Homelessness and Housing Resources
Call United Way 211: They will complete over the phone Community Housing and Referral Team (CHART) questionnaire to evaluate appropriate resources in our area. This is also the way to get access to emergency shelter.
Information for students experiencing homelessness: http://www.donegalsd.org/support-services2-793d5bac/homelessness-5f50d9e4
Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS) Provides case management services including winter shelter placement, rapid rehousing, permanent housing and other supportive services (please call 211 first). Open Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm 717-361-0740 17 South Market Street, Suite 101 Elizabethtown, PA 17022
FAITH Homes of Donegal A six-year program to partner with a qualified family, by moving them into affordable housing in a FHD-owned building, assisting them to become financially stable and ultimately buy their own residence. 717-538-1252 http://faith-homes.org/
Mount Joy Helping Services Can offer limited assistance with rent/utility payments and occasionally provides temporary lodging at the Red Rose Motel for individuals experiencing homelessness. Application required. (Must be a Mount Joy resident to qualify) Contact: Pat Paules 717-653-5585
Affordable Housing list in Lancaster County: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IvUe4oQqSOR5cIrpbCtQ9-UTWiQZpD3r/view?usp=sharing
Lancaster Housing Opportunities Partnership (LHOP): Provides education and resources for home ownership and advocacy. Provides information on first time home owners loans and classes. 717-291-9945 https://www.lhop.org/
Tabor Community Services: Provides homeless and rental counseling, and financial workshops and financial counseling. Eviction prevention also available for those with income. Provides supportive services for permanent housing. 717-397-5182. https://www.tabornet.org/