Community and Church Resources
Community Resource Lists
These lists of community resources are compiled and maintained by community or government organizations. They are a great place to identify potential resources to address relevant needs. Contacting the listed resources directly is the best way to understand the services they provide.
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United Way’s 211 Service
Access by dialing 211 or visit uwgkc.myresourcedirectory.com to browse resources
Findhelp.org
Enter a zip code to locate a variety of resources
Community Resources – Jackson County
Community resource list from Long View Lake Ward
Jackson County Resource Guide
Resources for mentally ill Jackson County seniors.
Jackson County COMBAT
Resources to combat substance abuse and drug-related crime in Jackson County.
Cass County Resource Guide
Community resources available to residents of Cass County
Johnson County Directory of Services
Community Resources
Below is a list of community resources that leaders or members of the Stake are connected to or familiar with.
If you are aware of excellent community resources not listed below, please share them HERE
Housing
West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, https://wcmcaa.org/needing-assistance/unable-to-pay-rent, They facilitate a housing voucher program and a variety of other services.
US Dept. of Agriculture (Rural Development Programs) USDA:
Single Family Housing Programs
Food Pantry
Lee’s Summit Social Services, 108 S.E. 4th St. Lee’s Summit; Pantry open weekdays until 11:30 am.
Harrisonville: https://www.harrisonvilleministerialalliance.org/food-pantry
Grandview: https://coronationofourlady.com/food-pantry
Child Welfare and Child Care
Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division, https://www.dcfoffices.org/state/MO, Various programs to benefit children and their caregivers.
Aging and Adult Services
Mid America Regional Council for Aging & Adult Services, 816-421-4980, Assists with meals on wheels and referrals for in-home services.
https://www.marc.org/aging-health/aging-and-adult-services
Veterans & Families Benefits
Transportation
RideKC Freedom Paratransit Service, 816-842-9070, press option 5
https://ridekc.org/assets/uploads/documents/RideKC_Freedom_Eligibility.pdf
Job Training
Personal Finance Training
Free Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Self-Directed Online Courses:
Church Resources
Self-Reliance Resources developed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints