Housing
GENERAL HOUSING
NC Housing Search: Provides housing and resource information and a searchable database of currently available rental housing. www.nchousingsearch.com 1-877-428-8844
Charlotte Housing Authority: CHA manages the Public Housing and Section 8 certificate programs. Main office: 400 East Blvd., 704-336-5183. www.cha-nc.org/. *Call to see if new applications are being accepted at this time.* Family Self-Sufficiency Program -. www.cha-nc.org 704-336-5317
Habitat for Humanity: Low-income home ownership program. Orientation info option 2. www.habitat.org 704-376-2054
City of Charlotte Neighborhood Development: Resource contact for numerous housing programs and organizations that are dedicated to improving all of Charlotte's neighborhoods. Assistance varies by agency but some examples are Charlotte Neighborhood Fund, emergency rental and utility assistance, federal and state housing programs, homeless assistance, homeownership rehabilitation, House Charlotte down payment assistance, housing counseling for persons with AIDS/HIV, housing counseling services, housing trust fund, lead based paint hazard reduction. Call 311 or 704-336-7600 or 704-336-3380
The Housing Partnership: Affordable housing, must apply with each apartment complex. Employment is verified, must complete criminal background check and credit check. www.cmhp.org (704) 342-0933
Community Link: Provide assessment, intervention and referral and/or longer-term casework and supportive housing services. Limited rental subsidies available for families who qualify. Offer limited travel assistance for people who need a one-way ticket to a supportive environment. 601 E. 5th St Suite 220, Charlotte NC www.communitylink-nc.org 704-943-9490
EMERGENCY & SHORT TERM HOUSING
Hope House Foundation Hope House provides a comfortable environment and support services for single unaccompanied women or women with children (Boys up to age 8 only) experiencing "situational" homelessness. 704-992-1902 www.hopehousefoundation.org
Charlotte Emergency Housing: Short term housing for working families with children. Contact Homeless Support Services or your social worker to request a referral. There is likely to be a waiting list. www.charlottefamilyhousing.org 704-926-0617
The Relatives Crisis Shelter, Alexander Youth Network: Short term shelter with immediate access to direct services to youth age 7-17 years at-risk or in crisis situations (runaways, pushed-outs, abused, neglected, homeless). Provides individual and family intervention services, walk-in and telephone crisis services, community referrals, and follow-up services. 119 East 8th Blvd., www.alexanderyouthnetwork.org 704-377- 0602
Clyde and Ethel Dickson Domestic Violence Shelter, Safe Alliance: Provides shelter, support, and community resource referrals to women and children in domestic violence situations.. www.safealliance.org/shelter-for-battered-women 704-332-2513
My Sisters House/Friendship Baptist Church: Serves homeless single females for short-term/transitional housing, provides case management and job readiness. Contact Iris Hubbard for referral and program info. 704-392-0392
Center of Hope (Salvation Army) Shelter: Temporary emergency shelter for women and children. Limited space available for fathers with children and teenage boys. Also provides food, referrals, clothing, case management, substance abuse treatment, GED, life skills, and computer classes, limited child care, 534 Spratt St. www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/charlotte/home 704-348-2560
Men’s Shelter of Charlotte: Permanent year-round shelter for homeless men (18+). Some dental and medical services offered to residents and by referral. 1210 N. Tryon St.,. www.mensshelterofcharlotte.org 704-334-3187
Emergency Winter Shelter: Open October 1 to April 30 only - Men only; 3410 Statesville Ave. 704-333-2608 or 704-334-3187.
Room In The Inn: Open December 1 to March 31 only - Churches and colleges provide shelter for the homeless. Organized through Urban Ministry, 945 N. College St., www.urbanministrycenter.org/essential- services/room-in-the-inn/ 704-347-0278.
With Friends: Serves youth ages from 10-18 as an emergency shelter and crisis intervention center, provides adult supervision, counseling, case management, individual tutoring, academic testing, recreational services, spiritual enrichment and pastoral counseling. After school enrichment program and follow-up services Contact rhedmanwithfriends@yahoo.com for admission 2098 Keith Dr. Gastonia, NC
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Blessings in the Storm: helps women particularly those with small children. (704) 426-0375
Catherine’s House: Transitional shelter for homeless women and children. Provides financial assistance for food, job training, parenting classes, etc. Interview must be conducted before a person is accepted. Located in Belmont, NC. Serves Charlotte-Gaston County area. www.catherineshouseinc.org, (704) 825-9599
Families Together - Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA): Transitional Housing for homeless families of at least three people with a minor child and a working adult head of household. Must be referred by community shelter agency Provides housing, case management, and referrals to community resources. www.ywcacentralcarolinas.org/programs/families-together-ft (704-525-5770).
