Homeless Services
City Union Mission | http://www.cumission.org/
Since 1924, City Union Mission has provided warm beds, nutritious food and a place of safety for thousands of poverty stricken and homeless men, women and children.
Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network | www.jocoihn.org
A nonprofit organization serving homeless families in Johnson County, Kansas with emergency shelter and meals, as well as compassionate assistance with social services, and relationships with caring people in the faith community.
Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City | www.hscgkc.org
Service providers, consumers, community leaders, government agencies and others in the Greater Kansas City metro area have come together, under the central umbrella of the Homeless Services Coalition, to help eradicate homelessness in our community.
If you need direct services assistance, please contact United Way’s Help Line Referral Specialists by dialing 211 in the KC Metro Area. For Emergency Shelter needs call the Homeless Hotline at 816-474-4599.
Employment
HIRE ME! | economy.kansascity.com
A constantly updated list of Kansas City companies looking to hire.
JCCC Job Support Groups | www.jccc.edu
Kansas City Metro Networking Job Club | sacredheartjobclub.ning.com
Metro Job Fairs | http://kansascity.localhires.com/events
The Missouri department of labor and industrial relations | http://www.dolir.mo.gov/es/
Contains information on unemployment, how to file unemployment and how to check unemployment status. There is also a wealth of other beneficial information.
How to file for unemployment in Kansas | http://www.dol.ks.gov/index.html
Unemployment lifeline | http://www.unemploymentlifeline.com/
Gives a local resource search for your area, a way to talk with others about your situation and an online resource center. One-stop guide that links workers to the resources in their area, from unemployment offices to veterans' services to child care. It also offers the opportunity to talk to others and share support and lessons learned. AFL-CIO
KC metro networking job club | http://sacredheartjobclub.ning.com/
A facebook-like site that provides networking opportunities for those searching for work or changing careers in the KC metro area. Provides a user page, groups and events calendar.
Goodwill Industries | http://www.mokangoodwill.org
A comfortable, caring service environment for persons with disabilities and for people with other significant barriers to employment success.
Foreclosure
United Way 2-1-1 | http://www.unitedwaygkc.org/
If you are behind on your mortgage or facing foreclosure on your home, there is a number you need to know. Just call 2-1-1 in the Kansas City Metro area.
United Way, Kansas City | http://www.unitedwaygkchelps.org/
Enter your zip code, income and dependent information and find out what benefits and public assistance you are entitled to. A free service of United Way, Kansas City
Illegal foreclosure | http://www.illegalforeclosures.com
Gives information and education about foreclosure. Gives you your rights in regarding foreclosure as well.
Kansas City Foreclosure Help | http://www.kcforeclosurehelp.org
A local website that provides local resources and names of federally-funded foreclosure counseling agencies that can provide free counseling information for persons facing foreclosure
Fight foreclosure | http://www.fightforeclosurefast.com
A quick and useful page of tips on how to fight foreclosure and what you should and should not do.
Home Free USA | www.homefreeusa.org
Free homebuyer help and foreclosure prevention counselor. HUD approved.
Health
Free Mammograms and Pap Tests | http://www.dhss.mo.gov
COBRA | http://www.cobrahealthinsurance.com
KC Health Resource | www.kchealthresource.org
Your Guide to Safety Net Health Services in the Greater Kansas City Area
Families USA | http://www.familiesusa.org/
Provides a voice for healthcare customers. Contains a wealth of information regarding health insurance, resources, reform and guidance.
Ehealthinsurance | http://www.ehealthinsurance.com/
Get affordable health insurance quotes and compare individual health insurance plans side by side. Find individual health insurance, family medical insurance or small business health insurance and the best medical insurance plans.
Missouri MO HealthNet | http://www. dss.mo.gov/mhk/appl.htm
State of Missouri health insurance plan that covers low-income families and children.
Kansas Health Wave | http://www.kansashealthwave.org
State of Kansas health insurance plan that covers low-income and children.
The Missouri Health Insurance Pool | http://www.mhip.org
The Missouri Health Insurance Pool program is offered by the State of Missouri and administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. The MHIP program is designed for residents who, because of high-risk status: are unable to obtain health care coverage, have been involuntarily terminated from their health care coverage or are being charged more than 150 percent of standard premiums for health care coverage.
Kansas Health Insurance Program | http://www.khiastatepool.com/
Provides health insurance to Kansas residents who have been denied coverage if eligible.
Health care advocacy | http://www.healthcareadvocacy.org/
Get objective, one-on-one guidance to you and your family to get past the health insurance hassles to the healthcare your family needs.
Financial Resources
Feed The Pig | http://www.feedthepig.org
This site is part of a national campaign sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and The Advertising Council. The goal of the campaign is to encourage and help Americans aged 25 to 34 to take control of their personal finances.
Apprisen Financial Advocates/Consumer Credit Counseling Service | www.apprisen.com
A person can make an appointment, at no charge, to speak with a certified counselors to help with their budgeting and consumer debt needs. Phone number 1-800-355-2227.
Low Cards | http://www.lowcards.com/
Provides two valuable resources: a list of the top cards in each of the credit card categories along with an unbiased opinion on every card; and the Complete Credit Card Index where you will find the current rates of all 1060+ credit cards available in the United States.
Kansas City Saves | http://www.kansascitysaves.org/
Provides tips and tools to help you set goals and develop strategies to reach those goals as well as saving strategies and saver resources.
Pay off debt guide | http://www.pay-off-debt-guide.com/index.html
A complete guide to paying off debt. Very interesting.
The simple dollar | http://www.thesimpledollar.com/onepage/
Everything you ever really needed to know about personal finance on one page. Terrific tips and advice on how to budget, save and cut expenses
Episode Guide
Part 4 "Foreclosed, Evicted, Homeless..."
Thousands of families evicted from their homes, where did they go? more
Part 1 "Falling Behind"
Mortgages, credit card debt, evictions and foreclosure. more
Part 2 "Worried Sick"
Finding health care to resources for the unemployed. more
Part 3 "Starting Over"
How to save and cut expenses when times are tough. more