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The Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness

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What is “Housing First” and Why Do We Follow That Model

WebIn our last blog post, we addressed the intersection of homelessness and trauma. We determined that no one deserves to be homeless and no one is immune to …

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Being a homeless woman in Kansas City

WebAbout 40% of the nationwide homeless population is female. In Kansas City, that number is even higher. In 2021, our Point in Time Count showed that 50% of the …

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Unsheltered Homelessness in Missouri

WebIf homeless activists start with action to end unsheltered homelessness, all other action to end homelessness as a whole will surely follow. Two successful ways that …

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Social Workers and the Homeless

WebBy assisting in this systematic approach to keeping track of the individuals experiencing homelessness in a designated area, social workers can assist local …

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New Missouri Law Makes Finding a Place to Sleep Even Harder

WebOn January 1, 2023, new legislation went into effect in Missouri Homeless Programs. The bigger news is that sleeping on state-owned land just became illegal in our home state.

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Why Shelters are Not a Long-Term Housing Solution

WebPeople who have never experienced homelessness likely have a much different idea about what a “homeless shelter” or “emergency shelter” is, than a person …

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About The Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness

WebAs of January 2019, there were fewer than 2,400 people experiencing homelessness in the Kansas City area. We believe with fair and equitable housing, and access to resources …

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Kansas City Recovery

WebThe Kansas City Recovery Coalition is a network for substance abuse treatment and recovery support providers. It is a 501 (3) (c) nonprofit organization made …

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Back to School Resources for Kansas City Families

WebThe first day of school for Kansas City public schools is right around the corner. If you or your clients need assistance with school supplies, school transportation, …

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Women’s History Month

WebOur Program Director Amber Bauer brings over 15 years of experience in diverse social service settings to the GKCCEH team. She previously works for the …

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LETTER FROM THE COORDINATED ENTRY WORK GROUP:

WebUpdated versions of these documents can be found at www.endKChomelessness.org under the Coordinated Entry tab. Coordinated Entry is a process, with different populations and …

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KCK Warming Center Success

WebLocated at 5th St. & State Ave. in Kansas City, KS, The KCK Cold Weather Shelter is a warming center open from 6pm-7am when temperatures in the area are …

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Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness

WebThis report highlights the collaborative efforts of GKCCEH, our member programs, and numerous partners in the community during the period between January 1, 2018 to April …

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