Housing Support Services

Serving individuals and families that are doubled-up, at risk of homelessness, in the eviction process, or homeless.  We help people across Lancaster & Chester Counties move into their own housing.

Accepting referrals from:

  • Emergency Shelters (Good Sam’s Emergency Shelter program, Water Street Ministries, Milagro House, St. Mary’s Fransiscan Shelter and other shelter providers in Lancaster & Chester County)
  • Transitional Housing (Good Samaritan’s Residential Housing program, Tabor Community Services, Homes of Hope and other transitional housing providers in Lancaster & Chester County)
  • Self or family
  • Landlords
  • Community organizations

We assist individuals and families to secure and maintain housing in the community by providing:

  • Case management and goal planning
  • Parenting education and support
  • Support groups and workshops
  • Mentoring/volunteer support
  • A wide variety of Financial Stability and Personal Development resources

Housing Support Services at Good Sam assists individuals and families throughout Chester and Lancaster Counties to stay in their own homes. Our caseworkers come alongside participants to determine the appropriate next steps. We offer an extensive array of services including rehousing and short-term rental assistance. We work together with our participants and community to ensure they have a safe place to call home.

We firmly believe that individuals and families are stronger, healthier, and more successful when they are in their own housing. Homelessness and housing insecurity have a traumatic effect on people. Adults often experience depression for several years after experiencing a housing crisis. When children experience homelessness or housing insecurity their mental health, physical health, and educational performance are negatively impacted. We work with men, women, and children to have a long-lasting impact and change.

Annual Impact – Housing Support Services

Some of our statistics from the 2018–19 fiscal year include:

Rental Assistance

$87,792 provided in rental assistance to single mothers across Lancaster & Chester Counties

Mother and child

208 Women and Childrenwere served, helping them stay in permanent housing

12 Familiesgraduated from the program

Mentor

80 Mentors providing friendship and support from local churches

Tiffany’s Story – from shelter to housing!

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