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Resources to help you get there

Learning is easier when the rest of life is steady. We've gathered local Wichita services and free online tools to support your work and your everyday needs — food, housing, internet, childcare, healthcare, money help and more. Everything here is free or low-cost.

Call 211Connects you to local help
Crisis? Call 98824/7 mental health line

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Build skills

Free online learning

Keep practicing what you learn in the course. These free tools cover computer basics, typing, Microsoft and Google apps and a lot more.

Computer basics

GCFGlobal

Hundreds of free lessons on computers, email, Word, Excel and the internet.

All subjects

Khan Academy

Free video lessons on math, reading, computing and test prep at your own pace.

Digital literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy

Check your computer skills and earn certificates employers recognize. Free at the library.

Typing

Typing.com

Build typing speed and accuracy with free games and lessons for every level.

Office apps

Microsoft Digital Literacy

Free training on Word, Excel, Outlook and staying safe online from Microsoft.

Career skills

Google Applied Digital Skills

Free, project-based lessons that teach Google tools and everyday job skills.

High school

GED & HiSET prep

Wichita Public Library and adult education offer free classes to finish your diploma.

English (ESL)

USA Learns

Free lessons to practice English reading, writing and speaking online.

Find work

Job search tools

Search openings, set up alerts and connect with people who hire near you. Start with KansasWorks — it's the state's free job board.

State job board

KansasWorks

The state's free job board with thousands of Kansas openings and hiring events.

Job board

Indeed

Search millions of jobs, upload your resume and apply in a few clicks.

Networking

LinkedIn

Build a profile, follow employers and connect with people in your field for free.

Goodwill jobs

Goodwill job listings

See open roles at Goodwill stores, donation centers and offices across Kansas.

Hourly jobs

Snagajob

Find hourly and part-time work in retail, food service, warehouses and more.

Local staffing

Wichita staffing agencies

Local agencies place people in temp and full-time roles, often within days.

Job center

Workforce Center of Wichita

Free in-person help with searching, applications and computer access.

Federal & state

USAJOBS & State of Kansas

Apply for stable government jobs with benefits at the city, state and federal level.

Stand out

Resume & interview tools

Put your best foot forward. Use these free templates and practice tools to write a strong resume and walk into interviews with confidence.

Templates

Free resume templates

Clean, ready-to-edit resume layouts in Google Docs and Word you can fill in today.

Cover letters

Cover letter builder

Answer a few questions and get a starting cover letter you can make your own.

Practice

Interview practice tool

Practice common questions out loud and review your answers before the real thing.

In person

Goodwill resume help

Sit down with a career coach who'll review your resume and practice interviews with you.

Skills

Action words & skills lists

Word lists that help you describe your experience clearly and show what you can do.

Free printing

Print & scan at the library

Print your resume, scan documents and use free computers at any branch.

Get connected

Low-cost internet & devices

You need a device and a connection to job-hunt and study. These programs offer cheap internet, low-cost computers and free public access.

Internet discount

Low-cost internet program

Qualifying households can get home internet for a low monthly rate. We can help you apply.

$10 internet

Internet Essentials

Low-cost home internet for families who qualify, with the option to buy a cheap computer.

Refurbished devices

PCs for People

Low-cost refurbished computers and internet for people who qualify by income.

Free computers

Library computer access

Every Wichita library branch has free public computers, wifi and printing.

Free wifi

Public wifi spots

Libraries, community centers and many cafes offer free wifi when you're away from home.

Phone help

Lifeline phone program

A federal program that lowers the cost of phone or internet service for people who qualify.

Everyday needs

Food & basic needs

Nobody should go hungry while building a better future. These places offer free groceries, hot meals and help with bills — no judgment.

Connect to help

211 Kansas

Dial 211 any time to reach a person who'll point you to food, bills and local help.

Food bank

Kansas Food Bank

Find a pantry near you and pick up free groceries for your household.

Hot meals

Union Rescue Mission

Free daily meals and a warm welcome for anyone who shows up hungry.

Food benefits

SNAP food assistance

Monthly money for groceries if you qualify. Apply online through Kansas DCF.

Parents & kids

WIC nutrition program

Healthy food and support for pregnant people, babies and young children.

Utility help

Utility & energy assistance (LIEAP)

Help paying heating and cooling bills for households that qualify by income.

