Community Services League
Community Services League provides a broad spectrum of services to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the community. Services include Emergency Assistance, Housing Counseling, and Work Express. The heart of the Community Services League program is Emergency Assistance. The Emergency Assistance program is designed to meet the immediate needs of families. People with 150% or less of the federal poverty guidelines can receive: Food, Clothing, School supplies, Utility payment assistance, Rental assistance, Medication payment assistance, Assistance with code abatement issues (including weed and debris), Transportation, and Access to the CSL Holiday Store

Salvation Army
14700 E. Truman Road Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-3200
The Salvation Army does everything from feeding starving children and families to disaster recovery, and more. They battle against poverty, addiction and homelessness. They are a kind face to comfort the sick and elderly, a wise spirit to support the education of all ages, and a giving heart to address needs wherever they occur. For more information about specific activities and programs offered, please see the Services portion of their website.

Central Mission Center
500 W Pacific Independence MO, 64050
(816) 833-4300
Social, emergency, and financial aid services for Community of Christ Church members in the Eastern Jackson Country area.

Citizens Civic Relief Commission
103 Sterling Sugar Creek, MO 64054
(816)-252-7429
Helps Sugar Creek residents with food and utlities and financial assistance for medication up to $60 twice a year

Home Care of Mid-Missouri
300 W Maple, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 833-8655
To seek out and administer programs which enable people to stay in their own home for as long as possible.

Grandview Assistance Program
1121 Main Street Grandview, MO 64030
(816) 761-1919
Provides emergency assistance for food, clothing, rent, utility funds, Christmas store, etc. to residents of the City of Grandview or Grandview School District.

Lee's Summit Social Services
108 SE 4th Street, P.O. Box 1645
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
(816) 525-4357
To assist low income, elderly and/or disabled persons in the Lee's Summit Social Service Area with emergency needs, while allowing them to maintain their dignity and learning to set and meet realistic goals, which lead to greater independence.

Mid-America Assistance Coalition
1 W Armour Road, Ste 20 Kansas City, MO 64111
Fax:(816) 561-3339
(816)561-2727
Coordinates and facilitates emergency assistance services for community organizations and churches in the greater Kansas City area. Provides referral services to individuals looking for emergency assistance with food, shelter, and energy needs.

Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (REAP)
7218 Maple Raytown, MO 64133
(816) 356-0054
Provides emergency assistance with food, utilities, rent, mortgage, and medical prescriptions to residents of Raytown C2 School District.

Fairmount Community Center
217 S. Cedar Ave., Independence, MO 64053-1423
Hot lunch served at 11:30 a.m. (M W Th F)
Meal is $2 for seniors and $3.25 for all others
Please call and make reservations: 254-8334

Lunch Partners
700 W. Lexington, Independence, MO 64050
Hot lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (M W F)
Contact: Jim Gates at 254-6040

Mercy Meals
400 W. Maple, Independence, MO 64050
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Saturdays)
Contact: 196-0955

Englewood Ministries
10628 E. Winner Road, Independence, MO 64052
Boxed groceries
Distribution begins at 1:30 p.m.
Contact: 254-8313

Palmer Center
218A N. Pleasant St., Independence, MO 64050
(816) 325 6200
Hot lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Monday - Friday for adults 60 years and older, their spouse, and disabled adults 18-59 years old. Suggested contribution is $2. Reservations must be made by noon the serving day prior, up to three days in advance.

Midwest ADP
Midwest ADP offers supervised probation services, SATOP, alcohol and drug education and counseling, and other court services programs in the Kansas City Metro area.

Comprehensive Mental Health Services
17844 E. 23rd Street, Independence, Missouri
(816) 254-3652
For more info please contact: jalbe@thecmhs.com
Comprehensive Mental Health Services seeks to provide exceptional mental health services. In partnership with individuals, families and our community, CMHS Inc. provides the highest quality behavorial health services.

Hope House
(816) 461-4188
The mission of Hope House is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower women and their children. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a persons right to live a life free of abuse.

Synergy Services
Synergy provides a full continuum of care to assist individuals and families with immediate respite from violence, and services which empower clients to find and choose good options for future safety and success. In addition to their work to treat the effects of violence, they provide supportive services to families in crisis in an effort to prevent violence. Additionally, they focus on community education and social change in an effort to build a safer and more humane society.
Their fully integrated programs include crisis hotlines, emergency shelter, transitional housing, therapeutic services, advocacy, mentoring and violence prevention programs throughout Greater Kansas City.

