Catholic Charities KCSJ - Emergency Assistance

Special Notes/Funding

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Services are provided as long as funding is available. Catholic Charities has dental care expense assistance for no more than $150 per household. Financial Assistance is granted based on funding.

Hours

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment.

Required Documents

Government issued ID; proof of MO residency; proof of disability or homelessness (if applicable); proof of income, public benefits and/or disability for everyone 18+; SS cards for all household members

Eligibility

Income guidelines, must not have received the requested assistance in the last year

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call on Monday at 8:30am for financial assistance appointments, eligible clients will get an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 8:30am-12pm that week to attend a Workforce Class. Currently can assist 5 households/week.

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Kansas City, MO (Jackson County)

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

HAPPY BOTTOMS DISTRIBUTION WILL BE CLOSED FROM OCTOBER 11TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities provides Happy Bottoms diapers.

Hours

M-Th 1pm-3:30pm for existing clients New clients are served M&W 1pm-3:30pm

Required Documents

Photo ID of the parent or guardian (of the child needing diapers), proof of date of birth (for each child needing diapers)(Medicaid card or birth certificate) and proof of address (of the parent or guardian).

Eligibility

Client cannot receive Happy Bottoms diapers from any other agency.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Visit location M-Th 1pm-3:30pm for existing clients, New clients are served M&W 1pm-3:30pm

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, and Ray Counties in MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities refers clients to Evergy Connect to work with them on bill payment and whatever programs Evergy has at the time. Assistance is available based on funding.

Hours

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment

Required Documents

Utility statement, proof of address, photo ID for all household members 18 and older, proof of income for all household members, social security cards for all household members

Eligibility

Catholic Charities can only assist with rent or utilities, not both; current utility and arrears no more than 6 months old; does not assist with rental or utility deposits; will assist with up to the last $250.00 depending on funding at the time of request; prefers that client has not received assistance for the requesting service from another social service agency within the last 6 months; prefers that client has a sustainability plan to pay the requesting service the next month; remaining balance must be paid or has means of paying by visit date; must have tried other agencies first.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call on Monday at 8:30am for financial assistance appointments, eligible clients will get an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 8:30am-12pm that week to attend a Workforce or Financial Literacy Class. Currently can assist 3 households/week.

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Kansas City, MO (Jackson County)

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

When funding is available, Catholic Charities has vision expense assistance for no more than $150 per household.

Hours

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment

Required Documents

Government issued ID; proof of MO residency; proof of income, public benefits and/or disability for everyone 18+; SS cards for all household members

Eligibility

Must not have received the requested assistance in the last year

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call on Monday at 8:30am for financial assistance appointments, eligible clients will get an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 8:30am-12pm that week to attend a Workforce or Financial Literacy Class. Currently can assist 3 households/week.

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Kansas City, MO (Jackson County)

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FOOD PANTRY AND HYGIENE DISTRIBUTION IS CLOSED UNTIL THE NEW LOCATION OPENS ON OCTOBER 24TH, 2024. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities provides emergency food assistance. Client can receive food assistance once every 30 days. However, there is a limit and they will seek other options for those who come in monthly for this service.

Hours

M-Th 1pm-3:30pm

Required Documents

Photo ID, proof of address

Eligibility

No restrictions

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Visit location

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, and Ray Counties in MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities provides SNAP enrollment assistance. This service completes the SNAP (food stamp) application with client and delivers the paperwork to the local Missouri Department of Social Services for processing.

Hours

M-Th 1pm-3:30pm

Required Documents

Photo ID, proof of address, household income (earned and unearned) and medical expenses (if applicable)

Eligibility

Basic SNAP (food stamp) eligibility.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Visit location

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, and Ray Counties in MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FOOD PANTRY AND HYGIENE DISTRIBUTION IS CLOSED UNTIL THE NEW LOCATION OPENS ON OCTOBER 24TH, 2024. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities provides formula. Client can receive formula assistance once every 30 days. Assistance is based on availability of item. However, there is a limit and they will seek other options for those who come in monthly for this service.

Hours

M-Th 1pm-3:30pm

Required Documents

Photo ID, proof of address

Eligibility

No restrictions

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Visit location

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, and Ray Counties in MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities provides gas bill assistance. Service depends on available funds.