A safe place

Housing & shelter

A stable home makes everything else easier. These programs help with rent, housing and a safe place to stay tonight if you need one.

Housing authority

Wichita Housing Authority

Apply for affordable housing and rent help through public housing and vouchers.

Rent help

Rental & eviction assistance

Short-term help with rent and deposits so you can stay in your home.

Shelter

Inter-Faith Ministries shelter

Emergency shelter, meals and case workers who help you find longer-term housing.

Families

Family Promise of Wichita

Shelter and support for families with children working toward stable housing.

Domestic safety

Safehope — safe housing

Confidential shelter and support for people leaving an unsafe home, 24 hours a day.

Veterans

Veterans housing support

Housing help and benefits for veterans and their families through the VA.

Getting around

Transportation

Getting to class, interviews and work matters. Here's how to ride the bus, get gas help and find a bike across Wichita.

City bus

Wichita Transit

Routes, schedules and low-cost passes for buses across the city.

On-demand ride

Wichita Transit Q-Line & paratransit

Door-to-door rides for people with disabilities and downtown shuttle service.

Gas help

Gas & transportation assistance

Gas cards and ride help for job interviews and the first weeks of a new job.

Bikes

ICT Bike Share & repair

Affordable bikes around town plus community shops that help you fix and earn one.

Car repair

Low-cost car repair help

Programs that help working families fix or get a reliable car to keep a job.

Driver's license

Get or restore your license

Steps and help to get a Kansas ID, learn to drive or clear up an old license issue.

Family support

Childcare & family

When your kids are cared for, you can focus on your goals. These services help with childcare costs, family needs and school.

Childcare cost

Child Care Assistance (DCF)

Help paying for childcare while you work, train or look for a job.

Find childcare

Child Care Aware of Kansas

Free help finding quality, affordable childcare that fits your schedule.

Early learning

Head Start & pre-K

Free early learning and meals for young children in families who qualify.

Schools

Wichita Public Schools (USD 259)

Enroll your kids, find after-school programs and family support services.

Parent support

United Way family services

Connects parents to childcare, diapers, school supplies and other family help.

Cash & support

TANF family assistance

Temporary cash help and work support for families with children who qualify.

Take care of you

Health & wellbeing

Your health comes first. These clinics and support lines offer free or low-cost care for your body and your mind — insurance or not.

Crisis line

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support 24/7 if you're struggling. Call or text 988 any time.

Free clinic

GraceMed Health Clinic

Low-cost medical, dental and mental health care on a sliding scale for everyone.

Community health

HealthCore Clinic

Affordable primary care, behavioral health and pharmacy regardless of ability to pay.

Mental health

COMCARE of Sedgwick County

Mental health and substance use support, including a 24-hour crisis line.

Dental

Low-cost dental care

Cleanings, fillings and dentures at a price based on what you can afford.

Health coverage

Medicaid & coverage help

Find out if you qualify for free or low-cost health coverage in Kansas.

Build stability

Money & benefits

A little financial breathing room goes a long way. Get free tax prep, money coaching and help signing up for benefits you've earned.

Free tax prep

VITA free tax preparation

Trained volunteers file your taxes for free and help you claim every credit you've earned.

Money coaching

Financial counseling

Free one-on-one coaching to build a budget, tackle debt and set savings goals.

Benefits

Benefits enrollment help

Find every program you qualify for in one place and get help applying.

Credit

Credit & debt counseling

Understand your credit report and make a plan to pay down debt, free of charge.

Bank account

Open a low-fee bank account

Find safe, no-surprise checking accounts designed for people starting fresh.

Savings

Matched savings programs

Programs that add money to your savings when you save toward a car, home or training.

From us to you

Goodwill programs

We're more than thrift stores. Goodwill runs career centers, job training and stores that turn your donations into real opportunities.

Career center

Goodwill Career Center

Free help with resumes, applications, interview practice and computer access.

Job training

Skills & job training

Hands-on training programs that lead to in-demand jobs in your community.

Retail training

Retail & customer service training

Learn retail skills on the job in our stores and earn a paycheck while you train.

Coaching

One-on-one career coaching

A coach who works with you on your goals, your plan and your next step.

Sustainability

Shop & donate at Goodwill stores

Every item you buy or donate keeps goods out of the landfill and funds job programs.

Donations

Schedule a donation pickup

Donate clothes, furniture and electronics — we'll put them to good use.

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