Monroe County Commission on Aging
Serving Monroe County Seniors since 1973
Emergency Housing / Shelters / Homelessness
Emergencies are an unforeseen occurrence or
A combination of circumstances that call for immediate action.
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Service Relocation Assistance may help with rent, rent arrearage, security deposits, or moving expenses, and one of the following circumstances exists for your household, you may be eligible for relocation assistance.
- Homeless, living in a shelter, a car, or on the street.
- Living temporarily with other persons following a fire or natural disaster that occurred not more than 60 days before the date the group applies for emergency relief.
- Living with other persons to escape a domestic violence situation.
- A court summons or judgment was issued which will result in the family group becoming homeless.
- Your family group needs adequate housing to avoid a foster care placement or before a child(ren) can return home from foster care.
- A DHHS employee determines the family must be relocated from unsafe housing or for the protection of the children.
- The group receives final written notice to vacate condemned housing from a local public agency authorized to issue such an order.
The Salvation Army Monroe Corps
Housing and Homeless Services
1018 East Second Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Group homes, emergency shelters, and transitional living centers provide housing, food, and overnight lodging for varying amounts of time to those in need. Also, they provide educational, counseling, and vocational services to homeless, destitute individuals and families, and youth where family care is undesirable or unavailable.
For those families with temporary needs, family service programs help families and needy individuals with emergency food, housing, and utility assistance. Salvation Army programs and services vary with local needs. For information on specific programs & locations, contact your local Salvation Army Corps Community Center.
Family Manor
Family Manor is a Christian based emergency shelter for families, single men with children, or single women who require temporary housing for up to 11 families and 4 single women. Qualifying individuals or families are eligible for up to 90 days to stay per calendar year to begin to rebuild their lives. For more information, please contact Judy Hertzsch at 734-241-0440.
Basic Information Needed (Requirements for all Case Management Services)
- Picture ID (Passport, Drivers License, State ID)
- Proof of Monroe County Residency
- Proof of several household residents (Birth Records, Health Records, School Records, Names on the lease, etc...)
- Proof of income for all members of household 18 and older
- Information relevant to need (see below)
- All assistance is based upon funding availability
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Combine Income of Household Residents Must be 150% of below of Federal Poverty Guidelines
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Eligible Once every 3 months
- Prescription, Medical, Dental, or Optical
- Prescriptions: Must have written prescription or name of pharmacy prescription is held
- No Pain Killers
- Must have proof of appointment and statement from the doctor that the Salvation Army Voucher will be accepted.
- Limit of $70 per year per person at the home.
Philadelphia House 1 – Emergency Men’s Shelter
815 East First Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Salvation Army – Manor House for Families
815 East First Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Manor House provides up to 90 days of emergency shelter for families with children. Families must be married. Men with children are accepted. For more details, please call 734-241-0440.
Sunrise House
Safe House Address is Confidential
Fairview Transitional Shelter for Disabled
3604 South Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
A positive home-like environment for women who are homeless and have substance abuse problems.
The primary goal is for women to live in a safe environment and face their addictions while living a sober lifestyle.
