If you, or someone you know, is facing unemployment browse the resources below.
Job Hunting
- KansasWorks: This resource provides a list of jobs that are currently available in Kansas. You can filter down the results with keyword search, location, and distance from your location.
- Workforce Partnership: Use this resource to browse the “Current Hot Job List” for the newest job postings.
Unemployment Assistance
- COVID-19 Response Resource: Whether you are an employer or a worker this site has resources specifically to help you during this pandemic.
- Kansas Department of Labor Unemployment Benefits: To file for unemployment benefits use the link provided below.
- Kansas City Phone Number: 913-596-3500
Rent & Bills Assistance
- United Way: Depending on your situation the United Way can provide you with rent,bills, and food assistance
- Call: 1-866-211-9966, provide zip code and they will provide a list of local agencies that provide assistance.
- Salvation Army: Depending on your situation can provide rent and bill assistance.
- Call: (913) 232-5400
COVID-19 Specific Resources
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employees Paid Leave Rights: For Information relating to the FFCRA and whether not you are eligible following the link below.
- COVID-19 Response Resource: Whether you are an employer or a worker this site has resources specifically to help you during this pandemic.
- KC COVID-19 Small Business Relief Loan Fund: KC small business can apply for a loan using the following information
- Email: info@alt-cap.org
- Call: (816) 216-1851
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to the West Wyandotte Library’s Community Support Librarian, Krista Suter, at ksuter@kckpl.org.