Homeless Resources for Basehor, KS — You're Already in Our Service Area

If you're in Basehor and searching for emergency shelter or support services, you don't need to wonder whether you qualify. Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope serves all of Leavenworth County — and Basehor is part of this community.

Basehor Residents Are Fully Eligible for Our Services

Many people in Basehor assume that homeless assistance in Leavenworth County is only available to those living in the city of Leavenworth itself. That's not the case. Our services are open to anyone with a documented connection to Leavenworth County — including Basehor. If you've received mail here, worked here, or have school records, pay stubs, or an eviction notice tied to Basehor, that's enough to meet our residency standard.

 

Accepted forms of residency documentation include:

 

  • Prior mail delivery (postmarked envelopes, bills, or official correspondence)
  • Pay stubs or employer records showing a Leavenworth County address
  • Eviction notices or lease agreements
  • Government-issued ID with a county address
  • School enrollment records for children

Emergency Shelter for Basehor Residents, Open Every Night of the Year

Our Night Shelter at 311 Kiowa Street in Leavenworth is open 365 nights a year, from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. We serve men, women, and children — 35 beds available every night. It is the only low-barrier emergency overnight shelter in Leavenworth County. If you're facing a housing crisis tonight, you don't need to figure out where else to turn.

 

Learn more about what to expect, what to bring, and how the shelter operates on our Night Shelter page.

Daily Services at the Day Center — Open Seven Days a Week

The Day Center is open every day from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and available to Leavenworth County residents, including those coming from Basehor. Services include:

 

  • Hot breakfast and lunch
  • Showers and laundry facilities
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Continued case management support

 

Whether you're between housing situations or just need a stable place to land during the day, the Day Center is here without barriers or appointments.

Get Support Before It Becomes an Emergency

Welcome Central is our founding program and one of the most important resources available to Basehor residents. It's not only for people already in crisis. Community members use Welcome Central preventatively — to replace a lost ID, apply for benefits, navigate housing options, or get connected to employment resources before a situation becomes unmanageable.

 

If something in your housing or financial situation feels unstable right now, reaching out early makes a real difference. The same case management access available to shelter guests is available to you.

Free Community Lunches Open to Anyone Facing Food Insecurity

Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., we serve free community lunches open to anyone in the county dealing with food insecurity. No enrollment, no paperwork. If you're in Basehor and need a meal, you're welcome at our table.

Support the Work That Reaches Every Corner of the County

Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope runs entirely on community generosity. No government grants fund our operations — our facility was built and is sustained through individual donors, volunteers, and partner organizations across Leavenworth County. When you give, you're making it possible for a Basehor family to find shelter, a Basehor resident to recover a lost ID, and a neighbor to get back on their feet.

Common Questions from Basehor Residents

  • I live in Basehor — do I qualify for emergency shelter at Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope?

    Yes. Our services are open to anyone with a documented connection to Leavenworth County, and Basehor falls within our service area. You'll need to show one form of documentation tying you to the county — a piece of mail, a pay stub, a school record, or similar.

  • What counts as proof of Leavenworth County residency if I'm from Basehor?

    Accepted documentation includes postmarked mail sent to a Basehor address, pay stubs or employer records, an eviction notice or lease agreement, a government-issued ID, or school enrollment records for your children. Any one of these is sufficient.

  • Is there homeless shelter assistance available in Basehor, Kansas itself?

    There is no shelter facility located in Basehor, but Basehor residents have full eligibility for all services at our Leavenworth facility — the only low-barrier overnight shelter in Leavenworth County. We're located at 311 Kiowa Street in Leavenworth.

  • Can I use Welcome Central if I'm not currently homeless but struggling to keep housing?

    Yes. Welcome Central is designed for exactly that situation. Basehor residents can access case management, document recovery, benefits applications, and housing navigation without being in an active housing crisis. Reaching out early is encouraged.

  • How far is the shelter from Basehor, and what are the hours?

    Our facility at 311 Kiowa Street in Leavenworth is approximately 15 miles from central Basehor. The Night Shelter is open from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. every night of the year. The Day Center is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact us if transportation is a barrier and we'll do our best to help connect you with options.