Our Promise

Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC) changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

CAAGKC provides low-income residents of Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri comprehensive support services that help them become self-sufficient.

Our Programs

  • Weatherization
    Provides homeowners and renters with cost-effective, energy-efficient home improvements free of charge.
  • Youth Services
    We envision a future where children thrive. Offered in several schools in the Greater Kansas City area.
  • Supportive Services
    Supportive Services offers individuals and families services that are free and accessible which facilitate achievement of economic security.
  • Healthy Homes
    CAAGKC’s Healthy Homes Program seeks to identify, reduce and eliminate home based safety hazards and conditions that affect the health and quality of life.
  • News
    A collection of recent stories about CAAGKC, poverty issues, and other local news.
  • Poverty Simulation
    A unique opportunity to help people understand what life is like for the 45 million Americans living at or below the poverty line.
  • Advocacy
    Community Action is at the heart of this movement, working to create a world without poverty; advocating for a better tomorrow.
  • Food & Toiletries
    A list of all of our Food and Toiletry providers.

Weatherization

Higher Energy Efficiency Means Lower Utility Bills!

The Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program (LIWAP) provides homeowners and renters with cost-effective, energy-efficient home improvements free of charge. Our goal is to help you lower your utility bills and ensure you and your family live in healthy and safe conditions.

Testimonials

  • Poverty In America
    "I really liked this experience. It opened my eyes to a world I did not know too much about."
    -Student Participant
  • Weatherization
    "I had weatherization done at home. I just wanted to thank you again! My electric bill went down 38% this year."
    -Carla James
  • Appliance Help
    This agency is Godsend for anyone who has limited resources and needs major home repairs!
    -Donna Locke
  • Helping Seniors
    Helping the seniors with services that keeps them independent and not feel Disrespected. More 🌟's if possible. Great class of people. God bless them all
    -Shirley Gunn
  • Utilities & Weatherization
    They can help people with utilities that live in the right city and also provide help with the weatherization program.
    -Regina Kirch

CAAGKC News

Tuesday, September 2023
Energy Assistance Benefits for Seniors (SeniorAdvice.com)
Monthly energy costs can consume a significant portion of your household budget, especially if you're a senior on a fixed income. Rising energy costs can make it hard for you…
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Tuesday, October 2021
CSBG Fraud Scheme Alert
The Department of Social Services (DSS) warns Missourians to be alert of new fraud activity involving Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. Individuals are reporting that they are getting messages…
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Tuesday, August 2021
Alert! Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) fraud scheme
The Department of Social Services (DSS) warns Missourians to be alert of fraud activity involving Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. People have reported getting phone calls saying they are…
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Tuesday, June 2021
USDA approves July P-SNAP benefits for Missourians
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service approved Missouri’s waiver request to provide Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (P-SNAP) benefits for the month of July.
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