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Money Management International briefed council on services after HCCI merger; Topeka client counts and outreach plans clarified
Summary
Representatives of Money Management International described services now available in Topeka after merging with HCCI, including housing counseling, tenant‑landlord assistance and the Topeka Opportunity to Own program; council asked for Topeka‑specific service counts and noted city contract totals of $134,793 across three agreements.
Representatives of Money Management International (MMI) presented to the council on June 16 to explain services now provided in Topeka following a merger with the former HCCI.
Andrea Clemens, identified as MMI's development director, outlined the organization's national reach, counseling volume and accreditations. Jackie (senior director of housing operations) described core services—credit and debt counseling, bankruptcy education, foreclosure and eviction support, homebuyer education, reverse‑mortgage counseling and specialized tenant‑landlord assistance—and highlighted two Topeka programs carried forward from HCCI: the Topeka Opportunity to Own (TOTO) program and the tenant‑landlord program.
Councilmembers sought local metrics. Jackie said she did not have an exact Topeka client count that night but estimated roughly 52% of the statewide client total might be from the Topeka area and agreed to verify and deliver exact Topeka figures. City staff told council there are three city grants/contracts to MMI totaling $134,793 and said contract renewals will be reviewed at their next renewal dates.
Councilmembers also raised outreach and public‑awareness concerns—how callers will find program services and whether old HCCI phone lines and social media notices now route to MMI. MMI staff said old HCCI numbers now route to MMI and that phone queues and IVR options will direct callers to the right local programs; staff said MMI is attending local meetings and working with referral partners.
Outcome and follow‑up: MMI agreed to provide verified Topeka client counts and staff said contract renewals and funding allocations will be evaluated at renewal time.
