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Family & Community Support

Community Resources

 

The Beehive

750 The Paseo

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-298-6354

beehivekc.us

 

Medical Care

Dental Care

Behavioral Care

Housing Support

Identity Documents

 

 

Bishop Sullivan Center

6435 E. Truman Road

Kansas City, MO 64126

816-231-0984

bishopsullivan.org

 

Food pantry

Employment services

Rental/Utility assistance

Clothing

Christmas assistance

Access KC (formerly KC Medicine Cabinet)

 

 

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Morning Glory Ministries

416 W. 12th Street

Kansas City, MO 64105

816-842-0416

kcgolddome.org/

 

Food

Clothing

Hygiene Items

Project Elder Cool

Birth Certificates and ID’s

Blankets

 

Catholic Charities of Kansas City

4001 Blue Parkway, Suite 250

Kansas City, MO 64130

816-221-4377

catholiccharities-kcsj.org

 

Mom’s Empowerment

Housing Services

Workforce Development

Case Management

Health and Wellness Education

Emergency Assistance

Food Pantry

 

 

City Union Mission

1100 E. 11th Street

Kansas City, MO  64106

816-474-9380

cityunionmission.org

 

Shelter                                                           

Transitional Living                                         

Alcohol/Drug Programs                                 

Counseling                                                     

Career Development                                     

 

 

Community Action Agency

6323 Manchester Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64133

(816) 358-6868

caagkc.org

 

Rental and Utility assistance

Transportation

Medical prescriptions

Clothing

Legal services

Domestic violence support

Car Repair

Proof of identification support

Youth Services

 

Community Assistance Council

10901 Blue Ridge Boulevard

Kansas City, MO 64134

816-763-3277

cackc.org

 

Case Management

Food Pantry

Diapers

Rent and Utilities Assistance

 

 

Community Linc

4012 Troost Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64110

816-531-3727

communitylinc.org

 

Interim housing

Employment services

Counseling

Case management

Children’s programs

Budgeting classes

 

 

Community Service League

404 N. Noland Road

Independence, MO 64050

816-254-4100

cslcares.org

 

Food distribution

Medical assistance – glasses and prescriptions

Rent/Utilities

Clothing

Birth Certificates or other forms of identification

Case management

Permanent housing

Financial Coaching

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive Mental Health Services

17844 E. 23rd Street

Independence, MO 64057

816-254-3652

thecmhs.com

 

Substance abuse counseling

Individual. Group, and family counseling

Medication Clinic

Case Management

Independent Living skills

Social skills training

School services

Employment services

Healthcare Home

 

 

Guadalupe Centers

1512 Van Brunt Boulevard

Kansas City, MO 64127

816-561-6885

guadalupecenters.org

 

Utility assistance

Rental eviction/mortgage foreclosure assistance

Food pantry

Transportation assistance

Prescription assistance

Language interpretation assistance

Older adults’ program

Financial opportunity center

Mental health counseling

Workforce development

Youth recreation program

Substance use treatment

 

 

KC Care Health Center

1106 E 30th Street. Suite B

Kansas City, MO 64109

816-601-2375

homeroomhealth.org

 

Primary Care

Pediatrics

Dental

Behavioral Health

HIV Care & Support

Pharmacy

 

 

Metro Lutheran Ministries

3031 Holmes

Kansas City, MO 64109

816-931-0027

mlmkc.org/

 

Food Pantry - Mon-Fri     8:30-11:00

Employment assistance

Rent/Utility assistance

Diapers

Hygiene items

Christmas Store

Minor Home Repairs

Housing Assistance

Medical and Dental Assistance

 

 

MidAmerica Assistance Coalition

Liheap energy – (816) 768-8900

Water – (816) 831-1830

[email protected]

 

 

Northland Clothing Center

3939 N. Cleveland

Kansas City, MO  64117

816-454-3960

northlandclothingcenter.org

 

By appointment only

Must be referred by church, social service agency or school counselor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation Services

3101 Troost Street

Kansas City, MO 64109

816-931-4751

rs3101.org

 

Mental Health Services (counseling, case management)

Document/ID Assistance

Rent and Utilities

Access KC (formerly Kc Medicine Cabinet)

Foster Grandparent Program

 

 

Redemptionist Social Services Center

207 Linwood Boulevard

Kansas City, MO  64111

816-931-9942

redemptoristcenter.org

 

Shelter

Financial assistance

Medical/dental

Food pantry

Clothing closet

Utility assistance

Transportation

 

