Westside Housing Organization

02/24/2026

📊💬 Understanding how our City budget works matters because it’s our tax dollars at work.

Councilman Crispin Rea is sharing a helpful breakdown of how the City’s annual budget gets approved and where the public can plug in through hearings and the council process. This is exactly how we make sure our voices, especially our neighbors’ voices are heard before final decisions are made.

Take a look, get informed, and please share so more people in our community know how to participate in shaping our city’s future. 🏙️🗳️

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Westside Housing ❤️ To our residents and community who fill our neighborhoods with love, strength, and heart. Thank you for being part of our Westside family. 🫶🏽🏠

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¡Feliz Día de San Valentín! 💖
A nuestros residentes y a nuestra comunidad, que llenan nuestros vecindarios de amor, fortaleza y corazón. Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia de Westside. 🫶🏽🏠

01/26/2026

🚨 ACTUALIZACIÓN IMPORTANTE – BASURA Y RECICLAJE 🚨

Debido a las temperaturas extremadamente frías, el servicio de basura y reciclaje ha sido modificado esta semana:

🛑 Lunes 26 de enero:
❌ NO habrá recolección de basura ni reciclaje.

🔄 Recolecciones de martes a viernes:
➡️ Se retrasarán un (1) día cada una.

📅 Sábado 31 de enero:
✅ Se permiten bolsas adicionales para compensar la cancelación de la semana pasada.

Por favor, no saque su basura el lunes y ajuste su horario conforme a este aviso.

🚨Trash Update: As freezing temperatures continue, trash and recycling collection on Monday, 1/26 is canceled.
Collection will resume on a one-day delay starting on Tuesday, 1/27. Saturday 1/31 is allowed extra bags to make up for last week’s cancellation.
Updates: kcmo.gov/snow

01/24/2026

🧣❄️ Prevent Hypothermia. Stay Safe in Cold Weather ❄️🧤

As temperatures drop, hypothermia can become a serious and life-threatening risk. Please take a moment to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors.

Know the signs of hypothermia:
• Uncontrollable shivering
• Slurred speech or confusion
• Drowsiness or extreme fatigue
• Cold, pale, or bluish skin

How to stay safe:
✔️ Dress in layers, including a hat, gloves, and warm socks
✔️ Keep your home heated safely. Never use ovens or grills for warmth
✔️ Stay dry; wet clothing increases heat loss
✔️ Limit time outdoors in extreme cold
✔️ Check on elderly neighbors, children, and anyone living alone

⚠️ If someone shows signs of hypothermia, seek medical help immediately.
Early action can save lives.

Let’s take care of one another and stay warm. 💙
Please share to help keep our community safe.

01/24/2026

❄️ Frigid Cold Weather Precautions ❄️
With dangerously cold temperatures for the next several days, please take a few simple steps to stay safe and protect your home:

🏠 Inside Your Home
• Keep heat set to at least 65°F, even if you’re away.
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warm air reach pipes.
• Let faucets drip slightly to prevent pipes from freezing.
• Use space heaters safely, keep them away from anything flammable and never leave them unattended.

🚰 Pipes & Water
• Know where your main water shut-off valve is located.
• If a pipe freezes or bursts, immediately shut main water valve off.

🧥 Personal Safety
• Limit time outdoors; dress in layers, hats, gloves, and warm footwear.
• Check on elderly neighbors, children, and anyone with health concerns.
• Bring pets indoors, no one should be left out in these temperatures.

⚡ Power & Emergencies
• Keep phones charged and flashlights handy.
• If you lose heat or power, seek a warming center or safe alternative location.

Please stay warm, stay safe, and look out for one another. 💙

01/19/2026

In a world that often measures success by money and possessions, Dr. King reminds us that service to humanity is the greatest measure of all.

Today, as we honor Martin Luther King Jr., we recommit ourselves to leading with compassion, and love for our community.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our office will be closed today and will reopen tomorrow for normal business hours.

12/25/2025

🎄Warm holiday wishes to all! may this season bring kindness, comfort, and joy to every heart. 💛

12/03/2025

As temperatures continue to fall, we encourage all to take simple steps to prevent frozen pipes:
• Maintain your heat at 55°F or above
• Allow faucets to drip during extreme cold
• Keep cabinet doors under sinks open
• Ensure windows and doors are tightly closed
• Keep space heaters clear of furniture and blankets
• Never use ovens as a source for heat

12/03/2025

📣 EXTREME WEATHER ALERT – RESOURCES AVAILABLE

Kansas City has activated its Extreme Weather Plan to help keep our community safe during dangerous cold conditions.

A total of 931 shelter beds are available this winter:
• 491 low-barrier beds funded by the City
• 440 beds provided by community partners

If you or someone you know needs a warm place to stay, please share these resources and help spread the word.
➡️ Find locations and details here: KCMO.gov/cold

Let’s keep our neighbors safe and supported this winter. ❄️💙

Kansas City’s Extreme Weather Plan is in effect. A total of 931 shelter beds are available this winter — 491 low-barrier beds funded by the City and 440 from community partners. Stay warm, safe, and help spread these resources to those who may need it. Kcmo.gov/cold

12/01/2025

🚨Office Closure Notice ~ Weather Advisory 🚨

For the safety of our employees, tenants, and clients, our office will be closing at 12:30pm today due to hazardous weather conditions.

Our phones will still be answered, so please feel free to call if you need assistance at 816-381-6188 between now and 5:00pm.

We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize everyone’s wellbeing. We will reopen tomorrow, 12/2/2025. Stay safe and stay warm! ❄️

12/01/2025

❄️ Winter Weather Awareness for Monday, 12/01/2025 ~ Snowfall Expected ❄️

🚗 Travel Impact:
• Some slick conditions may develop during the Monday morning commute, especially across eastern KS and western MO.
• More significant travel impacts are expected for the afternoon and evening commute, so please plan ahead.

Safety Reminder:
Take it slow, increase your following distance, and drive with extra caution.

Stay safe and stay weather-aware! ❄️🌨️