Emergency Assistance
Village Church offers a limited amount of emergency rent or utility assistance to those who need temporary support.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Your household has received less than $500 in total assistance from Village Church for the calendar year (Jan. 1–Dec. 31).
- You are a resident in one of these five counties: Johnson, Jackson, Clay, Platte or Wyandotte.
- You are willing to provide the following personal information: Proof of identity (photo ID preferred), age, current address, number of household members & dependents, and estimate of annual income.
- (Utility assistance) You are able to provide a past-due electric, gas or water bill in the name of an adult household member.
- (Rent assistance) You are able to provide a current copy of your lease and a late payment or eviction notice, if applicable.
Typical assistance per inquiry is $100-$300. The amount may vary based on available funding. Assistance must guarantee continued shelter, utility service or service restoration. This means that if you, a friend/relative, or an agency is paying any remaining balance in addition to assistance from Village Church, we ask that the funds are paid to the landlord or utility first before Village can make a payment.
Request Assistance
Please note that Village Church is not a social service agency. We are grateful to be able to offer limited emergency assistance. However, the phone line is not always staffed. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Donate to the Assistance Fund
All donations made to this fund go directly to those in need of utility and rent assistance in the Kansas City metro area.