 

ReDiscover

6801 E. 117th Street

Kansas City, MO 64134

816-966-0900

rediscovermh.org

 

Individual, Group, & Family Counseling

Substance Abuse Programs

Case Management

Parenting Classes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seton Center

2816 E. 23rd Street

Kansas City, MO 64127

816-231-3955

setonkc.org

 

Dental services

Food pantry

Clothing Closet

Household items

Access KC (former KC Medicine Cabinet)

Hygiene products

Children’s mental health

Diaper distribution

Rent/Utility assistance

 

 

Swope Park Health Center

3801 Blue Parkway

Kansas City, MO 64130

816-923-5800

swopehealth.org

 

Health/Dental Care

Children’s Services

Behavioral Health for adults and children

Women’s Health

Healthcare transportation

 

 

Synergy Services

2001 NE Parvin Road

Kansas City, MO 64116

816-741-8700

synergyservices.org

 

Domestic Violence Services

Emergency shelter

Transitional housing

Therapeutic services

Youth Resiliency Center

 

 

 

True Light Family Resource Center

712 E. 31st Street

Kansas City, MO 64109

(816) 381-9310

Truelightfrc.org

 

Woman’s shelter

Emergency assistance

Clothing closet

Hygiene Products

Computer center

 

 

Truman Medical Center Behavioral Health

Healing Canvas

300 West 19th Terrace

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-404-5709

trumed.org

 

 

UMKC School of Dentistry

650 E. 26th Street

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-235-2121

dentistry.umkc.edu

 

 

 

Domestic Violence Shelters

 

Joyce Williams

913-321-0951

 

 

New House

Kansas City, MO

816-471-5800

 

Emergency Shelter

Children’s services

Mental health services

Case management

Court Advocacy

Substance Abuse counseling

Transitional housing

Education

 

 

Rose Brooks Center

P.O. Box 320599

Kansas City, MO 64132

816-523-5550

rosebrooks.org

Emergency Line -816-861-6100

 

Emergency shelter

Therapeutic services

Children’s services

Parent support

Safety planning

Housing and economic advocacy

Court and police advocacy

School based prevention program

 

 

Hope Haven

200 N. Oakland Street

Harrisonville, MO 64701

816-380-4663

hopehavenofcasscounty.org

 

Emergency shelter

Court advocacy

Youth and Child advocacy

Case management

Housing and Economic Advocacy

Street outreach

 

 

Hope House

816-461-4673

 

Emergency Shelter

Case Management

Mental Health Services

Court Advocacy

Transitional & Permanent Housing

 

 

Safe Home

913-432-9300

Emergency - 913-262-2868

 

Emergency shelter

Individual and Group Counseling

Court and Legal Services

Outreach Counseling

Safety Planning

 

 

Safe Haven Domestic Shelter

816-321-7050

 

Emergency Services

Legal and Financial Services

Counseling

Housing

Children’s Services

Employment Services

 

 

Salvation Army

3013 E. 9th Street

Kansas City, MO  64111

816-483-8484

www.salvationarmyusa.org

 

Food Pantry – Tues and Thurs      9-12/1-2

Rent/Utility/Deposits

Homeless shelters

Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation

Job Training

After School Programs

Help for Domestic Violence

LGBTQ Support

 

 

 

Food Assistance

 

Blue Hills Church of the Nazarene
10306 Blue Ridge Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 523-2833

Tues: 10:00 am – 12:00pm

 

Coldwater of Lee’s Summit
1101 NE. Independence Ave
Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
(816) 786-0758

Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm
Appointment required
2nd an 4th Sat: 10:30am-2:00pm walk-in

 

Covenant Memorial Baptist Church
301 Van Brunt Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 778-1949

3rd Sat: 9:00am-12:00pm

 

Food and Clothing                

 

Covenant Presbyterian Church
5931 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 444-3693

Tues and Thurs      10:00am-12:00pm

 

Grandview Assistance Program
1121 Main St.
Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 761-1919

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-12:00pm 1pm-3pm
Appt. only

Must be enrolled in Grandview School District

 

Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ
3735 Wabash Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 698-6550

3rd Saturday

 

Guardian Angels Catholic Church

1310 Westport Road

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-768-6575

Wed    4:00-5:00

Sun    10:00-12:00               

 

Heart of GOD Ministries
5704 Norfleet Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64133
(816) 547-1383

Tues: 5:00-6:30

 