FAVAR Ministries: For Ex-offenders: www.favarministries.com (704) 921-9902
Hoskins Park Ministries (HPM) is a Christian ministry whose primary purpose is to share the love of Christ with the poor and homeless by providing transitional housing facilities, clothing, food and other necessary support to those in need. www.hoskinspark.org/index.html 704-391-3303
Jackson Park Ministries: For women with children or married couples with children.
www.jacksonpark.org 704-391-3303
Transitions of Lake Norman- Serving at risk youth and young adults 17-23, shelter, motivational seminars, and pastoral care. Individual and group therapy, vocational and educational opportunities, health education and training. Teen pregnancy and parenting services. Contact Thelma Miller 704-230-4393
Samaritan House: Provides temporary housing for homeless persons after they are released from a hospital. Must be referred by medical or social work staff from the hospital. www.thesamaritanhouse.org 704-333-0110
Women in Transition Program: For single women, ages 18 and up, with a regular source of income. Also offers case management, resource library, and health services. This is not emergency housing. 704-525-5770 ext. 205.
PROGRAMS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
A Child's Place: Education and support services for children and their families who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless. 601 E. Fifth St. www.achildsplace.org 704-343-3790
Urban Ministry Center - Provides assistance with lunch, counseling, mail services, laundry facilities, showers, bathrooms, and other services 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. 945 N. College St, Charlotte 704-347-0278.
Homeless Support Services: Assessment and referrals that link the client to agencies throughout the Homeless Services Network, as well as other community resources. 704-926-0617
SPECIALIZED HOUSING
Charlotte Rescue Mission: Residential program for men and women battling addiction. Rebound 704-334- 4635 ext. 501 (men’s program). Dove's Nest 704-332-3999 ext. 113 (women’s program).
Community Choices, Inc/ Cascade: Services for women who are pregnant or with children and are chemically dependent,. www.comalt.org 704-336-4844
Hope Haven: Homeless single adults with children who have completed primary substance abuse treatment within the last year. Provides housing, counseling, vocational training programs, aftercare program, parenting, transportation to AA/NA meetings and life skills training. www.hopehaveninc.org 704-372-8809
House of Mercy: A Ministry of the Sisters of Mercy providing a home and specialized care for persons living with AIDS. www.thehouseofmercy.org 704-825-4711
Housing/ services for pregnant women and or their children:
Florence Crittenton Services 704-372-4663;
Lois Lodge 704-335-9660;
Mira-Via: is a safe haven and source of hope for pregnant mothers and their children. College Maternity Residence 704-525-4673
Angel House: helping displaced pregnant adolescent and adult women in crisis realize their dreams by providing safe housing, education, comprehensive health care, personal growth and counseling. Angel House will provide a humane environment, in order to help enhance the self-image of its clients and to preserve their dignity.
Oxford House: Serves adults in boarding home setting that re in substance abuse recovery; residents pay rent and must not have disruptive behaviors. 19 Locations throughout Charlotte, with an average of 8 beds per house. 919-520-579
Salvation Army: Adult Rehabilitation program for men with substance abuse problems. 1023 Central Ave, 704-332-1171
St. Peter’s Homes – McCreesh Place: Provides long term housing for single homeless men with a disabling condition including substance use, with at least $500 monthly income, who have been felony free for last 3 years. 2120 N. Davidson St., 704-335-9380
Summit House: 12-24 month residential alternative-to-prison programs for mothers convicted of a non-violent crime and their minor children, participants are court ordered by the judge as part of their probation/sentence. 704-717-2512
The Center for Community Transitions: Works to assist offenders and their families through various programs designed to aid in the transition from the Criminal Justice System to the community. Aftercare contact 704-374-0762
FURNITURE
Crisis Assistance Ministries Emergency financial aid for assistance with rent, utilities, clothing and furniture. 704-371-3001
Salvation Army: Thrift stores provide quality clothing, furniture and other goods to the community at bargain prices. www.salvationarmyusa.org, Locations: 1023 Central Avenue: 704-332-1171, 11328 E. Independence Blvd (Matthews): 704-814-7031
Thrift Store- Charlotte Rescue Mission: Sells used clothing, jewelry, computers, household items, cars, boats, and furniture to support the work and programs of Charlotte Rescue Mission. 7020 Albemarle Rd www.charlotterescuemission.org 704-566-0405
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store: Sells donated appliances, furniture, building materials, hardware, electrical supplies, plumbing fixtures, household items, and paint to the general public; recycle overstocked, seconds, used, discounted and salvageable building materials donated by contractors and individuals. Locations: 1133 N. Wendover Rd, 704-716-7044, 3326 Wilkinson Blvd, www.charlotterestore.org 704-295-4495