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Transitional Housing Programs SMOC’s Transitional Housing Programs may be able to provide temporary housing (scattered site)
for homeless families. Eligible applicants must participate in case management, goal setting, budget counseling,
develop a housing plan and seek permanent housing. Direct services may include security deposits and short
term rent assistance. Applicants must meet program specific eligibility guidelines. Assistance
is limited to funding available.
Family Homeless
Prevention and Assistance Program SMOC’s
Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program may be able to assist households to stabilize their housing by utilizing
homeless assistance or eviction prevention. Eligible applicants must participate in case management and
budget counseling designed to prevent homelessness or decrease the number of days a household is homeless. Direct
services may include security deposits, first month’s rent and payment of past due rent. Applicants
must meet program specific eligibility guidelines. Assistance is limited to funding available. FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program The Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created to supplement and expand the work of
local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to help people with economic (not disaster related)
emergencies. This supplemental funding is open to all organizations helping hungry and homeless people,
and is available on a limited basis. Agencies in Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock Counties may request
funds to supplement and expand current available resources. The funds cannot substitute or reimburse ongoing
programs or services. These funding opportunities occur once per year. Contact the Community
Service Coordinator to find out if there are currently funds available and application deadlines.
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