Find a variety of resources available throughout the Kansas City community.
Multi Resources
These organizations offer various resources: food, diapers, formula, transportation, etc.
Catholic Charities, Emergency Assistance
Mission Southside: Resource Center
Abundant Life: Website
United Way: Call 1.866.211.9966 for help with bills, rent, and food.
Metro Lutheran Ministry: Website
Single Parent Savings Guide:  ​Website
Children
SOAR Special Needs: Website
Divorce Care / Support
Layne Project: Website
Option 29: Website
Domestic Violence Shelters
Safehome: Call 913.262.2868 or visit the Safehome website.
Synergy Services: Visit the directory listing on the Women’s Shelters website.
Rose Brooks: Call 816.861.6100, or visit the Rose Brooks website.
Emotional
Counseling services: If you desire a recommendation for counseling services, email us.
Financial Guidance
IRS economic impact payment: For information on setting up a bank account online to receive your COVID-19 relief check, visit the FDIC webpage.
Food
Colonial Presbyterian Church: Call 816.501.3000.
Your child’s school: Most schools have breakfast and lunch available for pick up. If you have school-aged children, check the school’s website or email.
Meal Sites Locator: Use this map to find the nearest resources for food and meal assistance around Overland Park.
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PURCHASING ASSISTANCE
Neighborhood Association Corporation of America (NACA): Website
Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services (CHES, Inc.): Website
Job Opportunities, Career Education, and Services
JCCC Continuing Education: If you have been financially impacted by COVID-19 (job loss, layoffs, furloughs, reduced hours), JCCC Continuing Education, in partnership with Workforce Partnership, can help you complete free training to enhance your résumé and increase your value in the workplace. FREE, short-term training is available in multiple areas: Healthcare, Leadership, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Finance, Project Management and more. Visit www.jccc.edu/caresact to see a list of the qualifying courses and to apply. Courses must be completed by December 30, 2020.
Work from home job opportunities are available through Rat Race Rebellion.
Online College Courses:  TheBestSchools.org​
Online Guide for Student Parents:  ​https://www.onlinemba.com/resources/student-parents/
The Sewing Labs:  Training and help with job placement in the lucrative field of becoming a seamstress.  The Sewing Labs
 CDI Tech:  Full time Hospitality Associate  job description  contact ​cdavis@hmskc.com.  (posted 4/23)
Job Rights
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Effective April 2, 2020, this Act provides for paid sick leave and paid FMLA leave. Lathrop GPM LLP shares this legal alert as a free resource.
An Employer’s Guide to Coronavirus: The free online resource is made available by Foulston Siefkin LLP.
Fair Labor Standards Act Q&A: The U.S. Department of Labor webpage covers pay, telecommuting and work regulations surrounding COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Medical
Utilities / Rent
Spectrum and Comcast are offering free Wi-Fi to families with school-aged children.
United Way of Greater Kansas City: For rent assistance, dial 2-1-1 or visit UWGKC’s Get Help webpage.
Aunt Bertha: Visit the Aunt Bertha website to search listings of local non-profits and find out how they assist.
First Call KC: Website Resources Guide
Assistance with housing payments in Kansas: Kansas Eviction Prevention Program
Virtual Learning Care Centers
Kansas City Parks: Website
YMCA Learning Academy: Website
For additional resources or questions, please contact us via email.
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