Find Assistance

General Resources for Finding Help

• United Way of Greater Kansas City - Resource Directory
• Northland Human Services Directory

Resources for Unemployed Workers

• Visit the Missouri Department of Labor COVID-19 information page. Here, the Missouri Department of Labor will continue to provide updates on the ongoing employment impacts from COVID-19. The Department also has a brief Frequently Asked Questions section that attempts to clarify and address the most common issues.
• Missouri has a basic instructional video to aid workers as they file for unemployment in the state of Missouri: Filing for Unemployment Basics tutorial video will outline the steps you will need to take during this process.
• Visit the “UInteract” website to file for unemployment. You will need to create an account and you will need the following information: The name and address of each employer you worked with during the past 18 months, check stubs showing year-to-date earnings from each employer you worked with during the past 18 months and if you have military employment, a DD-214 Member 4 form if you were separated from the U.S. Military within the past 18 months.
• Missouri Now Hiring Missouri One Start is connecting unemployed workers to essential companies who are currently hiring to meet increased demand for their products and services.

Resources for Businesses

• Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance The SBA offers low-interest disaster recovery loans for Missouri small businesses that have been severely impacted by economic disruptions related to COVID-19. Businesses can receive up to $2 million in assistance to use toward fixed debt payments, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that cannot be paid due to the impact of COVID-19. The interest rate for small businesses is 3.75% and 2.75% for non-profits. 
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resources: Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist, Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide, and Guide to SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
• CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers This guidance from the CDC provides information on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and reducing transmission among employees. 
• Missouri Department of Economic Development This website lists information for small businesses and nonprofits affected by the economic effects of COVID-19. 
• Apply for a KC COVID-19 Small Business Relief Loan
• Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• KC PPE
• Missouri PPE Marketplace
• State of Missouri SNS Order Form
• State of Missouri PPE Information
• Missouri companies that will perform qualitative and/or quantitative fit testing of N95 respirators.
• Cloth face masks can be used as back up, especially in non-medical settings
• If interested in purchasing a large amount of PPE, please contact covid19@clayhealth.com for additional resources.

Mental Health Resources

• Missouri Department of Mental Health
• Tri-County Mental Health Center
• Managing Anxiety & Stress (CDC)

Local Charitable Organizations

• American Red Cross
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City
• Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City
• Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph
• Clay County Home Meal Delivery Services for Seniors
• Harvesters - The Community Food Network
• Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City
• Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City
• North Kansas City YMCA While their clubs are closed to the public, the North Kansas City YMCA is offering a variety of services to the community like free online workouts streamed on their Facebook page and child care offered for essential employees and first responders
• Shelter KC
• United Way of Greater Kansas City
• Urban League of Greater Kansas City
• Apply for Metro Lutheran Ministry - Clay County Children's Services Fund Assistance
• June 1 - Aug. 7: Kids Eat Free at Children's Mercy Northland. In partnership with Harvesters, The Community Food Network, a shelf stable free lunch is available to all children, including siblings, 1 to 18 years old. Served from 12-1 p.m. More info.

Utility Information

Use the following links to contact utility companies for guidance on payments, shutoffs, and more

• Evergy Missouri Metro Extended payment options, no late payment fees, no power disconnections, and reduced payments for reconnecting service with no security deposit
• Spire Missouri Suspension of disconnects and late fees
• Ameren Missouri Suspension of disconnects and late fees
• Kansas City Water Suspension of shut-offs
• Gladstone Municipal Water Suspension of shut-offs and late fees
• Smithville Water and Wastewater Suspension of shut-offs
• Liberty Municipal Water Suspension of shut-offs
• North Kansas City Water Suspension of shut-offs
• Clay County PWSD 2

Education Resources

• Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
• Liberty Public Schools
• North Kansas City Schools
• Smithville School District
• Kearney School District
• Excelsior Springs School District

Report

• Child Abuse and Neglect - Missouri Department of Social Services: call 1-800-392-3738 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Mandatory reporters can also report online here.
• Domestic Violence - The Nation Domestic Violence Hotline: call 1-800-799-7233. Advocates are available 24/7 in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.
• Sexual Assault - MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault): call the 24-hour crisis line at 816-531-0233 or 913-642-0233.
  
  

Give Assistance

Give Money

• Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund
• Feed Northland Kids
• Harvesters - The Community Food Network
• Liberty Hospital Foundation
• Liberty Cares Fund - Liberty Education Foundation

Give Food

• Community Food Kits - Drop-off items at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church or Platte Woods United Methodist Church
• Hillcrest Hope - Porch Pantry Pantry - Meat Drive: Collecting grocery store gift cards, hamburger, chicken, hot dogs, pork chops, canned chicken and lunch meat. Contact anne.n@hillcresthope.org for drop-off instructions.

Give Materials and Supplies

• North Kansas City Hospital - Medical Supplies
• Liberty Hospital Foundation - Medical supplies and snacks

Give Blood

• Blood donation centers have the highest standards of safety and infection control. To find where you can donate blood, visit www.redcross.org.

Give Time

• The United Way of Greater Kansas City has created a crisis volunteer guide.
• Medical Reserve Corps of Greater Kansas City is a network of medical and public health volunteers, along with non-medical community members, who volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support public health.
  

Give Encouragement

• Liberty Hospital - share words of encouragement, inspiration and comfort with Liberty hospital employees.