Housing Stability Support
Homeless Prevention Program
The Snow Belt, Homeless Prevention Program, provides a coordinated and community-wide approach to ending homelessness by providing Lewis County residents with funding to prevent an episode of homelessness, rehouse homeless individuals and families, and promote community resources programs that improve self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention
Rapid Rehousing (RR) and Homeless Prevention (HP) services are offered to those who are either experiencing a period of homelessness or those who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless (HUD Definition). Homeless Prevention services assist individuals and families with finding, obtaining, and maintaining permanent, safe, and affordable housing.
Beyond Housing Support
The Homeless Prevention Program is not just about providing a roof over someone’s head. Its primary benefits extend far beyond that, including referrals to specialized treatment centers, critical needs assistance (food, clothing, etc.), information and referrals to community supports that help prevent future periods of homelessness (employment, education, advocacy, etc.), short term financial assistance for temporary housing/shelter services, connection to ongoing affordable rental assistance programs, security deposit payments, utility deposit payments, moving costs and/or rental arrears.
Funding Sources
Funding for Rapid Rehousing (“RR”) and Homeless Prevention (“HP”) services rendered under the Snow Belt Homeless Prevention Program is provided by:
- New York State Office of Temporary Disability (“OTDA”) – Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP) Federal Emergency Services Grant (“ESG”)
- New York State Office of Temporary Disability (“OTDA”) – Emergency Services Grant-Coronavirus Aid, Relieve and Economic Security Act (“ESG-CARES”); and
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program Grant (“HUD CoC”) – via the Points North Housing Coalition (the local Continuum of Care for Jefferson Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties (NY-522)). RR service only.
ESG, ESG-CARES, and HUD CoC are grant programs that provide capital to state and local governments for emergency housing support services. Funding from these resources assists nonprofit organizations with the costs associated with operating programs that provide comprehensive supportive services aimed at housing stabilization.
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