DAWN (Dwellings & Advocacy for Women in Need) is a shared ministry of the Benedictine Sisters,Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St. Joseph. It was founded in 1995 to prevent women in recovery from addiction(s) and domestic violence from returning to former neighborhoods that would have negative influences to their recovery. Housing may be available up to two years to qualified women who are willing to be employed and/or attending school and working for their independence and self-sufficiency.Erie DAWN also currently has 3 furnished units through a private developer. These units identified as Martha s Place sites are available to women who are unemployed or underemployed and must achieve a sustainable income. Intensive case managment is provided them up to four months after which they may pursue other housing options. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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St. Martin Center s mission is, To engage in work among the needy by providing immediate assistance and long-term services that help guide individuals, regardless of their race or religion, toward the path of self-reliance. We service the unemployed and underemployed of Erie County in Pennsylvania. St. Martin Center serves 20,000 individuals annually; most of which are at or below the poverty level. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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*Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program* On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,which ludes $1.5 billion for a Homelessness Prevention Fund. Funding for this program, called the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), is being distributed based on the formula used for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program. Grantees may provide rental assistance or services to eligible program participants who are residing or would like to reside outside their jurisdiction. They may also fund ubgrantees that serve persons outside of the jurisdiction, subgrantees that are located outside of the jurisdiction, and subgrantees that serve multiple jurisdictions. A grantee may establish more stringent requirements, such as requiring that HPRP funds be spent within the jurisdiction or establishing a residency requirement,but HUD is not setting these requirements. Counties served:Dauphin County .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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For more information, about Financial assistance and other services provided by this office, contact them directly to the number provided. .. (continue to details page for more info and costs)
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