Monroe County

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

• Combine Income of Household Residents Must be 150% of below of Federal Poverty Guidelines
• 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. 

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

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.