On-Campus Housing Programs
Waypoint House has 24 single-room occupancy units (SRO) for homeless male or female Veterans. These are for Veterans who are homeless, at immediate risk of homelessness, or currently living in a transitional housing setting. They do not need to have a disability to qualify for housing. Waypoint House is a two-story building with 24 single-room occupancy units. The SRO model has individual rooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms. Private rooms are 140 square feet and come fully furnished. The updated facility, which was renovated in 2023, includes two self-service kitchens, laundry room facilities, and common areas for connection and recreation. There are private bathrooms for every two units.
In our Family Housing, we offer 32 total apartments for homeless families. This includes case management to each client and access to individual and group counseling with licensed mental health professionals on staff. On campus, they have access to our Family Success Center and two playgrounds. Clients can also receive two meals each day at the Open Hand Kitchen and groceries from the Food Pantry.
DePaul Apartments has 12 two-bedroom apartments for homeless families. The focus for DePaul Apartments is on serving single parents, male or female, who are at least 18 years old. These are permanent supportive housing units (PSH). PSH is permanent housing in which housing assistance, such as long-term leasing or rental assistance, and supportive services are provided to assist a houseless person with a disability in achieving housing stability. A disability can be a physical impairment, a developmental disability, a severe and persistent mental illness, HIV/AIDS diagnosis, or a physical, mental, or emotional impairment caused by alcohol or drug use. Each unit comes fully furnished and has a living room, dining room, kitchen, and large walk-in closet. There are free laundry services provided as well.
East and West Family Apartments serve homeless families and have 6 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom apartments each. Like DePaul Apartments, these are permanent supportive housing units for those with disabilities (see above). East and West Family Apartments are two properties that are adjacent to each other with a total of 20 apartments for homeless families. These are furnished apartments with up to 48 total beds. Each unit has a washer/dryer hookup, and the three-bedroom apartments have two bathrooms. There are also some apartments with large balconies.
One Bedroom Apartments has 10 one-bedroom apartments for individuals and/or couples where one resident has a disability (see above). A disability can be a physical impairment, a developmental disability, a severe and persistent mental illness, HIV/AIDS diagnosis, or a physical, mental, or emotional impairment caused by alcohol or drug use. These are also PSH units (see above). One Bedroom Apartments is a two-story building with five units on each floor. Each apartment comes fully furnished with a bedroom, dining room, living room, bathroom, and washer/dryer hookup.
We have off-campus housing in various locations throughout the city. We have four programs that include scattered-site permanent affordable housing with roughly 175 beds available every night. Depending on the size of the family, these residences can be one-bedroom apartments all the way to a five-bedroom home. Families are able to choose a unit with any landlord that fits certain requirements. These units must also pass inspection, meaning the apartment or house must meet housing quality standards so that no family is housed in subpar conditions. We provide case management to each family, establishing an individualized case plan, connecting them to needed resources, and helping clients set goals that will allow their household to achieve self-sufficiency. We also provide administrative support and a housing specialist to coordinate with landlords. Each program, with the exception of our Domestic Violence Transitional Housing & Rapid Rehousing Program, enrolls participants who have barriers such as low income, past or present substance use problems, a criminal record, or a history of victimization. Here are our off-campus housing programs:
- The Collaborative Housing Initiative (CHI) provides permanent supportive housing to 46 homeless individuals and families where at least one member of the household has a disability. Currently, there are 46 total units providing a minimum of 63 beds, but we often provide 80 to 100 beds when serving larger families.
- Homes with Hope (HWH) is a permanent housing program providing services to nine homeless families with children where at least one member of the household has a disability. Currently, there are a total of nine units providing a minimum of 35 beds, but we often provide 40 to 45 beds when serving larger families.
The Domestic Violence Transitional Housing & Rapid Rehousing Program is a joint component project, meaning it’s under one umbrella but with two models to help those who are homeless due to fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions such as human trafficking. Participants can receive up to two years of housing assistance and supportive services, and they can choose whether to participate in Transitional Housing, Rapid Rehousing, or both. It is for women or men, including their children, who need housing and services that meets their immediate need for safety and helps them exit to stable housing in the community. Often, clients will start at the Domestic Violence Transitional Housing component for up to one year before transitioning to a Rapid Rehousing scattered-site unit, such as an apartment or house, where they can receive up to 12 months of rental assistance.
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