Worried about eviction in Sedgwick County? These organizations can help
Service providers across Wichita are raising the alarm that a growing number of tenants face eviction in the coming months, particularly by the end of August. The concern comes as two pieces of the CARES Act expire: the federal moratorium on evictions expired July 24 and the extra $600 in unemployment benefits expired July 25 in Kansas.
If you’re worried you might face eviction soon or are currently facing eviction, there are various community organizations that can offer emergency rental or utility assistance, food access and emergency shelter if needed.
Learn about what some of the organizations offer and how you can contact each of them below.
Center of Hope
What is offered: Rent and utility assistance
Location: Downtown Wichita, 400 N. Emporia
Call: 316-267-0222; The Center takes calls from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Email: george@centerofhopeinc.org
Website: www.centerofhopeinc.org
Wichita Sedgwick County Community Action Partnership
What is offered: Emergency rent and utility assistance; case management to help in a job search
Location: City of Wichita Housing and Community Services, 455 N. Main, 10th floor
Call: 316-462-3775
Email: wsccap@wichita.gov to receive an automatic reply with a link to apply for assistance
Website: www.wichita.gov/Housing/WSCCAP
United Way of the Plains, 211 campaign
What is offered: Connection to a wide range of community resources for food, rent and utility assistance, shelter and more
Location: Downtown Wichita, 245 N. Water
Call: Dial 2‑1‑1 to talk with a trained call specialist or text your zip code to 898-211 to have referrals sent to your phone
Email: uwp@unitedwayplains.org
Website: www.unitedwayplains.org/211-information-and-referral
Kansas Legal Services
What is offered: Eviction defense and other legal services
Location: 340 S. Broadway, second floor
Call: 316-265-9681 or statewide client intake at 800-723-6953
Website: www.kansaslegalservices.org
St. Anthony Family Shelter
What is offered: Emergency shelter with 13 furnished resident units for families with minor children
Location: Near downtown Wichita, 256 Ohio
Call: 316-264-7233
Website: www.catholiccharitieswichita.org/saint-anthony-family-shelter
Salvation Army homeless shelter
What is offered: A seven-bedroom, 28-bed emergency shelter for families and single women who are without other resources
Location: Downtown Wichita, 350 N. Market
Call: 316-263-2196; phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/wichita/homeless-services/
United Methodist Open Door
What is offered: Emergency food assistance once a month for individuals and families in need; free clothing; a homeless-resource center where people can shower, do their laundry, receive mail, eat a healthy meal, meet with case managers and more; and rapid re-housing for families
Location: Downtown Wichita, 402 E. Second St.
Call: 316-265-9371
Email: administration@umopendoor.org
Website: www.umopendoor.org
Does your organization offer community assistance to people who might be facing eviction? Contact reporter Megan Stringer at mstringer@wichitaeagle.com or 316-347-7442 to be added to the online list.
This story was originally published August 9, 2020 at 4:51 AM.