Social Change Services
11004 E. US Highway 40, Suite 109
Psychoeducation, counseling, consulting, and training. 26 week class aimed at individuals who have been abusive in familr relationships and/or need intensive anger management education.

MOCSA- Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault
3100 Broadway, Ste 400, Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-4527
Provides services to victims of sexual assault and abuse. MOCSA has a 24-hour crisis line, crisis intervention, advocacy, child sexual abuse treatment program, support services for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, development disabilities resource center, and professional and community education.

CAPA- Child Abuse Prevention Association
503 E. 23rd Street, Independence, MO 64055
(816) 252-8338
Counseling services for children who have experienced abuse/trauma; Family support services including parent support groups and in home services for new parents; and Prevention Education classes including personal safety skills for children, Healthy Relationship skills for adolescents, divorce adjustment classes, mandated reporter classes and parenting classes

Elder Abuse Hotline
1-800-392-0210
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals 60 and older and people with disabilities between 18 and 59. These individuals may live in the community or in long-term care facilities. Either way, they are unable to protect their own interests or adequately perform or obtain services necessary to meet their essential human needs.
Missouri’s Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline responds to reports of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. If you suspect someone is being abused, neglected or exploited, call the hotline. The hotline operates 365 days per year from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Comprehensive Mental Health Services
17844 E. 23rd Street, Independence, Missouri
(816) 254-3652
For more info please contact: jalbe@thecmhs.com
Comprehensive Mental Health Services seeks to provide exceptional mental health services. In partnership with individuals, families and our community, CMHS Inc. provides the highest quality behavioral health services.

Jackson County Free Health
17611 E. US Highway 24, Suite 103 Independence, MO 64056
Message Line: (816) 404-6455
Direct Line (816) 257-0099
The Jackson County Free Health Clinic exists to forge partnerships with patients, medical staff, and the local community to provide health care and medications to uninsured adults allowing patients to live healthy, productive lives.

Swope Health Services
Swope Health Services, formerly Swope Parkway Health Center, seeks to help develop self-empowered, healthy people in healthy communities by providing primary health care, outreach and behavioral health services throughout the greater Kansas City area.

Cancer Action
4010 S. Lynn Court Independence, MO 64055
(816) 350-8881
Cancer Action offers programs and services addressing the physical, social, emotional, financial, and spiritual needs of people with cancer.

Cross-Cultural Health Care Resource Guide
Though the differences among us are evident in nearly every interaction, understanding each other is especially crucial when dealing with and treating illness. Our care is incomplete if it fails to treat patients in a way that is understandable and comfortable to them.

Jackson County Health Department
313 S. Liberty Street Indepedence, MO 64050
(816) 404-6415
Jackson County Health Department provides public health services for disease prevention, health promotion and protection of the environment.

John Knox Village Home Care
400 N Murray Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64081
(816) 524-1133
To provide appropriate, efficient, and timely health services to patients in their own home and to maintain the integrity of each patient by striving toward an optimal state of spiritual, mental and physical health.

MPSS Home Care of Kansas City Inc
4215 S. Hocker Independence, MO 64055
(816) 350-2600
Provides home health care, physical or occupational therapy, social services etc.

Pheonix Home Care
14330 E. 42nd Street Suite K
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-7442

Provides in-home services to children with special needs, elderly, and disabled patients. Our staff includes caregivers, CNA's, LPN's and RN's. Services can include assistance with personal care, household chores, transportation, weekly medication set ups, diabetic nail care, and private duty nursing.We are funded through Medicaid and accept Private Insurances.

TNC Community Truman Children's Neurological Center
15600 Woods Chapel Rd Kansas City, MO 64139
(816) 373-5060
Provides residential and day rehabilitation services to persons with developmental disabilities. Provides the developmentally disabled with skills which allow them to experience life to the fullest extent possible.

Truman Medical Center-Lakewood
7900 Lee's Summit Road Kansas City, MO 64139
(816) 404-0650
To provide appropriate comprehensive, quality primary care in an ambulatory and in-patient/ extended care setting. Community based teaching hospital for the UMKC School of Health Sciences.

Comprehensive Mental Health Services
17844 E. 23rd Street, Independence, Missouri
(816) 254-3652
For more info please contact: jalbe@thecmhs.com
Comprehensive Mental Health Services seeks to provide exceptional mental health services. In partnership with individuals, families and our community, CMHS Inc. provides the highest quality behavioral health services.

