In Mission, Kansas, the Financial Resource Center is dedicated to supporting families facing the overwhelming challenges of a cancer diagnosis. We recognize that navigating cancer treatment can lead to difficult decisions about essential needs, such as food assistance and housing stability. Our mission is to ensure that no family has to choose between paying their rent or covering medical costs, and so we provide crucial financial support that allows families to focus on their health and wellbeing. By addressing the financial strains associated with cancer care, we help level the playing field, ensuring families have access to not just medical treatment, but also food resources and a secure place to call home. Together, we strive to improve health outcomes and provide compassion and care to those who need it most.

Supportive Services for BIPOC Sex Workers is a vital organization based in Mission, KS, dedicated to empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the sex trades through a unique performer and sex worker-led model. With a focus on advocacy, we prioritize placing sex workers in leadership roles, ensuring their voices are heard in every decision-making process. Our mission encompasses providing essential labor advocacy, financial assistance, and enhancing access to critical resources such as mental health support, medical care, and legal services. We strive to create a supportive environment that uplifts and respects the rights and well-being of every individual we serve.

Located in Mission, KS, Financial Assistance Funds is dedicated to supporting children with special health care needs and their families by providing essential financial assistance to ease their burdens. We understand the diverse challenges families face, offering grants that can cover a range of expenses from medical costs, such as prescriptions and durable medical equipment, to non-medical expenses including home modifications and daily living costs like food and utilities. Our program also addresses healthcare utilization costs, offering support for travel and lodging related to medical appointments. Each family can apply for grants up to $500 per year, with requests reviewed in the order received to ensure timely support. While we strive to assist as many families as possible, requests beyond this limit may require additional approval and can result in delays. We invite families in need to reach out and allow us to help guide them through this journey with the care and attentiveness they deserve.

Located in Mission, KS, the Hailey Bankhead Foundation (HBF) is dedicated to providing crucial support to children with cancer and their families. We understand the often-overlooked challenges faced during diagnosis and treatment, offering a wide range of assistance including care packages, emergency financial aid, therapeutic activities, and support groups. Our mission is to foster resilience and hope by providing spiritual support, grocery cards, gas cards, gift certificates, and meal vouchers to ease the burdens of families during their difficult journeys. At HBF, we strive to meet the urgent needs of those affected by pediatric cancer with compassion and commitment.

NICU Family Support, located in Mission, KS, is dedicated to helping families with children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and those who have faced the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss. Our compassionate services include care packages, food and fuel assistance, as well as bereavement memory boxes and support resources tailored to meet the needs of grieving families. Understanding the complexities of this journey, we also provide essential baby supplies to ease some of the burdens faced by families during these challenging times. We are here to offer support, care, and community connection so that no family feels alone on their journey.

The Free and Reduced Meal Program in Mission, KS, is dedicated to ensuring that all children, including those from low-income households, foster care, homelessness, or migrant backgrounds, have access to nutritious meals through our free and reduced breakfast and lunch offerings. We welcome families to apply for meal benefits online or via paper forms, with only one application required per household each school year. Our program is designed to provide urgent food assistance while maintaining the confidentiality of students receiving these essential services, fostering a supportive environment where every child can thrive.

Located in Mission, KS, the Patient Aid Program is dedicated to easing the burden of non-medical expenses for individuals facing health challenges. Through our one-time $100 stipend, we offer essential support for transportation, food, housing, and utilities, ensuring that our clients can focus on their recovery and wellbeing. As a vital resource for emergency financial assistance, our program is adaptable and responsive to community needs, although continued support is contingent on funding availability. We invite those in need to apply and connect with us for assistance, as we strive to make a positive impact during challenging times.

Located in Mission, KS, the OvarCare Patient Assistance Program is dedicated to supporting women battling ovarian cancer by providing essential financial assistance tailored to their needs. Our program offers a comprehensive package that includes a $200 financial grant, a $100 gas card, and a $100 grocery card, ensuring that patients can focus on their fight without the burden of everyday expenses. Additionally, we provide psycho-social counseling and genetic counseling sessions over the phone with licensed professionals to help women navigate this challenging journey. We encourage healthcare providers to submit applications on behalf of their patients, which are processed in the order received, depending on the availability of funds. At OvarCare, we stand with these incredible women, honoring their strength and resilience during their treatment and recovery.

The Urgent Need Program in Mission, KS, is dedicated to providing essential financial assistance to eligible patients facing non-medical expenses during their treatment journey. We understand the struggles that accompany medical challenges and aim to alleviate some of the burdens by offering support for critical needs such as rent, mortgage, utilities, childcare, elder care, and even food assistance. Additionally, our program helps with transportation costs, car repairs, car insurance, phone services, and acute dental work related to treatment. While funding availability may fluctuate throughout the year, we strive to ensure that those in our community can access the support they need to focus on their health and recovery. For the most current information regarding assistance, please contact the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society directly.

Patches of Light provides essential financial assistance to families in Mission, KS, grappling with the challenges of catastrophic health issues affecting their children. Our mission is to alleviate the burdens faced by these families by offering support for utilities, housing, gas, and grocery expenses. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a thorough vetting process, applications are exclusively accepted from hospital staff who are working directly with the family, and the processing period typically spans 2-3 weeks. We understand the emotional and practical weight of these situations, and we are dedicated to facilitating this crucial support while adhering to strict privacy protocols. We encourage hospital staff to confirm the submission of applications via email, helping us ensure timely processing and focused assistance to those in need.

The American Childrens Cancer Benevolence Fund (ACCBF) is dedicated to supporting families in Mission, KS, who are navigating the challenges of childhood cancer. Our Grant Program offers essential financial assistance to families whose child has been diagnosed with cancer or to cancer survivors within four years of remission. We understand the pressing needs that arise during such difficult times and provide help with housing costs, utility bills, food expenses, medical treatments, prescriptions, funeral costs, and transportation to medical appointments, as well as lodging for those undergoing treatment far from home. Financial assistance requests are reviewed on an individual basis, taking into account the availability of funds and the details provided in the Benevolence Request Application. Our goal is to ensure that support reaches those in need, reducing the burden of financial stress and allowing families to focus on what matters most: the health and wellbeing of their loved ones.

Practical Abortion Fund is dedicated to assisting individuals in the Midwest, specifically in Mission, KS, in accessing safe and legal abortions while alleviating the various challenges that may arise. Our mission focuses on providing essential support such as travel coordination, lodging, food, medication, and emotional assistance. We offer financial aid for travel costs, accommodations, food, and childcare, ensuring that those seeking care can focus on their well-being. While we do not fund abortion procedures directly, our coordinators work tirelessly to connect clients with appropriate abortion procedure funds. We invite individuals to reach out for support at least five days prior to their needed assistance to allow our Intake Coordinators ample time to respond, typically within 24 hours. Your well-being is our priority, and we are here to help you navigate this journey with care and compassion.

Located in Mission, KS, the Olathe Food Pantry is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity by offering essential food assistance and personal care items to households in need. Our program ensures that individuals and families have access to vital nutrition through a wide selection of perishable and non-perishable foods, which shoppers can choose every 30 days. We understand the importance of maintaining overall well-being, so we also provide a variety of personal care essentials, including shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, diapers, deodorant, and laundry detergent. With daily availability of bread and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, the Olathe Food Pantry strives to support our community by meeting both nutritional and personal care needs with compassion and urgency.