Below is a list of comprehensive client services which outlines the other programs Hope House offers. Please feel free to share with those who you think would benefit from our assistance.
Please feel free to contact us or call 419.427.2848 if you have any questions.
Housing Office
The Housing Office serves the community by providing information for resources focused on housing and other necessities. The intake process help determine need and how to best meet the unique needs of each household through agencies in the community, including Hope House. The Housing Office provides landlord-tenant and Fair Housing information. A document detailing property managers, landlords, senior housing and subsidized housing in the area is also available for pick up at the Housing Office.
Transitional Shelter
The Hope House Transitional Shelter serves women and women with children that are homeless or are facing homelessness. Priority is given to Hancock County residents. Residents with income below 35% of Hancock County Area Median Income (AMI) can stay for up to nine months, working with a case manager on individualized goals and resources that will lead to permanent housing. The Transitional Shelter has shared communal living spaces with private bedrooms for each household. Laundry, a resource room, recreational areas and necessities are provided on site. Individual participation in case management and the program supports residents transitioning to permanent housing.
Rapid Rehousing Rental Assistance Program
The Rapid Rehousing Program provides rental assistance and case management to Hancock County individuals living outdoors, staying in an emergency shelter, vehicle, motel paid for by someone else or other place not meant for human habitation. The program provides 3 to 6 months rental assistance along with case management to help individuals establish permanent housing. Maximum eligibility for individuals with income above 30% of Hancock County Area Median Income (AMI) is 90 days. Individuals below 30% AMI may be eligible for longer assistance.
Homelessness Prevention Program
The Homelessness Prevention Program assists with preventing eviction or doubled-up individuals and households who’s last 30 days of verified income is at or below 30% of AMI for Hancock County. Doubled-Up is defined as staying on someone’s couch or sleeping on their floor and this situation must be putting one or both households in jeopardy. The program provides 3 months rental assistance along with case management to help individuals establish permanent housing.
Able Housing Program
The Able Program provides permanent supportive housing assistance to those who are literally homeless (living in a place not meant for long-term human habitation), having a disabled person in the household, residing in Hancock County and earning at or below 30% of Area Median Income (AMI). Once accepted into the Able Housing Program. Participants work with the case manager to: identify a property in the community, be provided rental payment in varying amounts, up to and including full rental amounts, for the duration of the program stay, gain rental and utility assistance based upon a family’s income, property size and number of utilities, develop a case plan and receive help with budgeting and linkage to community services.