Lakeshore Housing Alliance

07/23/2020

07/16/2020

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Landlords will be able to evict their tenants who can’t afford to pay their rent starting Thursday. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s ban on evictions ends at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. Th…

07/15/2020

COVID Eviction Response Specialists (Temporary Part Time, multiple positions available) To respond to the overwhelming housing crisis facing our community, Good Samaritan Ministries is building a COVID Emergency Eviction Response Team. The Eviction Response Specialists will help reduce evictions and...

07/13/2020

Good Samaritan Ministries is receiving an allocation of $767,898 in state coronavirus relief funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to run a countywide eviction diversion program. The emergency eviction diversion program, announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on June 26, kicks in when the statewide moratorium on evictions ends after July 15. If you are facing eviction please contact Good Samaritan Ministries at 616-392-7159 or e-mail to [email protected] .

HOLLAND — Good Samaritan Ministries will administer an emergency eviction diversion program for families affected by the COVID-19 crisis in Ottawa

07/10/2020

In Ottawa County the Holland Rescue Mission, Grand Haven Salvation Army and Resilience have put new protocols in place to keep their residents safe and healthy. The Community Action House Street Outreach team provides much needed supplies and resources to people living unsheltered.

Local individuals and nonprofits share how COVID-19 is affecting the homeless population, and the unique challenges they seek to overcome.

07/03/2020

The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal entitlement-based program that serves households experiencing homelessness or who are at risk. Ottawa County's allocation is $268,000. Please read the attached Notice of Funding Availability for eligibility and contact the LHA at [email protected] for more information.

07/01/2020

Member agency Community Action House is meeting increased need in the Holland area.

Community Action House provided over 155,000 meals between March and May 2020, according to the executive director.

06/19/2020

HOLLAND — The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness recognized a Holland man Wednesday as its Volunteer Champion this year for his work for the