Midwest Music Foundation Coronavirus Resources

Who’s hiring: KCCN (KC Career Network) Special Edition.

Red Dirt Relief Fund (Oklahoma) resource guide to to benefits available to self-employed artists and 1099 “gig” workers:
http://reddirtrelieffund.org/covid19/

Crew Nation https://www.livenationentertainment.com/relief-fund/

KC METRO AREA RESOURCES:

Behavioral Health:

Talking with children about COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html

Managing Anxiety and Stress – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

 

https://jazzroad.southarts.org/quick-assist-fund/

Jazz Ambasador’s Resources:
https://www.kcjazzambassadors.org/covid19-resources-for-musicians 

CHILDREN:

Learning for kids while schools are closed  https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Provides diapers, baby supplies and other supplies not usually covered by assistance programs to low income families

http://www.babygrace.org/

https://www.happybottoms.org/

 

UTILITY & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE:

Evergy and WaterKC has stopped disconnections due to nonpayment during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Many internet companies are delaying service stoppage due to nonpayment for at least 60 days.

 

Housing/Rent/Utility assitance

Grandview assistance program

Assists families in Grandview, MO with housing, utilities, and food

816-761-1919

http://www.gapcares.org

 

Community services league

Connects families to a variety of financial supports in Missouri

816-254-4100

https://www.cslcares.org/home​

 

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

1112 Broadway

Kansas City, MO 64105

(816) 842-0416 x132

For Emergency Utilities Assistance, call Tuesday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

http://www.kcgolddome.org/page.php?ID=59

 

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC) targets individuals who are homeless or in immediate danger of being homeless. Besides financial assistance, they use a case management approach to help the client to become more self-sufficient. Please contact one of their offices to speak to a case manager about eligibility and to schedule an appointment. View Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City locations that serve residents of Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri.

Call agency for more information: (816) 358-6868

 

Guadalupe Center

Various programs/resources for Latino communities

1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez

Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 421-1015

Home

 

Bethel-Riverview Coordination and Development

Emergency financial assistance for utilities; Food pantry

947 Osage

Kansas City, KS 66105

(913) 321-7418

 

Crosslines Cooperative Council, Inc.

Emergency Assistance for individuals and families with opportunities to receive necessities such as: free clean clothing, Rent and Utility Assistance, Shower facilities, Laundry services, Medicine Cabinet

736 Shawnee Avenue

Kansas City, KS 66105

(913) 281-3388

www.cross-lines.org/programs/emergency-assistance

 

Economic Opportunity Foundation Inc.

Emergency assistance to help families obtain needed supports such as utility and rent assistance, and mortgage default counseling, and to address emergency situations.

1542 Minnesota Avenue

Kansas City, KS 66102

(913) 371-7800

www.eofkck.org

 

Evergy Economic Relief Program – provides assistance to Missouri families needing assistance in paying their electric bill. To qualify, applicant must reside in Missouri and reside in home and be the person responsible for paying the bill. Gross family income may not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level guideline. Applicant must be current on bill. Funding is limited and distributed on a first come, first served basis. Approved applicants may receive up to $50 towards electric bill for 12 months.

 

For more information or to receive an application, please call the Economic Relief Program hotline at 1-877-566-2769 option 1. You may also contact your local Salvation Army community center for an application.

 

City Union Mission Community Assistance

City Union Mission provides compassionate service to low-income and homeless community members. Relief efforts include distribution of food, clothing, school supplies, household items, utility assistance, case management, affordable housing referrals, Life Skills classes, and services for homebound elderly and disabled people.

1310 Wabash Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64127

(816) 329-1444

https://cityunionmission.org/community assistance/

 

Community Assistance Council

Offers direct assistance programs to families in need residing in South Kansas City area. Services include utility/housing assistance, clothes closet, food pantry, home-delivered meals, medical/dental/optical assistance

10901 Blue Ridge

Kansas City, MO 64134

(816) 763-3277

Call for appointment. Will need proof of income; proof of residence via current utility bill; picture ID; Social Security cards for household.

http://cackc.org/

 

Della Lamb – Community Services

Della Lamb serves thousands of Kansas City people annually through rent, utility, food, back-to-school supplies and holiday assistance. Residency restrictions apply.

500 Woodland Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64106

(816) 842-8040

Ask for Social Services Department

http://www.dellalamb.org/educational-support-services/emergency-services/​

 

Operation Breakthrough

Provides childcare, education, food, clothing, and household supplies.

https://operationbreakthrough.org/

816-329-5237

 

Harvesters:

816-929-3000

https://www.harvesters.org/Get-Help/Service-Locator

 

United Way – 816-474-5112​​

 National Resources:

Disability Insurance: “If you’re unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim. DI provides short-term benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week. How to file a disability claim

 

Paid Family Leave: If you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Paid Family Leave (PFL) claim. PFL provides up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or to bond with a new child. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week. How to file a PFL claim

 

Unemployment Claim: “If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim. UI provides partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own. Workers who are temporarily unemployed due to COVID-19 and expected to return to work with their employer within a few weeks are not required to actively seek work each week. However, they must remain able and available and ready to work during their unemployment for each week of benefits claimed and meet all other eligibility criteria. Eligible individuals can receive benefits that range from $40-$450 per week.” How to file an unemployment claim

 

Federal Unemployment Assistance: The Department of Labor gave states leeway to amend their laws so people impacted by COVID-19 could get unemployment insurance: “Under the guidance, federal law permits significant flexibility for states to amend their laws to provide UI benefits in multiple scenarios related to COVID-19. For example, federal law allows states to pay benefits where: (1) An employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID-19, preventing employees from coming to work; (2) An individual is quarantined with the expectation of returning to work after the quarantine is over; and (3) An individual leaves employment due to a risk of exposure or infection or to care for a family member. In addition, federal law does not require an employee to quit in order to receive benefits due to the impact of COVID-19.” More details on the Department of Labor’s website.

 

Bank & Credit Card Relief

Citibank: They are waiving monthly service fees and penalties for early CD withdrawal for retail bank customers.They are also providing fee waivers on monthly service fees, remote deposit capture, and penalties for early CD withdrawal. They also have assistance programs for eligible credit card customers including credit line increases and collection forbearance programs and for eligible Mortgage Customers. More information

 

PNC Bank: They released the following statment: “We stand ready to work with those experiencing financial difficulty as a result, and we are taking the necessary steps to avoid potential disruptions of service to our customers. PNC is prepared to offer assistance, as needed, to impacted customers through a range of measures.” They are urging customers to call them at 1-888-762-2265 (7 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET Saturday & Sunday). More information here

 

Wells Fargo: The bank says they will help customers experiencing financial hardships as a result of COVID-19: “If in need of assistance, we encourage customers to call us at 1-800-219-9739 to speak with a trained specialist to discuss options available for their consumer lending, small business and deposit products.”