At Community Assistance Council our Emergency Services are called Resolution & Resilience Services

It is designed to help you address urgent needs while building the tools and support to navigate challenges in the future.

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A CLIENT : YOU WILL BE PAIRED WITH A COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR , WIL WILL WALK ALONG SIDE YOU. They are here to listen without Judgement, help you find Solutions, and Support your Goals at your Pace.

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Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday between 9AM - 2PM Hours May Vary.

Horas De Operación: Lunes - Viernes 9 AM- 2 PM 

If you need to reach someone please call (816)763-3277 ​

Si necesita contactarnos por favor de llamar al (816) 763-3277

- FOOD PANTRY 

- HAPPY BOTTOMS! Our location is a Happy Bottoms Partner. 

Para Comida Comunitaria O Panales de Happy Bottoms! Por Favor llene la aplicacion abajo! 

Please email: [email protected]  

for pantry & happy bottoms NEW Clients - returning clients please call ​

816-763-3277

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Emergency Assistance ( RENTAL & UTILITIES) 

This program considers applications from those who : 

​​- can explain how this assistance will enable you to pay your bills in the immediate

- fall within the FPL Guidelines

- HAVE received INCOME with in the PAST 60 days 

- Live in the RUSKIN/CENTER School District & Jackson County​

- Utility must be in YOUR NAME 

- Must have paid on the bill in the last 90 days

- Have received a disconnect notice

- a payment has to be posted on your account in the last 30 days and a LIHEAP application needs to have been filled out. ​

 - Lease MUST be in your name

- Must have lived in residence for at least 6 months and paid rent for 6 months

- MUST have a letter of delinquency & Proof of EMERGENCY

- MUST have paid on the bill within the last 90 days

- Assistance is only available once in a 12 month period.

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We now offer Next Steps Case Management in the following areas:

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

Maternal and Infant HEALTH

Medical Vouchers - emergency dental, eye exam/glasses, prescription, durable medical equipment and hearing aids​​

Navigating Government Benefits (TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicaid/Medicare, SSI, SSDI and Section 8/Public Housing

Referrals for Employment/Education help

If you need NEXT Steps FILL OUT THE APPLICATION!  

We will contact you within 5-10 days !

SI NECESITA MÁS AYUDA LLENE LA APLICACIÓN Y ALGUIEN LE RESPONDERA EN 5-10 DAYS