Homeless Help for Lansing, KS — You Qualify

If you live in Lansing, you are covered. Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope serves all of Leavenworth County — and that means you.

Lansing Residents Are Welcome Here

Our shelter and programs are open to anyone with a connection to Leavenworth County, and Lansing is squarely in that service area. We are the only low-barrier emergency shelter in the county, and we exist to serve you — regardless of which city in the county you call home. You do not need to live on a specific street or in a specific zip code. If Lansing is home, this is your resource.

County Residency Is the Requirement — Not City Residency

One of the most common concerns we hear from Lansing residents is whether the shelter is "for them" or only for people living in the city of Leavenworth. The answer is clear: our qualifying requirement is Leavenworth County residency, not city residency. Lansing falls within Leavenworth County, which means any Lansing resident who needs emergency shelter services or case management support is eligible to access our programs.

 

The second requirement is self-sufficiency — meaning guests are able to manage their own basic daily needs. That is it. Two requirements, no more.

What Counts as Proof of County Connection

We know that people in housing crisis often do not have a full folder of paperwork on hand. That is why we accept a range of documents to establish your Leavenworth County connection. Any of the following can work:

 

  • A piece of prior mail delivered to a Lansing or Leavenworth County address
  • Pay stubs from a Leavenworth County employer
  • An eviction notice or lease agreement tied to a county address
  • A Kansas ID or driver's license showing a county address
  • School enrollment records or transcripts for a child in a county school district

 

If you are unsure whether what you have will qualify, reach out to us before you come in. We would rather help you figure it out than have you walk away without the support you need.

Emergency Shelter for Lansing Residents, 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 have 35 beds available for men, women, and children. In 2024, we housed 249 unique individuals safely overnight, with an average stay of 28.9 nights before guests moved into more stable arrangements. If you or someone you know in Lansing needs a safe place to sleep tonight, our door is open.

One Facility, Serving Your Whole County

All three of our programs — the Night Shelter, the Day Center, and Welcome Central — are housed in a single consolidated facility at 311 Kiowa Street in Leavenworth, KS. The building was constructed in 2018 and paid for entirely through community giving. There is no mortgage, no debt, and no uncertainty about whether we will be here tomorrow. For Lansing residents, the drive is short and the door is always open.

Questions About Emergency Shelter Services in Lansing, KS

FAQ:

  • I live in Lansing, KS — do I qualify for the homeless shelter?

    Yes. Our eligibility requirement is Leavenworth County residency, not city residency. Lansing is part of Leavenworth County, so Lansing residents are fully eligible for our Night Shelter, Day Center, and Welcome Central programs.

  • Where to get help for homelessness in Lansing, Kansas?

    Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope at 311 Kiowa Street in Leavenworth is the only low-barrier emergency shelter serving Leavenworth County, including Lansing. We offer overnight shelter, daytime services, meals, and case management support 365 days a year.

  • What if I don't have an ID or paperwork showing a Lansing address?

    We accept several types of documents to establish county connection, including pay stubs, eviction notices, school transcripts, and prior mail. If you are unsure what you have, call us before coming in and we will help you figure out what works.

  • Is there emergency shelter in Lansing, KS itself?

    There is no standalone shelter located within the city of Lansing. Our facility in Leavenworth is the county's only low-barrier overnight shelter and serves all Leavenworth County residents, including those from Lansing, Tonganoxie, Basehor, and Fort Leavenworth.

  • Can Lansing residents use the Day Center and case management services, or only the overnight shelter?

    All of our programs are open to Lansing residents. That includes the Day Center, which is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Welcome Central, which provides case management, document recovery, and benefits navigation. You do not need to use the overnight shelter to access these services.