The Masonic Home of Missouri is committed to providing the best possible services to the Fraternity that will benefit you, your family, as well as your community.
The Masonic Home of Missouri is pleased to present this Directory which was developed by the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Social Services Caseworker. In this
Resource Directory, you will find helpful information regarding social services in your community, by agency, organization or business (see disclaimer). Each service or resource is divided by Masonic Districts and Counties for your convenience.
Please use this information for yourself, a loved one or a friend. If you have any questions regarding this Directory or the Masonic Home of Missouri’s programs, please contact the Corporate Office at 1-800-434-9804 or 1-573-814-4663.
DISCLAIMER
The Masonic Home of Missouri does not accept responsibility for errors, omissions, or quality of services provided by the agencies, organizations or businesses listed in this directory.

ADA Project .................................................................................................. 800-514-0301
Adult & Elder Abuse and Neglect Hotline ................................................... 800-392-0210
All Emergencies-Medical, Fire, Police ......................................................................... 911
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders ................................................. 800-272-3900
American Cancer Society ............................................................................. 800-227-2345
American Council of the Blind ..................................................................... 800-424-8666
American Diabetes Association .................................................................... 800-343-2383
American Heart Association ......................................................................... 800-242-8721
Arthritis Foundation ...................................................................................... 800-406-2491
Attorney General (Consumer Fraud) ............................................................ 800-392-8222
Autism Society of America ........................................................................... 800-328-8476
Better Hearing Institute ................................................................................. 800-327-9355
Child Abuse Hotline...................................................................................... 800-392-3738
Child Care Resource & Referral ................................................................... 800-743-8497
Dept. of Health and Senior Services Information & Assistance Hotline ..... 800-235-5503
Dept. of Mental Health.................................................................................. 573-751-4122
Dept. of Veteran Affairs-Benefits Information............................................. 800-827-1000
Hearing Aid Help Line .................................................................................. 800-521-5247
Home Health Agency Hot Line .................................................................... 800-345-1453
IRS Tax Information ..................................................................................... 800-829-1040
Medicaid Transportation .................................................. 800-364-7150 or 888-863-9513
Medicare Assistance/CLAIMS Program ...................................................... 800-390-3330

Missouri Bar Lawyer Referral Service ......................................................... 573-636-3635
Missouri Department of Insurance................................................................ 800-726-7390
Missouri Department of Revenue ................................................................. 573-751-4450
Missouri Department of Social Services ...................................................... 800-735-2466
Missouri RX Plan .......................................................................................... 800-375-1406
National Kidney Foundation ......................................................................... 800-622-9010
Parental Stress Hotline .................................................................................. 800-889-4357
Poison Control ............................................................................................... 800-222-1222
Shriner’s Hospital ......................................................................................... 800-237-5055
Suicide Crisis Hotline (Missouri) ................................................................. 800-395-2132

