When you see someone who appears to be homeless on a street corner asking for money, you may be tempted to give. But there are better ways to help.
Please watch this brief video and review the resources listed on this page.
Consider giving to one of these community partners who provide homeless services. This is a much better approach than giving money to someone on a street corner who may not actually be homeless or may use the money to support addictions that perpetuate the cycle of homelessness.
Catholic Charities St. Anthony Family Shelter
Catholic Charities Harbor House
Family Promise of Greater Wichita
Inter-Faith Emergency Winter Shelter(November 1 - March 31)
Inter-Faith Inn
Opportunity Zone (OZ)
Salvation Army
United Methodist Open Door
Union Rescue Mission
Wichita Children's Home
YWCA Women's Crisis Center
Episcopal Social Services - Venture House
The Lord's Diner
NoHomeless.org/Wichita
URMWichita.org/Real-Change-ICT
The Wichita Police Department's award-winning Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T. Team) focuses on helping people find housing and other services.
Thanks to partnerships with other homeless providers and the Housing First program, the H.O.T. Team has been able to impact many lives. Since February 2013, the Homeless Outreach Team has:
Learn more about the H.O.T. Team
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City Hall 455 N MainWichita, KS 67202
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H.O.T. Team Hours
8am - 5pm (M-F)CLOSED (Sa-Su)
List of holiday closures.
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Contact Us
P: (316) 854-3013
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If it's an emergency, dial 911.