In partnership with Housing for New Hope and Urban Ministries of Durham, the Department of Social Services is implementing Durham’s Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP). HPRP is funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding, typically referred to as “federal economic stimulus funds.”  The funds are provided to DSS through a contract with the City Department of Community Development.

This is a two-year pilot project that provides financial assistance and case management to both prevent homelessness and to re-house families and individuals who have recently become homeless due to the recession. 

Target population:

The target for this program is a city-wide effort to assist residents of Durham who are at risk of becoming homeless and residents  who are experiencing homelessness.  Current residents of Urban Ministries of Durham and other homeless services providers are being targeted as well. To help you determine if a referral is appropriate for the HPRP program, attached are an Assessment Tool and a tool for Eligibility Certification.

External resources:
Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP)

Crisis Intervention Program (CIP)

Durham Community Resources Directory
Durham Housing Authority
Triangle United Way
Operation Breakthrough
Genesis Home
Salvation Army
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Senior PharmAssist
Durham Crisis Response (Domestic Violence)
 

For more information:

Re-Housing: Dwight Bradford: (919) 943-0917 or (919) 323-2805 dwight@housingfornewhope.org