Comprehensive Housing Assistance Programs Overview
This comprehensive overview showcases the Aanjibimaadizing Housing Assistance Programs, emphasizing the importance of a spectrum of housing options and support services to address varying needs. From transitional housing to success stories, the focus remains on promoting family stabilization through affordable rentals, home ownership support, and a holistic approach. The program's success lies in combining appropriate housing with tailored support services such as coordination with agencies, social and clinical services, and training opportunities. The summary also provides insights into current housing grants available until specified dates, highlighting the ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness and enhancing family stability.
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AANJIBIMAADIZING HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
This graphics reflects are a spectrum of options available as situations dictate. As life changes, circumstances fluctuate - which is why having a range of approaches that are integrated into one system is an important aspect. HOUSING CONTINUUM
AANJIBIMAADIZING FOCUS AREA Aanjibimaadizing provides services to support a portion of the housing continuum. We support affordable rentals and affordable home ownership in emergency situations. Aanjibimaadizing supports this because housing is a critical part of family stabilization.
ZAKAB There are 38 units across all districts Transitional housing This is safe and sober housing Case management is required prior to, and during, living there Clients must sign housing requirements before move in
ZAKAB SUCCESS STORIES 16 children reunified with parents 7 babies born 238 referrals for outside services 32 of 38 units are currently occupied (one is an office and the remaining are being prepped for move ins) All families have increased their financial health All have increased their natural supports and increased family stability
Housing alone isnt enough to end homelessness and provide family stability. Aanjibimaadizing uses a holistic approach, with the right type and level of support services to meet each individual s needs, Working in conjunction with appropriate housing, support services may include: Coordination with other agencies Social support services Connection with clinical support services Training opportunities WHY THESE PROGRAMS WORK
CURRENT HOUSING GRANTS SUMMARY LTHSSF LTH SOR III FHPAP LHPA HAF Currently in progress October 2023 October 2023 October 2023 Starts October 2021 2025 December 2023 September 2024 September 2025 July 2024 (or when it runs out of money, which is expected to be soon) Ends
FORMER HOUSING GRANTS SUMMARY HAF (Funds nearly depleted) Fast Track (Ended 9/30/23) PEAF (Ended FY22) CERA (Ended FY22) CHAP (Ended FY21) CERA-HUD (Ended FY22) Total Amount Distributed $965,073 $385,298 $1,080,685 $1,788,464 $1,176,855 $662,357 $6,009,089 # Served (may be duplicated) 1233 193 1358 1127 1070 478 5459
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Case Management Financial assistance to go from unsheltered to sheltered. Can assist with portions of: First months rent Rental deposits Utility bills Utility deposits Application/Intake Form Release of Information Documents LTHSSF HMIS Forms Copy of housing plan/case plan Other forms as relevant to client Income verification Copy of lease Landlord information forms Rent calculation form Direct assistance financial forms Other Persons including individuals, unaccompanied youth, or families with children who lack a permanent place to live continuously for a year or more or at least four times in the past three years. LTHSSF Long Term Homeless Support Service Fund
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Case Management Financial assistance to go from unsheltered to sheltered. Can assist with portions of: First months rent Rental deposits Utility bills Utility deposits Application/Intake Form Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Forms GPRA Assessment GPRA Tracking Form SOR Program Locator Form SOR GPRA Project Release Form Release of Information Documents LTHSSF HMIS Forms Copy of housing plan/case plan Other Forms as Relevant to Client Income Verification Copy of lease Landlord Information Forms Rent calculation form Direct Assistance financial forms Other Persons including individuals, unaccompanied youth, or families with children who lack a permanent place to live continuously for a year or more or at least four times in the past three years. The individual must also have an opioid diagnosis. LTH SOR III Long Term Homeless Opioid Response III
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS One-time financial assistance may include: At imminent risk of homelessness Low income Employed, likely to be employed with sustainable income within 3 months, or connected to other income (SSI, etc.) that will likely be sustainable within 3 months Exhausted other resources, and no remaining resources to resolve the crisis Likely to stabilize with limited assistance (less than 3 months) Projected income exceeds expenses Application/Intake Form Release of Information Documents FHPAP HMIS Forms Copy of housing plan/case plan Other forms as relevant to client Income verification Copy of lease Landlord information forms Rent calculation form Direct assistance financial forms Other Cannot receive this assistance from more than one source. Rental Assistance First and last months rent Deposit Utility assistance Other material and financial assistance (only upon approval of Grantee) FHPAP Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The Homeowners Assistance Fund is federal funding that can provide full or partial payment assistance to eligible homeowners unable to make full delinquent mortgage payments and provide funds to resolve delinquent payments for utility services, excluding phone and internet, due to a continuing financial hardship associated with the Coronavirus pandemic. Personal identification number from a state-issued ID, driver s license, passport, ITIN, Tribal ID or other form of ID. Statement of current inability to resume mortgage payments due to unemployment, underemployment or other continuing hardship. Total amount of each type of assistance (mortgage payment, mortgage arrears, utilities, home energy costs, utility arrears) needed. Number of months of mortgage payments and number of months of utility cost with documentation of amounts owed. Gross household income of all adults and number of individuals in the household for the past 2 months, or a tax return for 2020. Each participant will be required to provide income information as well as sign an attestation stating that the income provided is the only income for that individual. Copy of default invoice. (overdue bill, foreclosure notice, etc.) W-9. (Mortgage Lender and/or Utility Provider) Additional information may be requested. Be a homeowner Be a Mille Lacs Band Member, Mille Lacs Band descendant, or have a Mille Lacs Band member living in their home Live in the State of Minnesota if MLBO Descendant Homeowner is at least one installment payment in arrears on one or more utilities Assistance sufficient to resolve the delinquency is not available from other utility assistance programs and, without HAF assistance, the homeowner is likely to lose services. There is an amount maximum for this funding. Only a maximum of 12 months of assistance can be covered. HAF Homeowners Assistance Fund
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS One-time financial assistance may include: Must owe rent or rental utility payments on a residential dwelling Be a Mille Lacs Band Member, MLBO 1st Descendant, or have a child living in the house that is an MLBO member Live in the state of Minnesota and not receiving rental assistance from another local agency Have children living in the home who are in Pre-K through Grade 12 school and are experiencing ONE of the following: Living in overcrowded conditions in their current housing using the HUD definition Paying more than 50% of their income for rent Lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence Are at risk of eviction, loss of power, or loss of heat. Must apply to be an Aanjibimaadizing client. Rental Assistance 1st/Last rent Deposit The Local Homeless Prevention Assistance application must be done in person or over phone with a Case Manager or Facilitator after the Aanjibimaadizing application is complete. Utility assistance (including past due) Receipt of this funding requires participation in housing stability support through case management. Other material and financial assistance (only upon approval of Grantee) LHPA Local Homeless Prevention Aid
DIFFERENT PROGRAMS HAVE DIFFERENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS The best first step is to apply for Aanji Services at www.aanji.org (remember - other documentation will be required) The easiest way to determine if you are eligible is to call for assistance: Tammy Moreland 320-292-1942
OTHER SUCCESS STORIES Aanji has assisted more than 4982 families with housing barriers A person was evicted, found place on his own, started a job, we were able to assist with deposit Helped approximately 100 elders in the community to pay utility costs last winter Had an elder who was experiencing significant illness and as a result fell behind in house payment and utilities. We were able to assist with making these payments to keep her housed in a time of extreme need Total funds distributed as of 9/30/23: $6,009,089 Many have received furniture and/or home supplies. These were donated to the program.
MIIGWECH TAMMY WICKSTROM 320-352-7407
