Non-Emergency Housing
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Catholic Worker (St. Peter Claver)
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Temporary residence for men and women
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Accepts pregnant women and their children on case by case basis
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Very limited space
518 S. St. Joseph Street, South Bend, 46601
744 S. Main Street, South Bend, 46601 (daytime drop-in center)
(574) 287-7734 (women’s house)
(574) 235-0623 (men’s house)
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Center for the Homeless
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Transitional housing program
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Program offers peer support groups, job search and retention, saving 75% of income, debt reduction
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Personal development programs
813 S. Michigan St, South Bend, 46601
(574) 282-8700
Hours: 24 hours
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Dismas House of Michiana
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Reentry program for individuals who have been released from incarceration less than one year ago
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No children
521 S St. Joseph Street, South Bend, 46601
(574) 233-8522
Hours: M-F: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Elkhart Housing Authority
​Provides affordable housing to Elkhart families
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Public Housing is available only to low-income families and individuals. The Elkhart Housing Authority determines eligibility based on the following:
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Annual gross income
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Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and
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US citizenship or eligible immigration status.
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1396 Benham Avenue Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-8392
Hours: M-F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
Can help you pay your heat and electric bills
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EAP is a federally-funded program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) called the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Indiana households that make 60% of the state median income (60 SMI) or less may qualify for these benefits
(800) 872 - 0371 (Inside Indiana Only)
(317) 232 - 7777
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Faith Mission​
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Short-term or long-term housing/recovery programs available
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Provides meals, clothing, classes, counseling, and employment assistance
801 Benham Ave, Elkhart, 46516
(574) 293-3406
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Family Justice Center (FJC)
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All services are free & confidential
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Referrals to various community partners for assistance finding safe shelter, counseling options, medical care, housing and financial resources, & much more
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Counseling services
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One- stop help center for victims of domestic/ family violence, sexual assault & stalking
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Civil legal assistance & referrals
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Resource room (access to a computer, printer, phone, and resource library)
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Children's play space (supervision may not be available)
533 N Niles Ave, South Bend, 46617
(574) 234-6900
24/7 SOS Crisis Hotline: (574) 289-4357
Hours: M-F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Habitat for Humanity
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Builds and restores homes and sells them at no profit to partner families
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Includes home and financial management training
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Must attend an information session
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Application process is three months long
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Families must invest hundreds of hours preparing their home
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Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County
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Homeowner program
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Ramp Building
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Home Repair
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2910 Elkhart Rd, Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-6109
Hours: M-Th: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, F: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
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Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County
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402 E South St, South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 288-6967
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Hope Ministries Family Life Center​
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Two year program providing shelter, shower, meals, caseworker, drug/alcohol classes
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Childhood Development & parenting support “Hope4Kids”
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Center on Michigan St. provides food
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Call for next tour of facility to begin application process and acquire spot on waiting list
432 S. Lafayette, South Bend, 46601
532 S. Michigan, South Bend, 46601
(574) 235-4150
Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm​
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Housing Assistance Office
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Section 8 rental assistance (administers vouchers)
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Rental properties – 5 complexes
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Owner-occupied rehabilitation program (up to $5k rehabilitation for existing home)
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Provides services for St. Joe County residents, but South Bend residents should contact South Bend Housing Authority
2410 Grape Rd. Suite 2, Mishawaka, 46545
(574) 256-9444
Hours: M-F: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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La Casa
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Assists clients achieve financial stability, find a new home, prevent foreclosure, find affordable rentals, get home repair assistance, immigration counseling, and neighborhood engagement.
202 N. Cottage Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4450
Hours: M-F: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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South Bend Housing Authority
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Administers section 8 vouchers
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Provides public housing
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Home ownership program
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Eligibility determined by income and family size and waiting list
501 Alonzo Watson Dr., South Bend, 46601
(574) 235-9346
Hours: M-F: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Transitional Living program Family & Children’s Center
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Apartments for pregnant women and their children and any other homeless/runaway youth ages 16-21 (with or without children)
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Housing for up to 18 months
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Reserve right to turn away clients
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Short waiting list
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Independent living skills program
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Clients meet with individual mentor and peer groups once a week
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Other referrals and therapy offered
1509 Liberty Dr, Apt #6, Mishawaka, 46545
(574) 252-2803​
Page Index
All Continuing Education resources are listed here in alphabetical order.
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Catholic Worker (St. Peter Claver)
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Center for the Homeless
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Dismas House of Michiana
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Elkhart Housing Authority
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Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
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Faith Mission
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Family Justice Center (FJC)
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Habitat for Humanity
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Hope Ministries Family Life Center
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Housing Assistance Office
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La Casa de Amistad
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South Bend Housing Authority
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Transitional Living Program Family and Children's Center
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