Topekans struggling to pay housing bills during the pandemic can schedule an appointment with the city to help cover some costs. Operation COVID-19 Basic Needs Assistance program is a $1.5 million CARES Act fund to help Topekans cover the cost of rent, mortgage payments or utility bills. The 45-minute to hour-long appointments can be scheduled by calling (785) 233-1365, or by walking in and scheduling the next available time. “The City of Topeka knows how much our neighbors are struggling during these difficult times,” said City Manager Brent Trout in a Monday press release. “The Operation COVID-19 Basic Needs Assistance program is designed to keep our neighbors housed and with their utilities on so they can focus on other needs this year.”
Source: Local News | Topeka Capital-Journal
