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Homeless Prevention | Hope Haven of DeKalb County

1145 Rushmoore Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115

Eligibility

Must demonstrate proof of emergency situation in the past six months and be resident of area served for at least one year, must be able to pay a portion of rent or deposit and employed to prove rent will be continue to be paid; Security deposit assistance requires a need for relocation (such as fleeing domestic violence, divorce, eviction, etc)

Required documents

Call for information

Application process

Call for appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Dekalb County, IL

Description

Provides assistance to help prevent homelessness, including, but not limited to:
- Emergency rent assistance for families in imminent danger of eviction
- Security deposits or first month's rent to help a family move into permanent housing in order to divert homelessness
- Emergency financial assistance to prevent housing foreclosure
- Referrals to other services to help prevent homelessness

Providing organization

Hope Haven of DeKalb County

Organization that helps prevent homelessness by providing an emergency shelter and housing support.