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Responsible for planning, preparedness and the coordination of response operations for disasters and large scale emergencies.

Hope Network may be able to provide up to $200 emergency assistance with electric bills.

Weekly enrichment classes are offered for older adults. Classes and locations vary each season.

Programs that ensure clients are taking necessary medications, review what they're taking and that what they are prescribed, Rediscover staff monitor. Also review other substances (e.g., herbal remedies, vitamins and other supplements, illegal drugs) that people are taking, and answer any questions they may have about their medications or their medication regimen.

Provide visual aids and other assistive technologies to maximize independent living

The kNOw Lead KCK program assists residents with lead-based paint stabilization. Certified lead inspectors identify lead hazards and make recommendations. Qualified lead paint abatement contractors perform the remediation, which may include: replacement of windows, doors and trim; removing deteriorated lead paint and repainting; and/or replacing contaminated soil.

Church sponsored Harvester's mobile food drop.

Each participating household receives an allotment of food benefits based on the USDA's Thrifty Food Plan. This allotment is adjusted annually according to the U. S. Department of Labor's analysis of the cost of food. Missouri Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is the method by which households receive and use food stamp benefits. Households may use their Missouri EBT card in any grocery store or retail location anywhere in the United States that has been authorized by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and displays the Quest sign. The benefits may be used to purchase any food or food products prepared for human consumption except alcoholic beverages and tobacco, hot foods, or foods prepared for immediate consumption. Benefits may also be used to buy seeds and plants for use in gardens to produce food for the personal consumption of the household. Under certain conditions, members of the eligible households who are 60 years of age or older may use the benefits to pay for home delivered meals and other meals prepared for elderly persons.

Emergency dental status only i.e., pain, swelling and infections

Offers head lice checks.

Kansas City, MO workers who believe they have been discriminated against in employment, housing or public accommodations may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution.

Food pantry

Jerusalem Farm provides weatherization such as window repair or caulking.

Offers household basics like cleaning products, washing machine soap, and hygiene products.

Kansas Legal Services provides legal advice and representation to vulnerable Kansans. They assist with family law, housing, drivers' license issues, disability and other public benefits, expungements (including expungement of eviction records), consumer matters, and more.

Provides information about preventing substance use.

Medicare's Nursing Home Compare website has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country. Compare the quality of the nursing Homes you're considering using the Five-Star Quality Ratings, health inspection results, nursing home staff data, and quality measures.

Mid-Continent Public Library is a public library system in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The library offers varied programming for children and adults, including book clubs, story times, job finding classes and technology instruction. The library also schedules adult enrichment programs, such as cooking and arts and crafts instruction.

Food pantry.

Serves as a public cooling/warming center during periods of extreme heat or cold.

The Higginsville Ministerial Alliance provides water assistance.

Animal control for the city of Independence.

House of Hope provides supports groups for the community.

Emergency Assistance Fund may assist with health insurance premiums.

Special Olympics participants can choose from up to 20 sports.