GATEWAY ESTATES
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

1700 Gateway Blvd. SE, Canton, OH  44707

 
Program Purpose:  To assist participants in obtaining the education and skills necessary to
maintain permanent housing; and to provide on-going support services to the household.

Program Description:  Provides permanent supportive housing (PSH) to homeless
individuals with a disability, in a single occupancy room setting. The program provides some food, clothing, and hygiene items on a need basis. The program provides some assistance with furnishings, on a need basis, from donations to the furniture assistance program.  Each unit has its own bathroom, kitchenette and a sleeping space separated from the living room. There is a shared commercial kitchen, and a resident lounge. lounge. Community Services of Stark County provides on-site case management and counseling services.

In 2011, 48 people were served through this program.

Eligibility & Program Requirements:

  • Homeless per HUD’s definition for HUD PSH and Ohio Department of Development subsidized units
  • Must have a disability per HUD’s definition of a disabling condition
  • Must qualify for and be awarded a Project-based Section 8 voucher from Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA).  Loss of the voucher will result in lose of the housing
  • There is no time limit on length of stay
  • Low income at 50% of median for HOME subsidized units and at or below 80% of median for remaining units
  • Pass criminal record check
  • Must agree to actively participate in services geared to developing self-sufficiency skills, housing maintenance skills, and addressing issues that put the participant at risk of a return to homelessness
  • No alcohol use on premises, and or no use at all based on service plan agreement
  • No drug use (verified by evidence based request for drug testing)
  • No weapons
  • Unit occupancy is restricted to a single person per HUD regulations and City of Canton Code

Cost:  Rent including the tenant payment is determined by SMHA.  Rent includes heat, air-conditioning, electric, water, and sewer are included in the rent charge.

Contact Information:  Judy Miller at 330-453-7644   jmiller@ywcacanton.org

 

 

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