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Agency of the Month Highlight – May 2023

Olathe Housing Authority provides subsidized housing in Olathe.  Their goal is to help participants in the program foster stability and move toward self-sufficiency.  The City of Olathe Housing Authority owns and manages 130 conventional public housing units subsidized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  They also have a Housing Choice Voucher Program.  The City of Olathe Housing offers the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program to assist families participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to achieve economic self-sufficiency.  The Olathe Housing Authority will open the waiting list May 8 through May 12.  More info...

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May 30, 2023

Workforce Partnership is hosting a Resume Workshop on Tuesday, June 20, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Johnson County Workforce Center (8535 Bluejacket, Lenexa, KS).  A 
Kansas Works account is required to register.  Call (913) 577-5900 to reserve a seat. More info...

May 25, 2023

Women's Employment Network (WEN) will host "Exploring Entrepreneurship" on Thursday, June 15, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.  Register Online

May 24, 2023

Join Johnson County Mental Health Center and Johnson County Department of Health and Environment for an education series about the foundations of healthy living and ways to live your healthiest lifeTake 10 hours and feel better in 2023! Registration is now open. For additional information or questions contact Jamie Katz at 913-715-7884 or Jamie Katz. The first class in June is on Tuesday, June 6, 2023More info...

May 18, 2023

2023 KC Skilled Trades Expo will take place on Thursday, June 8 from 12:00 to 6:00pm at Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Training Facility (8955 East 38th Terrace, Kansas City, MO).  Questions can be emailedMore info...

May 12, 2023

On
Wednesday, June 21, United Community Services(UCS) will host their annual
Human Services Summit from 8:00 am to 12:15 pmParticipants will learn about the realities of homelessness in our community and about the collaborative solutions that can help make a difference.   Registration required, register online here.  More info…

May 11, 2023

Kansas Children's Service League has several child abuse prevention and strengthening families training topics scheduled for May, June and July 2023. These trainings are free and open for anyone to attend. Trainings listed above are all KDHE approved for child care licensing hours, and all participants will receive certificates of attendance (which can be submitted for BSRB and KDHE licensing).   Registration is required.  More info...

May 11, 2023

United Community Services (UCS) is
hiring for their next Executive Director.  More info…

May 11, 2023

Women's Employment Network (WEN) will host "Conflict Management" on Thursday, June 1, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.  Register Online

May 10, 2023

Women's Employment Network (WEN) will host a Virtual KC Job Fair on Wednesday, May 31, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center (2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO).  Register Online

May 05, 2023

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kanas City is hosting Atomic Blast Summer Enrichment Program it will take place beginning Monday, June 5 thru August 4 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm for ages 5-18.  Space is limited.   More info...

May 01, 2023

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.  



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