Homeless Prevention (Emergency Solutions Grant)
Program Name: Homeless Prevention (Emergency Solutions Grant)
Location:
35 Mt. Carmel Ave
2nd Floor
Chicopee, MA 01013
2nd Floor
Chicopee, MA 01013
413-552-1554 (Eddie Martinez)
Description:
The Emergency Solutions Grant Program is a homeless prevention program that assists individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless. The program can only assist participants who have an apartment and are being evicted.
Eligibility:
- Meet the income guidelines
- Must live in Hampden County (EXCEPT SPRINGFIELD) AND
- Must have a Writ of Summary (no 14 day notice) AND
- Income must be at or below 30% of AMI AND
| 1 person | 2 Person | 3 person | 4 person | 5 person | 6 person | 7 person | 8 person | |
| 30% of AMI | $17,200 | $19,650 | $22,100 | $24,550 | $26,550 | $28,500 | $30,450 | $32,450 |
*Participant must be able to afford the apartment after help is given
Must Meet One of the Following Criteria:
- Prior episode of homelessness in an emergency shelter OR
- History of domestic violence OR
- Presence of an adult or a child or youth with a dianosed disability
Service Area:
Hampden County (Except Springfield)