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American Lung Association ...........................................................
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Autism Society of America ..................................................
Brain Injury Association of Missouri ................................................
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Department of Revenue ..................................................................
Department of Transportation ...............................................
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Elderhostel..................................................................................
Employee Disqualification List ............................................
Family Care Safety Registry ...............................................
Medicare .......................................................................................
Missouri Aging Information Network .........................................
Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association ......................
Missouri Senior Report ..............................................
Missouri Protection & Advocacy Service ..............................
Missouri RX-State Pharmacy Assistance Program .....................
National Council on Aging ..............................................................
National Down Syndrome Society.......................................................
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1203 N 6 th St.
St. Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 364-1131
800-365-7724
FAX: (816) 364-2304
The AFL-CIO Community Services Agency has taken an active role in serving the greater St.
Joseph community for the past 30+ years. Its mission is simple – to help people. Through its various community service projects, help from the United Way, and support of the community, it has been able to accomplish that goal.
The agency has three core programs that have helped underprivileged local residents get the support they need – Information and Referral, Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program, and
Community Clothes Closet. It has also furthered its offerings to the community by sponsoring additional programs such as the Lions Club Eyeglasses, Cinderella’s Closet, Soles for Christ
Shoe Program and the Diaper Depot.
Services:
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Food - Those needing meal assistance have many food pantry options to choose from in both Buchanan and Andrew County. Prior to receiving assistance, both counties require recipients to acquire a yellow food pantry card, which is punched at each visit.
The cards allow one monthly food pantry visit with the exception of the Harvest House
Perishable Pantry located at the Second Harvest Community Food Bank, which also permits one supplemental visit each week. Any exceptions will be made on a case-bycase basis upon contacting your local food pantry. A maximum of one card will be issued per household, and the card is valid for a period of six months. Buchanan
County residents will need to report lost or stolen cards to the Second Harvest
Community Food Bank. Those living in Andrew County will need to file their report with the Community Action Partnership. While the card is free, recipients will need to prove eligibility and provide certain criteria to receive it.
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Free Clothing - Partnerships with local thrift stores make it possible for area residents needing assistance to receive free clothing. Attire for the entire family can be found at a number of different thrift shops in the area. While there are no eligibility requirements for this program, some locations require a voucher.
DONORS: Those who would like to donate new or gently used clothing should contact our office. All donations are considered tax deductible by law.
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Housing – Rental Property List - Through this comprehensive list, surrounding residents have one source for affordable housing in the St. Joseph area. We have compiled a list of property owners, contact information, type of housing, location, whether or not subsidized housing assistance is accepted, and other relevant information such as if pets are permitted. The property listing consists of all types of housing including studios, single-family dwellings, apartments, trailers, duplexes, and multi-unit complexes. Certain properties do have income restrictions, meaning that tenants’ income must meet or fall below a certain amount to quality for the listing.
Some locations also accept various forms of housing. Interested individuals should contact the property owners directly for further details and current availability.
Programs
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Adopt a Family Christmas - Our sole goal is to serve everyone who needs assistance during the holiday season. The program is designed to match needy families and individuals in the area with families, groups and organizations that are willing to help so everyone can enjoy the Christmas holidays. In 2013, a total of 880 families (2,890 individuals) were adopted through the program.
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Soles for Christ - Allocates new shoes to children in need at the start of each school year. The goal of the program is to generate excitement about returning to school and boost children’s self-esteem.
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Lions Club Eyeglasses - Since 2005, Community Services has teamed up with the
Lions Club to distribute glasses to adults without insurance or medical assistance.
Because of the program, over 1,553 people have been supplied a pair of free glasses within the past nine years – glasses critical for work, injury avoidance, and optic health.
 Cinderella’s Closet - A collaboration between the St. Joseph Junior League and
Community Services, Cinderella’s Closet allows young ladies the opportunity to dress the part for special events such as high school prom, college formals, and military balls. Donated dresses, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories are available to shoppers twice a year, both in the spring and fall, coinciding with high school and college events. Since 2010, Cinderella’s Closet has provided more than 800 young women a dress for their special day.
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Diaper Depot - The Diaper Depot is a pilot program developed by a Leadership St.
Joseph Project Team in August 2012, in affiliation with AFL-CIO Community
Services. The goal of the project is to collect diapers through drives and donations to distribute to low income families. Members of the team manage the program and it is still in the developmental stages. Since its inception, the Diaper Depot has distributed more than 4,000 diapers to local families serving an average of 20 children per month.
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Northwest MO Regional Office
10 th & Faraon
St. Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 364-4467
FAX: (816) 364-2553
24 Hour Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
The mission of the Heart of America Chapter is to provide education and leadership to enhance care and support services for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease while supporting efforts to eliminate the disease.
Services/Programs:
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Information, Assistance and Referral – The Helpline (800-272-3900) in answered by
Alzheimer’s Association staff 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. This 24-hour information and Support Line is available to answer questions and to offer support and advice.
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Support Groups – Monthly meetings throughout the area for family members to get together for peer support and to exchange information.
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Resource Center – Located at the main office and provides books, brochures, videos and other resources on Alzheimer’s for loan or purchase
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Family Connections Program – Offers individual and family care planning.
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Memories In The Making – Provides persons with Alzheimer’s disease with a means of creative expression. Experienced volunteer artists work weekly with groups in assisted living facilities, nursing home and adult day programs.
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Safe Return Program – A national patient registry for the memory impaired. This program was developed by the Alzheimer’s Association to respond to the problem of wandering. The Safe Return Program coordinates information on program participants, caregivers and emergency personnel in order to provide a system to enable others to locate, identify and return missing persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders who wander and become lost.
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Memory Room – Volunteer artists create a pleasing wall mural for late stage dementia patients who spend the majority of time in their rooms. The mural is typically based on some aspect of the person’s life: a familiar scene, a countryside or a special place where fond memories may reside.
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Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter Continued,
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Project Lifesaver – Those participating in this program wear a personalized wristband that emits a tracking signal. When care-partners notify that the person is missing, a search and rescue team responds to the wanderer’s area and starts searching with the mobile locator tracking system. Transmitter bracelets are $250.00 each and require a
$10.00 a month charge for the bands and batteries. A limited number of scholarships are available for those in need.
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315 S. Franklin St. (Lower Level)
P.O. Box 257
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5686
FAX: (660) 665-0091
Services/Programs:
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Disaster Services – Learn how the Red Cross responds to disasters and what you can do to protect yourself, your family and your property.
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Health and Safety – Red Cross training programs include First Aid and CPR, lifeguarding, HIV/AIDS education and much more.
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Military Services – Emergency communications, financial assistance and counseling services for active military, their families and veterans.
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Youth Services – Meaningful opportunities for training, community service and peerto-peer education for teens.
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International Services – Holocaust and war victims tracing and other international humanitarian services.
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Lifesaver Award – Recognizing local citizens who prepared themselves to respond in an emergency situation and actually saved a life.
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Blood Services – Giving blood saves lives. Learn how and where you can donate.
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Ready Rating – A comprehensive membership program to help businesses, organizations and schools improve their emergency preparedness.
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4250 E Broadway, Ste. 1067
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 874-3677
Mission: provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Services/Programs:
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Volunteer Opportunities - How to apply: The easiest and fastest way to get started is to complete our convenient online application. After you complete a short form online, a
Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you. You'll need to: o o o o
Provide four references
Attend a new volunteer orientation at the BBBS office
Participate in an in-person interview
Have a background check performed.
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Community-based mentoring - traditional Big Brothers Big Sisters relationship, where
Bigs and Littles get together on their own to share fun activities they both enjoy.
Matches typically meet for one hour a week.
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In school-based mentoring program - Bigs and Littles meet for one-to-one mentoring in the classroom, school library, school computer room, neighborhood community center, or other set location. Bigs and Littles typically meet once a week to read together, play sports or computer games, or simply talk about life and personal issues – just as friends do.
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Mentoring Children of Prisoners - We screen and match members of congregations with children who have been identified and enrolled by their custodial parent or guardian. An onsite volunteer coordinator provides a point of contact for ongoing volunteer support and information. Because the church, synagogue, or mosque is a common meeting ground, there are enhanced opportunities for group events involving matches, or for support and training activities for volunteers.
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Hispanic Mentoring Initiative - We are committed to serving the needs of Hispanic children and families across the country. The Hispanic Mentoring Initiative continues the Big Brothers Big Sisters tradition of outreach to all at-risk youth by emphasizing the connection with Hispanic communities and the recruitment of Latino volunteers and Littles.
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635 South Main
P.O. Box 280
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7251
FAX: (660) 258-7105
Services Offered:
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Home Health - visits to homebound persons in need of skilled nursing care are made under the supervision of a physician. Visits are made after a hospital stay and to persons with chronic ailments such as diabetes, stroke, cancer and heart problems as well as persons with communicable disease. We provide Medicare, Medicaid and insurance certified Home Health Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. When insurance or Medicare no longer covers our qualified but still needful client, we can continue to provide service free of charge.
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Health Education - resource materials on various health subjects are available in the form of literature, films, and demonstrations. Nurses, an environmental sanitarian or a health educator will speak to organizations and schools free of charge. American Red Cross First Aid and CPT classes may be scheduled.
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Referral Services - are available for locating health care sources not offered by local health care providers. These may include hearing, vision, birth defects, and children with other special health care needs.
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Newborn Visits - to high-risk newborns by a trained Maternal Child health
Nurse who will assess growth and development and provide information regarding infant nutrition, childcare, Child Health Conferences, and immunizations.
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Child Health Conferences - are clinics for well children from infancy through age five. Examinations are given by a physician at each visit as well as other screenings for immunizations, hemoglobin, hearing, vision, blood pressure, lead level, height, weight, head and chest circumference, growth and development comparisons and age appropriate developmental testing. Referrals are made to family physicians and other medical resources when additional care is needed.
Parents are offered nutrition and developmental counseling and behavioral and parenting education.
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W.I.C. (Women, Infants and Children) - is a nutritional program offered to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children through age four. Upon determining nutritional risk and financial eligibility, clients receive nutrition education and specific supplemental iron enriched foods.
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Linn County Health Department Continued,
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Case Management for pregnant women and children to assist with access to medical, social, educational and other needed services.
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Immunizations are provided free of charge to ALL Linn County children and adults according to current MO Department of Health recommendations. Nine scheduled clinics for flu shots are provided in the fall throughout the county to at-risk residents.
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Environmental Health services are available for private source water sample analysis, sewage system investigation, swimming pool inspection, school cafeteria, public food and beverage inspection, retail food store inspections, lodging and day care inspections, communicable disease and potential rabies investigations, and other environmental concerns.
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Communicable Disease is monitored, reported, treated, followed and prevented through surveillance and intervention in cooperation with the local medical community and the MO Epidemiology Network. A Sexually Transmitted disease clinic is available for diagnosis and treatment. Services are completely confidential and free of charge.
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School Nursing attempts to achieve a safe, healthful school environment, implement effective ongoing health education curriculum and deliver health services to Linn County students and staff. Our school nurses obtain health and developmental histories, provide emergency and first aid care, oversee the safe administration of medications, promote programs that prevent and control communicable disease, and plan for care of those students with disabilities and special health care needs. Vision, hearing, growth and development, dental, scoliosis and blood pressure screenings are included in school health activities.
Immunization programs and staff health fairs are also provided.
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Blood Pressure Clinics are held in locations throughout the county. Consult your local newspaper for schedule.
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Birth and Death Certificates may be generated on-site for a fee of $15 per birth certificate and $13.00 for the first copy of a death certificate and $10 for each additional copy during the same visit.
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103 Forest Dr.
Brookfield, MO 64628
855-373-4636
(660) 258-3388
FAX? (660) 258-2091
FAX: (660) 258-2091
Services/Programs:
 Children’s Division o Adoption services, activities o Career Foster Parent Program o Child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-800-392-3738 o Child care, early childhood services
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Family Support Division o Child support enforcement o Income maintenance & self-sufficiency programs
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Food stamps
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Food distribution programs
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Temporary assistance – provides assistance to needy families with children so they can be cared for in their own home and to reduce dependency by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.
