Shared Housing Center Inc

Rapid rehousing provides rental assistance to qualified homeless families in scattered-site apartments. Rental assistance can be for 6, 9 or up to 12 months, depending on funding sources. In 2024 we had dallas county and hud funds. Once selected, we provide case management and wrap-around supportive services. The wrap-around services include financial money management classes, employment-related activities, basic essentials, transportation (bus passes) and children's activities. Clients have access to the food pantry and essentials, including toiletries and hygiene items. Last year we assisted 112 families with this housing solution.

Prevention assistance provides short-term and temporary rental assistance to qualified homeless families and individuals who are living in apartments but have experienced either a decrease in their income due to loss of work hours, covid-related circumstances or some other type of crisis. Must show that the need is indeed temporary and that their main source of income will return. (1 to 3 months of assistance is provided). We assisted 98 families and individuals.

Homeshare facilitates arrangements between individuals in dallas county who have more housing than they need with people and/or families in need of housing. Services include careful screening, criminal background and reference checks, home visits, assistance with the housematch trial period and ongoing assistance to assure the success of the match, rematch assistance if needed, and information and referral to other services when appropriate. In 2024, this program faciliated new homeshare arrangements, assisting 62 homeless individuals.