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.  

United Way’s 211 Service

Access by dialing 211 or visit uwgkc.myresourcedirectory.com to browse 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

Comprehensive Resource List for Johnson County, Kansas

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 

Multifamily 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/ministries/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 

Transportation

RideKC Freedom Paratransit Service,  816-842-9070, press option 5

https://ridekc.org/assets/uploads/documents/RideKC_Freedom_Eligibility.pdf 

Personal Finance Training

 Free Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Self-Directed Online Courses:

https://personalfinance.byu.edu/ 

Church Resources

Self-Reliance Resources developed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   

Self-Reliance Plan

Self-Reliance Groups

Life Help

Higher Education

Employment Services

Addiction Recovery

Disabilities

Mental Health