Community Resources
There are many resources available to service members and veterans in the community. Click below to learn more.
Real Estate & Landlord/Tenant Resources
These free resources were compiled by a local bankruptcy attorney and a local landlord/tenant attorney. Download these free resources today by clicking on “Real Estate & Landlord/Tenant Resources” .
Military Matters: Money Matters
Watch here or visit the Military Matters KC YouTube channel to learn about Bankruptcy and Credit Myth Busters, How to Prevent Identity theft, and more!
This recording is funded in part by a grant from the Missouri Lawyer Trust Account Foundation and is intended to provide the public with law-related information. It is not intended to render legal advice. Neither MLTAF nor KCMBF and their Boards of Directors are responsible for any information or representations provided herein.
This series was filmed in October 2021 and provides information about bankruptcy laws occurring in Missouri and Kansas at that time. Please contact an attorney for the most current information.
Debt Counseling Resources
The following resources may be useful to service members and veterans who are looking for debt counseling or financial counseling resources:
- Debt Consolidation For Veterans & The Military
- Military OneSource Financial Counseling
- National Foundation for Credit Counseling
- VA Debt Management Center
Rent Assistance Resources
The City of Kansas City, MO, has funding for emergency rental assistance which is being distributing through existing community agencies. For more information click here to visit their website.
The Missouri Housing Development Commission has resources available to assist Missouri landlords and renters who are struggling due to the COVID-19 emergency. Click here to learn more about the Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program (ERAP).
The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation serves Kansans outside of the city of Wichita who have had difficulty paying or collecting rent, utility, or internet payments due to the COVID pandemic. Click here to learn more about Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA).
Discharge Upgrade Resources
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has a dedicated webpage with resources and information for veterans interested in requesting a Discharge Upgrade. Click here to visit their website.
Check VA Claim or Appeal Status
Click here to check your VA Claim or Appeal status on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Veterans Benefit Guide
Click here to access the Stars and Stripes 2021 Veterans Benefit Guide. This guide–created for veterans, service members, and their families–contains information about financial assistance, career planning and guidance, home loan assistance, and more.
Veterans Crisis Line
Are you a veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are veterans themselves.
Or Dial 988 and Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.