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MO HealthNet
 Uninsured women’s health services
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Supplemental nursing care – provides monthly cash benefits. An eligible adult living in a licensed nursing facility and found medically eligible may receive a maximum of $390. If not found medically eligible while living in a nursing facility, or if living in a licensed assisted living or residential care facility II, an eligible adult may receive a maximum of $292 monthly. If living in a licensed residential care facility the maximum is $156. Persons eligible for these case benefits also receive a $30 personal needs monthly allowance. This benefit is paid directly to the nursing facility for nursing care charges above the amount the resident is expected to pay.
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Home and Community Based Program – assistance providing homemaker chore or respite care services. No direct cash benefit.
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Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment – (Division of Assets) – when a married person enters a nursing facility, a special provision may help protect some of the couple’s resources for the spouse who is not in a nursing facility.
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Supplemental Aid to the Blind – eligible individuals receive a monthly cash grant up to $651, as well as MO HealthNet coverage.
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Department of Social Services Continued,
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – assistance to the aged, blind and disabled. Income guideline applies.
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Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) – for persons enrolled in
Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) whose income and resources are within the program guidelines. This program will provide payment of
Medicare premiums and coinsurance and for deductibles for Medicare covered services.
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Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) – provides payment of Medicare Part B premiums to individuals who would be eligible for this program. o Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
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Creates opportunities for eligible blind and visually impaired persons in order that they may attain personal and vocational services.
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Provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind.
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Vocational Rehabilitation – Eligible individuals are provided with services needed to enter, remain in or return to suitable employment.
Services include:
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Diagnosis and evaluation
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Counseling and guidance
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Physical or mental restoration
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Training – including college or university, technical or trade
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Job development and job placement
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Rehabilitation engineering
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Follow-up Services
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Assistive Technology – Information, tips and resources for computer assistive technology for blind and visually impaired computer users.
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Independent Living Rehabilitation – assists blind and visually impaired persons so they can function independently in their homes and communities.
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Older Blind Services – Free rehabilitation services in the home. o Transition Services – provides services to help high school students prepare for the transition from school to either post-secondary education or work. o Business Enterprise Program – Self-employment opportunities are provided to legally blind persons. The program includes vending facility operations in public buildings, in private industry and in roadside rest areas of the interstate highway system.
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Department of Social Services Continued, o Prevention of Blindness – Diagnostic services and needed eye care are provided to medically indigent persons in order to prevent blindness. Vision screening and glaucoma testing clinics are provided for early detection of eye pathology that could lead to blindness. o Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Provides financial assistance to help pay heating bills during the months of October through March.
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918 Bernadette Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-3777 or 800-675-4241
FAX: (573) 874-3880
Mission & Vision: Easter Seals Midwest helps individuals with developmental disabilities - including autism - learn, live, work and participate in the community. Easter Seals Midwest strives to be a leader in the field of delivering exceptional services that help build communities where all people with developmental disabilities have equal opportunities to realize their goals, dreams and aspirations.
Services/Programs:
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Parent Education & Training - Easter Seals Midwest offers a variety of parent education and training programs that are designed to create life-long change for the individual and his/her family by empowering parents to take an active role in their child’s individualized treatment program. Each program involves a series of workshops followed by modeling and guided coaching sessions where parents learn hands-on skills and strategies to support their child. o ADAPT: A Therapeutic Parent Education & Training Program- A two-week,
80-hour program conducted by our Master Trainers at our Columbia office.
This is our most intensive and in-depth program. o APET: Accelerated Parent Education & Training- A full day of workshops with other families offered in our 6 regional areas. An Autism Specialist works inhome with the family in the weeks following the workshop to provide modeling and coaching. o HPET: Home Based Parent Education & Training- All workshops, modeling and coaching sessions are delivered one-on-one in the family’s home over the course of several months by one of our Autism Specialists.
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Individual & Family Support Services o Community Inclusion- An Autism Specialist can provide opportunities for community inclusion for individuals, as determined necessary in their treatment plan. This is a goal-based service that requires parent and staff involvement for increased effectiveness. This can include helping individuals build social networks, develop appropriate behavior and address specific individual issues in a community setting. o Family Support- We can provide Family Support Services to families of loved ones with autism, such as IEP assistance, school consultation, phone support, etc. Families can always call the office with any questions or concerns. o Specialized Groups- A variety of specialized groups are offered in different areas of our region, such as Kid’s Social Group, Teen or Adult Social Group,
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Easter Seals Midwest continued,
Sibshop (for siblings of children with autism), music group or play group. Each group provides opportunities for social interactions through activities. o Respite- This service is provided in a group setting on scheduled nights throughout the year. Children with autism and their siblings have an opportunity to participate in planned activities while caregivers have an opportunity for a much needed break. o Family Connections- Family Connection groups are offered as a way to bring families together to share information and support each other. Various topics are discussed during the meetings that address parental concerns, as well as issues that relate to the field of autism. o Crisis Intervention- Our staff is available to assist in a crisis situation by phone at any time. o Community Trainings- Our training staff can provide an individualized inservice for community groups and organizations affiliated with individuals with autism. We also offer several training programs that are free and open to the public. o TouchPoints of Autism- A free, public training that provides an introduction to autism and helpful strategies when interacting and working with individuals with autism. This is a great learning opportunity for teachers, extended family members, professionals new to the field and others who want to learn more about the Autism Spectrum. o Anti-Bullying Workshop- Often paired with our TouchPoints of Autism workshop, this program looks at how to support students with autism from a community perspective and encourages partnerships between parents, schools and community members. o Dine & Dash Series- A free, public workshop offered over the lunch hour in areas throughout our 49 counties. Each session focuses on a specific topic related to developing skills in individuals with autism, such as toileting skills, play skills and evaluating treatment programs. o Observation- Our staff is available to provide student observation. Once an observation is complete, a report with specific strategies and recommendations is provided, with additional consultation as requested. o Peer Training-We can work directly with your students to help them understand autism and how autism can affect other students at school. o Anti-Bullying Programs- Individuals with autism are at a higher risk for being bullied than their peers and Easter Seals Midwest is here to help! We have specialized anti-bullying programs for school staff that will provide them with knowledge and tools to support students with autism within the school community and foster an environment of acceptance.
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P.O. Box 414
Buffalo, MO 65622-0414
(417) 345-2797
FAX: (417) 345-2998
877-872-4740
Experience Works helps low-income seniors, with multiple barriers to employment, get the training they need to find good jobs in their local communities.
Services/Programs:
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Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) o This program, funded under Title V of the Older Americans Act as well as state and local grants, enables us to help thousands of low-income individuals, age
55 and older, throughout the United States. o Through this program, seniors benefit from training, counseling, and community service assignments at faith-based and community organizations in their communities, prior to transitioning into the workforce. o Participants are placed at eligible host agencies (primarily at faith-based and community organizations) for which they are paid the minimum wage for an average of 20 hours per week. A host agency is either a private nonprofit organization (other than a political party) that is tax exempt under section
501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1954, or a public agency operated by a unit of government. o Thirty-eight percent of Experience Work's SCSEP participants found permanent jobs, notably as teachers' aides, emergency dispatchers, care providers, and clerical assistants. o Develop new skills and upgrade existing skills. o Understand safe work practices and healthful work environments. o Learn effective job search skills and develop good work habits. o Annual family income must not be more than 125% of the established federal poverty income guidelines. o Be eligible to work in the United States. o Be currently unemployed.
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Job Ready Assessment Tool and Job Search system o The Job Ready Assessment System can empower you to open doors to new career options and to find new job opportunities. Job Ready will:
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Provide you with informed choices regarding your employment interests
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Assess your interests, personal characteristics, and skills
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Match you to a personalized list of job options based on your assessment results
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Allow you to access the system as many times as you wish
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Allow you to look for a job match without completing a minimum number of assessments
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Allow you to browse job openings by categories in your community
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Experience Works for Older Veterans o Will serve honorably discharged veterans, age 50 and older, who need assistance in getting a job. o Veterans will receive intensive job training, job development and placement services customized for older job seekers so that they can successfully compete for employment.
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Truman State Office Building
301 West High St., Room 250-A
P.O. Box 1668
Jefferson City, MO 65102
800-877-8249
Services/Programs:
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Assists disabled with re-entry into the workforce and addressing all of the barriers to employment and full participation in community life.
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Educational Programming – Provides educational programming on disability rights and disability awareness.
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Technical Assistance – Provides technical assistance to any Missourian interested in learning more about the legal universe of disability rights.
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Disability Rights – Works with the legislature to ensure that proposed laws respect the rights of persons with disabilities. Works with national and state governmental agencies to ensure that their rulemaking is sensitive to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities
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Free Publications – Offers a variety of free publications dealing with disability awareness and disability rights.
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Bridges – A newsletter for people with and without disabilities to provide Missourian information and disability resources. Bridges is published 4 times a year.
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Directory Resources for Missourian with Disabilities – A manual of disability related organizations, agencies and services published every other year.
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Legislative Update – A newsletter published weekly during the legislative session to follow the progress of all disability related legislation in the state general assembly.
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1506 Oklahoma Ave.
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-3907
FAX: (660) 359-6619
1-855-290-8544 www.ghcaa.org
At GHCAA, we offer many services to help you and your family achieve not only selfsufficiency, but also a healthier, happier, and brighter future. We have made it our mission to make self-sufficiency a reality for individuals and families, by empowering them to achieve the knowledge, skills, and motivations needed to build strong families and communities. We truly believe that strong families create strong communities.
Services/Programs:
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Employment and Training o The Youth and Adult Employment & Training Programs are designed to lead participants toward successful careers and enriched lives. In addition to helping them acquire job-readiness skills, staff helps them build self-esteem and selfconfidence needed to become the community leaders of tomorrow. Employment &
Training offers a multitude of enrichment skills and workshops, such as tutoring, job training, mentoring, assistance with resume writing, and building interview skills.
Interest and aptitude testing is also made available to eligible persons.
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Energy Services o The Green Hills Energy Services Department offers emergency assistance for those individuals and families who are struggling to pay their utility bills. The Energy
Services Department also oversees several of the Agency's "green" initiatives.
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Family Support o The purpose of the Green Hills Community Action Agency Family Support
Program is to assist family situations by building relationships with you and your family. Our goal is to create a positive atmosphere with trust and respect. We will work with you and your family, one on one, by doing activities that are designed to help you overcome the barriers and obstacles in your everyday life.
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Housing Development o Safe, affordable and quality houses and apartment units have been developed in all nine counties in the Green Hills region through the Housing Development program.
GHCAA currently oversees over 100 housing units in the region. Staff teaches tenants proper care and maintenance of their homes to helps them reach their future housing goals.
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Green Hills Community Action Agency (GHCAA) continued,
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Weatherization o The main purpose of this program is to save energy. Saving energy lowers the cost of cooling in the summer and heating in the winter.
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Grundy County PHA - Housing Choice Voucher Program o The Grundy County PHA - Housing Choice Voucher Program is assisting many elderly, handicapped, disabled, and families of low income to obtain housing they can afford. The Program utilizes existing rental housing that is in decent, safe, and in a sanitary condition and passes our inspection. Because of the increasing cost of new construction, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has encouraged the use of existing housing to meet the demand.
 Women’s Health Services o The GHCAA Women's Health Services Program offers exams, testing, and education to anyone in need of them without income or age restrictions. All services are strictly confidential.
 Green Hills Women’s Shelter o Green Hills Women's Shelter is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services for victims of domestic violence. This program provides services to residents of Caldwell, Linn, Carroll, Livingston, Chariton, Clinton, DeKalb, Mercer,
Daviess, Putnam, Grundy, Sullivan, and Harrison counties.
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Volunteers o To learn more about how you can help GHCAA by volunteering, please call our central office at (660)359.3907 or contact your local county satellite office.
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Donations o Poverty is an issue which affects everyone. It has an impact on individuals, families and communities alike. Green Hills Community Action Agency (GHCAA) does receive state and federal funding for direct client services such as energy assistance, rental assistance, Women’s Health Services, and other programs. But times are changing – program budget cuts and the current economic state are beginning to have their toll on citizens in our communities. Many individuals and families who do not qualify for programs are struggling to provide for even the most basic necessities. GHCAA also realizes that now more than ever communities and Community Action must work together to address the needs of the community.
