Pair of sisters help Shawnee neighbors save on snow cleaning costs

KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig covers the cities of Shawnee and Mission. She also focuses on issues surrounding the cost of health care, saving for retirement and personal debt. Share your story idea with Elyse .

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Kansas City’s historic blizzard has racked up unexpected costs for many.

Whether it’s a last-minute trip to the grocery store, servicing your car or shoveling your driveway, it can be difficult to keep up with.

That’s part of why the city of Shawnee runs a volunteer-based program called the Snow Squad during inclement weather.

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Volunteers are matched to Shawnee residents who need help with snow removal. To qualify, a person must be 65 or older, have a disability, and have a household income of $61,250 or less.

“I’m on a fixed income and I don’t get a lot on my social security,” Shawnee homeowner Robin Raymond said. “So, for me, it means a lot for me.”

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With Raymond’s tight budget, she said she welcomes the helping hand.

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