The Norwalk Emergency Shelter employs a Housing Coordinator who assists families that are homeless or living in unsuitable conditions to secure and maintain affordable and appropriate housing.

Under the guidance of a Case Worker, individuals in the Transitional Housing Program contribute 1/3 of their salary to housing, enabling private living quarters coupled with budgetary management and employment provisions. Creating Affordable Housing -- The house at 129 South Main Street, across the street from the Norwalk Emergency Shelter, creates permanent supportive housing for up to seven single individuals.

This type of housing arrangement has proven to be a highly effective strategy for the low-income population. To qualify for residence, an individual must pay one-third of one's income to rent a unit in the facility. The renter also receives the benefit of case management services from the shelter.

Permanent Housing provides for final residence (or until the individual chooses to relocate) while continuing NES support services including counseling and case management. Permanent Housing also mandates 1/3 income contribution and employment provisions.

• 2 Locations at Present
  
• In Process of Purchasing a New Location
  
• Short Term and Long Term Residence
  
• Housing In Conjunction with Employment