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COUNCIL BLUFFS OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (12/2/2024, Pat). Please visit office at 2401 Lake Street in Omaha.


Homeless prevention, rental counseling, housing assistance and advocacy to assist persons to avoid homelessness and locate permanent housing.

ELIGIBILITY:
-- Household must have eviction notice (rent) or shut-off notice (utilities - no funds for Black Hills Energy)

-- Household must be at or below 30%-50% of area median income

-- Household must meet both of the following conditions:
No appropriate subsequent housing options have been identified
AND
The household lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in its existing housing (i.e. without this assistance, the household would become homeless)

Categories

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance

Works to help find housing for homeless Veterans. Will also provide furniture, food, household goods and appliances to the veteran once a house has been found.

Categories

Housing Search Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Food Vouchers
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
When available, funds may be used to prevent eviction or to move a client out of a shelter or other homeless situation.

Provides financial and support services to Veteran families. The program is a housing stability-focused service delivery program that serves veteran families that are homeless or imminently at-risk of being homeless. The goal is to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living.

Services may include:
- Rental and utility deposits
- Limited rental and utility assistance
- Limited moving costs and emergency supplies
- Case management services
- Transportation assistance
- Information and referrals to community resources
- Assistance in obtaining VA benefits
- Assistance in obtaining and securing other public benefits
- Assistance in securing permanent housing.

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Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provides Emergency Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Homeless Prevention services to eligible veterans and their families. Temporary financial assistance, navigation, case management, and connection to other appropriate services and programs will be provided by a supportive team.

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Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Housing assistance and case management to homeless and near homeless veterans and their families. Other supports may be provided based on needs of the family.

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Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing

Homelessness prevention services and assistance for individuals and families with children who are in danger of experiencing homelessness within the next 14 days. Program may assist with utility bills and deposits, and rental bills and deposits.

Provides wrap-around case management.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides supportive services to very low-income veteran families in or transitioning to permanent housing. The program aims to establish housing stability for veterans and their families.

Categories

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provides Emergency Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Homeless Prevention services to eligible veterans and their families. Temporary financial assistance, navigation, case management, and connection to other appropriate services and programs will be provided by a supportive team.

Categories

Homelessness Prevention Programs
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Provides supportive services to very low-income veteran families in or transitioning to permanent housing. The program aims to establish housing stability for veterans and their families.

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Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides coordinated resources and care to families to prevent a housing crisis and keep children safe and the family in the home. Case management support and rental assistance are also provided to families to transition them from homelessness to housing using the Rapid Re-Housing model.

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Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides assistance to prevent individuals from losing their housing and becoming homeless. This may include helping them preserve their current housing situation or identifying alternate appropriate housing options. The program provides short-term assistance via in-home case management services for up to three months. The focus of the program is on crisis resolution, linking program participants to community resources and mainstream benefits, and helping them develop a plan to prevent future housing instability.

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Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides assistance to prevent individuals from losing their housing and becoming homeless. This may include helping them preserve their current housing situation or identifying alternate appropriate housing options. The program provides short-term assistance via in-home case management services for up to three months. The focus of the program is on crisis resolution, linking program participants to community resources and mainstream benefits, and helping them develop a plan to prevent future housing instability.

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Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Offers cash assistance and homelessness prevention.

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Temporary Financial Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Food Vouchers
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Services include assistance for homeless prevention and moving out of homelessness; basic needs assistance (rent and utilities); gas vouchers, car repairs, and other transportation assistance; and prescription assistance.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides supportive services to very low-income veteran families in or transitioning to permanent housing. The program aims to establish housing stability for veterans and their families.

Categories

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Provides assistance to prevent individuals from losing their housing and becoming homeless. This may include helping them preserve their current housing situation or identifying alternate appropriate housing options. The program provides short-term assistance via in-home case management services for up to three months. The focus of the program is on crisis resolution, linking program participants to community resources and mainstream benefits, and helping them develop a plan to prevent future housing instability.

Categories

Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Food Vouchers
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Food Vouchers
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance

For persons in the community who experience homelessness, housing instability, mental illness, substance use, or extreme poverty.

Provides:

-- Safe, hospitable environment.

-- Protection from the elements.

-- Showers/hygiene.

-- Laundry.

-- Mail delivery and postage for client's correspondence.

-- Socialization.

-- Access to telephone and messages.

-- Nurse practitioner through Crossing Healthcare.

-- Connection to community resources, i.e., basic needs, food, shelter/housing, clothing, medical needs, job opportunities.

Also acts as a warming and cooling center for people during extreme weather.

Categories

Extreme Cold Warming Centers
Homeless Drop In Centers
Public Internet Access Sites
Extreme Heat Cooling Centers
Homelessness Prevention Programs

Provides assistance to individuals and families who are facing a crisis situation with food and/or shelter. Homeless prevention services can assist families who are facing eviction or utility disconnection in preventing their family from becoming homeless.

Crisis funds may be available for one month's rent, utilities, or groceries for a short period of time. This assistance is intended for individuals and families who need temporary, one-time assistance to resolve an emergency situation.

Categories

Rent Payment Assistance
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Food Vouchers
Homeless Shelter
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Housing assistance and case management to homeless and near homeless veterans and their families. Other supports may be provided based on needs of the family.

Categories

Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing
Offers homeless intervention and prevention for individuals or families who are homeless or facing homelessness and have a mental health diagnosis.

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Homelessness Prevention Programs
Homeless Diversion Programs