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Resources

There are many obstacles you might face during your college career. The CARE Team, its composite offices and the University as a whole are here to support you and help you overcome these obstacles, whatever they may be.

Campus Resources

Below is a list of on-campus resources. If you don't see what you need below, contact CARE Team at 316-978-3149 or care@wichita.edu for more information.

Community Resources

Mental Health Supports

Medication/Medical Supports

Basic Needs


Laundry Love - Laundry Love washes the clothes and bedding of low/no income families and person(s) across the US. We brighten the lives of thousands of people through love, dignity, and detergent by partnering with diverse groups and laundromats nationwide. Find a location

Project Laundry - Project Laundry exists to ease the financial burden...one load at a time. Starting in 2017, Project Laundry currently serves the Wichita, KS area and plans to partner with other like minded groups and organizations to expand into more locations in the city. Even more important than receiving clean clothes, is the love and support our volunteers share with each person while serving. Find a location

Open Door’s Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry will be open the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00 am – 11:45 am and the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm. - 2130 E. 21st Street North

The Kansas Food Bank deploys its Mobile Hygiene Pantry the third Saturday of every month. Guests receive a prepacked bag containing laundry detergent, toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo and body wash. In addition, there are choice items such as baby wipes, diapers – baby & adult, feminine hygiene items and razors.

We distribute at The Lord’s Diner, 2825 S Hillside, Wichita KS

Distribution time is 9 am to 10:30 am.

Guests will be asked to provide their address and number of household members. Limit of 1 visit per household.

For more information please contact us at 316-265-3663.

Family/Parental Supports

Food Supports

Shelter/Housing Supports

Community Supports

  • Benefits Finder: Take a questionnaire about what you need, and it helps to find supports for you OR you can choose from their list
  • Find Help: you can take this anywhere in the country. Using your zip code you can find housing, medical, financial, mental health, clothing, and more! (check it out!!)
  • United Way of the Plains: you can also call 211
  • Children’s Mercy: Just a list of some numbers to call for resources
  • Resources Guide

Transportation

Publications

Suggested Reading

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