Helping Hands – Calvary Temple Church

5612 St. John

Kansas City, MO 64123

816-726-1526

Tues   9:00-12:00

 

 

Hope Network of Raytown
10500 E. 350 Hwy.
Raytown, MO 64138
(816) 778-1105

Tues: 5:00pm
Wed: 3:00pm
Thurs: 6:00pm

Sat:  10:00
Must be residents of Raytown

 

Impact Ministries

1405 W. Main St
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 229-8030

Tues: 3:30pm-5:30pm Drive Thru
Thurs: 10:00am-12:00pm Drive Thru

 

Kingdom Word Ministries
3301 Cypress Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 921-2293

2nd and 4th Wednesday 1:00pm-4:00pm

 

Kingsway Ministries
4920 E 31st St.
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 921-7016

Tues: 8:00am-12:00pm

 

Morning Star Baptist Church
2525 E. 27th Street
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 923-3559

Wed: 9:00am-11:00am
Drive Thru

 

Mountain Top Food Pantry
1700 E. Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 241-1431

Wed: 2:00-5:00

 

New Life Ministries of KC (Food Only)
1717 McGee St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 421-7729

Wed: 2:00-4:00

 

Prospect KC

750 Paseo Blvd

Kansas City, MO

816-800-0889

Hot meals daily

Food Pantry

12:00-3:00

While supplies last            

 

Serve the World Charities (Food Only)
1414 E. 103rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 942-1414

Wed: 4:00pm-6:00pm
2nd Sat: 7:00am-8:00am

 

St. Monica Catholic Church
1400 E. 17th St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-3696

Wed-Thurs: 10:30am-2:00pm
Appt. preferred

 

St. James United Methodist
5540 Wayne Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 444-5588

2nd and 4th Wed

4:00-5:30 

Drive Thru

 

Sunlight Missionary Baptist Church

4444 Woodland Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64110

(816) 921-4159

Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm

 

True Faith Outreach Ministries

3206 E 27th St.

Kansas City, MO 64127

(816)923-7262

2nd & 3rd Wed   1:30pm-3:30pm
4th Thur   3:00pm-6:00pm

 

Total Man CDC
3100 E. 31st St.
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 804-7974

4th Sat    8:30am-10:30 am

 

 

 

Hearing

 

Jackson County Audiology

17020 E. 40 Highway, Suite 9

Independence, MO 64055

816-373-7900

jacksoncountyaudiology.com

 

 

Midwest Eat Institute

4320 Wornall Road, Building 1

Suite 420

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-932-1660

saintlukeshealth system.org

 

 

 

Miracle Ear

27 NW Barry Road

Kansas City MO, 64155

816-468-1477

miracle-ear-kansascitymo.com

 

 

 

 

Housing Support

 

Catholic Charities of Kansas City

4001 Blue Parkway, Suite 250

Kansas City, MO 64130

816-221-4377

catholiccharities-kcsj.org

 

Mom’s Empowerment

Housing Services

Workforce Development

Case Management

Health and Wellness Education

Emergency Assistance

Food Pantry

 

 

City Union Mission

1100 E. 11th Street

Kansas City, MO  64106

816-474-9380

cityunionmission.org

 

Men’s Campus

1108 E. 10th Street

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-474-4599

 

Women and Family Center

1310 Wabash Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64127

816-474-4599

 

 

Community Linc

4012 Troost

Kansas City, MO 64110

816-531-3727

communitylinc.org

 

Interim housing

Employment services

Counseling

Case management

Children’s programs

Budgeting classes

 

 

 

Hillcrest Ministries

401 N. Spring Street

Independence, MO  64050

816-461-0468

Hillcrestkc.org

 

Homeless individuals and families

Transitional housing

Life skills training

 

 

Hope Faith Ministries

705 Virginia Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-471-4673

hopefaithministries.org

 

Provides meals

Clothing

Housing

Employment referrals

Case management

Medical, vision and dental for individuals that are homeless

 

 

ReStart

918 East 9th Street

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-472-5664

restartinc.org

 

Housing assistance

Substance abuse recovery services

Mental health screenings

Counseling

Transitional living

Life skills

Case management

 

 

 

Salvation Army

3013 E. 9th Street

Kansas City, MO  64111

816-483-8484

salvationarmyusa.org

 

Food Pantry – Tues and Thurs      9-12/1-2

Rent/Utility/Deposits

Homeless shelters

Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation

Job Training

After School Programs

Help for Domestic Violence

LGBTQ Support

 

 

Sarita Lynne Ministries

2214 Benton Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64127

816-216-7846

saritalynneministries.com

 

Princess House – Women Only

Joshua Safe Haven – Men Only

Mental Health Services

Substance Abuse Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAVE Inc.

