Homeless Resources for Tonganoxie, KS Residents

If you or someone you know in Tonganoxie is facing housing instability, you don't have to figure it out alone — and you don't have to be in the middle of a crisis to ask for help. Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope serves the entire county from a single facility in Leavenworth, and Tonganoxie residents are fully eligible for every program we offer.

One Facility Serving Every Corner of Leavenworth County

Our programs aren't limited to Leavenworth city limits. When we say we serve Leavenworth County, we mean it — Tonganoxie, Lansing, Basehor, and the surrounding communities are all part of the area we exist to serve. One call, one address, and one team covers the whole county.

Our facility at 311 Kiowa Street is open every day of the year. Whether you need a safe place to sleep tonight or help navigating a benefits application before things get worse, this is where you come.

You Don't Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Ask for Help

One of the most common reasons people wait too long to reach out is the fear that their situation isn't serious enough to qualify. We want to be direct about this: our programs are low-barrier by design. There are only two requirements to access services — the ability to care for yourself and a connection to Leavenworth County.

That connection doesn't have to be a current address. Tonganoxie residents can demonstrate residency through prior mail delivery, pay stubs, an eviction record, a school transcript, or a government-issued ID. If you've lived, worked, or gone to school in the county, that's enough.

Emergency Shelter Available Every Night of the Year

Our Night Shelter operates 365 nights a year, from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with 35 beds available to men, women, and children. There are no waitlists and no complicated intake processes standing between you and a safe place to sleep.

In 2024, we provided safe overnight housing to 249 unique individuals, with an average stay of 28.9 nights before guests moved on to more stable arrangements. For Tonganoxie residents without options closer to home, our shelter is the county's only low-barrier overnight resource.

Daily Support Beyond Emergency Shelter

A roof for the night is the beginning, not the end. Our Day Center is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and offers breakfast, lunch, showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi — the practical resources that make it possible to keep moving forward. Case management access continues throughout the day for guests working toward stable housing.

Free community lunches are also available Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., open to anyone in the county facing food insecurity. You don't need to be a shelter guest to come.

How to Access Services from Tonganoxie

Reaching us from Tonganoxie is straightforward. Our facility is located at 311 Kiowa Street in Leavenworth — about a 15-minute drive from central Tonganoxie. You can call our main line, send us a message through the contact form, or simply come to the facility during program hours.

If you're not sure which program fits your situation, our team will help you figure that out when you arrive or call. You don't need an appointment to start the conversation.

Supporting Our Neighbors in Tonganoxie

Our work depends on the generosity of people who believe no one in Leavenworth County should face a housing crisis without support. If you live or work in Tonganoxie and want to make a difference close to home, there are two straightforward ways to get involved.

Volunteers are welcome at our facility on a regular or one-time basis. Financial contributions — whether a one-time gift or recurring monthly support — go directly toward keeping our programs open every single day of the year, including the services available to your Tonganoxie neighbors.

Common Questions from Tonganoxie Residents