When partnerships are developed great things can be accomplished. o To be a part of this change and to help in the fight against poverty you can make a tax deductible monetary contribution to GHCAA. Any donation is greatly appreciated; just make your check payable to:
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Green Hills Community Action Agency (GHCAA) continued,
GHCAA
1506 Oklahoma Avenue
Trenton, MO 64683
Attn: Deena Smith o Your donation will assist GHCAA in providing direct services to those in need, as well as aid GHCAA in its continuing work with communities as a whole to end this blight on our communities. With your help we will build Strong Families which will build Strong Communities. Know that your donation will contribute to the change – ending poverty in GHCAA communities.
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PO Box 913
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 247-3675
Habitat for Humanity houses are simple, decent, and affordable to low-income families.
Whenever possible, we build energy-efficient, sustainable housing.
In the U.S., Habitat for Humanity lends no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans to its beneficiary families. On a global scale, Habitat’s traditional model is not always possible.
Our international housing finance programs consist of innovative housing finance practices and/or partnerships with microfinance organizations.
Services/Programs:
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Volunteer Programs o Volunteer in your community o Volunteer trips o Special volunteer opportunities
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Youth programs
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Women build
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A Brush with Kindness
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Veterans Build
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Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity o Service Opportunities
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U.S. Volunteer Program
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International Volunteer Program
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National Service: AmeriCorps and VISTA
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Disaster Response
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Apply for a house - If your family, or a family you know, is in need of decent, affordable housing, please contact your local Habitat for Humanity to apply. The local
Habitat affiliate will explain the application process and provide information on the availability, size and cost of Habitat homes in your area.
Each Habitat affiliate selects “partner families” to become Habitat homeowners.
Habitat for Humanity follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing partner families. Partner families are always selected based on their level of need, ability to pay and willingness to partner.
Applicants are required to meet several qualifications to ensure success. Each Habitat affiliate has its own guidelines. In general, prospective homeowners must: o Be citizens or legal residents
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Habitat for Humanity continued, o Prove steady income o Have good credit o Earn a monthly income that falls within minimum and maximum limits, depending on household size o Sustain a savings account over a specified period of time.
In addition, each partner family will be required to: o Invest sweat-equity hours in building his/her home and others o Make an affordable down payment o Make timely mortgage payments o Attend homeowner education classes
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706 Felix Street
PO Box 1086 (64502)
St. Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 364-2325
800-892-2101
FAX: (816) 364-2647
Legal Aid of Western MO (LAWMO) has been providing essential legal services to lowincome citizens since 1964. LAWMO staff attorneys, paralegals and volunteers assist over
20,000 people each year with problems that seriously affect their ability to provide for themselves and their families.
Cases Handled and Services Provided:
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Public Benefits – Provides representation in administrative hearings, and in court, if necessary, when benefits have been denied, terminated or reduced. These cases include MO HealthNet, Aid To Families with Dependent Children (AFDC, now
TANF), SSI, Social security, Aid to the Blind, and veteran’s benefits.
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Domestic Violence/Family Law – Provides assistance to those trying to escape an abusive relationship. Staff and volunteers represent victims in obtaining orders of protection, refer victims to safe shelters, inform victims of their rights and provide other basic advocacy.
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Housing – Assists with such housing problems as lock-outs, utility shutoffs, illegal evictions, foreclosures, landlord-tenant disputes, habitability issues and housing discrimination.
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Economic Development – Working with low-income community groups, organizations, community development corporations, neighborhood associations and community development corporations to create or rehabilitate low-income residential units.
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Aids Legal Assistance – For those diagnosed with HIV and have been denied their rights.
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Immigration Law Project – Assists individuals and their families to gain legal status, temporary and permanent resident status and US citizenship.
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Consumer – Cases include deceptive business practices, faulty home repairs, disputes with creditors, automobile purchases and repair problems and bankruptcy.
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Legal Aid of Western Missouri continued,
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Municipal Court Defense Unit – Provides representation to indigents charged with jailable offenses in the city’s municipal courts.
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Volunteer Attorney Project – Attorneys in private practices volunteer to accept referrals from LAWMO on a Pro Bono basis.
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Northwest MO Area Agency on Aging
607 A Lana Dr.
PO Box 185
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 749-0034
888-844-5626
FAX: (816) 749-0034
Services:
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Missouri ombudsman program consists of volunteers serving residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities to provide support and assistance with any problems or complaints. Complaints concerning abuse, neglect and financial exploitation should be reported first to the Missouri Division of Senior Services Elder
Abuse Hotline, 800-392-0210. Individual volunteers are recruited by Area Agencies on
Aging (AAAs) or their service providers. Following screening and training, the volunteer is assigned to a facility that has agreed to participate in the program. The ombudsman receives orientation to the facility and its procedures, prior to making regular contact with the residents.
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Ombudsman volunteers are special. They are asked to make a significant commitment to the program, not only in terms of pre-placement and on-going in-service training but through weekly contact with residents, reporting and travel.
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6033 Masonic Drive, Suite A
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 814-4663 or 800-434-9804
FAX: (573) 814-4660
The Masonic Home of Missouri is a non-profit charitable organization that provides statewide programs to eligible Missouri Master Masons, their wife, widow or Missouri female members of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Programs:
Long-Term Financial Assistance Program - The Masonic Home of Missouri is able to provide eligible senior adults with financial assistance to remain in their homes, apartments, independent living facilities, and assisted living facilities. Some applicants qualify for longterm monthly assistance, while others may only need assistance with individual payments, such as medical bills, hearing aids, or dental work.
To qualify for financial assistance, applicants must be a Missouri Master Mason, their wife or honored widow or a female member of the Order of the Eastern Star in good standing.
Age and Length of Membership is reviewed on all applicants. In addition, applicants must complete a financial application to demonstrate a financial need. All inquiries are given prompt attention.
Short-Term Financial Assistance Program - The Outreach Program is also able to provide short-term assistance to eligible adults who are experiencing unforeseen hardship, and it is designed to help individuals while they are helping themselves out of difficult situations.
Short-term financial aid may help them through a medical emergency, with dental work or eyeglasses, or even with living costs for a month or two.
As with the Long-Term Financial Assistance Program, there are Age and Length of
Membership guidelines which are reviewed on all applicants. Applicants must be a Missouri
Master Mason, their wife or honored widow, or a female member of the Order of the Eastern
Star in good standing and complete a financial application to demonstrate a financial need.
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Masonic Home of Missouri continued,
Age and Length of Membership is reviewed on all applicants. In addition, applicants must complete a financial application to demonstrate a financial need. All inquiries are given prompt attention. See table above
Children’s Financial Assistance Program
- Established in 2003, the Children's Outreach
Program provides financial assistance to legal dependents of Missouri Master Masons or
Missouri female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Assistance provided through this program may help with medical care and services such as dental, hearing, vision, therapy, and equipment.
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Applying for assistance - The parents or legal guardians of the child must demonstrate a financial need and should complete the application on the child's behalf. Once an applicant's information is received, the Outreach staff will conduct the guardian to obtain additional information. All inquiries are given prompt attention. Age & Length of Membership is reviewed on all applicants.
Creating A Partnership (CAP) - This matching funds program allows the Masonic Home of
Missouri to partner with Missouri Lodges and Chapters to help children in need throughout the state. The Masonic Home of Missouri may match up to $10,000.00 per Lodge or Chapter each fiscal year (July 1st - June 30th). This program is NOT a Christmas or Holiday giving program.
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Individual child/children project - Lodges and Chapters can work within their community to identify a child or children in need (i.e. through schools or local community organizations/families. Assistance can help to provide clothing, school supplies, coats, shoes, hats and gloves, hygiene items, eye glasses, dental work. etc.
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Project-based projects - Lodges and Chapters can identify projects within their communities through charitable or other non-profit organizations such as schools.
Recipients of the CAP Project-Based Funds must be 501 (c) (3) public charitable organizations, as defined by the IRS, or public entities such as school districts.
An example of a project that may qualify is the backpack food program found in communities statewide which provides food for needy schoolchildren.
Matching funds must go toward the purchase of a specific item(s). The Masonic Home will not match funds for general operating expenses.
The Masonic Home of Missouri will not reimburse for purchases already made or to individuals. All applications with matching fund monies must be turned into the Home before items can be purchased.
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Masonic Home of Missouri continued,
Armed Forces Program (AFP) - Through this program, the Masonic Home of Missouri will honor Masonic Veterans and all current Armed Forces Service Members.
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Database - The first component of the Armed Forces Program will be to collect information from our current Masonic Fraternity membership to create a database. This database will allow us to send birthday cards, Veterans Day cards, and special service acknowledgement cards throughout the year. We will be mailing special Masonic Home of Missouri Masonic Veterans lapel Pins to everyone in the database that the Veteran can proudly wear in honor of their service.
If you are a Missouri Mason or Order of the Eastern Star member that is either a
Veteran or are currently serving in the military, please contact Chantana Irvin by email or by calling (800) 434-9804. You may also notify your Lodge's Masonic Home
Representative with the following information: o Name o Mailing Address o Date of Birth o Branch of Service o Years of Service (example: 1956-1960)
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Partnering To Honor (PTH) – This is a matching funds program between the
Masonic Home and local Lodges and Chapters, similar to CAP. o Honor Flight - send a Veteran and/or their traveling companion on the Honor
Flight o Care Packages – For current military personnel
Matching funds are available up to $10,000 per fiscal year (July 1 st – June 30 th )
Masonic Family Cares - Masonic Family Cares is a program that helps facilitate connections between Lodges, Chapters and youth organizations, and the Masonic brothers and sisters in their communities.
This program is a great opportunity to connect with those members within your communities who might not be able to attend Lodge/Chapter meetings or a widow who would benefit from seeing a friendly face.
If your Lodge or Chapter is already participating and doing these great works within your community, please share your stories with us by contacting our Membership Relations
Coordinator by email or by calling our toll-free phone.
Social Services – Helps individuals locate services throughout the state. When Missouri
Master Masons, their wives, honored widows and female members of the Order of the
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Masonic Home of Missouri continued,
Eastern Star apply for help through the Financial Assistance Programs, the staff completes an applications with the client.
In addition to determining financial need, the caseworker helps the client identify additional assistance available through other organizations and agencies. This information is also available to those individuals that do not require financial assistance, but may need help locating services.
The Masonic Home maintains a list of agencies and resources specific to each Masonic
District state-wide, and this information is provided to the membership every other year and is provided here.
Widows Program – When the Masonic Home learns of a Masonic widow, we honor her by sending a special pin and a widow’s card listing her late husband’s Masonic record should she ever need assistance from the Masonic Home. In addition, the Masonic Home continues to maintain contact throughout the year with cards and the Missouri Outreach magazine.
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Ladies Luncheons & Teas – Throughout the year, many Lodges and Chapters host
Ladies Luncheons & Teas in partnership with the Masonic Home of Missouri. These important meetings allow the spouses and widows to hear first-hand about the
Outreach Programs that the Home offers and to ask any questions that they might have.
Financial Counseling Program - The Financial Counseling Program offers financial educational services to our Masonic members and their family through individual financial counseling consultations and group educational presentations. Unlike the Financial
Assistance Programs, the Financial Counseling Program does not have Age & Length of
Membership guidelines.
The financial Counseling Program offers financial education and resources to help keep them there. Many participants in the Financial Counseling Program who receive one-on-one consultations are referred from the Short-Term Financial Assistance Program to reinforce certain skills, such as budgeting, prioritizing expenses, debt management, and setting shortterm financial goals. Many are also self-referred, wanting assistance to organize their finances in order to avoid financial crisis in the future.
The Financial Counseling Program also assists older members and widows who are planning to make major lifestyle changes, such as downsizing their home or moving to an Assisted
Living Facility. Financial Counseling staff can assist them determine what their available assets and income will allow them to do, and locate possible additional sources of income and services.
Financial Counseling staff also conducts large group educational presentations. One presentation available is geared towards kids ages 13 and older and introduces them to the
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Masonic Home of Missouri continued, world of finance, covering topics such as how generate an income, explanation of taxes, prioritizing spending, budgeting, credit use, and student loans. Another is geared towards older adults who are living on a fixed income and focuses on budgeting, planning for the future, and explanation of available benefits and services in their area. Hosting a Financial
Counseling presentation offers opportunity for Lodges and Chapters to connect with the youth and Masonic widows in their community. The Financial Counseling Caseworker will travel to your location to give these presentations free of charge. The hosting Lodge’s responsibility would be to coordinate the event, provide the meeting space, and chaperone the event. All the efforts of the Lodge and Chapter members involved would be logged as
Volunteer Hours, an in-kind donation to the Masonic Home of Missouri where you donate your time and talents to the charity.
The Truman Club - Harry S Truman exemplified the tenants of Brotherly Love, Relief, and
Truth. In honor of his commitment to the Masonic Home of Missouri in the fulfillment of these tenets, it is appropriate that those who are dedicated to the mission of the Masonic
Home be banded together in a donor society named in his honor - The Truman Club.
The Truman Club was developed to encourage and recognize the Masonic Home's most loyal and generous donors. The fact is that no Masonic jurisdiction can maintain a truly great relief organization by membership dues alone. Substantial giving from individuals and couples provide the margin of excellence to which we aspire.
To be eligible for membership in The Truman Club, an individual must make an annual commitment of at least $100 in tax-deductible contributions during the calendar year.
Membership is renewable each year on January 1 st
.
Your donations to the Home are cumulative, allowing you to progress to the Truman Giving
Societies over time.
The Vincil Society - The MWB John D. Vincil Master Builder Society is a recognition program, similar in nature to the Truman Club, which recognizes qualifying Lodges, Chapters
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Masonic Home of Missouri continued, and other organizations based on their cumulative giving to the Masonic Home of Missouri since January 1, 2014.
The Vincil Society was created to recognize organizations, rather than individual donors. It is open to all Lodges, Chapters and other organizations.