911 E. 31st Street

Kansas City, MO  64109

816-531-8340

saveinckc.org

 

Emergency Services

Transitional living

Rental assistance

Youth services

 

 

Sheffield Place

6604 E. 12th Street

Kansas City, MO 64126

816-483-9927

sheffieldplace.org

 

Residential housing

Counseling services

Life Skill groups

Case management

 

 

Shelter KC for Men

1520 Cherry Street

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-421-7643

shelterkc.org

 

 

Shelter KC for Women

2611 E 11 Street

Kansas City, MO 64127

816-348-3287

shelterkc.org

 

Housing    6-Month Program

Mental Health Services

Substance Abuse Services

 

 

 

Immigration Services

 

Della Lamb

500 Woodland Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-842-8040

[email protected]

 

Rent assistance

Utility assistance

Food pantry

Employment services

Reception and placement

ESL (English as a Second Language and cultural orientation classes

 

 

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas

WyCo Family Support Center

600 Minnesota Avenue

Kansas City, KS

913-906-8935

 

Family visa petitions

Family unity

Residency renewals

Citizenship

Consular processing

Green card renewals

Work permits

Waivers

 

 

KC for Refugees

3401 Independence Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64124

816-579-0040

kcforrefugees.org

 

Mentorship

Cultural orientation

In-home learning

Money management

Interpreting services

Job placement

Emergency help

Monthly assistance

Donations

Clothing drives

Community support

 

 

Asylum Clinic Kansas City

2005 Swift Street

North Kansas City, MO 64116

(816) 695-8645

asylumclinickc.org/

Free legal consultation

 

 

Kansas City Immigration

2345 Grtand Boulevard  Suite 525

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-581-5000

justice.gov/eoir/kansas-city-immigration-court

 

 

Guadalupe Centers

1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-421-1015

[email protected]

 

Family support services

Older adults’ program

Financial opportunity center

Outpatient treatment program

Workforce development

Youth recreation program

Education

 

 

 

 

 

Medical Services

 

The Beehive

750 The Paseo

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-298-6354

beehivekc.us

 

Medical Care

Dental Care

Behavioral Care

Housing Support

Identity Documents

 

 

Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet Resource and Referral Center

6675 Holmes Road, Suite 470

Kansas City, MO 64131

816-276-7517

kcmedicinecabinet.org

 

Medical Emergency Services

Dental Services

Vision Care

Prescriptions

 

 

KC Care Health Center

3515 Broadway Boulevard

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-753-5144

Kccare.org

 

Primary Care

Women’s Health

Pediatrics

Dental

Behavioral Health

LGBTQ+ Care

HIV Care & Support

Pharmacy

Refugee and Immigration Services

 

Redemptionist Social Services Center

207 W. Linwood

Kansas City, MO  64111

816-931-9942

redemptoristcenter.org

 

Shelter

Financial assistance

Medical/dental

Food pantry

Clothing closet

Utility assistance

Transportation

 

 

Samuel U. Rodgers

2121 Summit Street

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-471-0900

samrodgers.org

 

825 Euclid Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64124

816-474-4920

www.rodgershealth.org

 

Counseling

Health Care

Dental Care

Pharmacy

WIC Program

OB/GYN

 

 

Swope Park Health Center

3801 Blue Parkway

Kansas City, MO 64130

816-923-5800

swopehealth.org

 

Health/Dental Care

Children’s Services

Behavioral Health for adults and children

Women’s Health

Healthcare transportation

 

 

Truman Medical Center

2301 Holmes

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-404-1000

www.trumed.org

 

 

Vivent Health

4309 E. 50th Terrace

Kansas City, MO 6413

816-561- 8784

viventhealth.org/

 

Medical care for HIV

HIV testing and prevention

Pharmacy

 

 

Homeless Teens

 

Synergy Services

400 E. 6th Street

Parkville, MO 64152

816-505-4945

synergyservices.org

 

Shelter

Respite care

Maternity Group Home

Domestic Violence Shelter

Teen support Groups

Counseling

Transitional Living

 

 

Kansas City Steppingstone

5100 Noland Road

Kansas City, MO 64133

816-356-0817

everychildshope.org

 

