Cardinals Care Resources
Cardinals Care Fund Request:
The Eudora Schools Foundation's Cardinals Care Fund assists in meeting the urgent, immediate, and basic necessities of Eudora students, to ensure that the student's physical, social and emotional needs do not stand in the way of their success in school. This program helps fill needs unmet by any other source.
If you need assistance or know of someone who does, please contact your student(s) school(s). The Cardinals Care Fund can help in so many ways. All requests are confidential.
- Emergency Assistance
- Rent/Mortgage Assistance
- Utility Assistance
- Food
- Hygiene Items
- Clothing
- School Supplies
Please note, this is an emergency fund and funding is limited.
Please click on the links below for more information about the specific Cardinals Care Resource
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Emergency Assistance
ESF Cardinals Care Fund - Request for Emergency Assistance
ESF administers one-time financial assistance for emergency needs such as: food, clothing, medical, transportation, and housing. Of course some request are unique and fall into no specific category.
Applications for expenditures of funds may be made only by Eudora Schools principals or counselors. If you or you know of someone in need of of emergency assistance, please reach out to your student(s) school(s).
*Please note, this is an emergency fund and money is limited.
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Rent/Mortgage Assistance
ESF Cardinals Care Fund - Request for Rent/Mortgage Assistance
ESF administers one-time financial assistance for rent or mortgage. Rent or mortgage assistance is made possible through the United Way Emergency and Shelter Program and funds are allocated based on their criteria.
Applications for expenditures of funds may be made only by Eudora Schools principals or counselors. If you or you know of someone in need of of rent or mortgage assistance, please reach out to your student(s) school(s).
*Please note, this is an emergency fund and money is limited.
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Utility Assistance
ESF Cardinals Care Fund - Request for Utility Assistance
ESF administers one-time financial assistance for Utilities. Utility assistance is made possible through the United Way Emergency and Shelter Program and funds are allocated based on their criteria.
Applications for expenditures of funds may be made only by Eudora Schools principals or counselors. If you or you know of someone in need of of utility assistance, please reach out to your student(s) school(s).
*Please note, this is an emergency fund and money is limited.
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Food
The Bird's Nest Pantry has "Anytime Snacks" and "Take Home" food for students. If you have an immediate unmet need, please contact your school building. Eudora Schools and the Eudora Schools Foundation recognize that students that are food secure are more likely to be successful each day at school and beyond.
Pantry Locations & District Contact:
➡️ West Resource Center - Lauri Kuntz (laurikuntz@eudoraschools.org)
➡️ Eudora Elementary School - Seth Heide (sethheide@eudoraschools.org)
➡️ Eudora Middle School - Michelle Plegge (michelleplegge@eudoraschools.org) & Alisa Galvin (alisagalvin@eudoraschools.org)
➡️ Eudora High School - Lisa Moffitt (lisamoffitt@eudoraschools.org) -
Hygiene Items
Hygiene Request - Through The Bird's Nest Boutique
Online Request: We offer Eudora School families and Eudora School staff the opportunity to complete a personal hygiene item request for their student(s). The Bird's Nest volunteers will select the requested items and notify you about pick up. Click here to make an online request.
*Please note items are limited.
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Clothing
The Bird's Nest
Only Online Request: We offer Eudora School families and Eudora School staff the opportunity to complete an online clothing or personal hygiene item; request for their student(s). The Bird's Nest volunteers will select the requested items and notify you about pick up. Click here to make an online request.
*Please note, items are limited.
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School Supplies
School Supply Request - Through The Bird's Nest Boutique
The Bird's Nest offers online school supply items for all Eudora students. All items are free of charge.
Online Request: We offer Eudora School families and Eudora School staff the opportunity to complete a school supply request for their student(s). The Bird's Nest volunteers will select the requested items and notify you about pick up. Click here to make an online request.
*Please note items are limited.

Helpers with the Bird's Nest Pantry