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Are you homeless or in danger of being homeless?
We can help.
Are you facing eviction or at imminent risk of losing the place you’re staying? COMPLETE THE PRE-ASSESSMENT HERE
If you are in physical danger where you are staying or you are fleeing domestic violence PLEASE CALL THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE AT 863-413-2700
If you are experiencing homelessness (i.e. staying in your car, in a shelter, or sleeping outside) or are in a hotel PLEASE CALL HCPC AT 863-687-8386
If you are a veteran in need of assistance, please call our Veteran Line: 863-OUR-VET6 ext. 1006
OUR MISSION:
Teaming up to make homelessness rare, non-recurring, and short lived.
Securing resources to address needs
Identifying and bridge gaps in housing and services
Educating the community on issues that affect people experiencing homelessness
Most importantly, we provide homes to our neighbors experiencing homelessness
Homelessness Can Take Many Forms
It can mean sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation, like a car or abandoned building or camp; but it also includes people living in motels or with another family member due to a lack of resources or alternative accommodations.
In 2020, 565 people were experiencing homelessness in Polk County:
0
were veterans
0
were under 18 years old
0
have a substance abuse disorder
Our clients include families, veterans, mentally ill, disabled, youth aging out of foster care, and more. Homelessness can happen to anyone—it takes just one major setback to start a cycle that can end with help from our community. We can solve this problem with your support.
2022 Continuum of Care Membership
Would you like to assist in ending homelessness in Polk County? Please join our Continuum of Care! To do so, you’ll need to complete an application attached with a cover letter and pay annual dues of $100 for businesses or $50 for individuals. Our membership meets monthly to evaluate existing services and possible service gaps, review state and national guidance, and collaborate on ways to fulfill our mission of making homelessness in Polk County rare, non-recurring, and short-lived. In addition, members have voting rights on CoC policy as well the opportunity to participate in CoC grant applications.
DISCLAIMER
As we are strictly an administrative support organization, we are unable to provide direct services or assistance.
Get in Touch!
fax: (863) 802-1436
email: info@polkhomeless.org