Housing and Homelessness Programs

YWCA Housing and Homelessness Programs provide more than housing. Through a series of well-defined goals and objectives, the YWCA offers women an opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness in order to achieve self sufficiency.  

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	Housing Programs:           Emergency Shelter           Bridge Housing           Transitional Housing           Section 8 or Single Room Occupancy           Permanent Housing Disabilities (PHD)

Services for Residents: -Food Bank -Case Management -Life Skills and Parenting Education -Individual and Group Counseling -Employment Services -Housing Referrals -Social Services Referral -Drug and Alcohol Recovery Support Group -ABE/GED and ESL assistance through OIC and other providers -HACC classes and Computer Education Center onsite -Volunteer/Internship Opportunities
Eligibility Requirements: -Applicants must be currently homeless. -Individual income must not exceed 50% of the median income for the City of Harrisburg. Individuals without income are eligible. -Applicants will be required to show Picture ID. -The YWCA is a drug-free and alcohol-free zone. -Residents are required to function independently and in a group living setting. -At least one meeting per week is required. -The head of household may not be younger than 18 years of age. -Applicants must be committed to attaining life changing goals.	Thank you Pinnacle Health System’s for sponsoring this year’s Recognition Ceremony!

single mothers make up half of america's poor. not convicts. not junkies. single mothers.   Click here to learn more about poverty and homelessness.

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