The Community Development Department can provide a wide variety of resources to families and individuals in need. These opportunities provide a range from emergency programs like utility assistance, to long-term case management that can help a family increase their economic situation which offers long-term individualized benefits. 

Here are some of the services available and the Federal Poverty Guidelines:

• Cares Act Funding (as of 12/1/2020), must meet or below 125% of Income Guidelines (link above)
  • Rental Assistance
  • Water Bill Assistance
  • Extermination Assistance
  • Prescription co-pay help
  • Vehicle Repair help (employed only, FT/PT), up to $750
  • Employment On-The-Job Training opportunities
  • Education Tuition Assistance
  • Thru Utility Assistance and Weatherization programs expanded minor HVAC repair or replacement assistance
  • Summer Scholarship availability through Joplin Boys and Girls Club (apply at there)
  • Area on Aging Meals assistance (apply through your local nutrition sites)
• Additional Opportunities Available
  • Outreach, Intake, Assessment and Referral
  • Case Management
  • Utility Assistance -  meet 60% of MO Median Income Guidelines.
  • Housing Assistance - meet 50% of HUD's Average Median Gross Income
  • Homeless Program - meet 50% of HUD's Average Median Gross Income
• Just contact us and we can help figure out if you are eligible.