Homelessness

The St. Louis Housing Defense Collective held a rally downtown on Aug. 2, 2021, demanding that housing assistance get into the hands of those facing evictions.

Missouri’s Eviction Crisis Could Be a ‘Humanitarian Tragedy,’ Advocates Say

By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent | August 3, 2021

The federal eviction moratorium ended Saturday, and distribution of rental assistance has been slow in Missouri.

Rubby Herrera lives in midtown Kansas City, and first applied for rental assistance through the city's program in April. She still hasn't received any assistance, and is now at risk of being evicted next month.

‘I’m Gonna Lose it All’: Tenants Left in the Dark as KC’s Rental Assistance Program Closes to New Applicants

By Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3 | July 20, 2021

Tenants who already applied for assistance are still waiting for help, and local nonprofits face challenges in processing applications quickly.

Nick’s Picks | COVID-19 Delta Spike Sparks Mask Advisory in Kansas City

By Nick Haines | July 19, 2021

Ten Kansas City area health departments have issued a joint public advisory recommending that unvaccinated residents wear face coverings. The move comes amid growing concerns about the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in Kansas City.

code enforcement officer DeJuan Carpenter removes screws from the piece of wood blocking entry to 2404 Monroe Ave., a vacant home in the Land Bank Program. (Cody Boston | Flatland)

Can $1 Houses Help the Unhoused in Kansas City?

By Catherine Hoffman, Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Cody Boston | July 7, 2021

The Land Bank of Kansas City is offering vacant homes for $1 to help address homelessness. It’s unclear how many groups will step up to fix the houses to be occupied.