ReDiscover
ReDiscover is a nonprofit community mental health agency that offers a full spectrum of programs and services for people whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness and/or substance abuse. ReDiscover helps men, women, and children who have limited income, no insurance, or who are under-insured.

Hillcrest Transitional Housing
Hillcrest Transitional Housing offers displaced families a disciplined educational program within a caring Christian environment. Unlike many organizations whose focus is immediate or emergency care, Hillcrest’s objective is to move families from homelessness to self-sufficiency within 90 days by addressing the total live situation of the homeless families they serve.
In exchange for rent/utility-free housing, residents are required by written agreement to work full time, obey program guidelines and attend volunteer-taught classes in life skills, employment, community living and budgeting. Hillcrest also provides the following through a network of community support: auto repair/donation, food pantry, medical assistance, dental work, GED classes, haircuts, glasses, school clothes, work uniforms, etc.

Salvation Army, Crossroads Shelter
14704 E. Truman Road Independence, MO 64050
(816) 461-1093
The Salvation Army does everything from feeding starving children and families through recovery from natural disasters, and more. They battle against poverty, addiction and homelessness. They are a kind face to comfort the sick and elderly, a wise spirit to support the education of all ages, and a giving heart to address need wherever it occurs. For more information about specific activities and programs offered, please see the Services portion of our their website.

Mother's Refuge
Mother's Refuge, a program for homeless pregnant teens and new mothers and their infants, includes a residential care facility as well as an aftercare program. The need for these services is great and urgent, because pregnancy and youth combined with homelessness are dangerous to both mother and child. Teen pregnancy continues at a high level in the Kansas City area with steadily increasing numbers of pregnant teens from all economic and ethnic groups. Homelessness among these young mothers and their new infants is on the rise. No other shelter within the greater Kansas City area accepts homeless pregnant teens for long-term care, because of the behavioral, medical and licensing issues involved. The young women Mother's Refuge serves either have no families or have families that are unable to address basic survival needs.

Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity
800 W. Maple, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 461-6551
Provides affortable housing for low-income families in the Independence area, through volunteer labor and tax deductable donations of money and materials.

Northwest Communities Development Corporation
217 South Cedar, Independence, MO 64055
(816) 252-5094
Fairmount Plaza apartments for low income seniors. Operates northwest Independence home repair program and has provided home repair for over 500 elderly and low income families.

Housing Authority of Independence
210 S. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 836-9200
Public housing and section 8 vouchers.

Community Services League
Community Services League provides a broad spectrum of services to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the community. Services include Emergency Assistance, Housing Counseling, and Work Express.

United Services Community Action Agency
United Services Community Action Agency (USCAA) provides both emergency and long-term answers to the poverty conditions that affect our citizens. Programs target our youth, “at-risk” teens, the elderly, as well as those struggling families and individuals who wish for improved employment, education, and housing opportunities. Community programs seek to impact local poverty issues that are systematic in nature.

American Red Cross
211 W. Armour Road, Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-6662
Social Services, health and disaster services.

Blue Valley Activity Center
1904 E. Holke Road, Independence, MO 64057
(816) 786-8702
A community recreational program sponsored by the Central Mission Center Community of Christ. Wholesome recreation program for children and youth.

Citizen Assist Program
1500 Meadow Lake Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 627-6205
Brings comprehensive community service to underserved and to facilitate their access to quality healthcare.

Family Support Division
201 Patridge, Independence, MO 64055
(816) 325-5800
Establish eligibility/food stamps, medicaid, nursing care, blind programs; allocates funds/childcare assistance/ low income families where parents are working or going to school full time.

Full Employment Counsel / Missouri Career Center
15301 E. 23rd Street, Independence, MO 64055
(816) 325-5890
Administers job training programs including assessment, placement, summer youth programs, older adult assistance, dislocated worker programs, and customized training. No fee for service.

United Way (2-1-1) Get Help-Give Help
United Way 2-1-1 is an easy to remember central phone number connecting people with available community resources 24-hours-a-day 7-days-a-week. Basic needs, seniors, health, families, employment, volunteering, youth, and much more.

United Way of Greater Kansas City-Volunteer Center
4727 Logan Kansas City, MO 64136
(816) 795-5289
The Volunteer Center is a free service provided by Bi-County United Way to the community, matches volunteer management training, consultations and a lending library on various volunteer topics.

Community Mediation Center
1212 W Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 461-TALK(8255)
Provides mediation, training and facilitation services to resolve, manage and prevent conflicts in communities throughout Jackson County. Community Medaition Center provides a full range of mediation services.

