LEAVENWORTH INTERFAITH COMMUNITY OF HOPE

Welcome Central is the heart of the Community of Hope. Its programs provide clients with the help they need to access direct services provided by other agencies. In addition, Welcome Central fills the gap in services by providing free transportation, assistance in obtaining personal identification documents (birth certificate, ID, social security card, marriage license, etc.), support with accessing government assistance programs, help completing applications, VISPDAT homeless assessment and connection to the Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition, and personal and educational support. It is staffed by a director and 3 volunteers each week. In 2024, 372 clients were served, 130 clients assisted with birth certificates and identifications, 12,000 miles were driven by volunteer drivers and staff to take clients to essential services, and with the support of Welcome Central, 46 individuals moved from homelessness into permanent housing.