Local Hope For The Homeless: Stimulus Money Available Now

October 13, 2009

Local residents that are homeless or are in danger of becoming homeless can apply for help thanks to federal stimulus dollars that are now available.

Escambia County residents, including those in Century, can take part in a telephone pre-screening on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by calling Catholic Charities at 436-6425 between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Residents in north Santa Rosa County, including those in Jay, can apply for the stimulus dollars through Families County at 983-5586 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays.

The funding, provided through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program to provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals or families from becoming homeless or to rapidly re-house persons who are currently homeless.

The program offers case management, rental assistance, rent and utility deposits, moving costs and certain motel vouchers. The program does not assist homeowners with mortgage or foreclosure costs.

For more program details, click here (pdf).

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One Response to “Local Hope For The Homeless: Stimulus Money Available Now”

  1. Ardnas Sonlin on October 14th, 2009 11:43 pm

    Does anyone know of any homeless families in the Bratt, Daviville, Walnut Hill, Byrneville, Century, McDavid, Bogia, Gandyville, Barranu Park area..
    Here’s an opportunity to get some type of home. There a many houses empty around these parts. They are not new, nor top of the line. But they are like a lot of what many folks already have. A sound roof over your hear.

    Go for it. Try to get in on this. Please. If you know someone who fits this need, tell them, take them. Help them as much as possible.
    God’s Blessings

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