I know that Ms. Heller didn't read the search criteria OR the items on the list. The search was for "Housing Resources and Assistance". Shelters & referral services are maxed out & can't take the place of affordable housing. The affordable housing is full & on a waiting list.
Most of the 28 items on her list work together in some way, are not all AIDS specific, & have special application/intake issues, not to mention the question on accessibility or availability. If it is one thing I hate it is people post things that they know nothing about. WAKE UP! Clare House Apartments are needed. Check out: http://www.clarehousing.org/ Ms. Heller's post/list proves nothing but the adage that a little knowledge is a dangerous & often misused thing. -mandy tempel (in NE Mpls who can now rest) ---------------------------------------------------- ALLIANCE APARTMENTS -Sober housing for individuals (no children). There are 100 permanent ( requiring 60 days sobriety) and 24 transitional (requiring 5 days sobriety) units. Must be homeless with no record of arson or criminal sexual conduct, proof of sobriety. Must stay sober to keep housing. Currently have people on the Waiting List. Bridge for Runaway Youth -Has short-term shelter services for GLBT youth (16-20 only) & can provide referrals but NOT permanent housing for people with AIDS. Catholic Charities - Dupont Residence -A permanent supportive housing program located in south Minneapolis for families in need of affordable housing. Consists of six two-bedroom apartments. The residence is usually full. They do not maintain a waiting list, but do notify area case management programs when openings occur. Catholic Charities Branch III -Must have birth certificate and proof of Minnesota residency to use this _drop-in center_. This is program offers transitional housing & referral for anyone in need. CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST -Part of their housing numbers include places like the ALLIANCE APARTMENTS. But they claim over 1,000 units but how many are accessible & do not discriminate against people with AIDS? Centro Cultural Chicano -multi-service agency serving the Latino community in Minnesota, which includes housing intervention programs. Centro also provides HIV/STD prevention and education for heterosexual people and youth in the Latino community. *Damiano House -a residence owned and operated by _Clare Housing_. Located in South Minneapolis, Damiano House is a home for those looking for health rehabilitation or end-of-life care. It offers furnished private rooms, phone, shared use of common spaces and meals. Services include: housekeeping, laundry, medication management, transportation, supervision, protection, and coordination of available support systems. Damiano House is a residence owned and operated by Clare Housing. Must be able to live with others in a foster care setting. Residence is fully accessible and provides 24-hour care and services. Damiano House is located on a bus line and near local merchants. All clients must complete an application with their case manager, social worker, or client advocate, and have another portion of the application completed by their HIV physician. All clients must complete an application with their case manager, social worker, or client advocate, and have another portion of the application completed by their HIV physician. *Ford House -An 11 unit apartment building in South Minneapolis for people living with HIV disease. Residents pay 30% of income for rent of a one bedroom apartment. Building has elevator, community room and laundry facilities. SALVATION ARMY Harbor Light Multi-Service Center -Offers emergency shelter, transitional and long term apartments and an evening meal at 6 p.m. seven days a week. Services include emergency shelter special needs unit for homeless persons who are mentally or medically challenged, the elderly _or people with HIV related health issues_, and the Beacon Program, inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency treatment for men. Also have Booth Program, targeted toward working individuals which allows men or women to stay for $7 per night, but can not be on any form of public assistance. You must be homeless to use the services. SALVATION ARMY Harvest Hills - permanent supportive housing program located in _Coon Rapids_ for families in which at least one member of the immediate household is considered homeless or is in need of affordable housing and is dual diagnosed. Dual diagnosis can vary from a physical or mental disability to chemical dependancy. Harvest Hills consists of eight, three bedroom apartments that are set up in four duplexes; a family must consist of at least 3 people. HOUSINGLINK: Can we say referral only to many of the links on this list & isn't Minneapolis or AIDS specific. Duh. SALVATION ARMY H.O.P.E Harbor -This is the agency that Includes Harvest Hills & Harbor Light Multi-Service Center. This is not a separate/different option. Indian Health Board of Minneapolis -Multi-service health care clinic serving American Indians and the general population. Confidential HIV and STD testing available.Provides culturally sensitive case management services to people living with HIV, including children. Case management services include assistance with housing. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES TASK FORCE -Provides culturally sensitive HIV case management, support services, educational materials and prevention programs for adolescents and adults. Peer education and training available for Native Americans in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Provides support services and housing program. HIV testing available upon request. Application information not listed. Legal Aid Society -Provides free or low cost legal services to low-income Hennepin County residents in certain legal matters including housing, must be an hennepin county resident. Lutheran Social Service Housing Resource Center: Referral Only Minneapolis Public Housing Authority: I'm not going to touch this one Minneapolis Urban League-Health Services Division -A multi-service organization serving the African American community. HIV-specific services include: case management, mental health advocacy, buddy program, "Circle of Love" support group, prevention and education programs targeting men who have sex with men and African American youth. "Circle of Love" is for anyone infected or affected by HIV. Also offers transportation services, and housing resources. MINNESOTA AIDS PROJECT (See Transitional Housing Program) Minnesota Men of Color - provides a community safe space for social/cultural programming and HIV/AIDS risk reduction education to African American, Arab/Middle Eastern, Asian Pacific Islander, Chicano/Latino & Native American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Allies population throughout Minnesota. They have a great links page: http://www.mnmenofcolor.org/links.index.html Pillsbury United Communities Health Education Program -Offers housing assistance�Must be African American and/or Hispanic man who has sex with men. Pillsbury United Communities programs also include: -Waite House, which offers Housing Advocacy -Oak Park Neighborhood Center, which offers Housing Assistance YOUTHLINK: Project Off Streets HIV/STD Program -Limited transitional housing program for homeless youth, including housing program for HIV-positive youth. Drop-in center for homeless youth. Must be homeless youth ages 16-20. Simpson Housing - Day Shelter Minneapolis -Must be 18 years or older; must be working a night job. Guests either pay $3 a day or save 40% of each paycheck toward housing. Day shelter guests are welcome to come to the night shelter in the evenings for dinner and rest. Provides meals, shower and laundry facilities. Simpson Housing - Emergency Shelter Minneapolis -Provides free, safe and clean nightly shelter for forty single adults (women and men). Friday nights and the last night of each month, individuals seeking shelter can enter a lottery system by arriving between 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. In addition, persons that receive a regular paycheck, social security income or general assistance and save 40% of each check while actively seeking other housing options, will automatically get a bed for an extended time. Simpson Housing - Transitional Housing Program Minneapolis -Pays rental subsidies for 40 families who are currently homeless. Accepted clients find own housing and sign lease. Must be working or in school within 60 days of program entrance. Subsidies paid directly to landlord. No program openings available at this time & detailed application. Simpson Housing - Women's Shelter Minneapolis -20-women capacity shelter for women 18 years and older, open from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Guests can use savings program to set aside part of their income toward permanent housing. On-site services include showers, laundry, mental health worker and health care. Shelter fills quickly. Transitional Housing Program -Assists adults living with HIV who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their families. Provides assistance in finding safe and affordable housing, education on tenants rights and responsibilities and short-term rental assistance to persons who are case managed by an HIV case manager. (this is part of MAP) TURNING POINT, INC. -The Freedom and Fellowship Supportive Housing Program provides affordable, permanent, sober housing to homeless men and women age 18 and older who also have a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency, mental illness, or HIV. _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
