FAMILY HOUSING SERVICES

The Family Housing Services department is made up of housing for families with children, pregnant women and youth who are at-risk of becoming homeless or homeless living in shelters, vehicles or on the streets. Family Housing Services also provides supportive services such as HELP’s Diaper Bank and Energy SHARE- Southwest Gas utility assistance.   

If you are a family with children, pregnant woman or youth looking for family housing programs, click the questionnaire below.  

BY ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS ON THE QUESTIONANAIRE DOES NOT QUALIFY YOU OR PUT YOU INTO HOUSING. YOU MUST FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES SET FORTH TO BEGIN THE PROCESS. HOUSING IS NOT IMMEDIATE.  

For more resources, click here to view the Homeless Resource Guide.

HELP’s Diaper Bank
The diaper bank is for parents/guardians experiencing a need for diapers for their children age newborn to 3 years old. The assistance is once a month. and is offered at two locations. Parents/guardians are required to bring their photo ID, social security card and any proof of birth such as birth certificate, crib card or custody/court documents if you are the guardian. Along with diapers, parents/guardians will receive wipes and other necessary items available. Free cars seats are available by taking a 45-minute workshop. Click here for information. Additional parenting trainings and courses are also encouraged for diaper bank clients. Appointments can be made by emailing diapers@helpsonv.org.

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GIVE HELP

On any given night there are roughly 200 formerly chronic homeless families, youth and pregnant women in Family Housing Services program beds. Every client enters housing with very little personal belongings if any. We strive to make every housing clients’ house a home. Here are the items most in need for our clients.

  • Household furniture - no used mattresses accepted

  • Bed Sheets - Twin/Full/Queen

  • Bath Towels

  • Room Fans

  • Brooms/Dustpans

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Sponges

  • Cookware sets

  • Dish sets

  • Cups

  • Cooking utensils 

  • Winter gear - hats, gloves, scarves

  • Summer gear - hats, sunscreen

HELP’s Diaper Bank

  • Diapers - can be an open box

  • Wipes

  • Sealed formula

  • Bottles/bottle brushes

  • Diaper/Rash Cream

  • Baby bathtubs

  • Baby hygiene kits and baby washcloths

  • Diaper Bags

For volunteer opportunities with our Diaper Bank, please email covolunteer@helpsonv.org.

To make a monetary donation, please click below