Boys/girls      16-21

Group Living

Life skills

Employment readiness

Case management

Counseling

 

 

ReStart

918 East 9th Street

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-309-9048

restartinc.org

 

Youth Shelter - ages 12-17

Housing assistance

Substance abuse recovery services

Counseling

Transitional Living

Life skills

Case Management

 

 

Halo Haven

6101 E. 52nd Terrace

Kansas City, MO 64129

816-590-4493

Haloworldwide.org

 

Homeless Teen Resource Center

 

 

Shelters

 

City Union Mission – Family & Youth Center

1310 Wabash Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64127

816-474-4599

cityunionmission.org

 

 

City Union Mission – Men’s Center

1108 E. 10th Street

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-474-9380

cityunionmission.org

 

 

KCVA – Emergency Housing for Veterans

4801 Linwood Boulevard

Kansas City, MO 64128

816-861-4700

kansascity.va.gov

 

 

Restart – Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing

918 E. Ninth Street

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-842-1199

restartinc.org

 

 

Salvation Army – Crossroads Shelter

14700 E. Truman Road

Independence, MO 64050

816-461-1093

centralusa.salvationarmy.org

 

 

Shelter KC – Men’s Center

1520 Cherry Street

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-421-7643

shelterkc.org

 

 

Hope Faith Ministries

705 Virginia Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64106

816-471-4673

hopefaith.org

 

 

 

Teen Pregnancy

 

Birthright of Greater Kansas City, MO

6309 Walnut Street

Kansas City, MO

816-444-7090

birthright.org/kansascity

 

Pregnancy Resource Center

Open Mon-Sat 10-2 and Tues 6-8

Clothing

Diapers

Newborn starter kit

 

 

Catholic Charities of Kansas City

4001 Blue Parkway, Suite 250

Kansas City, MO 64130

816-221-4377

catholiccharities-kcsj.org

 

Mom’s Empowerment

Housing Services

Workforce Development

Case Management

Health and Wellness Education

Emergency Assistance

Food Pantry

 

 

Happy Bottoms

303 W. 79th Street

Kansas City, MO  64114

816-479-2867

happybottoms.org

 

Diapers

 

 

Light House Inc.

400 W. Meyer Boulevard

Kansas City, MO 64113

(816) 916-4434

lighthousekc.org

 

Residential Housing for Pregnant girls ages 12-21

Medical care

Counseling

Parenting classes

Case Management

Adoption services

 

 

Mother’s Refuge

14400 E. 42nd Street

South Suite 220

Independence, MO 64055

816-353-8070

mothersrefuge.org

Housing

Parenting Classes

Finance and Budgeting Classes

Mental Health Services

 

 

Rachel House Pregnancy Resource Center

4403 E. Blue Parkway

Kansas City, MO

816-921-5050

rachelhouse.org

 

Community resources

Pregnancy Test

Ultrasound Exams

Abortion Options

Education Program

 

 

 

Synergy Services

400 E. 6th Street

Parkville, MO 64152

816-505-4945

synergyservices.org

 

Shelter

Respite Care

Maternity Group Home

Domestic Violence Shelter

Teen support Groups

Counseling

Transitional Living

 

 

Vision Services

 

Kansas City Free Eye Clinic

705 Virginia Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64106

816 471-4673 x307

KCfreeeyeclinic.com

 

 

Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet Resource and Referral Center

6675 Holmes Road, Suite 470

Kansas City, MO 64131

816-276-7517

kcmedicinecabinet.org

 

Medical Emergency Services

Dental Services

Vision Care

Prescriptions

 

 

Swope Park Health Center

3801 Blue Parkway

Kansas City, MO 64130

816-923-5800

swopehealth.org

 

Health/Dental Care

Children’s Services

Behavioral Health for adults and children

Women’s Health

Healthcare transportation

 

 

 

Individuals Being Released from Prison

 

Journey to New Life

3120 Troost Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64109

(816) 960-4808

journeytonewlife.org

The Kauffman School strives to support not just our students but their families and our larger community. Read below to see supports we offer students, families and the community.
EMKS Food Pantry

EMKS Food Party is open to all families. Some of the items available include rice, peanut butter, jelly, green beans, Mac and cheese, hamburger helper, pinto beans, apple sauce, tuna fish and much more!  

If you are interested in visiting our Food Pantry, please reach out to Teresa Fliger at 913 -982-6292 to schedule an appointment. 

 
EMKS Social Work Department
Our EMKS social work department is made up of counselors who support students. View more here.