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If so, please call HRI at 269-382-0287 between 8:30- 5:00 pm Monday-Friday or dial 2-1-1 day or night 24/7. Don’t have access to a phone? Please fill out this form and HRI staff will contact you. Our office lobby is still closed but we are here to help!
HRI Updates 9/1/2020
HRI is committed to providing service without interruption or closure of the organization. In support of the actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, HRI is implementing the following modifications until further notice.
No Walk-in Services or Visitors Accepted.
The weekly Community Housing Hour, walk-in services, and on-site meetings are suspended. Staff are participating in community meetings and communication with the people we serve through phone, video and remote work options.
Information about preventing your eviction: Steps to Rental Relief (1)
Eviction Prevention Assistance (9-15) (002)
For more information, assistance or information about our services, call our main number 269-382-0287 or dial 2-1-1 day or night 24/7.
WE ARE HIRING! Please see our employment page in the About HRI section above for more information about our current openings.
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Join Our 2020 Virtual Walk to End Homelessness!
Dear Walkers, Fundraisers and Donors,
We were so sorry to cancel our physical, Walk to End Homelessness in March. Finally, we are able to offer you an opportunity to turn in or make donations to Housing Resources Inc. in person on June 25th from 4- 7 pm at the Kalamazoo Growlers. With your donation of $35 or more, you may pick up your super cool Walk t-shirt and promotional bag. We will be using all safety protocols and you will be able to drive up, donate and pick up t-shirts with ease.
Our Kalamazoo residents experiencing homelessness need your support now more than ever!
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If you have questions, please contact gbarnum@hri.allcmg.com.
Our residents who are experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness need your help now more than ever!
Know your options! There are five drop boxes in the City of Kalamazoo in addition to two office locations (at City Hall and at the Bernhard Center at Western Michigan University). If you haven't voted yet, make sure you are ready to vote on Election Day, or request and return your absentee ballot ASAP (hand-deliver it if possible).
Find a map of all locations here: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=16rXS5n-ej6uhd-BRYhFMDyjIRuM-2f0i&ll=42.2834988743781%2C-85....
Edison Neighborhood Association Kalamazoo Eastside Neighborhood Association Northside Association for Community Development- NACD Westwood Neighborhood Association Vine Neighborhood Association Milwood Neighborhood Watch Association Stuart Neighborhood Association Oakwood Neighborhood Association Downtown Kalamazoo
We are looking forward to joining this free, virtual, community celebration today which airs at 3:45pm -- register here to get the link to watch with us and our friends at Family Health Center!
www.eventbrite.com/e/we-rise-2020-a-celebration-of-community-with-family-health-center-tickets-11...
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“It’s fairly certain there would be a huge spike in evictions if there isn’t going to be an extension of benefits of some sort,” Jim Schaafsma, an attorney for the Ypsilanti-based nonprofit Michigan Poverty Law Program.
As evictions loom, Michigan areas to vote on affordable housing millages
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By one estimate, more than 300,000 Michigan households may be vulnerable to eviction due to economic hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic. In places like Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo County, high rental rates and a dearth of affordable housing fuel millage proposals intended to ease the strain.Quick Links
- Steps to Rental Relief (1)
- Eviction Prevention Assistance (9-15) (002)
- Tenant/Landlord Booklet
- Michigan Housing Locator
- Subsidized and Affordable Housing for Individuals and Families
- Subsidized Housing List for People with Disabilities and Seniors
- Community Housing Information Hour
- 2019 Out of Reach Report MI
- 2019 ALICE Report
- 2018 Ending Homelessness In Michigan HMIS Information
- HRI Privacy Notice (002)
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The mission of HRI is the assurance of housing for socially or economically vulnerable persons of Kalamazoo County.
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