HOUSING
HOUSING SERVICES FOR EATON COUNTY (HSEC)
(517) 541-1180
Dial 711 TTY
http://www.housingservicesec.org
A non-profit organization designed to assist the low and moderate-income individuals/families in Eaton County with housing needs. The goal of HSEC is to improve the quantity and quality of decent, safe, and affordable housing and to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families in Eaton County. See bottom of page for full listing of services offered.
Michigan Housing Locator
www.michiganhousinglocator.com
For housing options available in your area.
Advent House Ministries
http://www.adventhouse.com/get-help-section
Transitional Housing, weekend day shelter
AMERICAN RED CROSS (MID-MICHIGAN CHAPTER)
Temporary Housing for disaster relief
http://www.redcross.org/find-help
BALLENTINE STEPPING STONE
825 N Pennsylvania, Lansing 48906
(517) 485-4722
Transitional housing for single mothers.
BECKA MANAGEMENT, LLC PO Box 548
DeWitt, MI 48820 (517) 669-2336 Fax
(517) 669-9706
(866) 748-8024
MSHDA Housing Agent. Manages and maintains section 8 housing vouchers and manages section 8 waiting list, including Eaton county.
Child and Family Charities
www.childandfamily.org
Residential Services--Angel House: The mission of Angel House is dedicated towards helping young mothers become nurturing parents and productive members of the community.
City Rescue Mission
Men’s Shelter: 613 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI
Women’s and Children’s Shelter: 2216 Cedar St. Lansing, MI (call for availability)
(517) 485-0145
http://www.BEaRESCUER.com
Providing temporary shelter to homeless women, mother/females legal guardian with children, and men
Departments of Human Service by County
Provides State Emergency Relief and DHS Emergency Services to qualifying individuals
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs
Barry County DHS, 430 Barfield Dr, Hastings 49058, (269) 948-3200
Calhoun County DHS, PO Box 490, 190 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 49016, (269) 966-1284
Clinton County DHS, 201 W Railroad, St. Johns 48879, (989) 224-5500
Eaton County DHS, 1050 Independence, Charlotte 48813, (517) 543-0860
Ingham County DHS, PO Box 30088, 5303 S Cedar, Lansing 48909, (517) 887-9400
Ionia County DHS, 920 E Lincoln, Ionia 48846, (616) 527-5200
Jackson County DHS, 301 E Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson 49201, (517) 780-7400
EATON COUNTY HOUSING DEPARTMENT (under Community Development Dept)
http://www.eatoncounty.org/departments/community-development/housing
County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte 48813, (517) 543-3710
Services:
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Advent House Ministries (517) 485-4722 (Weekend Day shelter & meals)
American Red Cross (517)484-7461 or (888) 827-4357
Ballentine Stepping Stone (517) 485-4722 (Transitional-women & children)
City Rescue Mission Women: (517) 485-7145 ; Men: (517) 485-0145
Eve, Inc (517) 372-5572 (Domestic Violence ONLY)
Haven House (517) 337-2731 (Families)
Haven of Rest (269) 965-1148 (Men, Women & Children)
Interfaith Shelter (517) 789-8735 (Men, Women & Children)
Loaves & Fishes (517) 482-2099 (Men, Women & Children)
S.A.F.E. Place (888) 664-9832 (Domestic Violence ONLY)
Siren/Eaton Shelter 1(800) 899-9997 (See below)
Volunteers of America (517) 484-4414; Men: Ext. 108 Women: Ext. 106
SIREN/EATON SHELTER, INC.
(517) 543-0748 or (517) 543-4915
520 Robertson Charlotte 48813
Web: http://www.sireneatonshelter.org/
(800) 899-9997 24 hour crises line Hours: 9 am - 5 pm; M - F
Services: Emergency shelter, food, crisis counseling, and support services for domestic violence victims and homeless families. Also, agency provides transitional housing for families. Weekly support groups, referrals for legal services, and a 24-hour crisis line are available for domestic violence victims. Limited services are available for homeless adults with no children.
HOUSING SERVICES MID MICHIGAN (HSMM)
319 S. Cochran, PO Box 746, Charlotte 48813
(517) 541-1180
http://www.hsmidmichigan.org
Dial 711 TTY
A non-profit organization designed to assist the low and moderate-income individuals/families in Mid Michigan with housing needs. The goal of HSMM is to improve the quantity and quality of decent, safe, and affordable housing and to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families in Mid Michigan.
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; M – F
Walk-ins for information are welcome, but appointments are necessary for other services.
Services:
Homeless Assistance Program – Case management and assistance with locating affordable housing and referrals to other agencies and support services. Possible financial assistance with a portion of first months rent may be provided with all efforts aimed at securing safe and affordable housing.