Jewish Vocational Services
1003 E. 23rd Street, Unit A, Independence, MO 64055
(816) 471-2808 x1172
Assiting individuals to become self-reliant by providing employment assistance, training, personal development and support with locations in Independence, downtown Kansas City and Overland Park.

RSVP-Retired Senior Volunteers Program
1080 Washington Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 474-5111 x4668
Match the skills, interests, education, and work experience of persons 55 years or over with volunteer opportunities in the community. The program encourages the recognition of this age group as a valuable resource to the non-profit sector.

Truman Heartland Community Foundation
300 N. Osage Independence, MO 64050
(816) 836-8189
The mission of the Truman Heartland Community Foundation is to improve area communities by promoting and serving private giving for the public good.

Central Independence Baptist Food Pantry
112 W. 23rd St, Independence, MO 64055
9-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and first Saturday of the month
Clothing assistance also available
Contact: 254-9579

Citizens Civic Relief Commission
103 S. Sterling PO Box 8537, Sugar Creek, MO 64054
2-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
Food Pantry for Sugar Creek residents only
Need proof of residency, Social Security card and ID
Contact: 254-7234

Community Services League
404 N. Noland Rd. Independence, MO 64050
Serving all Independence residents
9:00 a.m.-Noon & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
Food distribution is once a month and depends on size of household
Contact 254-4100 with questions

Lunch Partners
709 W. Maple, Independence, MO
9 a.m.-Noon Fridays
Food Pantry is available once a month with ID and an appointment
Sign-up sheet in Lunch Partners dining room open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Clothing pantry also available
Contact: 254-6040

Messiah Lutheran Church
613 S. Main St., Independence, MO 64050-4499
9-11 a.m. Mondays and Fridays
Food Pantry is a once a month package of food items
Contact: 254-9405

Mount Washington Baptist Church
9623 E. Independence Ave., Independence, MO 64053-1597
10-11:45 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, except first Monday and Wednesday of the month
Food Pantry is a once a month package of food items
Must have a Social Security card for each family member
Contact: 254-5688

St. Mark's United Methodist
603 N. Jennings Rd., Independence, MO 64056-1815
9 a.m.-Noon Tuesdays and Thursdays
Must have current address, ID and Social Security card
Contact: 257-1812

St. Mary's Outreach
600 N. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64050
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays
Must have proof of ID and address
Contact: 252-8649

St. Michael's Episcopal Church
4000 S. Lees Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055-4005
4-6 p.m. second Tuesday of each month and 10 a.m.-Noon third Saturday of each month
Necessity Pantry: must have a voucher obtained from Community Services League, United Service, Comprehensive Mental Health, or have an active WIC account
For food only: 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Food is available for anyone in need, but a short form must be filled out for assistance
Contact: 373-5333

United Services Community Action Agency
3675 S. Noland Rd. #100, Independence, MO 64055
Food Pantry: must call for appointment with ID and proof of address
Food is distributed once every three months and based on income
Contact: 833-4333

Salvation Army-Food Pantry
14700 E. Truman Road Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-3200
To apply for assistance you must have:
1) driver's license/picture identification
2) Social Security cards for each member of the family
3) proof of residence (Gas/electric or a lease agreement)
4) Proof of income (ie: paycheck stub, SSI, TANF, child support) for the household
Food Pantry and Bread Pantry hours: mon-fri: 8:30 a.m - noon and 12:30pm - 4:00pm; only open till 2:00pm on fridays.

Independence Adult Education and Literacy
600 W. Mechanic, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5507
Adult education and literacy classes to community and surrounding districts.

Parents as Teachers
3223 S. Noland Road, Independence MO, 64055
(816) 521-5300
Full range of free services to help parents become more confident in their parenting skills through home visits by certified parent educators, group meetings, screenings of child's oral development and referrals if necessary.

Up with Parents and Other Caregivers
4318 S. Davidson Drive, Independence, MO 64055
(816) 682-2578
The program provides positive, useful ideas for parents and caregivers. The information helps to eliminate everyday discipline problems and aids in removing causes of child abuse.

Artstech
1522 Holmes Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 461-0201
To identify and facilitate access to selective education training opportunities for school not-for-profit organizations, youth enterprise

Coaliton for Child Safety
Call 816-325-7185 to request a free Family Resource Guide.
The purpose of the Coalition for Child Safety is to foster close communication and collaboration that strengthens community support and response to families, to raise awareness about issues related to child abuse, and to provide education to the community as a whole.