There is no application required. Your organization will be notified and you will be invited to join once your cumulative giving has reached a qualifying amount. If your Lodge participated in the John C. Ralls Society in support of the 125th Anniversary of the Masonic
Home, your Lodge is a charter member of the Vincil Society. Regardless of participation in the Ralls Society, all qualifying donations made to the Home during 2014 will go toward your organization’s cumulative giving total.
The following donations made by the organization to the Masonic Home of Missouri will be included when calculating cumulative giving. These gifts include, but may not be limited to, the following:
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Penny-A-Day (PAD) – a program in which participating Lodge members contribute one penny per day or $3.65 per year to the Masonic Home of Missouri. These funds are collected by the Lodge with the member’s annual dues and a check for the total collected for PAD is mailed to the Masonic Home.
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Memorial and Honorary Gifts – these gifts are often made by a Lodge, Chapter or other organization in memory of departed brethren, widows or in honor of a specific person or event. Donors are asked to submit a note with their gift indicating the name and address of the next of kin or individual they would like to be notified of their gift. For example, a Lodge may choose to make a donation to the Home in honor of a
Past Master. If they would like the Past Master to be notified, his address should be included with the gift.
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Square & Compass Courtyard Paver Stones –Individual, Lodges and Chapters can purchase a granite paver stone that is custom engraved with the message of their choice. This stone is placed in the Square & Compass Courtyard located behind the
Masonic Complex in Columbia.
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Event Sponsorship – a gift made in response to an appeal for event sponsorship, such as a hole sponsorship at the Golf Tournament or in-kind donation for a charity auction.
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General Contribution – other gifts sent in response to a specific appeal from the Home
(i.e. John C. Ralls Society during the 125th Celebration) or an unsolicited contribution given at the discretion of the donor. For example, if a Chapter holds a trivia night to raise money for the Outreach Programs. This unsolicited gift would be considered a general contribution.
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Planned Giving - Remembering the Masonic Home with a planned gift can benefit you and the Home. It can help reduce your taxes, while showing your commitment to caring for your
Masonic brothers, sisters and children in need. Your gifts ensure the future of the Masonic
Home’s programs! Various giving options are listed below.
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Bequest by Will or Living Trust: Donate a specific amount, make a gift from the residuary of your estate, or name the Masonic Home of Missouri as a contingent beneficiary.
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Stock and Securities: A gift of appreciated stock, securities, or closely held securities will provide for the Masonic Home of Missouri as well as provide you with a significant income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock. Discuss the possibilities with your financial advisor.
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Real Estate : Gifts of real estate may include developed property, undeveloped land, or a remainder interest in a personal residence, farm, or vacation home.
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Life Insurance: Give a gift by naming the Masonic Home of Missouri as a beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of your life insurance policies. The Masonic Home of
Missouri can also be named as the owner of whole life insurance policies, which has significant tax benefits.
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Retirement Assets: Enjoy tax benefits by naming the Masonic Home of Missouri as beneficiary of your retirement plans, such as pension plans, annuity contracts, 401(k) plans, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).
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Charitable Gift Annuities: Make a contribution of cash or securities to the Masonic
Home of Missouri and receive guaranteed fixed income for life, as well as significant tax benefits.
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Charitable Lead Trusts: Provide security for your future while enjoying significant tax benefits today and making a legacy contribution to the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Charitable Remainder Trusts: Support the Masonic Home of Missouri while enjoying guaranteed fixed income for life.
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601 W. Mohawk
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0671
FAX: (660) 646-5803
1104 Main
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-5636
FAX: (660) 359-3096
Services/Programs:
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Career Center o Missouri Career Center staff can help focus your job or career goals, identify skills and abilities and identify available jobs. o The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) verifies your skills to employers anywhere in the United States and is available to earn at your local
Career Center. o Missouri Career Center staff will assist you with assessment tools to measure and understand your skills, knowledge, abilities, strengths and interests to help you find the job that is right for you. o Missouri Career Centers offer specialized workshops to help you brush-up your job seeking skills or assist if you've been laid-off. o Career Centers offer software and experienced staff to help you develop a professional resume that stands out. o Career Center staff can determine your eligibility for a variety of training programs to assist in gaining new skills needed to obtain employment.
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Education and Training o Workshops - Missouri Career Centers offer workshops to help maximize your job search efforts. We also include workshops to assist laid off workers at the time of the layoff.
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Career Exploration - This workshop gives you the tools to assess your knowledge, skills, personal interests and priorities on the journey to finding the job that is best for you (or not a good fit) and identify resources available to find a rewarding career.
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Career Networking - Learn the benefits of effective and strategic
‘networking’ and how these interpersonal resources and contacts could lead to a new job. This workshop applies what you learn, so you will develop a plan to present yourself to networking groups, a networking source list, and develop a list of the types of networking groups.
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Resume Preparation - Find out what employers are looking for when they read a resume and cover letter. Identify and optimize all the basic components of a resume - skills and abilities, work history, and education
- so that you stand out above the others. Learn how to use the same strategies in completing excellent online applications.
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Interview Process - With this workshop you get practical advice on how to best showcase your skills and experience through research, practice, and preparation. Get helpful tips on how to dress and groom for an interview. Learn the different types of interviews and develop a strategy for each one.
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Basic Computer Skills - Using a computer competently is essential for today’s job seeker. Learn the basic computer skills necessary to search and apply for jobs. This workshop includes everything from using the keyboard to accessing the Internet to creating and saving files. In addition, learn to use jobs.mo.gov to search for your next job.
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Workshops for Laid Off Workers
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Take Control Of Your Finances - Managing your bills until a new job opportunity appears is less stressful when you have a plan.
Training topics include: how to track your spending and how to develop a budget, how to cut expenses, HOPE NOW mortgage services, how to prioritize debts and maintain good relation with creditors, understanding COBRA Continuation Health insurance coverage, how to avoid debt and credit scams, and how to identify resources in your community that can help you save money.
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FastTrac New Venture - FastTrac New Venture workshops are available to dislocated workers with an interest in starting their own business. FastTrac New Venture workshops help you research your business idea and decide whether starting a business is right for you.
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Training Provider Search Tool (previously the Missouri Education and Career Hotlink) o Allows you to research Missouri’s educational institutions and programs.
Maybe you've been approved for training assistance through the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) and told you need to use an "Eligible Training Provider" - where do you find that? Our new Training Provider Search Tool will allow you to limit your search results to eligible providers.
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WorkReadyMissouri - If you are receiving Unemployment Insurance benefits, you may be able to use the WorkReadyMissouri Program. WorkReadyMissouri provides an opportunity to receive occupational worksite training on a part-time basis for up to six weeks. Program trainees continue to receive UI benefits, plus up to a $500 training allowance.
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On The Job Training - OJT is available for eligible job seekers through the Workforce
Investment Act and the Trade Readjustment Assistance Act. Contact your local Missouri Career Center for staff assistance in determining your eligibility for these programs.
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State Office
Lions Multiple District #26, Inc.
2415-B Hyde Park Rd.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-1773
FAX: (573) 635-2383
Mission Statement: To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
What Lions Do:
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Lions Club members are men and women who strive to make a difference in their local community as well as communities worldwide.
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Lions Club members participate in projects ranging from cleaning up a local park or as far reaching as our International commitment to do all we can to eliminate preventable blindness.
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Lions also assist their local communities through Vision, Youth, Diabetic, Disaster
Assistance and a myriad of other programs.
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St. Joseph Office
525 Jules, Room 314
Kansas City Office
615 E. 13 th St., Room 127
St. Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 387-2230
FAX: (816) 387-2008
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 889-2920
FAX: (816) 889-2876
Services/Programs:
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Federally mandated system in the state of Missouri which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy.
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Investigation and review of a complaint of improper of inadequate services provided to a SSDI/SSI beneficiary with a disability by a service provider, employer or other entity involved in the SSDI/SSI beneficiary’s return to work efforts.
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Information & Referral – Information to SSDI/SSI beneficiaries about work incentives and employment, including information on the types of services and assistance that may be available to help them in securing or regaining gainful employment.
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Consultation & legal Respresentation, based on annual program priorities.
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1702 E LaHarpe
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-2355
800-621-6082
FAX: (660) 785-2520
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. appointment necessary
Eligibility Criteria: Must be developmentally disabled
Description of Services and Other Information:
Advocates for the rights of all individuals with developmental disabilities. Serve as an agent for change in programs, systems, and legislation. Promote community education/awareness and family support regarding developmental disabilities. Assist in the coordination of programs and services by bringing consumers, families, and agencies together in cooperative networks. Also serves in an advisory role to the Kirksville Regional Center.
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No office information for Linn County. Please contact Mark Bruce at the address below.
(660) 385-6192 Macon County Office
(660) 263-4960 Randolph County Office
Mark Bruce, Veterans Service Officer
National Guard Armory
310 E. McKinsey St.
Moberly, MO 65270
1-866-838-4636
Through the Service to Veterans Program, the Veterans Service Officers and Assistants provide counseling and assistance to thousands of veterans and their dependents throughout the state. Not only do these trained professionals counsel veterans and what VA and State
Veterans Benefits are available, but they also complete and submit claims application with all necessary documentation. They are available for any follow-up work necessary with the
Dept. of Veterans Affairs to obtain the maximum amount of benefits due any eligible veterans and/or dependent. Veterans Service Officers and Assistants are thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in all areas of veterans’ benefits, including compensation, pension, education, burial and widow’s benefits. They will also assist claimants with health care eligibility, VA
Home Loan Guaranty and other veterans’ benefits, including those offered by the state.
Occasionally an office may be closed due to illness/weather etc. Please call the office the morning of your visit to insure the office is open.
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504 E. Hwy 136
Albany, MO 64402
(660) 726-3800
FAX: (660) 726-4113
1-888-844-5626
The Northwest Missouri Area Agency on Aging’s mission is to promote systems that maintain and enhance the quality of life for older persons in their home or long term care facility home environment. The Agency strives to listen to needs and respond by developing programs that foster utilization of resources effectively and efficiently, localized community service provision and individual decision-making.
Services/Programs:
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Nutrition: o Congregate Meals – This is a meal served at a nutrition site, senior center or some other congregate setting. The meal is prepared in an approved kitchen and meets
USDA requirements.
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Senior Centers and other contracted services:
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Linn County Council on Aging, Inc.
143 Clawson Rd., PO Box 147
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-2577
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Marceline Area Nutrition Program, Inc.
229 West hauser, PO Box 127
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-3103 o Home Delivered Meals – This is a meal provided to an eligible person in their home. The meal is prepared in an approved kitchen and meets USDA requirements. o MO HealthNet waiver Home Delivered Meals – This is a meal pre-authorized by the
Division of Senior and Disability Services. It is prepared in an approved kitchen and must meet 1/3 of the daily USDA requirements.
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Disease Prevention/Health Promotion o Living a Healthy Life: Presented in six weekly 2-hour sessions
A healthy living workshop/class that empowers people to take day-to-day responsibility for their own care and helps them to increase the skills they need
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Northwest MO Area Agency on Aging (NWMOAAA) Continued, to manage their health issues. It also teaches them to work effectively with healthcare professionals. The problem solving and decision-making skills taught enable them to deal with the challenges of living with a chronic disease or condition. o Family Caregiver Calsses: A workshop/class that provides individuals with the key skills needed to provide care for a loved one in their home. Topics include environment, physical movement, nutrition, skin care and cleanliness, communicating feelings, managing medications, personal hygiene, caring for the caregiver, sleep disturbances and other caregiver skills.
Presented in 2, 3 or 4-hour sessions – Not all topics have to be addressed, and the group may choose which topics would be most beneficial, based on their circumstances. o Arthritis Self Help Kits: This is a self-management program designed for individuals who are coping with arthritis or fibromyalgia. The Arthritis
Foundation kit encourages individuals to do exercises to improve their strength and flexibility.
It is an 8-week program for motivated individuals who would like to use the program at home and includes a workbook, a Time for Healing CD, an exercise
CD and an exercise manual. It is available for checkout from the Agency. The kit may be placed permanently if the individual demonstrates a willingness to use this program on a long-term basis o Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Toolkit: Patient education information and tools focused on reducing cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes.
Eligibility: Specially screened persons at least 60 years of age
Cost: None – voluntary contribution o Fibromyalgia Toolkit: In partnership with the American Pain Foundation, the
Area Agency will be disseminating their fibromyalgia toolkits through our senior center and aging resource networks. o Medication Management: We provide information and/or education to the public about medication management or related topics through presentations, one-on-one assistance or printed materials. We also provide various levels of medication dispensers to help people manage their daily medication usage.
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Northwest MO Area Agency on Aging (NWMOAAA) Continued,
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In-Home Services
Eligibility : A person at least 60 years of age who has been assessed and shows an adequate need in order to remain in the home.
Cost : None – Voluntary Contribution Accepted
Note : Authorized for 90 days, not to exceed 6 months o Homemaker – A service providing assistance to persons having difficulty with one or moer of the following: preparing meals, shopping for personal items, money management, using the telephone or doing light housework. o Personal Care – A service providing personal assistance, stand-by assistance, supervision or cues for persons having difficulties with one or more of the following: eating, dressing, bathing, toileting and transferring in and out of bed. o Respite Care – A services which provides mainenance and supervision to a person needing full time care in the person’s home to provide temporary relief to the usual caregiver(s). Respite care services include the following acitivities:

Supervision – The respite care worker will provide personal oversight of the person needing care including making a reasonable effort to assure the safety of the person and to assist the person in meeting his/her own essential human needs. Sleeping is permitted when the person is asleep as long as the worker is in close proximity to the person.

Companionship – the respite care worker will provide companionship during the person’s waking hours and attempt to make the person as comfortable as possible. o Other Respite/Personal Emergency Response System – A service which provides personal emergency response systems so that the person can be left alone for a period ot time. Provides 24 hour protection by allowing a person to push a button to summon immediate help. There are 24-hour operators which contact the primary caregiver or a medical emergency team or public safety officer as needed.

Information, Assistance and Referral – This is a service that provides current information about services and opportunities available within a community to a client or caregiver. It may include an assessment of the individual’s problems and capacities, linking the person to available services and follow up if needed. NWMOAAA can help you find services even if we don’t persoanlly provide or sponser them.
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Northwest MO Area Agency on Aging (NWMOAAA) Continued,

Outreach – This is a service usually provided by NWMOAAA contractors for the purpose of identifying potential clients and encourage their use of existing services and benefits.

Public Education and Information – This is a service in which information and/or education is provided to the public about services and programs available. It may also include training, exhibits, publications, etc. Speakers and printed materials are available upon request for many topics affecting seniors.

Aging Consultation – This is a service in which a staff person can sit down with you and/or your family, caregivers, etc. to answer questions regarding specific problems such as Medicare, MO HealthNet, insurance, personal assistance or mediation with a specific problem.

Case Management – This is a service in which a trained staff person will sit down with you and/or your family, caregiver, etc. to assess your needs, help you and your family develop a plan of care, identify services and arrange for them if needed.

Transportation – Subsidized transportation is available in one of three ways: o NWMOAAA contract with OATS to provide bussed transportation in most communities to shop, go to nutrition sites or medical appointments. o For non-emergency medical trips, NWMOAAA offers a client reimbursement if the cliend has someone to drive them but feels the need to reimburse the driver and does not have themeans to do so themselves. o NWMOAAA has a volunteer driver system available in some areas, in which
NWMOAAA provides trained volunteer drivers to take the client to their nonemergency medical appointments.

Legal – Contracts with Legal Aid Services to provide legal services to NWMOAAA’s client group.
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800 W Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 626-2049
8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and weekends by appointment.
Information and referrals for people concerned with health care and conditions, need for psychosocial support, and certain financial needs related to arthritis, fibromyalgia or other rheumatic conditions. Also provides self-management groups for people with above conditions.
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Beth Langley, Regional Director
1306 S. 58 th St.
St. Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 279-3131
800-831-9219

OATS, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation providing specialized transportation for thousands of Missourians, including the rural general public, senior citizens and people with disabilities in 87 Missouri counties.

OATS is a public transportation system that is available to everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, color, religion, or national origin, and in fact serves a wide diversity of clientele. OATS, Inc. helps people get to work, doctor appointments, essential shopping, and other places people need to go.

Originally founded in 1971 by a group of individuals who saw a need for transportation, especially in rural areas, OATS has grown to be one of the largest and most unique systems of its kind in the country. As a public transportation provider,
OATS buses traveled 14.8 million miles last year to serve residents in the Show-Me
State. There are more than 32,000 people in Missouri who utilize the services of
OATS. Last year, 1,594,584 one-way trips were provided with a staff of 700.

The mission of OATS, Inc. is to provide reliable transportation for transportation disadvantaged Missourians so they can live independently in their own communities.

Volunteer Opportunities
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3402 S Jackson
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 624-2273
Charity/House
3501 Lansing Ave.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-7666
Charity/House
949 E Primrose St.
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 886-0225
Charity/House/Care Mobile
2502 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-8321
Charity/House
4381 W Pine Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 773-1100 ext. 1204
House
2501 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-8321
House
One Children’s Place, 5 th Floor
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 454-5321
Family Rooms
3450 Park Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-1100
Charity/House
300 Ronald McDonald House Ln.
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 773-1100 ext. 1234
House
1235 E Cherokee, 6 th Floor
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 886-0225
House
2401 Gilham Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-8321
Family Rooms
615 S New Ballas Rd., 3 rd Floor
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-5353
Family Rooms
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Ronald McDonald House Charities continued,
1465 S Grand Blvd., 5 th Floor
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-5600 ext. 5500
Family Rooms
732 Goddard Ave.
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 778-1022
Care Mobile
Mission: The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children. Guiding us in our mission are our core values:
 Focusing on the critical needs of children.
 Celebrating the diversity of our people and programs
 Valuing our heritage.
 Operating with accountability and transparency.
Services/Programs:
House - Many families travel far from home and spend several weeks or months to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children – a long time to be away or to divide a family. And, for children facing a serious medical crisis, nothing seems scarier than not having mom and dad close by for love and support. A Ronald McDonald House is that
“home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost.

At every House, families can enjoy home-cooked meals, private bedrooms, playrooms for children.

Depending on the House, these services may also be available: o Special suites for children with suppressed immune systems o Accredited education programs o Recreational activities o Non-clinical support services o Sibling support services

The generosity of volunteers and donors make it all possible. In return, families either stay at no cost or are asked to make a donation up to $25 per day, depending on the
House. The RMHC Global Policy is that families are never turned away; if it’s not possible to pay, the fee is waived.
Family Room - When families walk into a Ronald McDonald Family Room, we want them to forget they’re in a hospital. Often steps away from a pediatric or intensive care unit, Ronald
McDonald Family Rooms offer a place to rest and regroup right at the hospital, just moments away from their sick child.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities continued,

Services for families – may vary from one family room to the next, but families will often find: o A kitchen area that includes a stove or microwave o Shower facilities o Sleeping rooms o Laundry facilities o Internet access o Reference books o A seating area with a television o A quiet room
Care Mobile - providing access to health care where children need it most. When it comes to delivering health care, our Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles take a holistic approach.

Prevention: We deliver health education, which reduces overall medical costs, addresses behavior and lifestyle choices and helps motivate families to improve and maintain their health.

Treatment: We provide services ranging from immunizations and preventive checkups to dental care and treatment for chronic and acute illnesses.

Referral: Our staff works with families to help them get access to ongoing care with a primary doctor or dentist.

Services for Families - All Ronald McDonald Care Mobile services are provided in a
40-foot long, 8-foot wide, state-of-the-art vehicle built specifically for delivering pediatric health care services. Each vehicle, which ultimately costs around $500,000 to get on the road, includes two patient examination rooms, a laboratory, and reception and medical records areas. Depending on community needs, Ronald McDonald Care
Mobile services may include: o Primary care, well-child visits and developmental screening o Immunizations o Diagnostic, preventive and restorative dental care o Oral hygiene education o Asthma treatment and self-management education o Pulmonary function testing o Vision, hearing and lead screening o School and sports physicals o Prenatal care for pregnant teens o Childhood health promotion and injury prevention education o Nutrition counseling o Pediatric specialty care, such as oncology, cardiology and otolaryngology o Ophthalmology o Mental health assessment and referral o Blood collection o Social service resource referral o Health education o Care for special needs children
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Ronald McDonald House Charities continued,
Scholarships - We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with the global office of RMHC, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $56 million in scholarships have been awarded. Scholarships are for students in the United States living in areas where there are participating local RMHC Chapters. Please note that not all Chapters offer all four scholarships below. RMHC/Scholars: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin.
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1100 S. Jamison St.
Kirksville, MO 63501
203 E. 2 nd St.
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 627-7245
TTY: (660) 627-0614
(660) 385-6789
FAX: (660) 385-6410
FAX: (660) 665-9849 877-684-4542
800-681-7245
RAIL’s mission is to assist persons with disabilities to live as independently as they choose within the communities of their choice.
Services/Programs:

Information & Referral- Support system designed to assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining information pertaining to their disability related goals and/or refer individuals with disabilities to other agencies and/or individuals that can support them with this endeavor. Independent Living Skills Training- RAIL has available resources and/or Independent Living Specialists (case managers) that can support individuals with disabilities in achieving independent living skills they require to live as independent as they choose. These can include but are not limited to re-arranging their living environment (including modifications), assistive devices, and learning activities to increase/improve their independence

Independent Living Skills Training – o Independent Living Specialists (ILS) – supports persons with disabilities learn specific skills they need to live as independently as they wish. These could include: rearranging their living environment, using assistive devices and learning activities to increase their independence. o Consumer Directed Services (CDS) – assists those with physical disabilities find and train their own personal care attendants. Applicants must be Medicaid eligible and must show need through professional evaluations.

Advocacy- RAIL provides a support/education system including but not limited to
Independent Living Specialists (case managers) to assist individuals with disabilities in their advocacy efforts pertaining to encouraging the removal of institutional barriers, and promoting full inclusion/access for individuals with disabilities of all ages within the communities of their choice.

Peer Support- RAIL has both facilities available to utilize for Peer Support Group
Meetings and/or has resources/information, education, and support systems available for individuals with disabilities who express an interest in a disability related Peer
Support Group Meeting and/or disability related counseling services (as applicable) that may be available within their communities.
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RAIL continued,

Assistive Technology Devices – RAIL assists with home evaluations and home modifications in the form of ideas and previous experiences.

RAIL In-Home Support Care, Inc. – Provides in-home support to individuals within their homes and communities we serve. o Homemaker Chore – Provides household tasks necessary to maintain a safe, habitable home environment. This includes cleaning, doing dishes, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, changing & making beds, laundry, correspondence, errands and shopping for essential items. o Personal Care – includes bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, assistance with toileting, help with walking or transfer to chairs or wheelchairs, meal planning and preparation, assistance with self-administered medications, light housework, shopping for groceries and health-related items. o Advanced Personal Care – provided by specially trained Personal Care Aides.
Provides medically-oriented services to persons who have a catheter or ostomy, require bowel and bladder routines and/or range of motion exercises.
Additionally, if approved, advanced care aides apply medicated lotions or ointments and non-sterile dressings to unbroken skin, assist with oral medications set up by a nurse and perform other tasks requiring a high degree of training. o Respite Care – Provides temporary care to recipients in relief of the full-time caregiver. Services are oriented toward maintenance and supervision and include meal preparation, minor chores, minor personal care and companion sitting. o Nurse Visits – Provides increased supervision to personal care aide, plus intensified health care assessment and certain nursing services to recipient.
This might include medication set-up, filling insulin syringes, monitor skin conditions, general health assessments and doctor ordered services that are approved by the Department of Health and Senior Services. o Payment Method Accepted: MO HealthNet, Private Pay, Insurance and
Veterans
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Kirksville, MO Corps.
1004 West Gardner Street
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665- 7885
Excelsior Springs Red Shield Service Center
108 W Broadway
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-4155
Services/Programs:

Emergency Assistance

Emergency Shelter

Thrift Stores/Donation Centers

Worship Center

Sunday School
Ray County Red Shield Service Ctr
104 EN Main
Richmond, MO
(816) 776-8191
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4400 Clayton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 432-3600
For a consultation: 800-850-2960
Mission: Shriners Hospitals for Children has a mission to:
 Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, familycentered and collaborative care environment.


Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families.
This mission is carried out without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin or ability of a patient or family to pay.
Care Options:
Orthopaedic conditions treated:

Amputation – Absence of a bone or part of a limb congenital or acquired

Bone Defects – Congenital, including psuedoarthrosis/tibia

Bowed legs o Idiopathis o Blounts Disease o Non-nutritional and nutritional rickets

Cerebral Palsy – Related orthopaedic conditions

Dwarfism – Skeletal dysplasia

Fingers o Syndactyly o Macrodactyly o Extra fingers o Supernumerary digits o Webbed fingers

Foot problems o Club feet o Metatarsus adductus o Bunions o Vertical Talus o Cavus o Cavovarus o Pes planus-flat feet o Tarsal coalition
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Shriner’s Hospitals for Children continued,

Bone Diseases o Osteogenesis imperfects o XLH – X-Linked hypophosphatemia (inherited rickets) o Hypophosphatasia

Hand Problems o Radial club hand o Congenital abnormalities o VATER syndrome (thrombocytopenia absent radius) o Radial hypoplasia

Hip deformities o Perthes disease o Slipped capital femoral epiphysis o Congenital hip dislocation o Development hip dysplasia

Intoeing gait o Femoral anteversion o Tibial torsion

Juvenile arthritis

Knees o ACL injury o Meniscus injury o Arthroscopy o Knock knees

Limb-length problems o Limb-lengthening o Limb-shortening

Neck o Torticollis

Shoulder o Erb’s palsy o Klumpke’s paralysis o Brachial plexus injuries o Birth-related shoulder trauma o Dislocation

Spina bifida o Related orthopaedic conditions

Spine Problems o Scoliosis o Kkyphosis o Spondylolysis o Spondylosis

Sports medicine/injuries o Knees
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Shriner’s Hospitals for Children continued, o Shoulder o Elbow

Still joints o Arthrogryposis

Toes o Syndactyly o Macrodactyly o Extra toes o Supernumerary digits o Webbed toes

Trauma o Non-emergent follow-up o Complication related to injury o Fractures
Additional Services

Orthopaedic Oncology o Primary bone tumors – benign o Primary bone tumors - malignant

Osteogenic sarcoma
 Ewing’s sarcoma

Chondrosarcoma o Soft tissue tumors – benign and malignant o Metastatic lesions to the bone (cancer that spreads to the bone from other parts of the body)

Orthotics and prosthetics - In addition to innovative treatments and therapies, Shriners
Hospitals for Children has an orthotics and prosthetics (O and P) department capable of creating a full range of devices. The O and P teams collaborate closely with the physicians, nurses and occupational and physical therapists to achieve the best possible outcome for their patients.
Our goal is to help each child become as healthy and independent as possible. We are dedicated to providing a complete range of appropriate medical and rehabilitative services to achieve this objective, including surgeries, physical, occupational and recreation therapies and orthotics and prosthetics.
Transportation - Your local Shriners fraternity chapter may be able to provide your family with travel assistance to our hospital. Our hospital is governed and supported by the men of
Shriners International, who also pride themselves in providing transportation assistance to patients who live in their local areas. In our 9-state catchment area, there are 21 Shriners fraternity chapters, or temples.
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Shriner’s Hospitals for Children continued,
If you need travel assistance, please contact your local Shriners International chapter
(temple). If you do not know which chapter is closest to you, please call our care management social workers at 314-872-8342, ext. 1206.
Services and assistance provided by the Shriners varies from location to location and can range from transportation assistance, reimbursement, as well as arranging for an overnight stay in St. Louis if you are traveling from a great distance, or if your visit to our hospital will take longer than one day.
Family Housing - We are pleased to offer families the option of on-site lodging while your child receives care at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Because room availability is limited, we ask that you contact the social workers in care management at 314-872-8342, ext. 1206 for availability and reservations.
Lodging in St. Louis - Numerous local agencies and hotels are available in the area for lodging. Please contact us at 314-872-8342, ext. 1206 to arrange a stay at either Ronald
McDonald House or HavenHouse. For more information, check their websites:
Ronald McDonald House: www.rmhcstl.com
HavenHouse: www.havenhousestl.org
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Smart911 is a free service that allows citizens across the U.S. to create a Safety Profile for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 to have in the event of an emergency. Then, when anyone in that household dials 9-1-1 from a phone associated with their Safety Profile, their profile is immediately displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker providing additional information that can be used to facilitate the proper response to the proper location.
At a time when seconds count, being able to provide 9-1-1 with all details that could impact response the second an emergency call is placed could be the difference between life and death.

What is a safety profile? o The Safety Profile you create when you sign up for Smart911 is completely private and only shared with 9-1-1 when you call from a registered phone.

How Does Smart911 help? o Physical Disabilities - For those who have a physical disability or mobility restrictions, it is vital for responders to know about the person, their disability and what type of assistance or special equipment they may need to evacuate their home or receive transport. o Developmental Disabilities - For families affected by autism or who may have difficulty communicating verbally with 9-1-1 their individual conditions as well as rescue notes indicating how responders will need to approach the individual can be include in their Safety Profile. o Medical Conditions - For citizens who are affected by epilepsy, diabetes,
Alzheimer's, allergies or other medical conditions Smart911 can inform responders of your condition as well as medications and emergency contacts. o Seniors and Elderly Care - For active seniors living alone a Safety Profile can provide peace of mind that in the event of an emergency 9-1-1 would have details on their home and their medical needs. For caretakers, they can be assured that if the person they care for needs to dial 9-1-1 when they are alone, their details are available and the caretaker can be listed as an emergency contact. o General Emergencies - For all citizens, there is always the risk of unplanned accidents or events. Whether in a vehicle or in your home, even the most basic details such as the address association with a mobile phone can be available to
9-1-1 and response teams to send help fast. o Pet and Service Animals - For citizens with pets or other animals your Safety
Profile can alert police to their presence when entering your home and Fire crews can be aware of exactly how many people and pets need to be evacuated from your home. For owners of a service animal, you can alert responders that your animal needs to be transported with you.
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Industrial Park
1105 S. Mitchell Ave.
Chillicothe, MO 64601
877-405-7668
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9-3
Wed 9-12
Benefits:

Retirement – A monthly check for those aged 62 and older that have worked and paid into social security

Social Security Disability Insurance – Pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured” meaning that you worked long enough and paid social security taxes.
 Survivor’s Benefits – When an individual dies, certain members of their family may be eligible for benefits on their Social Security record if they earned enough credits while working. Family members who can collect benefits include a widow/widower who is age 60 or older; a widow/widower who is age 50 or older and disabled; a widow/widower at any age if he/she is caring for a child under age 16 or a disabled child who is receiving Social Security Benefits; children if they are unmarried and under age 18, under age 19 but in an elementary or secondary school as a full-time student; or age 18 or older and severely disabled (disability must hve started before age
22); and your parents; if they were dependent on you for at least half of their support. If the deceased has enough credits, a special one-time payment of $255 will also be made after death. This benefit is paid only to the widow/widower or minor children.
 Divorced Widow/Widower’s Benefits – If you are divorced (even if you have remarried), your ex-spouse will be eligible for benefits on your record when you die. In order to qualify, your ex-spouse must: be at least 60 years old (or age 50 if disabled) and have been married to you for at least 10 years; be any age if caring for a child who is eligible for benefits on your record; not be eligible for an equal or higher benefit on his or her own record; and not be currently married; unless the remarriage occurred after age 60 or age 50 for disabled widow/widowers.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues. It is designed to help aged, blind and disabled people who have little or no income, and provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.
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Social Security Administration Continued,

Retirement Benefits for Widow/Widowers – If you’re receiving widow/widowers
(including divorced widow/widowers) benefits, you can switch to your own retirement benefits as early as age 62. REMEMBER: Age 62 is the earliest you can collect
Social Security retirement benefits and the age at which you can receive full retirement benefits is rising.

Medicare – There are four parts to Medicare: Medicare Part A, Hospital Insurance,
Medicare Part B, Medical Insurance; Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage), which was formerly known as “Medicare+Choice” and Medicare Part D, prescription drug coverage. Generally, people who are over age 65 and getting Social Security automatically qualify for Medicare Parts A and B. So do people who have been getting disability benefits for two years, people who have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou
Gehrig’s disease) and receive disability benefits, and people who have permanent kidney failure and receive maintenance dialysis or a kidney transplant. o Part A is paid for by a portion of Social Security tax. It helps pay for inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing care, hospice care and other services. o Part B is paid for by the monthly premiums of people enrolled and by general funds from the U.S. Treasury. It helps pay for doctors’ fees, oupatient hospital visits and other medical services and supplies that are not covered by Part A. o Park C (Medicare Advantage) plans allow you to choose to receive all of your health care services through a provider organization. These plans may help lower your costs of receiving medical services, or you may get extra benefits for an additional monthly fee. You must have both Parts A and B to enroll in Part
C. o Part D (prescription drug coverage) is voluntary and the costs are paid for by the monthly premiums of enrollees and Medicare. Unlike Park B in which you are automatically enrolled and must opt out if you do not want it, with Part D, you have to opt in by filling out a form and enrolling in an approved plan.
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Brookfield Village
Laclede Community Housing Corp.
638 S Clinton St.
Brookfield, MO 64628
(801) 544-5833
Low Income Housing
Meadville Plaza
503 E Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
Low Income Housing
Bucklin Housing Corp.
602 Oak St.
Bucklin, MO 64631
Low Income Housing
White Oak Village
503 S Main St.
Linneus, MO 64653
Senior/Low Income Housing
Brookview Apartments of Marceline
121 W. Ira St.
Marceline, MO 64658
(314) 721-3410
Low Income Housing
1201 Pershing Dr.
Laclede, MO 64651
Senior/Low Income Housing
Purdin Golden Age
501 3 rd
St.
Purdin, MO 64674
Senior/Low Income Housing
Browning Housing Corp.
215 N 4 th St.
Browning, MO 64630
(660) 946-4475
Low Income Housing
Cedar Ridge
229 W Hauser
Marceline, MO 64658
(660) 376-3101
Low Income Housing
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2101 Vandiver Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 474-1020
800-764-3663
FAX: (573) 474-9932
900 Adam Dr.
Chillicothe, MO 64601
Tuesday before the last Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
300 S Main
Brookfield, MO 64628
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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121 Pershing Rd.
Brookfield, MO 64601
(660) 258-7265
601 Business Loop 70 W, Ste. 250
1100 Morton Pkwy
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-6220
FAX: (855) 827-5260
Mailing: Ste. 235
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 876-0976
FAX: (855) 830-0684
Services/Programs:

Direct Home Ownership Loans – Loans made by USDA to low and very low income applicants to buy, build or repair homes (payments are subsidized).

