Housing Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
The GRHC is not an emergency housing provider and there are currently waiting lists for all of our agency- and partner-owned housing developments.
If you are in need of emergency housing, please contact The Salvation Army
Developments Serving Households Experiencing Chronic Homelessness
Eligibility: Adults experiencing chronic homelessness referred by The Salvation Army. Also serves Veterans, ages 55 and older with a disability, and seniors ages 62 and older
Preferences: Veterans and Grand Rapids residents
Antoine Court Apartments | 50 Units
901 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids
Operated by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission
Income limits and additional information
Eligibility: Special needs, people experiencing chronic homelessness
Maximum annual income for these units:
30% of Area Median Income
Preferences: Veterans and Kent County residents
Oroiquis Apartments | 27 Vouchers
39 Mount Vernon Avenue South NW, Grand Rapids
Operated by Dwelling Place
Verne Barry Place | 86 Vouchers
60 Division Avenue South, Grand Rapids
Operated by Dwelling Place
Hope Community Rapid Re‑Housing Program
Rapid re-housing provides short-term rental assistance and services in order to help people obtain housing quickly, increase self- sufficiency, and maintain housing stability. It is offered without preconditions, and the resources and services provided are typically tailored to the needs of the household.
Eligibility: Families experiencing homelessness
Referral is through The Salvation Army
Preferences: Veterans and Grand Rapids residents
Hope Community | 24 units
Operated by Grand Rapids Housing Commission
Administrative office: 1420 Fuller Avenue SE, Grand Rapids
Emergency Housing Voucher Program
Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) provide a tenant-based rental subsidy to assist individuals and families who are:
- Experiencing homelessness
- At risk of experiencing homelessness
- Recently experienced homelessness or have a high risk of housing instability
- Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking
The GRHC administers a total of 42 EHVs. Households are referred to the program by the Kent County Continuum of Care; please contact The Salvation Army at 2-1-1 for information about the EHV application process.
Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program
The GRHC partners with the Kent County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the West Michigan Partnership for Children, the Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness and the Continuum of Care initiative to administer a Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program in Kent County.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) is a collaborative effort to prevent and end homelessness among youth who have a current or prior history of involvement with child welfare agencies. The program provides up to 36 months of rental housing subsidy as well as optional supportive services.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must between the ages of 18 and 24
- Must have left foster care or will leave foster care within 90 days
- Must be experiencing homelessness or be at risk of experiencing homelessness
Referral is through the Kent County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Emergency Housing Resources
The GRHC partners with a large and growing list of community agencies to meet the diverse needs of the families we serve. Below is a list of Grand Rapids area emergency service contacts.
The Salvation Army Social Services, phone: 616-454-5840. Emergency assistance, including homeless assessments and referrals. Also provides emergency food and utility assistance (utility assistance phone: 616-459-9468).
United Way 2-1-1, phone: 211. Refers people who need emergency assistance or information to available nonprofit human services agencies.
YWCA Domestic Violence Services, phone: 616-459-4652; 24-hour domestic violence crisis line: 616-454-9922. Services include crisis intervention, emergency shelter, specialized counseling for victims and assailants, and long-term transitional housing.
Eviction or Home Foreclosure Prevention
Kent County Community Action. A division of the Area Community Services Employment & Training Council (ACSET). Offers food assistance, utility shut-off assistance, help with rental arrears and other services.
Grand Rapids Urban League. Offers counseling, advocacy and direct services to residents faced with obstacles to employment, housing or education.
Home Repair Services. Offers financial literacy workshops as well as foreclosure prevention counseling.
Community Rebuilders. Provides a variety of services that support the housing needs of low-income and homeless households.
Emergency Food Assistance
Feeding America West Michigan. Administers Mobile Food Pantry program and other food assistance services.
God’s Kitchen, 303 South Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, Phone: 616‑454‑4110. Offers emergency food service daily for up to 400 people.
Mel Trotter Ministries. Meal and shelter assistance.
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. Provides a wide range of social services and emergency assistance or help accessing available assistance: cash assistance, state disability, SSI, refugee assistance, food stamps, Medicaid health coverage, child day care information, assistance with home repairs, heat and utility bills, relocation.
The Salvation Army Social Services. Emergency assistance offered through a food pantry that serves the Kent County area. Also provides utility assistance.
Kent County Community Action. A division of the Area Community Services Employment & Training Council (ACSET). Offers food assistance, utility shut-off assistance and other services.