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Agency of the Month Highlight – February 2025

Senior Community Service Employment Program - SCSEP is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income (not more than 125% of the established federal poverty guidelines) persons at least 55 years of age who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects. Participants in the SER SCSEP come from all walks of life, have diverse work experiences, and possess various levels of education. Serving Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counites. For more info and to apply click here. Located at 8160 Parallel Parkway, Suite 104, Kansas City, KS 66112913-942-1167.     

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February 7, 2024

Olathe Head Start is taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year for children ages 3-5 years.  Children must turn 3 years old before August 31, 2025, and not turn 5 years before August 31, 2025.  For more info and to complete an inquiry form, please visit https://www.olatheschools.org/Page/8205

February 7, 2025

Mental Health America of the Heartland is hosting “Diagnosis and Treatment of Paranoid Personality Disorder” via Zoom Webinar on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., $45 registration fee.  Contact Stacy Davis with questions at (913) 222-5933. More info...

February 6, 2025

Connect with Area Employers offered by the Women's Employment Network  (4328 Madison, Kansas City, Mo 64111)  Looking for a job? Connect with area employer The Kansas City Police Dept. at 10:30 a.m. and Johnson Controls Inc. at 11:30 a.m.  February 20, 2025. Get insights about the company, workplace culture, and available positions. Attendees can ask questions and explore whether their skills and interests align with the company’s opportunities.   More Info...

February 1, 2025

SUN Bucks - The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF announced  that the 2025 application period for SUN Bucks is now open. SUN Bucks, previously called Summer EBT in Kansas, is a federal program administered by DCF that provides a one-time benefit of $120 per year for each eligible school-aged child to help offset the cost of groceries over the summer.  Applications will be accepted from January 27, 2025 through 5 p.m. on Friday August 29, 2025.   More info...

February 1, 2025

Johnson County Government - Treasury, Taxation and Vehicles  property tax relief to seniors 65 and older and disabled veterans in 2025. The Johnson County Senior and Disabled Veteran Tax Relief program will be accepting applications from January 15 through April 15, 2025.  Qualifications are listed here and the application will be available there during the application window.  New this year, there will no longer be a $200 limit on payments.

February 1, 2025

Lawrence Public Library will host social service organizations in its lobby for the Community Resource Clinic on February 18, 2025 from 3-5 PM. Organizations will promote their programs, provide limited drop-in services, and connect with community partners.

The Community Resource Clinic is held every third Tuesday of the month. Organizations interested in participating for Spring 2025 should fill out this form …  If you have questions, please email Gabby at [email protected] or call 785-843-3833 x 136.

February 1, 2025

LIEAP -  The Kansas Department for Children and Families are accepting applications for the LIEAP program from November 18, 2024 through March 31, 2025 till 5 p.m. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit. If you need assistance with the application process, DCF is holding in person events to help Kansans submit their LIEAP applications. Make sure to bring proof of income for all adults in the household and your most recent heating fuel bill. Other information may be requested.   More info… and to access the online application.

February 1, 2025

Harvesters Community Food Network distributes food intended for families in need of emergency food assistance at multiple locations and times. Days, times, and locations of Harvesters Partner Agencies in the Kansas and Missouri service areas can be found at its Food Locator and Meals for Kids webpages.

January 28, 2025

Women's Employment Network (WEN) will host "Conflict Management" on Tuesday February 11, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. online.  Register Online

January 27, 2025

Women's Employment Network (WEN) will host "How to Manage Your Mind to Stave off Stress" on Monday February 10, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. online.  Register Online

January 15, 2025

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is hosting Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Saturdays from 8:30 to 11:30 am between the dates of February 5 to April 12,2025.  Free Tax Preparation will be available on a first-come first-serve walk-in at the Sunset Drive Office Building (11811 South Sunset Drive, Olathe, KS).  They also have drop off and mail options prior to April 8.  More info...

January 14, 2025

Johnson County Genealogical Society (JCGS) is offering Memory Lab Sessions during January 2 -  April 30, 2025. The JCGS memory lab is located in the Genealogy area of Central Resource Library (9875 W 87th St, Overland Park KS 66212). Equipment and volunteers are there to help you with the process of converting your family photos, slides, 8mm movies, VHS tapes and documents to digital formats so you can easily save and share with other family members. More info...

January 14, 2025

On the second Tuesday of every month (10 am - 12 pm), Johnson County Department of Corrections and Library host a Community Resource Fair at Central Resource Library (9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212). The Fairs are open to everyone in the community, including justice-involved individuals, and they help attendees reduce barriers and connect with resources available in our community. For questions, please contact Johnson County Community Corrections at 913-715-6700. More info...



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