Guaranteed Home Ownership Loans – Loans made by conventional lenders and guaranteed by USDA to low and moderate income applicants to buy or build homes
(30 year fixed interest rate).

Home Repair Loans/Grants – One Percent interest loans made by USDA up to $20,000 to very low income applicants to repair the home they now own, and grants made by
USDA Rural Development up to $7,500 to very low income applicants to repair their home they now own to remove safety and health hazards. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older and show they cannot afford a 1% repair loan.

Rural Rental Housing – Loans made by USDA to individuals or organizations to construct apartments for very low to moderate income tenants (operated on a not-forprofit or a limited profit basis with subsidized rents – can include congregate or cooperative housing.

Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing – Loans made by conventional lenders and guaranteed by USDA to individuals or organizations for construction of apartments for very low to moderate income tenants (operated on a non-for-profit or a limited profit basis with subsidized rents – can include congregate or cooperative housing).

Farm Labor Housing Loans/Grants – Loans/grants made by USDA to public bodies, not-for-profit entities or individuals to finance rental units for domestic farm labor.

Rural Housing Site Loans – Loans made by USDA to public bodies or not-for-profit entities to buy and develop lots to sell to very low to moderate income housing applicants at the cost of development.
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USDA Rural Development Continued,

Self Help Technical Assistance Loans/Grants – Self-Help Housing Loans are made by
USDA to a group of housing applicants who agree to work together to build their own homes. Technical Assistance Grants are made by USDA to not-for-profit entities to provide the technical assistance to Self-Help Housing Loan applicants to build their own homes.
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Housing Preservation Grant Program – Grants made by USDA to non-for-profit entities to operate a program which finances repair and rehabilitation activities to individuals/rental housing owners for very low and low income tenants.
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Electric Program – Makes loans and loan guarantees to finance the construction of electric distribution, transmission and generation facilities, including system improvements and replacement required to furnish and improve electric service in rural areas, and for demand side management, energy conservation programs and ongrid and off-grid renewable energy systems.
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600 West Main St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
1-800-392-2614
(573) 751-8720
FAX: (573) 751-3612
TDD: 1-800-347-1379
Services/Programs:
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The Wolfner Library is a free library service to anyone in the State of Missouri who is unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes, postage paid. There is no charge, whatsoever, to the patron. Currently, over 11,000 Missourians actively use Wolfner
Library.
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The library's collection includes fiction and nonfiction audio and braille books for all ages. Over seventy (70) magazine subscriptions are available, and the library loans playback machines to those using audio books.
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School Services - This is for teachers, counselors, special services directors, school librarians and media specialists, principals and others who work with students in
Missouri schools. Almost every school has students who are eligible for this free library service .
Wolfner Library serves people who are blind and visually impaired, as well as those who cannot use standard print materials due to a physical disability or a reading disability. To find out more about who can use this service, read through the
Eligibility and Certification section of our application
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Institution Services - Here at Wolfner Library, we understand that providing activities for residents of nursing homes and visitors to senior centers is a fulfilling, yet timeconsuming job. The same is true for activity directors and administrators of other institutions serving individuals with disabilities ranging from blindness to severe physical disabilities. This is why we offer institutions a number of ways to utilize
Wolfner Library services and are consistently working to create and provide interesting, energizing activities. To be eligible for Wolfner Library services, which include lending braille books and books on tape, an institution must serve individuals who are eligible for services. Institutions may provide Wolfner Library services in one of three ways: as a referral agent, providing demonstration services, or checking out books and equipment on behalf of individuals. To act as a referral agent, we ask organizations to stock Wolfner Library brochures and individual applications for their visitors. Merely fill out the order form for materials or call Wolfner Library. As a referral agent, you may also use materials to present a Wolfner Library display.
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Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library continued,
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Volunteer Services - The Wolfner Library volunteer program offers opportunities for people willing to plant trees for others to enjoy. We record books for Missourians who cannot read those books in print. After a book is recorded and goes through a rigorous quality assurance process, it is put into our circulation system for our patrons to check out. The volunteers who work on the book may never know how many people listen to it, or how much they enjoy it. They simply have to trust that what they are doing is making life more enjoyable for others. If you are a person who understands how much books enrich our lives, you may want to be involved in our recording program. Our recording booth is in the library in Jefferson City, so the recording has to be done here.
An audition is required for those people who want to read books. However, there are three people involved in the recording process: a narrator, a monitor, and a reviewer.
All three are essential in the production of a book. Those who do not want to read can still be involved by working as a monitor or reviewer. If you interested in these volunteer activities, please contact Deborah Stroup at 1-800-392-2614 or 573-522-
2766, or by email at deborah.stroup@sos.mo.gov.
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Books and magazines are mailed free to and from library patrons, wherever they reside.
There is no charge, whatsoever, to the patron. Currently, over 17,000 Missourian actively use the Wolfner Library service.
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Wolfner Library is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library is located in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center at 600 West Main Street in
Jefferson City, Missouri.
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Adult Abuse – Elder abuse may include physical abuse, financial exploitation (someone taking advantage of a senior citizen’s financial situation), emotional abuse, sexual abuse, selfneglect and neglect.
Adult Day Care - A service designed to enable senior citizens who need some form of assistance to remain in their own home or the home of a family member, by providing a protective environment either in the home or in a licensed center. Services provided may include health monitoring, a nutritious meal, including special diets, exercise, individual and group activities, transportation and social interaction.
Advance Directives – Commonly known as a Living Will and Medical Power of Attorney.
The point of this document is to make sure your wishes are followed in a case when you are unable to communicate them yourself. In this document you could name someone to make healthcare decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
Assisted Living Facility – Facility provides 24-hr care, services and protective oversight to residents who are provided with shelter and board, and who may need assistance with activities of daily living which include eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring and walking. Facility also provides oversight for storage, distribution, or administration of medications; and health care supervision under the direction of a licensed physician, and consistent with a social model of care. A social model of care includes long-term care services based on the abilities, desires, and functional needs of individuals delivered in a setting that is more home-like than institutional and which promotes the dignity, privacy, independence, and autonomy of the individual. A licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required. This type of facility may accept or retain residents who require minimal assistance in their safe evacuation from the facility.
Assistive Technology – equipment, electronics, computers, gadgets and household items that can make life and work easier for people with disabilities. They can range from devices of low cost up to expensive computer systems.
Co-Pay ( Medicare) – A percentage of health expenses for which you are responsible after paying the deductible amount.
Congregate Meal Site – A place where seniors can eat together.
Conservatorship – The court authorization (voluntary or involuntary) allowing one person to make financial decisions for another, who is not capable. Conservator, (manager), handles the person’s finances. Court proceedings may be voluntary or involuntary – bookkeeping checked by the court. This ceases at the moment of death.

Division of Assets – A Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division program that divides a married couple’s assets evenly when one of the person enters a nursing home. The reason for this is to allow the person remaining at home to have money to live on and the nursing home resident to spend down his/her share of the money to become eligible for MO HealthNet to take care of nursing home costs.
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care – A document through which another person is named by you to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make them. Often done in conjunction with an Advance Directive.
Guardianship – A court authorization (voluntary or involuntary) of a person or agency
(Public Administrator) to make personal care decisions for someone who is not capable to making those decisions for themselves. The Guardian and Conservator may be the same person.
Homemaker Care/Non-Medical Care – help with household chores such as: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, ironing and grocery shopping
Hospice – Special care for terminally ill patients and their families. It can be offered in the home or in a residential care facility, an assisted living facility or in a nursing home. The patient’s doctor must feel the patient has 6 months or less to live and the patient must be receiving only comfort measures and not treatments to cure their disease.
Intermediate Care Facility - Facility provides 24-hour accommodation, board, personal care, and basic health and nursing care services under the daily supervision of a licensed nurse and direction of a licensed physician to three or more residents dependent for care and supervision. Licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required.
Living Will – See Advance Directives
Occupational Therapy – Health rehabilitation that helps individuals regain and build skills for normal activities of daily living.
Ombudsman –
A personal that investigates and mediates nursing home residents’ problems and/or complaints regarding the nursing home they reside in.
Personal Care Services – Assistance with activities of daily living such as, grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting and eating.
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Advanced Personal Care Services – personal care for persons who require medically related assistance. The medically related assistance can include things like: ostomy care, catheter care, bowel program, application of ointments or lotions to unbroken skin, aseptic dressings, passive range of motion, assisting those who can’t bear any weight on their legs.
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Basic Personal Care Services – personal care for those who do not have special medical needs such as those mentioned above.

Residential Care Facility I - Facility which provides 24-hour care to three or more residents who need or are provided with shelter, board, and protective oversight, which may include storage, distribution or administration of medications and care during short-term illness or recuperation. Residents who live in a RCF are required to make a path to safety unassisted. A licensed Nursing Home Administrator is not required.
Residential Care Facility II - Facility which provides 24-hour accommodation, board, and care to three or more residents who need or are provided with supervision of diets, assistance in personal care, storage, distribution or administration of medications, supervision of health care under the direction of a licensed physician, and protective oversight, including care during short-term illness or recuperation. Residents who live in a RCF* are required to make a path to safety unassisted. A licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required.
Respite Care – help that provides temporary relief for a caregiver of a dependent adult.
Respite care can be provided in the home or outside the home such as an adult day care center.
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Advanced Respite Care – respite care for those with special medically related needs.
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Basic Respite Care – respite care for those without special medically related needs.
For those who need only supervision and/or someone to simply be present with them.
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Nurse Respite Care – respite care for those with special needs that only a nurse or trained family member could meet.
Skilled Nursing Facility - Facility provides 24-hour accommodation, board and skilled nursing care and treatment services to at least three residents. Skilled nursing care and treatment services are commonly performed by or under the supervision of a registered professional nurse for individuals requiring twenty-four hour care by licensed nursing personnel including acts of observation, care and counsel of the aged, ill, injured or infirm, the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist, and other nursing functions requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill.
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator is required.
Spend Down – The amount of money determined by Division of Social Services, Family
Support Division that has to be spent before a person would be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Must reapply quarterly
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) – A Social Security Administration program that provides extra monthly income to the blind, disabled and elderly persons with very low income. Individuals must meet income requirements.