MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS (JOSEPH HOUSE 2015)

Home Browse Search

2) Leverage and connect Mercy House's own rapid re- housing funds, Section 8, and other housing resources to provide support supportive services to single men 3) Increase Housing Search and Placement staffing and services to increase number of property and landlord relationships within the community. Create strategic partnerships with other service providers; advocate and support efforts for lower barriers of entry into transitional and other long -term programs The transitional component of Joseph House will provide services to 25 single, homeless men annually Joseph House Permanent Housing Program The Joseph House permanent Housing Program will be designed to provide low- income permanent housing with supportive services to 10 homeless, single men. Two units will be converted to permanent housing. Each unit has two bedrooms. One will bedroom in each unit will house 4 single men in permanent housing; the remaining bedroom will house 1 single homeless man. Bedrooms will not have private bathrooms. Each unit offers a communal Idtchen, dining area, and living area with shared bathrooms. Mercy House staff will be available to provide required supportive services include case management and life skills classes as well as emergency and maintenance assistance. The targeted outcome for each individual will be long -term, stable housing. Each client will be provided with case management to identify barriers to permanent housing, with the ultimate goal being stable housing for each individual, whether that is through our permanent housing programs, or permanent housing outside of Mercy House's Continuum of Care. Eligibility forAdmission To be eligible for admission to the Joseph House Permanent Housing Program, an applicant must be documented and of legal age (18 years of age or older). Applicants must be single men and homeless or at risk of homelessness and be willing to live in a shared space facility. All applicants will be considered individually. Applicants will be considered when they complete the application packet and the following criteria are met: 1) Applicant can exhibit documentation confirm homeless status 2) Applicant's verified minimum monthly gross income is $100 over the amount of resident's rent payment. 3) Household's annual income does not exceed the low- income limits (80% of area median income) as established by HUD. 4) Household income is such that applicant can satisfactorily meet their debt obligations without subtracting from other necessary living expenses. This includes payment of rent, current debt payments and basic necessities. 5) No eviction history for a period of 2 years prior to entry G) No history of criminal convictions for sex offenses, violent crimes and distribution of drugs. No outstanding felony warrants.