Community Resources

Employment

Upcoming Hiring Events at Local Job Centers
  • 10/10 Medicoach @ Central City– Paratransit Drivers
  • 10/10 Johnson Controls @ Central City – Customer Service Agents
  • 10/17 Schneider Trucking @ Central City – CDL Driver

Full Employment Council locations are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the following exceptions: Central City and Northland open at 9 a.m. on Fridays; Independence opens at 9 a.m. on Wednesday; Cass County is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coming Soon: Locations in Platte County, South Kansas City, Richmond, and Lee's Summit.
Central City
1740 Paseo
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-471-2330

Independence
15301 E 23rd Street S
Independence, MO 64055
816-521-5700

Cass County Satellite Office
208 Walnut
Raymore, MO 64083
660-476-2185

Lee's Summit
Missouri Innovation Campus-UCM
1101 NW Innovation Parkway
Room A219
Lee's Summit, MO 64086
660-543-4064

Food Pantry

Our food pantry is free and open to the public and is part of Palestine's ongoing service to the community.
The resources listed are informational only and do not constitute any contract, support, or affiliation with any organizations listed.
The following organizations assist with employment, housing, education, and everyday living.
 UNITED WAY 211
DIAL: 211
Call: 816-474-5112 or 1-866-320-5764
www.unitedwaygkc.org
CITY HALL ACTION CENTER
DIAL 311
www.kcmo.gov/311
DELLA LAMB COMMUNITY SERVICES
Call: 816-842-8040
www.dellalamb.org
MID AMERICA REGIONAL COUNCIL
Call: 816-474-4240
https://www.marc.org/
SHEPHERD CENTRAL
Call: 816-444-1121
www.sccentral.org

The following organizations provide programs and services for the community.
E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL
4707 E. Truman Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64127
816-924-8700
http://www.eleyfuneralhome.com
CAMP PALESTINE
396 SW 730 Road
Chilhowee, Missouri 64733
816-921-6009
PALESTINE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER
3325 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64128
816-921-1963
www.palestineactivitycenter.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resources
The following are additional resources for transportation assistance, legal aid, and employment search.
SHARE A FARE
Call: 816-842-9070
www.kcata.org/rider_guide/share_a_fare
LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI
Call: 816-474-6750
www.lawmo.org
INDEED EMPLOYMENT SEARCH
www.indeed.com
The following organizations specialize in assisting the elderly or those with disabilities.
ALZHEIMER'S EXPLAINED
https://discover.join1440.com/topics/alzheimers 
METROPOLITAN LUTHER MINISTRIES
Call: 816-931-0027
Email: info@mlmkc.org
www.mlmkc.org 
COALITION FOR INDEPENDENCE
Call: 816-822-7432
www.cfi-kc.org
THE WHOLE PERSON
Call: 816-561-0304
www.thewholeperson.org
AARP (Older Adults/Senior Citizens Services)
www.aarp.org
 
Making the Move to Assisted Living
Senior Health Resources
Boomer's Roadmap to Aging in Place
Guide to Senior Nutrition
Moving Tips for Seniors
Financial Resources for Seniors
Veterans Benefits for Seniors
Legal Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia

SENIOR CARE AND RESOURCES
SeniorAdvisor.com