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| Janet Jensen |
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785-332-3326 or
785-332-2145 |
| 212 E. Washington |
| Food donations may be left in the basement of the Courthouse or at St. Francis Supers. (See list of food below.) |
| Money donations may be left at First National Bank. |
| To provide food to the less fortunate all year. |
| Gift baskets are given out at Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
| Some of the items that are always needed are canned products, pasta and sauce mixes, peanut butter, jelly and jam, pancake mix and syrup, cereal (hot or cold), "Helpers" (i.e. Hamburger Helper), tuna, chicken, boxed potatoes, fruit drinks, coffee (1 pound cans), hot chocolate mix, Jello, pudding, cake and muffin mixes, flour, sugar, bread, condiments, crackers, paper items, meat. |
| If you know of a family in need or have food to donate and need to have someone pick it up, please call the number above. |
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Cheyenne Manor |
Ilene O’Leary,
Executive Director |
| 785-332-3934 |
| 200 N. Ash |
| sfha@ruraltel.net |
| The Housing Authority Board, consisting of the Director and five Board members meets at 7:30 p.m., the first Wednesday after the first Monday of each month at the Cheyenne Manor Office, 200 N. Ash Street |
| Carol Rogers (Board Chairperson), Nancy Schultz (Vice Chair-person), Rich Grace, John Knodel, and Linda Rogers. |
| The St. Francis Housing Authority's purpose is to provide affordable, low-rent housing. |
| Recently replaced windows on all the apartment units. |
| There is a Resident Pot-Luck Dinner on the last Wednesday of each month, February through October. |
The St. Francis Housing Authority complex was built in 1975 and is operated on government subsidies, grants, and rent income.
The Housing Authority is designed to provide affordable housing for low-income senior citizens, but if not filled, then it is rented to low-income citizens over 21 years of age. Rent on the apartments is the choice of a flat rent or 30 percent of the resident's income.
The Cheyenne Manor has 20 apartments for rent: 18 one-bedroom and 2 two-room apartments. They are in a four-unit garden arrangement with parking spaces. The community room and laundry facilities for the residents are in a separate building, along with the office and maintenance rooms.
The Housing Authority is responsible for snow removal, yard work, and maintenance on the houses. |
| Local police department or call number below. |
| 1-800-794-4624 (for 24-hour assistance) |
| Hays Office: 785-625-3055 |
| Domestic Help Line |
To provide personal, confidential, non-judgmental support, crisis intervention, safe shelter, counseling. NJFS serves adults and children who are victims of physical and/or emotional abuse, sexual assault and/or rape.
Signs that a child may be experiencing domestic violence:
Fear of adults; fears, phobias and anxieties; aggressive behavior or explosive temper; low self-esteem; depression/unexplained crying; feelings of powerlessness; social withdrawal/isolation; cruelty to animals; problems in schools; sleep disturbances/bad dreams. |
| Meeting in Hays and Goodland. Call for time and location. |
| Support services are also provided for other family members. No victim shall be denied services because of sex, race, color, creed, handicap, national origin or lifestyle. |
| Educational support groups for youth are concentrated on four specific areas: breaking the secret of abuse in their families; learning to protect oneself; and strengthening self-esteem.
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| The Northwest Kansas Family Shelter, Inc. began operations on April 1, 1983, serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the 18 counties of Northwest Kansas. In 1993 a Youth Services Program was developed to address the needs and concerns of youth. The primary goal of this program is to interrupt the continual cycle of violence by addressing the needs of youth, while teaching them the necessary skills to lead confident, healthy lives. |
| Goodland SRS Office |
| 785-899-5661 |
| To aid persons in need |
West Region Protection Report Center (Report abuse)
1-800-264-3798: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1-800-922-5330: After hours, weekends and holidays |
| On February 6, 1973, Gov. Robert Docking issued an executive order No. 1, calling for a revamping of the state Department of Social Welfare into a reorganized division to be called the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. Today the agency offers help to individuals and families in need, including food and energy assistance, vocational rehabilitation services, foster care, adoption support, health care and adult care. |
| Sherry Schultz |
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| 785-332-2953 |
104 W. Washington
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| 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays |
| To serve the members of the community by recycling lightly used items. |
| If you would like to make a donation—secondhand clothes, shoes, or other lightly used items—to the United Methodist Thrift Store, please drop items off at the downtown store during business hours. Clothing should be cleaned, pressed and in good shape. Books, bedding, spreads, household goods and stuffed animals will also be accepted. |
| In the 1980's, a few women in the United Methodist Church thought it would be good to have a supply of food and clothing on hand for those in need. Soon the food was consolidated with the community food pantry and the clothing moved upstairs in the Educational Building. There were very few takers for the free clothing, so a small price was placed on the items and the proceeds were sent to the missions.
The Thrift Store became a very busy place. The clothing had to be carried upstairs, sorted and displayed on the shelves or racks which were moved every week. Also, there was very little storage, so what didn't sell immediately was boxed up until it could be picked up by Goodwill or Disabled Veterans.
Even though the Thrift Store was only open two hours a week and the prices were very small, a great deal of money was raised for missions. Many volunteer hours went into this project.
In October 2005, the church purchased a building on Main Street. The new location offers easy accessibility and ample room to display the many items donated by the community. |
