Homeless Transportation Programs | Artists Helping The Homeless - Be The Change Program
Provides advocacy, navigation and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Transportation is provided to address issues leading to or resulting from being unhoused (to shelters, non-emergency medical, housing and legal appointments, job interviews, etc.) Cannot do errands and recurring rides to jobs or school due to limited resources. Also provides advocacy and assistance identifying and accessing local resources. This program works with people as they progress from agency to agency.
Physical Address
N/A, Kansas City, MO 64111
Hours
M-F 9am-10pm, Sa & Su 12pm-10pm
Website
Application process
Call to schedule a ride; first come first served. Daytime trips are usually scheduled at least a day in advance
Fee
None
Eligibility
Homeless persons on the street, in a shelter, or in a homeless program needing transportation to shelters, non-emergency medical appointments, housing, or legal appointments; cannot be used for routine daily trips
Languages
N/A
Service area
Clay, Jackson, Platte Counties, MO; Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, KS
Agency info
ARTISTS HELPING THE HOMELESS
Artists Helping The Homeless fills gaps in the local safety net by providing a wide variety of services or linking people experiencing homelessness with existing services. They go out into the community to meet people where they are and provide services directly.