Parent University "Things you Never Learned in School"
Parents University is a conference designed especially for parents, caregivers and teens. For a small $5.00 per adult/teen fee, you will enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and attend three workshops of your choice. While you attend a seyour child(ren) ages 6 weeks to 12 years will attend lots of fun activities. There will also be showcase tables, and a chance to win a fabulous door prize from our showcase vendors.

Fort Osage R-1 School District
2101 N. Twyman Road Independence, MO 64058
(816) 650-7000
Education K-12 and family services

Graceland University, Independence Campus
1401 W. Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 833-0524 x4115
Educates students in the liberal arts tradition and is enhanced by career-oriented practical experiences, affirms different styles of learning and prepares students to become competent professionals.

Jackson County-University of Missouri Outreach Extension Ctr.
1106 W. Main Street Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 252-5051
Education for youth, families, community, professionals, businesses. Master Gardener training, and information for gardeners and homeowners, 4H program.

Kansas City Public Library-Trails West Branch
11401 E 23rd Street Independence, MO 64052
(816) 701-3483
Provides a variety of activities and programs for children, teens, and adults. The collection includes online data base, digital and regular audio books, print materials, DVD's and music CD's.

Nutra-Net Inc.
4727 Logan Avenue
Kansas City MO, 64136
(816) 836-2646
Nutra-Net is a NFP organization that strives to improve the nutrition of children and families by providing practical nutritional information and teaching basic cooking skills in a simple pictorial format.

Sunshine Center School
18400 E. Salisbury Road Independence, MO 64056
(816) 833-2088
At Sunshine Center each family and child has the opportunity to work with a interdisciplinary team that includes early childhood educators, special educators, and therapists. Because each situation is unique, our team involves the family in the process to meet the changing needs of each child.

Fairmount Community Center
217 South Cedar Ave, Independence, MO 64053
(816) 254-8334
Senior exercise, senior nutrition site, educational and social opportunities.One day per week Geriatirc Specialist sees senior patients. Community activities-first time home buyers, LINC Works, Block Watch groups.

Palmer Center
218A N. Pleasant St., Independence, MO 64050
(816) 325 6200
Provides older adults with diverse, current and quality enrichment activities for lifelong activity, learning and enjoyment. Programs and services include a daily meal program, travel program, transportation services, fitness opportunites, nutrition, and consumer education classes, health programs, recreational activities, social intergration, and information and referral for support services.

Catholic Charities, Senior Program
1112 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 221-4377
Title-V Senior Community Service Employment Program, provides social and community services. Provides congregate meals at three Kansas City locations.

The Groves
1515 W. White Oak Independence, MO 64050
(816) 2543500 x440
To provide a Christ-centered community that meets the needs of aging adults.

Fairmount Plaza Apartments
615 S. Huttig, Independence, MO 64053
(816) 252-2591
Fairmount Plaza Apartments is a senior housing community built to provide affordable quality housing for senior adults 62+ with a goal of improving their quality of life.

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City
315 S. Leslie, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 461-1422
After school and summer programs for youth (age 5-18) in social development, health and physical development, cultural enrichment, citizenship and leadership development, outdoor and environmental education and social adjustment.

Coalition for Child Safety
Call 816-325-7185 to request a free Family Resource Guide.
The purpose of the Coalition for Child Safety is to foster close communication and collaboration that strengthens community support and response to families, to raise awareness about issues related to child abuse, and to provide education to the community as a whole.

Parent University "Things You Never Learned in School"
Parents University is a conference designed especially for parents, caregivers and teens. For a small $5.00 per adult/teen fee, you will enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and attend three workshops of your choice. While you attend a seminar our child(ren) ages 6 weeks to 12 years will attend lots of fun activities. There will also be showcase tables, and a chance to win a fabulous door prize from our showcase vendors.

Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders
3420 NW Kingsridge Dr
(816) 228-1373
Day school providing an intensive therapeutic program within an academic setting to allow each child to develop his/her full potential.

Independence Day Academy
600 W. Mechanic, Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Provides support for children experiencing behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. Day-treatment facilities for Independence Schools.

Andrew Drumm Farm
3210 Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-3434
To provide an environment of success for disadvantaged youth. A center of residental service, educational opportunities and specialized programs in partnership with school systems, non-profit agencies, and government institutes.

Eastern Jackson County Early Head Start Collaboration
218 N. Pleasant Street Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-2700
Offers free childcare, dental, vision, hearing, and developmental screening. Personal visits from a "Parents as Teachers" parent educator. Free play-groups and socialization as well as other services.

