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Salvation Army

Address:
1320 SE 6th Ave
Topeka, KS 66607
Map & Directions

(9 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 233-9648

Website:
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

Services:
Social service assistance provided for rent/utility assistance for those who qualify, and food pantry. Disaster relief provided for house fire, tornado, gas explosion, flooding, etc. Community evening meal program free for all walk-ins. Limited Medical assistance (prescriptions, eye exams, and eye glasses). Cooling center open during summer months and warming center during winter months. Seasonal fan giveaways and winter coats. Children's programming for all ages.

Hours:
9 am - noon and 1 - 4 pm Mon - Fri. Evening meal 4 - 5 pm, Mon - Fri. Food pantry Tues & Wed only. Cooling center open 9 am - 4 pm. Fan giveaway for 2017 is Monday, June 19th from 10 am - noon. Winter coat distribution for 2017 is Saturday, Dec. 2nd from 9 am - 2 pm.

Eligibility:
60 day waiting period after receiving food from any MAACLINK agency.


Doorstep, Inc.

Address:
1119 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
Map & Directions

(9 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 357-5341

Website:
http://www.doorsteptopeka.org

Services:
To provide emergency services to people in need and/or experiencing a crisis in their lives who need a little help. Services include: food, clothing, rent, utilities (gas, electric water), prescription, dental (limited) and transportation (gas voucher/bus tickets - in city only) assistance. Food Assistance available every 8 weeks; Clothing available once every two weeks; Rent and Utility Assistance available ONE time in 12 months from any agency as funds are available; Prescriptions and Transportation Assistance available TWO times in 12 months from any agency. Transportation in the form of gas vouchers and city bus tickets for travel to work, job interviews and medical appointments. Dental assistance limited to one time. Will pay to have tooth pulled or enrollment fee for dental clinic as funds are available.

Hours:
Office: 8 am - 3 pm, Mon - Fri. Food & Emergency Services: 9 am - 1 :45 pm, Mon - Fri. Clothing: 9 am - 1:45 pm, Tues - Fri.

Eligibility:
Doorstep is linked with other emergency aid agencies via the ClientTrack computer system. Eligibility will be checked for all services. Food may be received once every eight weeks from wherever you received it last. Clothing is once every two weeks. Rent and utility assistance may be received, if funding is available, one time in a 12-month period. Prescription and transportation assistance may be received two times in a 12-month period, at least six months apart, if the maximum assistance is not met on the first visit. Dental assistance is available one time per household and we do not pay past bills. Emergency extractions and enrollment fees only. If you are not sure if you are eligible, we suggest calling our office to find out before coming in.


Let's Help Inc

Address:
200 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Map & Directions

(9 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 234-6208

Website:
http://www.letshelpinc.org

Services:
To build a better community by providing emergency assistance, food programs, education and employment counseling. Services include: Daily lunch during the week; Brunch on the last Saturday of the month from 9:30-10:30 am; Food baskets; Clothing bank; Limited financial assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities or medical care/prescriptions to qualified applicants (as funds allow).

Hours:
CES/Food Bank: 9-11am and 1-3pm Mon-Thurs; 9-11am Fri;meals served 11:30 am - 1 pm Mon - Fri and 9:30 - 11 am on 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month, except holidays.

Eligibility:
Anyone in need, while meeting income restrictions. Part of MAACLINK system.


Community Action

Address:
1000 SE Hancock St
Topeka, KS 66607
Map & Directions

(9 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 235-9296

Website:
http://www.wefightpoverty.org

Services:
Rent and utility assistance as available.

Hours:
8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri.

Eligibility:
Varies, call for more information.


Desire is the thing you want in incipiency.

-- Emilie Cady

Catholic Charities

Address:
234 S Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Map & Directions

(9 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 233-6300

Website:
http://www.catholiccharitiesks.org

Services:
To provide emergency assistance that will lead to self-sufficiency for residents of Shawnee County. Utility assistance, rent assistance, case management, landlord/tenant assistance, food pantry, sack lunches, financial literacy classes, financial counseling, clothing closet, mortgage assistance, prescription expense assistance, payday/title loan refinance program.

Hours:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Pantry open from 10 am-2 pm Mon & Fri and 9 am - 4 pm Tues & Thurs.

Eligibility:
150% of the Federal Poverty Level for most services. Other programs have specific qualifications dependent upon the grant. See staff for eligibility.


Salvation Army Church

Address:
946 New Hampshire St
Lawrence, KS 66044
Map & Directions

(19 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 843-4188

Website:
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

Services:
Assist clients with the payment of utility bills, rent, and finding housing. Referrals are given for alcohol/drug rehabilitation. Assistance is also provided for groceries (from our food pantry), formula, diapers, and hygiene products. Feeding kitchen open 1-2 pm Mon, Wed, Fri. Pathway of Hope program provides Case Management.

Hours:
8:30 am - 12 pm and 1 - 4:30 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri.

Eligibility:
Low-income.


Eckan Inc

Address:
2518 Ridge Ct #104
Lawrence, KS 66046
Map & Directions

(19 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 841-3357

Website:
http://eckan.org/community_centers/douglas.html

Services:
Community Action Agency. Programs include: Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance (cannot assist with utilities that have already been shut off, must have some kind of income in the household), Community Food and Nutrition, Case Management, Services for Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness, School Supplies, Holiday Bureau Adoptions, Warm Hearts, Advocacy, Outreach and Referral, Social Policy Development, Social Service Collaboration, Head Start, Weatherization, and Volunteer Opportunities. Food bank located at 2518 Ridge Court Ste 104.

Hours:
8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri. Call for current food pantry hours.

Eligibility:
Low income individuals. Cannot assist with a utility that has been shut off. Must have some kind of income coming into the household for financial assistance. Must be a resident of Douglas County.


Heartland Community Health Center

Address:
346 Maine St #150
Lawrence, KS 66044
Map & Directions

(19 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 841-7297

Website:
http://www.heartlandhealth.org

Services:
To provide affordable, high-quality care to all people regardless of income or insurance status. Services also include: Food Pantry, Rent and Utility Assistance, Diabetic Care Prevention. Health Insurance Navigator.

Hours:
8 am - 5 pm Mon; 8 am - 7 pm Tues; 8 am - 12 and 2 - 5 pm Wed, 8 am - 7 pm Thurs; 8 am - 3 pm Fri.

Eligibility:
Uninsured, KanCare, Medicare and commercial insurance all accepted.


Catholic Charities

Address:
1525 W 6th St
Lawrence, KS 66044
Map & Directions

(19 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 856-2694

Website:
http://www.catholiccharitiesks.org

Services:
To provide emergency assistance including utility, rent, prescription assistance, food pantry, clothing closet, and case management that will lead to self-sufficiency for residents of Douglas County.

Hours:
9 am- 4 pm Mon - Fri.

Eligibility:
Call for more information.


Penn House

Address:
1035 Pennsylvania St
Lawrence, KS 66044
Map & Directions

(19 Miles Away)

Telephone:
(785) 842-0440

Website:
http://www.ballardcenter.org

Services:
To prevent homelessness. Services include: up to $200 per household per 12 month period for emergency Rent assistance. Potential clients are encouraged to call for additional eligibility guidelines. Funding is limited.

Hours:
Call for appointment.

Eligibility:
185% of federal poverty guidelines or less, Douglas county resident.


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-- Rick Mears

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