Contact:
Marc Marcano, Administrative Coordinator or Shawnette Mansfield, Social
Services Coordinator, (913) 281-3300.
Description:
KCKHA Social Services Coordinator works closely with the residents of family developments
and local social service agencies to provide emergency assistance to residents of public
housing. Referrals are made to Catholic Charities, Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries,
Economic Opportunity Foundation, Mount Carmel Church of God, Duschene Clinic, Turner
House, Wyandot Mental Health Center and others.
Program Start Date:
June, 1998
Program Size:
Each year over 1,000 families are referred to community agencies.
Eligible Applicants:
Any person residing in public housing that is in need of emergency assistance and meets
the required income guidelines.
Type of Assistance:
Assistance depends on the needs of each individual. Generally, emergency assistance
involves rent and utility assistance, food, clothing and medication.
Contributors to the Program:
Every agency that provides emergency assistance receives funding from various private,
public and government agencies.
PHA Funding:
All funding for this program is provided by the agencies that provide emergency
assistance. No public housing funds are used.