Rapid Rehousing
Our Rapid Rehousing program quickly moves people out of homelessness and into permanent housing. It is designed for individuals and families who don’t require intensive and ongoing support.
Rapid Rehousing is offered without preconditions - like employment, income, absence of criminal record, or sobriety - and resources/services are customized to each households’ needs. This program provides funds to assist participants with move-in costs, security deposits, rental payments and utility assistance.
By helping those facing multiple barriers get back into a stable, safe home they are able to focus on the necessary work needed to move their lives forward.
If you are a landlord interested in providing housing opportunities for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, please contact us. We are happy to discuss the program and its benefits to you, and those who need it most.
Anthony and Joyce lost their housing in 2017. They were living on the street and Anthony would sleep between the wheels of Joyce’s wheelchair to protect her. When Anthony and Joyce sought shelter at the Torres Shelter, they were thrilled to hear about the Rapid Rehousing Program. The program helped them locate an apartment and paid for their security deposit, first month’s rent and utility deposit. Anthony and Joyce are now happily housed.
Jerry and Kathy lost their housing due to a tragic house fire in 2017. For a month they sought shelter at the Torres Community Shelter. While working with their case manager, they were able to secure housing through the Rapid Rehousing program. A month later, Jerry and Kathy were at home again with their cat Sheba.