Housing Assistance

Neighborhoods Inc
269-234-5023

Community Action
877-422-2726
Eviction diversion, mortgage, property taxes

Step Forward MI
Stepforwardmichigan.org
Federally funded loan program helps homeowners struggling with mortgage, condo association fees and/or property taxes retain ownership of their primary residence.

Department of Health & Human Services
844-464-3447
State Emergency Relief
apply at www.newmibridges.michigan.gov

Michigan Homeowner Assistance Program
https://mihaf.michigan.gov/

Keystone Place from time to time will turn out clients from shelter due to disruptive or violent behavior. Illegal behavior is reported **and handled by law enforcement . Disruptive behavior that does not bring harm to others is given a warning without client being turned out of shelter. Behavior placing others at risk will result in client being turned out of shelter Shelter staff will assist client to find other shelter either with client’s family or another shelter by the end of the day. Since Keystone is the only homeless shelter in county, arrangements are made with another shelter out of county. This may be an inconvenience to the client who may be working in county and have transportation issues, but protecting children in the shelter is Keystone’s priority.

Keystone staff, legally, is not permitted to talk to anyone about a client’s housing situation or actions that led them to be turned out without a release of information. If a group is working with the client to help find them shelter and is looking for details why client was released, a signed release of information must give permission for staff to discuss the clients situation and why the client was turned out. Release forms can be faxed to the shelter at 269 467-7742. Due to HIPAA regulations, Keystone staff cannot discuss client’s mental or physical health with anyone.

When families with children are turned out of Keystone Place, and staff is concerned for child’s well-being, the family will be reported to Child Protective Services.