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YSS Post-secondary Education Retention Program

Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024

Post-secondary Education Retention Program (PSERP) helps young adults (ages 18-25) to successfully complete their education goals—whether that's an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or certificate of completion from a trade program. The program is a partnership of YSS's organization Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) and the United Way of Central Iowa.


Depaul Dax Program

Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024

Depaul USA is working to end college homelessness through the Dax Program. The Dax Program assists homeless and housing insecure students of DePaul University and City Colleges of Chicago.


City College of San Francisco - The Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students (HARTS) Program

Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024

The HARTS Program provides student support services to current CCSF students who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing housing insecurity.


San Diego Mesa College - Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Posted by Tristan Remple on July 8, 2024

EOPS provides services over, above and beyond what the college provides. We provide a student-centered environment by promoting access, retention and completion of educational goals.


The University of Massachusetts Boston Office of Urban and Off-Campus Support Services (U-ACCESS)

Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024

The Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs has seen the various non-academic challenges our students encounter on a daily basis, which has led to the establishment of the Office of Urban and Off-Campus Support Services, otherwise known as U-ACCESS. U-ACCESS envisions a campus where students are empowered to effectively engage in the fight against the systems of poverty, pursue economic security, and successfully achieve their academic goals at UMass Boston.


Kennesaw State University Care Services

Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024

Our mission is to provide access to food, temporary housing, and other supportive services to foster students’ realization of a healthy, stable, and dignified life academically and professionally. Furthermore, to serve as a model of professional excellence and effectiveness by upholding core values of social justice, equity, economic sustainability, and mutual partnership.


University of California Santa Barbara - Rapid Rehousing Program

Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024

The Rapid Rehousing Program works in conjunction with the Financial Crisis Response Team to connect students experiencing housing insecurity to housing resources. If a student is at an immediate risk of being houseless, they may be eligible for the following: Transitional Housing: Temporary housing for up to 25 days for students who lack safe and stable housing. Free meal plans and case management are included during a students' stay. Housing Vouchers: One-time emergency rental assistance grants applicable to on and off campus living arrangements. Grant award amounts are determined on a case by case basis. Case Management: The Financial Crisis Response Team works with students to find long term solutions to students' basic needs and provides a holistic service in order to connect students to respective basic needs resources on campus as well as in the community.


Choices for Youth

Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024

Choices for Youth is committed to building programs, systems, and opportunities that are focused on providing individualized support for young people, celebrating who they are, and working together to unlock their potential to build a brighter future.


Bridge the Gapp Service Directory

Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024

Provides 24 hour supportive lodging to individuals who are 19+ with a chronic and persistent mental illness. Services include residential and psychiatric care, case management, and therapeutic recreation


Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter

Posted by Tristan Remple on May 1, 2024

Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter provides New Yorkers who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with a home, a community, and access to the services that they need to thrive. We create innovative solutions and engage community partners to provide housing and support that can transform lives.