Homeless Prevention Program - Case management for individuals and families facing court ordered evictions, foreclosures, including back taxes, with referrals to additional agencies and support services. All efforts aimed at preventing an eviction by providing financial payments as necessary and available.
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling – Provide counseling for those facing a foreclosure. Provides advocacy with mortgage companies to come up with options for those who have fallen behind on payments, including short sales, and loan modifications.
Mainstream Section 8 Voucher Program - A monthly rental subsidy program for adults with a verifiable disability including case management/coordination. There is currently a waiting list to enroll in this program.
Down Payment Assistance Program (IDA) - Case management and assistance for mortgage down payment assistance. Minimum 6-month commitment to save $20.00+ per month and 10 hours of homeownership education are required. Includes a 3 to 1 matching funds for the down payment or closing costs.
Supportive Housing Program (REACH) - A rental subsidy program designed to assist mentally ill, homeless individuals with housing stability including case management/coordination.
Housing & Employment Guides – A listing of known available rental units and jobs in the Eaton County area, updated every Monday and uploaded to our website.
Landlord/Tenant Issues - Information and advocacy to aid resolution of landlord/tenant issues. Includes legal information about Michigan landlord/tenant laws.
Extended Services Program – Previously homeless cases who have secured housing receive 6 months of follow-up services to promote housing stability.
Capital area Prisoner Re-entry Program – Special transitional housing for parolees who qualify for MPRI – must be referred by the parole office.
Permanent Supportive Housing - Special housing for chronically homeless families and singles.
Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) - Is a homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing program. SSVF is Intended to be a short-term intervention that will help veteran families keep, or rapidly transition to permanent housing. SSVF will provide low-income veteran families with case management services and direct supportive services, include- ing rental assistance and security deposits. Also targets veteran families who are in transitional housing, or at risk of being homeless through eviction, or are currently homeless.
Requirements: All applicants must provide the following documents: Driver’s license or ID card Social Security Numbers for ALL household members.
(517) 541-1180
Dial 711 TTY
http://www.housingservicesec.org
A non-profit organization designed to assist the low and moderate-income individuals/families in Eaton County with housing needs. The goal of HSEC is to improve the quantity and quality of decent, safe, and affordable housing and to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families in Eaton County. See bottom of page for full listing of services offered.
Michigan Housing Locator
www.michiganhousinglocator.com
For housing options available in your area.
Advent House Ministries
http://www.adventhouse.com/get-help-section
Transitional Housing, weekend day shelter
AMERICAN RED CROSS (MID-MICHIGAN CHAPTER)
Temporary Housing for disaster relief
http://www.redcross.org/find-help
BALLENTINE STEPPING STONE
825 N Pennsylvania, Lansing 48906
(517) 485-4722
Transitional housing for single mothers.
BECKA MANAGEMENT, LLC PO Box 548
DeWitt, MI 48820 (517) 669-2336 Fax
(517) 669-9706
(866) 748-8024
MSHDA Housing Agent. Manages and maintains section 8 housing vouchers and manages section 8 waiting list, including Eaton county.
Child and Family Charities
www.childandfamily.org
Residential Services--Angel House: The mission of Angel House is dedicated towards helping young mothers become nurturing parents and productive members of the community.
City Rescue Mission
Men’s Shelter: 613 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI
Women’s and Children’s Shelter: 2216 Cedar St. Lansing, MI (call for availability)
(517) 485-0145
http://www.BEaRESCUER.com
Providing temporary shelter to homeless women, mother/females legal guardian with children, and men
Departments of Human Service by County
Provides State Emergency Relief and DHS Emergency Services to qualifying individuals
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs
Barry County DHS, 430 Barfield Dr, Hastings 49058, (269) 948-3200
Calhoun County DHS, PO Box 490, 190 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek 49016, (269) 966-1284
Clinton County DHS, 201 W Railroad, St. Johns 48879, (989) 224-5500
Eaton County DHS, 1050 Independence, Charlotte 48813, (517) 543-0860
Ingham County DHS, PO Box 30088, 5303 S Cedar, Lansing 48909, (517) 887-9400
Ionia County DHS, 920 E Lincoln, Ionia 48846, (616) 527-5200
Jackson County DHS, 301 E Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson 49201, (517) 780-7400
EATON COUNTY HOUSING DEPARTMENT (under Community Development Dept)
http://www.eatoncounty.org/departments/community-development/housing
County Courthouse, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte 48813, (517) 543-3710
Services:
- Home Rehabilitation/Repair:
- Emergency Home Repair Loans
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Advent House Ministries (517) 485-4722 (Weekend Day shelter & meals)
American Red Cross (517)484-7461 or (888) 827-4357
Ballentine Stepping Stone (517) 485-4722 (Transitional-women & children)
City Rescue Mission Women: (517) 485-7145 ; Men: (517) 485-0145
Eve, Inc (517) 372-5572 (Domestic Violence ONLY)
Haven House (517) 337-2731 (Families)
Haven of Rest (269) 965-1148 (Men, Women & Children)
Interfaith Shelter (517) 789-8735 (Men, Women & Children)
Loaves & Fishes (517) 482-2099 (Men, Women & Children)
S.A.F.E. Place (888) 664-9832 (Domestic Violence ONLY)
Siren/Eaton Shelter 1(800) 899-9997 (See below)
Volunteers of America (517) 484-4414; Men: Ext. 108 Women: Ext. 106
SIREN/EATON SHELTER, INC.
