Housing

The Damien Center's Housing and Economic Assistance Services department works to ensure that those in need have safe and affordable housing of choice. Frequently, persons living with HIV/AIDS may have problems meeting rent, utilities or other housing expenses. The Housing Assistance Program has grant dollars to provide on-going and short term rental assistance to qualifying applicants. We also refer clients wishing to purchase a home to various home-buying programs.

The Damien Center's Housing program's include HUD HOPWA which includes 2 types of rental and emergency assistance. 

• TBRA - Long Term contribution toward rent and utilites
• DEFA - Short Term Emergency Housing

Other Direct Assistance Programs within the Housing Department include, the Damien Center Food Pantry, bus tickets, haircuts, volunteers help clients attend job interviews, visit the Damien Center and provide other necessary travel requirements.

Specifically, the Housing Program Provides Assistance With...

• Housing Information
• Housing Placement
• Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
• Emergency Financial Assistance

All clients are referred to housing by their Care Coordinators and information is strictly confidential.

For more information on our housing and economic assistance,
please contact Lynnette Lewis:  llewis@damien.org, or Lisa Howell: lhowell@damien.org.