Each resident has their own individualized personal goal plan focusing on recovery and self-improvement. During their stays, women will be educated on living sober, anger management,
Philadelphia House II – Transitional Shelter
119 E. Third Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Salvation Army Monroe Harbor Light Center ~Veterans Transitional Housing
3250 North Monroe Street
Monroe, MI. 48162
Monroe County Warming Shelters
Oaks of Righteousness Christian Church
1018 E. Second Street
Monroe, MI 48161
1018 East Second Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Beach House Family Shelter Beach House Family Shelter is the only shelter in Toledo that serves both single women and families. Beach House fosters positive changes through structured programs focused on goal setting, education, employment, and life management. Beach House Goal-Directed Living Program provides residents with food, clothing referrals, personal hygiene items, transportation, a healthy, secure living environment. For more information, please call 419-241-9277. Cherry Street Mission Ministries Since 1947, Cherry Street Mission Ministries (Cherry Street), located in Toledo, Ohio, has provided to our homeless and poor in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year free shelter, food, clothing, biblical support, recovery services, educational and vocational programs, and services. Anyone can take part in most of Cherry Street’s services. Each night, Cherry Street provides safe, free shelter for nearly 230 men and women who would otherwise sleep on the street or remain in an abusive situation. For some, it’s the first night they’ve slept safely in a very long time. |
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Men's Housing 419-242-0068 |
Women's Housing 419-321-1835 |
Furniture & Clothing Banks
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LifeBridge Center
Call for shopping hours
419-246-9552 |
Referral Shopping Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
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Non-food Donations
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
669 Indiana Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
419-242-5505
1917 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
419-241-6579
Rebekah's Haven is a homeless shelter for mothers with small children. Providing shelter from the storms of life, Rebekah's Haven provides a home-like atmosphere with daily encouragement, spiritual guidance, and support in walking through the issues that brought them to the place they needed help! Rebekah's Haven is completely funded through the local community, businesses, and churches. Please help us grow this life-changing ministry by meeting the daily financial needs necessary to care for those who come for help!
Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Men's Shelter at the men's shelter we provide night-to-night shelter for homeless men who are over eighteen years of age. Men desiring to stay in the shelter must be sober & cooperative and in by 6:00 PM. Each night they receive a message of hope in a chapel service, eat a nutritious balanced meal, shower, and sleep in a clean, warm bed. In the morning, they eat a solid breakfast before they leave. Also offered is the Work Skills Program under which selected men to receive life skills training, work ethics training, and work therapy. Men involved in this program also have midday devotions offered to them throughout the week in conjunction with their lunch. For more information call 419-242-6642.
Toledo Gospel Rescue Men's Mission Mall
117 W. Woodruff @ Putnam St.
The TGRM Mission Mall operates uniquely. Every Saturday from Noon-2:00 p.m. shoppers can get a specific number of items for FREE. They can come back each week, but each week they are asked to take only the specified number of items. This gives everyone in need the opportunity to get what they need.
Those wanting more than the specified number of items will be asked to give a small donation. These monetary donations are used to help cover the expenses of the building where the Mission Mall is housed.
ANYONE may shop at the Mission Mall. Referrals and I.D. are not required. Shoppers can usually find just about anything they might need at the Mission Mall. However, we cannot guarantee the availability of any given item at a specific time. The Mission Mall is also open Monday-Friday from Noon-4:00 p.m. for shoppers that do not need free items. Shopping is done on a donation basis on those days.
People in need of specific items such as furniture, appliances, beds, etc. must come in and speak to the Manager on duty. He will know what is available and how many people are on the waiting list. To speak to the manager you may call 419-241-6579, ext: 102, and leave a message. To arrange the pick up of large donations, call the truck driver message phone at 419-241-6579, prompt 4.
Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission Outreach Center
670 Phillips Ave. @ Vermaas
TGRM reaches out to the community-at-large in several ways at the Outreach Center. Community-wide free meals are held on Saturdays at 6:00 pm except for the second Saturday when the Outreach Center is closed.
On the first and third Saturdays, a Christian worship service is offered at 7:00 pm. Kingdom Run Church Service every Sunday at 5:30 pm. All are welcome.
Anyone in need of clothing may go to the mini-mall located in this facility on the open Saturdays from Noon-2:00pm.
Bible Studies are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00 pm and are open to anyone in the community.
Narcotics Anonymous holds meetings in this facility on Wednesday at 7:30 pm, on Friday at 7:00 pm, and on Sunday at 9:30 am for an individual searching for freedom from addictions.
Kids Club, on Saturday afternoons from 12:30-2:00 pm, is a fun and educational time for kids to study up on school work and the Bible. Crafts, snacks, and a good time is had by all who participate.
For more information on the services provided at the TGRM Outreach Center call 419-478-1005 and speak to John or Terri Nealy.
***Please Note***
These links and listings are meant to be a resource guide for those looking for resources in our community.