(517) 543-0748 or (517) 543-4915
520 Robertson Charlotte 48813
Web: http://www.sireneatonshelter.org/
(800) 899-9997 24 hour crises line Hours: 9 am - 5 pm; M - F
Services: Emergency shelter, food, crisis counseling, and support services for domestic violence victims and homeless families. Also, agency provides transitional housing for families. Weekly support groups, referrals for legal services, and a 24-hour crisis line are available for domestic violence victims. Limited services are available for homeless adults with no children.
HOUSING SERVICES MID MICHIGAN (HSMM)
319 S. Cochran, PO Box 746, Charlotte 48813
(517) 541-1180
http://www.hsmidmichigan.org
Dial 711 TTY
A non-profit organization designed to assist the low and moderate-income individuals/families in Mid Michigan with housing needs. The goal of HSMM is to improve the quantity and quality of decent, safe, and affordable housing and to reduce the number of homeless individuals and families in Mid Michigan.
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; M – F
Walk-ins for information are welcome, but appointments are necessary for other services.
Services:
Homeless Assistance Program – Case management and assistance with locating affordable housing and referrals to other agencies and support services. Possible financial assistance with a portion of first months rent may be provided with all efforts aimed at securing safe and affordable housing.
Homeless Prevention Program - Case management for individuals and families facing court ordered evictions, foreclosures, including back taxes, with referrals to additional agencies and support services. All efforts aimed at preventing an eviction by providing financial payments as necessary and available.
Foreclosure Prevention Counseling – Provide counseling for those facing a foreclosure. Provides advocacy with mortgage companies to come up with options for those who have fallen behind on payments, including short sales, and loan modifications.
Mainstream Section 8 Voucher Program - A monthly rental subsidy program for adults with a verifiable disability including case management/coordination. There is currently a waiting list to enroll in this program.
Down Payment Assistance Program (IDA) - Case management and assistance for mortgage down payment assistance. Minimum 6-month commitment to save $20.00+ per month and 10 hours of homeownership education are required. Includes a 3 to 1 matching funds for the down payment or closing costs.
Supportive Housing Program (REACH) - A rental subsidy program designed to assist mentally ill, homeless individuals with housing stability including case management/coordination.
Housing & Employment Guides – A listing of known available rental units and jobs in the Eaton County area, updated every Monday and uploaded to our website.
Landlord/Tenant Issues - Information and advocacy to aid resolution of landlord/tenant issues. Includes legal information about Michigan landlord/tenant laws.
Extended Services Program – Previously homeless cases who have secured housing receive 6 months of follow-up services to promote housing stability.
Capital area Prisoner Re-entry Program – Special transitional housing for parolees who qualify for MPRI – must be referred by the parole office.
Permanent Supportive Housing - Special housing for chronically homeless families and singles.
Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) - Is a homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing program. SSVF is Intended to be a short-term intervention that will help veteran families keep, or rapidly transition to permanent housing. SSVF will provide low-income veteran families with case management services and direct supportive services, include- ing rental assistance and security deposits. Also targets veteran families who are in transitional housing, or at risk of being homeless through eviction, or are currently homeless.
Requirements: All applicants must provide the following documents: Driver’s license or ID card Social Security Numbers for ALL household members.
- Verification of housing emergency – eviction notice, court judgment, foreclosure notice, or back tax foreclosure notice.
- Verification of income –check stubs for past 30 days, statement of SSI or DHS payments, child support, etc.
- Current household bills and expenses – utilities, phone, garbage removal, credit cards, car payments, medical bills, etc.
- Any Department of Human Services (DHS) paperwork, including SER decision notification.
- Eligibility: Some restrictions/requirements
- Fees: for credit reports, expenses for IDA only No fee for all other programs.