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Enews 4-21-22: Mortgage Relief Program; KHAF Application Assistance; Homeownership Resources Webinar …
Kansas Housing Resource Center Launches Mortgage Relief Program Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) this week launched the Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (KHAF), providing mortgage and utility assistance to Kansas households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, supported...
Enews 4-8-22: Young Children Fact Sheet; EFSP Grant Availability; CoC Awards Announced; Parent Conne …
UCS Releases a Fact Sheet on Young Children in Johnson County During the Week of the Young Child, UCS hopes to raise awareness of our youngest generation of Johnson County residents. A new fact sheet provides a snapshot of the current state of young children in Johnson County. The early years of...
Enews 3-24-22: Economic Outcomes for Women; Rental Assistance; Food Sales Tax; Childhood Abuse Preve …
UCS Releases Fact Sheet on Economic Outcomes for Women Johnson County is home to more than 304,000 girls and women of all ages who play a vital role in our society, culture, and local economy. According to 2020 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 80% of women over age 16 are in the labor...
Enews 3-10-22: Women’s History Month; 2021 Human Services Factsheet; Tax Credit Information; P …
Women’s History Month Reminds Us of the Power of Connection Contributed by Beccy Yocham UCS Board Chair City Manager, City of Lenexa Women’s History Month has been celebrated in the United States each year since 1987 and provides an opportunity to honor the generations of strong, trailblazing...
Enews 2-24-22: KanCare Expansion Impact; Tax Credits for HUD Assisted Families; Evergy Grants
KanCare Expansion Could Provide Health Insurance Coverage to Thousands in Johnson County The 2022 Kansas legislative session provides an opportunity to expand Medicaid, which would provide health insurance coverage to thousands of people across the state of Kansas. Kansas is now one of only 12...
Enews 2-10-22: Black History Month; Racial Equity Report; Medicaid Expansion; Parent Connect Series
Black History Month is about Resilience and Connectedness It’s officially Black History Month. Like me, many of you may plan to attend various events and celebrations to learn about, discuss, remember, and honor the history and achievements of Black people in Kansas City and around the U.S. It’s...
Enews 2-2-22: ATF Funding Priorities 2023-2028; ATF Grants Funds; Addiction Ted Talk; Redlining Muse …
DAC Releases ATF Funding Priorities for 2023-2028 The Drug and Alcoholism Council of Johnson County (DAC), supported by UCS, is tasked with making annual recommendations for the expenditure of Alcohol Tax Funds for Johnson County Government and multiple cities in Johnson County, Kansas. By...
Event Summary: Annual Meeting 2021
UCS Annual Report 2020 UCS 2021 Annual Meeting Celebrates Community and Connectedness Approximately 130 community members participated in the 2021 UCS Annual Meeting on December 3, where the theme was Weaving a Strong Community. The virtual event was an opportunity to reflect on UCS’ partnerships...
Enews 11-4-21: CoC Rank and Review Results; New Dir. of Community Planning; Public Policy Forum; Ann …
UCS Releases Rank and Review Results for FY2021 HUD Continuum of Care Application UCS acts as Johnson County's Continuum of Care on Homelessness' (CoC) lead agency and submits the collaborative application annually on behalf of local members. In its role as CoC lead agency, UCS is also responsible...
Enews 10-14-21: Growing Diversity in Jo Co; Child Care Sustainability Grants; Health Insurance Deadl …
2020 Census Data Shows Growing Diversity in Johnson County According to the 2020 U.S. Decennial Census results, Johnson County grew by 12% (65,684) between 2010 and 2020, outpacing regional and statewide growth. With that 12% growth, the population of the County has become more diverse. Over the...
Enews 9-30-21: 2021 CoC NOFO Released; Continuum of Care; Kansas Promise Scholarship
HUD releases 2021 CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), KS-505 publishes updated competition timeline The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released its FY2021 CoC NOFO - a national competitive funding opportunity for Continuums of Care (CoC) working to end...
Enews 9-16-21: Emergency Housing Vouchers; Childcare, Rental and Utility Assistance; Expanded Child …
Johnson County’s Housing Authority and Continuum of Care on Homelessness Collaborate on Emergency Housing Vouchers As the lead agency for Johnson County's Continuum of Care on Homelessness (CoC), UCS works with Johnson County Government and other partners to coordinate resources and lead...