Eitas - Developmental Disability Services of Jackson County

Each center houses a property maintenance code enforcement officer and an animal health inspector, and offers an array of programming and human services tailored to address the needs of residents in its targeted neighborhood area. Services provided include utility assistance, a food pantry, computer labs, dedicated computers for employment searching, and full-time Local Investment Commission (LINC) staff to help residents and neighborhood leaders improve quality of life.

City Union Mission
1100 E. 11th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: 816.474.9380
Fax: 816.471.3811
E-mail: info@cumission.org
Website: http://cityunionmission.org/

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.

Coalition for Independence (CFI)
4911 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
Toll Free: 866-201-3829
Fax: 913-321-5140
Website: www.CFI-KC.org

The Coalition for Independence (CFI) provides information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, peer support, deinstitutionalization, and Home and Community Based Services through Physical Disabilities Waiver..

Council of Large Public Housing Authorities
455 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 425
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.638.1300
Fax: 202-638-2364
Website: http://www.clpha.org/

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities is a national non-profit organization that works to preserve and improve public and affordable housing through advocacy, research, policy analysis and public education.

Habitat for Humanity
1401 Fairfax Traffic Way, Suite 323D
Kansas City, KS 66115
Phone: 913-342-3047
Website: www.heartlandhabitat.org

Habitat for Humanity build simple, decent homes in Wyandotte, Johnson, and Leavenworth Counties in Kansas and Clay and Platte Counties in Missouri. They are also looking towards building universally designed homes.

Housing Authority of Kansas City

1) Kansas City Location
301 East Armour Blvd
Kansas City, Missouri 64111
Phone: 816-968-4100

2) Kansas City Location
712 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: 816-842-2440

3) Liberty Location
101 E. Kansas
Liberty, MO 64068
Phone: 816-792-6012

4) Smithville Location
161 County Rd. F
Smithville, MO 64089
Phone: 816-532-3744

5) Weston Location
526 A Main St.
Weston, MO 64098
Phone: 816-640-5711
Website: http://hakc.org/index.html

The Mission of the Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri is to develop, rehabilitate and manage decent, safe and sanitary quality affordable housing in a manner that promotes equal opportunity, fair housing and the deconcentration of race and poverty. The Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri (HAKC) issues a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) to families that meet income guidelines established by HUD. Utilizing their HCV, the family pays approximately 30% to 40% of their income toward rent and utilities and HAKC pays the difference. Rent is established based on rents paid for comparable unassisted units in the private market in the neighborhood where the unit is located. Rents may not exceed the Fair Market Rent (FMR) established by HUD.

HUD (Housing and Urban Development)
Kansas City Regional Office
400 State Avenue, Room 200
Kansas City, KS 66101-2406
Phone: (913) 551-5644
Fax: (913) 551-5469
TTY: (913) 551-6972
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Website: Link

Serves Kansas and Western half of Missouri. Administers rental subsidies, provides funds for home modifications, low-income housing, and home ownership, and implements and enforces the Fair Housing Act.

Missouri Home of Your Own Housing Resources
2300 M Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20037
Phone: 202-680-2484
Website: Link

Has information for individuals with developmental disabilities on currently available, accessible, and affordable housing, including rental properties and properties for purchase.

Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)
Kansas City Office
3435 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-759-6000
Website: Link

The state Housing Finance Agency that coordinates grants, tax credits, and low-cost loans for affordable housing (sales and rental). Has Home Repair Opportunity Program (HeRO), that can be used for a variety of home repair projects, including accessibility.

Restart
918 E 9th St
Kansas City, MO, 64106
Phone: 816-472-5664 (accessible 24 hours per day, seven days a week)
Website: www.restartinc.org

Is a homeless shelter.

Community Toolbox
1000 Sunnyside Avenue
Dole Center Room 4082
Lawrence, KS 66045
Email: toolbox@ku.edu

The Community Tool Box seeks new and creative ways to support community improvement and innovation.

Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF)

1) North Office
300 North Osage
Independence, MO 64050

2) East Office
4200 Little Blue Parkway, Suite 550
Independence, MO 64057

3) South Office
1812 Chipman Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Phone: 816-836-8189
Website: www.THCF.org

Provides scholarships, establishes family funds, supports faith communities, creates international programs, forms new charities, and raises support for existing charities.

Home Weatherization Program
Phone: 816-513-3025

Website: www.kcmo.org/wx

The Home Weatherization Program is a free service for homeowners or renters who quality. It is available to residents of Jackson, Clay and Platte counties. Services provided include: repair or replacements of furnaces, air conditioning systems and water heaters; ductwork, and repair of windows and doors; and caulking, weather stripping and installing insulation to sidewalls and attics. To request an application or obtain more information, call or visit the website.