Shelters
Relentless Hope does not have a housing program or shelter. We recommend the following organizations. Every survivor must call each shelter themselves to apply for housing. We can not do this for survivors as this is a matter of policy for these shelters. Housing is not guaranteed and is dependent on availability. It takes about 1 month to get into one of these programs due to the application process and the waiting list, so don’t delay. You can always change your mind later if you don’t want the placement.
Rental Assistance
Every state has a rent assistance program. Please check your Department of Health and Human Services for an application to the program. In general, survivors must first find an apartment and get a signed lease and submit that with their income statement and identification. If approved the state will provide 6 months of rent paid directly to the landlord along with the deposit. Survivors can also apply for utility assistance. After 6 months, you may reapply but there is no guarantee an extension will be approved. You must be able by then to pay for your rent in full. This means you need to be employable by the end of the rental term. If this isn’t possible, we advise that you go into one of the long term housing program listed above.