Housing Resources Inc Kalamazoo

Housing Resources Inc Kalamazoo helps people address the many problems that lead to housing crises. Professional case managers offer information, referrals, and other homeless prevention services to renters and homeowners facing short-term crises. Longer-term, more intensive services are also available for families working toward self-sufficiency. HRI provides previously homeless families much needed post-shelter supports for up to two years. With financial pressures reduced, participants take advantage of a constructive and supportive environment to increase the skills and emotional stability to build independent lives including:Supportive services to address the barriers creating their housing crisis and promoting self-sufficiency such as collaborating with community agencies to provide: Financial/Household management Employment Education/Training Transportation Child Care Agency Referrals and Collaboration Rent subsidies allowing families to pay only 30% of their income for rent. Establishment of individual goal plans to prepare and maintain affordable housing of their own. Permanent housing placement assistance upon program completion. Client follow-up