Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc.

Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc. believes that all people are valuable members of the human family, and when treated with respect and dignity, they are more likely to respond positively toward themselves and the community. It is with this spirit that Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc. promotes self-sufficiency and community integration by providing a safe and nurturing transitional shelter environment, supportive housing programs, and housing stabilization services for the homeless of Manhattan. MESI's Homeless Rental Assistance Program aims to rapidly re-house households that are literately homeless, meaning individuals that are staying in the Caroline Peine Transitional Shelter or living in a place not meant for human habitation. HRAP is possible through the Emergency Solutions Grant, formerly the Emergency Shelter Grant. The Emergency Solutions Grant focuses on addressing the needs of people as they quickly transition from homelessness to stable housing. Types of assistance provided when funding is available are: rental and rental arrears, security deposits, and utility and utility arrears. Households must be literately homeless and have no other housing options, financial resources, and support networks. Case managers must document clients can stabilize within a reasonable time frame, which usually requires households to have income great enough to support themselves financially once assistance is discontinued.

Rental Assistance