By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Any residents of Reno County Kansas are eligible to apply to receive assistance from the Reno County VOAD Unmet Needs Fund.
"We know that there are people who are still struggling, due to either being furloughed or just reduced hours," said Lisa Gleason with the Reno County United Way. "Things just haven't come back yet as they had before. The Unmet Needs fund is really for those who have experienced that."
Reno County VOAD needs to know how much your wages have been reduced, how many people live with you and whether or not there is any other income available to determine eligibility.
"It's really simple," Gleason said. "You go to our website, the Rally Reno website. At the very top, there is a little header that says needs assistance. They click on the needs assistance and its a simple form that they fill out and submit."
After you complete your application, a member of the Salvation Army or United Way of Reno County team will review your application.
"We are going through those applications, calling those who are requesting assistance and working with them," Gleason said. "We have now worked with 170-some individuals here in Reno County and we certainly have the capacity to work with more.
If you have been determined to be eligible for this assistance, you will be contacted. Please ensure your contact information in the form is accurate.