ho me/A4497.pdf

• Redemptorist Center can possibly offer help with rent/mortgage payments, utility assistance, medical/dental, and educational needs if funding is available and you meet the guidelines. For more information please go to: https://www.redemptoristcenter.org/financial -assistance. There is also a food pantry for Jackson County residents. You may also call: 816 -931 -9942 .

• Renewed Hearts in Independence can help to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and baby supplies. They will be having a Grand Opening soon after they move into their new location. In the mean time you may contact them at: 816 -654 -6417.

• Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT) through FEMA gives anyone access to data, mapping, and resources pertaining to community resiliency and what they can do to improve their ability to successfully navigate any natural or other disaster that may occur. For more information please go to: https://www.fema.gov/emergency - managers/practitioners/resilience -analysis - and -planning -tool

• Resource Connect provides help for those in need of services such as housing, utilities, baby supplies, hygiene, etc. Please call Amanda Washington at 816 -581 -6440, Extension 700 for details.

• RHI Hub has a TON of toolkits for health and other issues for people living in rural areas but that may also be applicable to those in more populated areas. For more information please go to: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits

• Services Navigator is an online resource that allows people to search for various resources across the state of Missouri. For more information, please go to: https://mo.servicesnavigator.org

• Smiles and Kuts Foundation is an organization that helps children with special needs or from low income families have a positive self-image through haircuts. For more information please go to: https://smilesandkuts.org/organization - information

• SOAR is an organization with many resources that seeks to support and empower the families of children who have special needs. For more information please go to: https://soarspecialneeds.org/about -us

• Stay at Home Book Group is a fun way to stay connected while at home. No need to read a particular book, share what you are reading and hear what others have to say as well. This is a virtual group through the Mid -Continent Public Libraries. To register please go to: mymcpl.org/events

• Sutherlands has some helpful information about disaster preparedness including severe weather on its website at: https://sutherlands.com/emergency - preparedness

• Un -Dumpster Day is on October 7th and starts at 8 a.m. and goes to Noon. This will be at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, 1 Arrowhead Dr., KCMO. Please donate still good household items! There will also be FREE paper shredding and FREE tire disposal.

• US Department of Health and Human Services has an office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response division that provides a multitude of human services in a disaster such as case management to connect people to services more efficiently as well as children and youth supportive services, and much more. For more information please go to: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ohsepr/disasterhuman-services

• Vital records in Missouri can be ordered at: https://health.mo.gov/data/vitalrecords

• Virtual vacations are possible through the following website and it is totally FREE: https://virtualvacation.us. You can choose to take a walking tour, by car, etc. of various places around the world to give you the feel of what it feels like to be there. Great escape and again, it’s FREE!

• Welcome.US is a site where resettlement organizations and businesses that are helping refugees can post a need or offers of things that they have to giveaway. For more information on that please go to: https://welcome.us/exchange#. For those newly resettle in the U.S., there are many kinds of resources! For information on that please go to: https://welcome.us/resources/newcomer

• Westind Connection is an inclusion center and used book store with a variety of activities that are open to all! There are monthly events including music, bingo, biweekly support groups, and volunteer opportunities. The address is: 10908 E. Winner Rd., Independence. The website is: https://westindconnection.com