Children's Peace Pavilion
1001 W. Walnut Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-3033
Interactive experiences for children to enhance peace making skills and the ability to accept and get along with each other. Individuals and groups welcome.

Family Friends Program
3101 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 234-3676
Family Friends Program works with and assists grandparents or relatives who are raising grandchildren.

Independence Head Start
1511 Kingshighway Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5485
Comprehensive child development program administered by the Independence School District. Offering health and family services and parent involvement as well as quality education. Available for children 3-5 years old.

LINC/Caring Communties
540 S. Northern Blvd Sugar Creek, MO 64054
(816) 308-2921
Caring Community sites at 16 schools in the Independence area. Site councils bring schools, communities and businesses together to administer funds for community needs. These include before and after school programs, FAST programs, family assistance during the holidays, sponsorship of child advocacy days, and partnerships for health care services.

WIC- Women, Infants, and Children
7900 Lee's Summit Road Kansas City, MO 64139
(816) 404-9740
WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education and referrals for women, infants, and children up to the age of 5, who are at nutritional risk and meet program guidelines.

Salvation Army-After School Program
14700 E. Truman Road Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-3200
After school program for children Mon-Friday from 3-8pm for grades 1st through 12th.

Compassionate Friends
2201 NE Springrook, Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 229-2640
Provide friendship, understanding, and hope to families who have experienced the death of a child of any age, from any cause.

Family Conservancy
3737 S. Elizabeth, Ste 100, Independence, MO 64057
(816) 373-7577
Outpatient counseling for individuals, couples, families, groups, and education groups, addressing a wide variety of topics-anger management, batterer's intervention, and adolescent issues. Spanish speaking therapist available

Social Change Services
14825 E. 42nd St. Independence, MO 64055
(816) 718-2208
Psychoeducation, counseling, consulting, and training. 26 week class aimed at individuals who have been abusive in family relationships and/or need intensive anger management education.

Gwen Fisher, LCSW, Private Practice
(816) 358-0208
MO licensed clinical social worker, working with a senior citizen group and in private practice. Background includes social work in home health, nursing homes, psychiatric and medical hospitals, child psychiatry, and as an instructor for social work students.

Home Weatherization
You may be able to lower your utility bills by making improvements to your home. Community Services League offers assistance to qualified people, including senior citizens, who want to make such home improvements as adding weather stripping around doors and windows, adding insulation, etc.
Contact: Community Services League, 254-4100

I-Share
Limited to residents of Independence, MO
This fund, established in 1978 by local residents and administered by the Community Services League, is used to pay utility bills for needy Independence families. Historically, the City of Independence has matched the funds raised by the I-Share Committee each year. In 2008, funds raised by I-Share and matched by the City, enabled CSL to provide more than $72,000 of utility assistance from this fund alone.
Each recipient must meet specific criteria to be eligible
Note: funds are limited
Contact: Bruce Bailey at Community Services League, (816) 254-4100 or baileyb@cslcares.org

Independence Rate Assistance Program (IRAP)
(816) 254-4100
This program is designed to help low income elderly or disabled people with their utility costs. Qualified citizens of Independence pay only 50% of the electric charges on their bill. This program is administered by the Community Services League.
Program Requirements:

• Must be at least 60 years old or disabled
• Must live within the city limits of Independence
• Must be the head of your household and have electric service with the City of Independence or Kansas City Power and Light
• Must have a maximum income of all household members no greater than 150% of the poverty level as announced by the Health and Human Services Department
• Must have resources not exceeding $3,000, excluding your residence and vehicle
• Must not own rental property

Fairmount Plaza Apartments
615 S. Huttig, Independence, MO 64053
(816) 252-1941

Hawthorne Place Apartments and Town Houses
16995 Dover Lane Independence, MO 64056
(816) 257-2335
Provides support and evelopment services to residents of the 745 unit afforadable housing commuity

Jackson County Human Relations and Citizen Complaints
415 E. 12th Street, Ste 703 Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 881-3670
Recieves and investigates citizen complaints against Jackson County government officials, agencies and departments.

Ministerial Alliance of Independence-St Michael's Episcopal Church
400 Lee's Summit Road Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-5333
Alliance of Clergy in the Indepedence area

Missouri Association for Social Welfare
4920 Shrank Drive Independence, MO 64055
(816) 373-0281
Provides a voice for people of faith to the policy makers on behalf of hungry people both domestic and global. Offers assistance in working with legislators in Jefferson City, especially on low income issues.