For residents, families, and individuals

You don't have to explain your situation to five different offices.

Tell us what you need and where you're located. We'll route you toward a practical next step — a partner to contact, a resource to review, or a request we can help submit.

How it works

Three simple steps.

01

Tell us what you need

Choose the category that best matches your situation — housing, health, food, education, transportation, or community connection.

02

Select your metro

Resources and next steps are filtered to your local area.

03

Get a guided next step

We connect you with the right local partner or resource as quickly as possible.

Browse the resource directory

Find verified local resources in your metro.

Each metro has a searchable directory of housing, health, food, education, and community organizations — verified with last-checked dates on every listing.

Flagship Metro — Active

Kansas City Resources

20 verified organizations across housing, health, food, education, and community support.

Browse Kansas City directory
Flagship Metro — Active

St. Louis Resources

19 verified organizations across housing, health, food, education, and community support.

Browse St. Louis directory
Nationwide

Not in an active metro?

Dial 2-1-1 for free, confidential help finding local resources anywhere in the U.S., or submit the request form below.

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Request support

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Browse by category

Not sure where to start? Explore an impact area.

In crisis right now?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

For non-emergency help finding local resources today, you can also dial 2-1-1 to reach a free, confidential community helpline available nationwide, including every H.O.O.D. Hope metro.