COVID-19 help for Topeka residents
Our partners at Community Resources Council and the City of Topeka Government are teaming up to help those impacted by COVID-19. Through Operation COVID-19, $1.5 million in CARES Act funds will be available to qualified applicants to help cover expenses and help keep people housed and with utilities in Topeka. The program was created by the City of Topeka and is being administered by the Community Resources Council.
For income requirements, please visit https://crcnet.org/operation-covid-19-basic-needs-assistance-program/.
The Operation COVID-19 Basic Needs Assistance program is by appointment only Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appointments should take between forty-five minutes and one hour. Walk-in appointments will be scheduled for the next available appointment or what works best for them with no exceptions. Applicants must bring all required documents (as stated on the application) at the time of the appointment to proceed. If the applicant is lacking information/documentation the appointment will be rescheduled. Applicants must be on time, after 5 minutes of grace period the appointment will be rescheduled.
Required documents participants must bring to the appointment include:
- ID or driver’s license
- Social security number for all household members
- Rent lease/mortgage statement
- Past 30 days pay stubs or SSI/SSDI or Unemployment statement
- Current Utility Bills
Appointments can be scheduled over the phone from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling (785) 233-1365. If the line is busy, leave your name and phone number and CRC staff will call back to schedule an appointment.
