Family Promise of Greater Beloit

Provided food and shelter to 136 Family members. Motel expenses declined 71% as shelter services shifted from motels to the new fixed site. Overall expenses increased by 3% due to the added leased space and for additional staff to provide oversight and security. Three meals, including one hot meal, were provided to the families each day from a combination of volunteer congregations and distributed food cards. Provided case management services to the families that were receiving shelter or rental assistance. The case management services assist families to graduate into housing and become self sufficient by: (1) finding housing by introducing them to landlords or available housing units; (2) finding employment or other sources of income by building a resume and learning how to interview; (3) learning and understanding basic financial literacy and household budgeting; (4) understanding the keys to being a good tentant so that a landloard prefers them as a potential tenant; and (finding) third party child care and alternative options to fund child care.

Provided rental assistance to 44 Family and 147 individuals members. Rental assistance expenses increased by 452% from the prior year, as families struggled to make increasing rent payments. Rental assistance was provided to families facing eviction or just entering rental housing. The expenses/grants were paid directly to landlords and property managers.

General homeless services food, clothing and housing.