You or your family need housing.

You’re at risk of becoming homeless you and your family need immediate access to a temporary shelter.

If you have a housing crisis, call Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) at (734) 961-1999.

HAWC is the single point of entry for all emergency shelters and housing resources that are available for individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.

There’s a severe shortage of housing resources in Washtenaw County and HAWC is not always able to help all people who are experiencing a housing crisis. HAWC tries to provide support:

If you need a place to stay immediately.

If you have no other way of getting accommodations.

If you need somewhere to stay tonight.

Resources: 

o This is a Quick Resource Guide of housing listings.

o Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is another resource if you are facing conditions of extreme hardship or emergencies threatening your health and safety.

State Emergency Relief and the Weatherization Assistance Program combine financial assistance and contracts with a network of nonprofit organizations to help low-income households.

Emergency support is designed to maintain low-income households that are normally able to make ends meet but occasionally need help when unexpected emergency situations arise.

Emergency support is not an appropriate solution to ongoing or chronic financial difficulties. For ongoing reductions to your energy expenses, be sure to check out the Weatherization Assistance Program.