Community Housing of Wyandotte County

Address

2 S 14th St
Kansas City, KS 66102

(913) 342-7580

chwckck.org

AKA:

CHWC

Description:

Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC) is a community development corporation dedicated to stabilizing, revitalizing, and reinvesting in Kansas City, Kansas neighborhoods. CHWC builds high-quality homes and renovates existing homes. They provide education, purchase assistance and other programs to make home ownership more accessible. CHWC also supports the community by investing in the arts, health, and neighborhood capacity.

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

November 7, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2 S 14th St
Kansas City, KS 66102

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(913) 342-7580

Fax

(913) 342-7581

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

CHWC offers arts classes and programming through the EPIC Arts campus at 609 N. 6th Street. Current programs include clay classes, art galleries, outdoor and indoor spaces for community use, an Artist in Fellowship program, and Downtown Third Friday Art Walks from April - October each year.

Hours

Visit epicartskc.org for current classes and programming.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

None

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Visit epicartskc.org or contact LaCherish Thompson at lthompson@chwckck.org.

Service Area

Wyandotte County, KS

Geography Served

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    Description

    Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC) is a community development corporation dedicated to stabilizing, revitalizing, and reinvesting in Kansas City, Kansas neighborhoods. CHWC builds high-quality homes and renovates existing homes. They provide education, purchase assistance and other programs to make home ownership more accessible. CHWC also supports the community by investing in the arts, health, and neighborhood capacity.

    Hours

    M-F 8:30am - 5pm; Summer hours M-Th 8am - 5pm, F 8am - 12pm

    Required Documents

    None

    Eligibility

    None

    Fees

    None

    Intake Procedure

    Visit location at 2 S. 14th Street, Kansas City, KS during normal business hours, call (913) 342-7580, or visit chwckck.org/education to sign up for a class.

    Languages

    Homeownership Services staff speak English and Spanish. Interpreters are available on request for other languages.

    Service Area

    Wyandotte County, KS

    Geography Served

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      • Wyandotte County
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      Description

      Community garden that provides produce to residents.

      Hours

      Contact LaCherish Thompson (lthompson@chwckck.org) for information about visiting hours and volunteer opportunities.

      Required Documents

      None

      Eligibility

      No Restrictions

      Fees

      None

      Intake Procedure

      Contact LaCherish Thompson (lthompson@chwckck.org) for information about visiting hours and volunteer opportunities.

      Languages

      N/A

      Service Area

      Wyandotte County, KS

      Geography Served

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        Description

        CHWC is a HUD Certified Housing Counselor offering monthly Homebuyer Education courses. The courses cover budgeting and credit basics, types of financing programs available, securing a mortgage loan, shopping for a home, and finance management. Upon completion of the course, individuals receive an official “Certificate of Completion.” This may be used for down payment assistance when purchasing a home. The certificate is valid for one year from the date of class completion.

        Hours

        Visit chwckck.org/events for upcoming class dates.

        Required Documents

        Monthly expenses, gross and net

        Eligibility

        Need; Primarily for first-time homebuyers but anyone can attend. Homebuyers should check with their lender or assistance program to find out whether they will accept CHWC's certificates.

        Fees

        Visit chwckck.org/education for updated information

        Intake Procedure

        Visit location at 2 S. 14th Street, Kansas City, KS during normal business hours, call (913) 342-7580, or visit chwckck.org/education to sign up for a class.

        Languages

        Spanish

        Service Area

        Kansas and Missouri

        Geography Served

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            Description

            CHWC offers grants and loans for home repairs and improvement. For details, visit chwckck.org or contact LaToya Traylor, ltraylor@chwckck.org

            Hours

            M-F 8:30am - 5pm; Summer hours M-Th 8am - 5pm, F 8am - 12pm

            Required Documents

            For details, visit chwckck.org

            Eligibility

            Requirements are different for each grant/loan product. For details, visit chwckck.org or contact LaToya Traylor, ltraylor@chwckck.org

            Fees

            For details, visit chwckck.org

            Intake Procedure

            For details, visit chwckck.org or contact LaToya Traylor, ltraylor@chwckck.org

            Languages

            N/A

            Service Area

            Wyandotte County, KS

            Geography Served

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              Description

              CHWC offers foreclosure prevention counseling and mortgage delinquency / default resolution counseling.

              Hours

              M-F 8:30am - 5pm; Summer hours M-Th 8am - 5pm, F 8am - 12pm

              Required Documents

              None

              Eligibility

              No Restrictions

              Fees

              None

              Intake Procedure

              Visit location, call, or visit chwckck.org/education to sign up for a class.

              Languages

              N/A

              Service Area

              Kansas and Missouri

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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