Housing Support offered at Northwest Community Action Center

706 Rentschler Lane, Toppenish, WA 98948

Eligibility

Rapid Re-Housing is for Yakima residents who are homeless only, prioritizing low-income families with children, disabled individuals, and seniors who are chronically homeless (being homeless more than one year). Eviction Prevention prioritizes Yakima residents who have a current eviction letter.

Hours

M-F, 8am-5pm.

(509) 865-7630

Voice

Websitehttps://www.yvfwc.com/service/housing-support-services/

Application process

Visit website to submit inquiry or call to discuss application process. Contact DSHS to qualify for HEN.

Fees

None.

Service area

Yakima, WA

Other Information

Focus Population

Homeless
General

Rapid Re-Housing Provides short-term help for homeless Yakima residents to quickly return to stable housing. Participants may receive funds for security deposits and move-in expenses, as well as rent. Eviction Prevention Provides one-time prevention rental assistance to low-income Yakima County residents. Collaborates with Northwest Justice Project and Central Washington Legal Aid to prioritize individuals with a current eviction letter. Limitations on arrears paid and funding availability. HEN Provides essential needs items and limited financial assistance for those who are low-income and not able to work for at least 90 days due to their physical and/or mental health. DSHS determines who qualifies for referral to the HEN program. Services provided through the HEN Program may include:

Limited rent
Move-in costs
Personal health and hygiene items
Cleaning supplies
Transportation assistance

What's Here

Rental Deposit Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Housing Related Coordinated Entry Homeless Diversion Programs Rapid Re-Housing Programs Personal/Grooming Supplies

Providing organization

Northwest Community Action Center

NCAC is part of a group known as “America’s Poverty Fighting Network.” NCAC helps those who are at-risk and low-income so they can reach a greater level of self-support. To do this, we advocate and work with local communities and businesses. NCAC serves the mid and lower Yakima Valley. We provide Housing Support Services, Utility Assistance Services, Weatherization Services and Community Education Services.