Hours

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment

Required Documents

Utility statement, proof of address, photo ID for all household members 18 and older, proof of income for all household members, social security cards for all household members

Eligibility

Catholic Charities can only assist with rent or utilities, not both; current utility and arrears no more than 6 months old; does not assist with rental or utility deposits; will assist with up to the last $250.00 depending on funding at the time of request; prefers that client has not received assistance for the requesting service from another social service agency within the last 6 months; prefers that client has a sustainability plan to pay the requesting service the next month; remaining balance must be paid or has means of paying by visit date; must have tried other agencies first.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call on Monday at 8:30am for financial assistance appointments, eligible clients will get an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 8:30am-12pm that week to attend a Workforce or Financial Literacy Class. Currently can assist 3 households/week.

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Kansas City, MO (Jackson County)

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

LOCATION ON MLK BLVD WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS ON LONGVIEW. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

An attorney will be in the office providing legal advice on topics such as garnishments, child support, warrants, etc. The attorney will provide advice only, NOT legal representation.

Hours

Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Low income (at or below 135% of the federal poverty level) or receiving government assistance.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Visit location

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, and Ray Counties in MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FOOD PANTRY AND HYGIENE DISTRIBUTION IS CLOSED UNTIL THE NEW LOCATION OPENS ON OCTOBER 24TH, 2024. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities offers emergency hygiene items. Client can receive hygiene item assistance once every 30 days. Assistance is based on availability of item. However, there is a limit and they will seek other options for those who come in monthly for this service.

Hours

M-Th 1pm-3:30pm

Required Documents

Photo ID, proof of address

Eligibility

No restrictions

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Visit location

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Bates, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte, and Ray Counties in MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

When funding is available, Catholic Charities has prescription expense assistance for no more than $150 per household.

Hours

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment

Required Documents

Government issued ID; proof of MO residency; proof of income, public benefits and/or disability for everyone 18+; SS cards for all household members

Eligibility

Must not have received the requested assistance in the last year

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call on Monday at 8:30am for financial assistance appointments, eligible clients will get an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 8:30am-12pm that week to attend a Workforce or Financial Literacy Class. Currently can assist 3 households/week.

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Kansas City, MO (Jackson County)

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities provides rent assistance depending on funding availability. Cannot assist with deposits, late fees, or payment plans are not provided.

Hours

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment

Required Documents

Lease statement, proof of address, photo ID for all household members 18 and older, proof of income for all household members, social security cards for all household members

Eligibility

Catholic Charities can only assist with rent or utilities, not both; current utility and arrears no more than 6 months old; does not assist with rental or utility deposits; will assist with up to the last $250.00 depending on funding at the time of request; prefers that client has not received assistance for the requesting service from another social service agency within the last 6 months; prefers that client has a sustainability plan to pay the requesting service the next month; remaining balance must be paid or has means of paying by visit date; must have tried other agencies first.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call on Monday at 8:30am for financial assistance appointments, eligible clients will get an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 8:30am-12pm that week to attend a Workforce or Financial Literacy Class. Currently can assist 5 households/week.

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Kansas City, MO (Jackson County)

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities provides water/sewer bill assistance. Services depend on available funding.

Hours

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment

Required Documents

Utility statement, proof of address, photo ID for all household members 18 and older, proof of income for all household members, social security cards for all household members

Eligibility

Catholic Charities can only assist with rent or utilities, not both; current utility and arrears no more than 6 months old; does not assist with rental or utility deposits; will assist with up to the last $250.00 depending on funding at the time of request; prefers that client has not received assistance for the requesting service from another social service agency within the last 6 months; prefers that client has a sustainability plan to pay the requesting service the next month; remaining balance must be paid or has means of paying by visit date; must have tried other agencies first.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call on Monday at 8:30am for financial assistance appointments, eligible clients will get an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 8:30am-12pm that week to attend a Workforce or Financial Literacy Class. Currently can assist 3 households/week.

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Kansas City, MO (Jackson County)

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE CLOSED OCTOBER 8TH - OCTOBER 23RD. THEY WILL OPEN AGAIN ON OCTOBER 24TH WHEN THE NEW LOCATION OPENS. (10/2/2024 CK)

Description

Catholic Charities can provide wheelchairs for those in need, when funding available.

Hours

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment

Required Documents

Government issued ID; proof of MO residency; proof of income, public benefits and/or disability for everyone 18+ (if any); SS cards for all household members

Eligibility

Must not have received a wheelchair from Catholic Charities in the last year

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call Monday at 8:30am for appointment

Languages

Basic Spanish, ASL

Service Area

Kansas City, MO (Jackson County)

Geography Served