Administrative Office
1033 E. 26^th St.
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 456-8073

Hope House for Families
1033 E. 26^th St.
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 456-8073

Project Hope Outreach
(814) 456-5670

The Refuge for Families
1027 E. 26^th St.
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 454-6088

Liberty House
for Veterans
550 W. 7^th St.
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 874-3687

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1516 Buffalo Rd.
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 453-4080

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1033 E. 26^th St.
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 456-8073

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	Hope House can accomodate up to four families at a time.
	Located directly next door to The Refuge
	The Healthy Youth Development collaborative partner
	The The AIPP Program
	The Youth And Kids (YAK) room is located at The Refuge.
	How do I apply for Hope House?

"Helping Hands to meet the needs of those less fortunate with compassion and dignity."

What is Hope House for Familes?

Located at 1033 E. 26^th St. Get Directions.

The Erie United Methodist Alliance through Project Hope has established a partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to build and manage the Hope House for Families Transitional living program.

Hope House for Families is a highly structured transitional living program where residents focus on the development of life skills necessary to help them deal with life’s issues in a positive way.

What does Hope House do?

EUMA’s Hope House for Families Transitional living program provides a safe, stable environment designed to support the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual development of our resident families.

Our primary goal is to support our resident’s efforts to overcome the obstacles which have caused them to become homeless.

The Hope House for Families Program serves best those who are determined to create a better living situation for themselves and their children, but need a capable support system to do so.

The rules and regulations for the program have been established in order to ensure a quality program that facilitates positive change leading to a better quality of life and permanent housing.

Who qualifies for Hope House for Families?

Get the Eligibility and Interest Questionaire

	Families must be in a homeless situation according to HUD guidelines to be verified by Hope House Program staff.
	Three letters of reference are required and each must be from an agency staff person who knows of the family’s current situation, attitude and what the family has already been trying to do to improve their current situation.
	The head of the household must be at least (18) years of age.
	Families must be sincerely committed to improving their life situation and both children and parents must be willing to participate in all aspects of the Hope House Program including required goal setting and follow through, classes, budgeting, meetings, apartment inspections, etc.
	Families must sign a Program Contract and abide by all the rules and guidelines in the Program Contract including, but not limited to a strict Zero Tolerance Policy for Violence, Drugs and Alcohol.
	Hope House is a Drug and Alcohol free environment. Any family members with a Drug or Alcohol History must have at least (6) months clean and have a treatment/ recovery plan already in place prior to acceptance to the Hope House Program. At least one of the letters of recommendation must come from your treatment provider.
	Criminal Records for any family members will be reviewed by staff on a case by case basis according to set guidelines.
	The family must be able to make the monthly living expense, calculated according to HUD guidelines and must be able to pay first month living expense and a security deposit of $235.
	The EUMA and Hope House Program reserve the right to verify applicant information through a credit check and criminal history check.
	Pets are not permitted.
	Due to the size of the apartments, the maximum number of family members is limited.
	We are a no smoking facility and if you would desire to stop we will be glad to help you find a cessation program.

Hope House is a program, not just an apartment. You will be required to follow through with the program rules and guidelines or risk expulsion from the program. Your family will be placed on initial 90 day probation to evaluate your commitment to the program.

Please seriously consider and discuss the program aspects of the Hope House Program with your family before applying. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the Eligibliity and Interest Questionnaire and return it to:

Hope House for Families Program
1033 East 26th Street
Erie, PA 16504
Fax: (814) 814-456-4513 Attn: Vicky

For more information, or to obtain a hard copy of the questionnaire, contact Vicky at 814-456-8073 or via email

Youth Programs/Activities

For more information on all youth programs and activities contact:

Vicky Herrmann
Youth Coordinator
(814) 456-8073 or email

What is the AIPP Program?

We want to share with you some exciting news about our expanding services at the Alliance. In an effort to meet the needs of our clients at the Refuge and Hope House for Families Program, especially are youngest ones, we are proud to announce to you our newest program known as the Alliance Infant and Pre-school Program or AIPP. This program will provide a loving and stimulating environment for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children to promote healthy development socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally through directed play activities and assisted learning activities. Both individual and group activities will be offered weekly. The goal of the program is to improve each child’s cognitive abilities so they are better equipped to enter school in the future. It is also our goal to promote involvement by the parent in their child’s life.

For more information please contact:

Vicky Herrmann
AIPP Coordinator
(814) 456-8073 or via email.

What is the YAK room?

The YAK (Youth And Kids) Room is a place where Youth And Kids of families who are staying at either The Refuge OR at Hope House can (at least for a little while) escape the reality of their situation. A haven, so to speak, where a child can be a child!

Homeless families leave alot behind, and for so many children there is nothing to look forward to. It is our pleasure to provide a room where, for a short time, a child can feel as though his/her world has stopped spinning out of control. It is only a room, but so much more. Love, laughter smiles and joy have moved in right along with the furniture, TV/VCR, computer, games and books.

UPDATE on the YAK ROOM

There is a fully operational computer with access to the internet and a GED study program for both adults and children with supervision to use for job search, homework assignments, etc. A second computer is available to play games and to type up assignments. The computer is available from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The after school program is available Monday thru Thursday from 3:00 - 5:00 PM for children living at The Refuge and Hope House. It is run by a certified teacher and volunteers from Mercyhurst college and the community.

KIDS CLUB

KIDS' CLUB meets on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 PM and is run by the YAK Coordinator. Any volunteers or church groups who would like to help please contact Vicky (814) 456-8073 or via email.

Volunteers are always needed!!!!!

Please contact us if you or your group is interested in hosting an event for the children or families of the Refuge and Hope House.

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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUMMER 2008

We need you!
Come share your talents:
Dance, music, arts and crafts, sports, etc.

Summer program of 2007 was a great success. Some of the events were:

Trips to the Erie Zoo
Seawolves Games
Sailboat Regatta
Christmas in July
Drive-In Movie Night
Back to School Bash
And More.....

2008 Summer Youth Activities

The Erie United Methodist Alliance is a proud collaborative partner of the Healthy Youth Development of Erie County

EUMA promotes asset #18 for Middle Childhood:
18. Child participates two or more times a week in cocurricular school activities or structured community programs for children.

For more information visit www.youtherie.com

The children of the Refuge and Hope House will be participating in the Upward Soccer Program Sponsored by the First Assembly of God on Oliver Rd this summer. We are grateful for this unique opportunity for the children.

Please let me know if you would like to help organize or participate in this summer's programs.

For more information contact Vicky (814) 456-8073 or via email.

Volunteer to spend some time in the YAK room.

The YAK room is located in the basement at The Refuge.

ATTENTION YOUTH GROUPS AND PEOPLE WITH ON YOUR HANDS:

Come spend some time with the boys and girls in the YAK Room!!! I promise you won’t regret it!

You can contact Vicky between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at (814) 456-8073. or via email.

How can I get involved?

Preventing homelessness and helping those currently suffering from homelessness is like operating a machine that runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The machine cannot stop even for a moment or someone who needs help may get overlooked during that moment of down time.

Please click on the miracle machine below and help make sure the gears never stop.

For more information contact Vicky (814) 456-8073 or via email.

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