A community bail fund serving the Kansas City area. They pay bail for individuals who are unable to afford it, helping them return to their families.

Connects residents to community health centers throughout Missouri that provide medical, dental, and pharmacy services. They offer sliding-fee scales and insurance enrollment help.

A HUD-approved agency providing specialized housing counseling and support services for seniors. They help elderly individuals find and maintain affordable housing.

Provides food and related household products to more than 760 nonprofit agencies in 26 counties in Northwestern Missouri and Northeastern Kansas.

Local program. Helps income-eligible households pay heating and cooling bills and resolve utility emergencies. It is funded by the Missouri Department of Social Services. Typical amount: $300-$1,000

State Agency program. Supports the health of low-income women, infants, and children by providing nutritious foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.

State Agency program. Helps low-income households pay their heating and cooling bills. It aims to prevent utility shut-offs and ensure safe home temperatures.

State Agency program. Provides monthly benefits to help low-income households purchase food and food products. It is designed to assist individuals and families in meeting their nutritional needs.

Warehouse and fulfillment role with individualized background review policies for justice-impacted applicants.

Entry-level food service role that provides foundational kitchen experience and is widely accessible.

General labor positions in warehouse environments frequently open to individuals with prior justice involvement.

Official Missouri portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.

Local Missouri Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.

The Missouri Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential phone coaching to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with a trained quit coach. Many callers qualify for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to their home. Open to all Missouri residents — no insurance required. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, with specialized support for pregnant smokers, teens, and veterans.

Licensed bail bond company serving St. Louis. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Licensed bail bond company serving Liberty. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Free professional grief counseling and consultation services available to Missouri residents. Individual and family sessions help those coping with the loss of a loved one, with no cost and no insurance required. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation. The Grief.com National Helpline (800-537-9353) offers free 24/7 grief support, and SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to local grief counseling and mental health services.

Free grief support groups meeting in Kansas City and throughout Missouri. GriefShare offers weekly in-person and online grief recovery support groups where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical help after the loss of a loved one. The Compassionate Friends provides free support specifically for families grieving the death of a child, with local chapters across Missouri. The National Alliance for Grieving Children (Hellogrief) connects families with free children's grief support programs statewide.

Same-day pay gig work available in Missouri through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Lyft, Amazon Flex, Instacart, Instawork, Wonolo, and Shipt.

Missouri Division of Senior and Disability Services connects residents to free yoga programs at community centers statewide.

Missouri Division of Senior and Disability Services connects residents to free Tai Chi programs at community centers statewide.

Habitat for Humanity Missouri affiliates in St. Louis, Kansas City, and statewide build affordable homes for low-income families. Zero-interest mortgages and home repair programs.

Amazon is hiring in St. Louis, Kansas City, and across Missouri. Fulfillment center and delivery station roles. Starting pay $18+/hr with health insurance from day one.

FAA-approved A&P mechanic program in Missouri. One of the most affordable technical college aviation programs in the region.

Kansas City's largest emergency homeless shelter serving men, women, and families. Meals, recovery programs, and job training included.

Free clothing and household goods distribution in Kansas City. No appointment needed during open hours. All ages and sizes available.

Regional food bank distributing 30 million pounds of food annually to 270+ partner agencies in 28 counties of southwest Missouri.

Emergency food, shelter referrals, and social services throughout the Kansas City metro area. Serves all faiths and backgrounds.

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless men in the St. Louis area. Provides meals, case management, substance abuse counseling, and employment assistance.

Free and low-cost community mental health services for adults with serious mental illness. Medicaid accepted. Psychiatric care, case management, and housing support.

Free and low-cost mental health and substance abuse services for Eastern Jackson County. Medicaid accepted. Outpatient, crisis, and residential programs.

Low-cost residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Medicaid accepted. Detox, residential, outpatient, and MAT services statewide.

Free and low-cost outpatient substance abuse treatment and mental health services. Medicaid and sliding scale accepted. MAT, individual, and group therapy.

FQHC providing primary care, HIV/STI services, behavioral health, and pharmacy to all Kansas City residents regardless of income or insurance. Sliding fee scale. LGBTQ+ affirming. Returning citizens are welcome.

Free clinic providing primary care, dental, vision, and behavioral health services to uninsured adults in St. Louis at no cost. Staffed by volunteer physicians and nurses. Returning citizens are actively welcomed.

Samuel U. Rodgers is a FQHC with multiple KC locations providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services. Sliding fee scale. Serving Kansas City's underserved for over 50 years. Returning citizens are welcome.

Heartland Express recruits Missouri residents for their free CDL training program. St. Louis and Kansas City-area applicants welcomed. Heartland reviews felony records individually. Training covers Class A CDL and over-the-road driving. Non-violent and drug-related felonies often approved. Nationwide hiring after graduation.

Prime Inc. is one of the largest refrigerated carriers in the US and offers a free CDL training program. Actively felon-friendly — they evaluate each applicant's full background individually and are known for giving second chances. Training covers Class A CDL, refrigerated transport, and tanker endorsements. Trainees commit to driving for Prime after graduation. Training academies in Missouri, Utah, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

Free college application assistance in Kansas City through Missouri Department of Higher Education partnerships. Helps adults apply to Metropolitan Community College, UMKC, and other Missouri schools. FAFSA, Access Missouri, and scholarship guidance. Returning citizens welcome.

Free college application assistance in St. Louis through Missouri Department of Higher Education. Counselors help with applications to St. Louis Community College, UMSL, Washington University, and other Missouri schools. FAFSA, Access Missouri Grant, and scholarship guidance. Returning citizens supported.

St. Louis Community College provides adult basic education, GED preparation, and high school diploma completion at multiple campuses. Free for qualifying adults. Returning citizens from Missouri prisons are actively supported.

Social Security Administration office serving St. Louis City and County. Full SSA services. Important resource for returning citizens from St. Louis City Justice Center and Missouri prisons. Handles SSDI, SSI, retirement, and Medicare.

Social Security Administration office serving Kansas City, Missouri. Full SSA services including SSDI, SSI, retirement, Medicare, and replacement Social Security cards.

St. Louis Metro operates MetroBus and MetroLink light rail across the Missouri and Illinois border. Reduced fare passes for seniors and disabled riders. Gateway to Better Health and reentry programs provide free passes for low-income residents.

Missouri's aerospace and defense industry including Boeing St. Louis and their supplier networks hire returning citizens. Missouri Job Centers connect job seekers with felon-friendly employers statewide. KC and St. Louis have Ban the Box ordinances.

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in western Missouri. Handles expungements, housing, family law, and public benefits.

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and recovery programs for homeless men, women, and families in St. Louis.

Emergency shelter for men, women, and children. One of the region's most comprehensive homeless service providers with recovery and reentry programs.

Registered apprenticeships in construction, manufacturing, and healthcare trades across Missouri.

Top-ranked technical college with automotive, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction programs. Strong St. Louis industry partnerships.

Provides SNAP, Medicaid (MO HealthNet), TANF, and family services through county offices statewide.

Low-cost clothing and work attire. Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas supports job seekers with criminal histories.