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To mobilize necessary resources to address the causes and conditions of poverty in Wyandotte County. To assist low-income residents in moving towards self-sufficiency

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Social Services Department

The Social Services Department is located in our Central Office at 1542 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas 66102.

 

 

Mrs. Bettye Armstrong, Social Services Director

Economic Opportunity Foundation, Inc. Social Services Department is headed up by Mr.s Bettye Armstrong, Social Service Director and Mrs. Juanita Newton, Social Services Coordinator

 

Programs offered through this department are:

Mrs. Juanita Newton, Social Services Coordinator

  • Housing Program
  • Total Family Program
  • Emphasis on Family Program
  • Utility Assistance Program
  • Food Pantry Program
  • Commodity Program
  • Job PlacementMs. Chanelle McKinley, Housing Services Assistant

Our Social Services Department networks with many of the social services agencies, organizations, business, government entities etc. throughout the community and surrounding areas in an effort to maximize services to the Wyandotte County area.

Last year alone, E.O.F. helped 536 families obtain funds needed to pay rent, monthly mortgage and /or utility bills.

We also provided support to 536 disabled individuals to help them remain in their own homes.

 

Mrs. Rita Adams, Housing Services Coordinator

E.O.F. has two neighborhood Centers, Northside Center and Southside Center, where clients can seek assistance.  Both Neighborhood Centers has a Case Manager on staff.