Our housing programs help our clients get back on their feet by assisting with temporary and permanent housing. The ultimate goal is getting the client into permanent housing. The housing programs include:
- Desert Hope: Desert Hope is a Permanent Supportive Housing project, developed by the MV Public Housing Authority, City of Las Cruces, and MV Community of Hope. MVCH staff will be onsite to help end homelessness for 40 people by offering supportive services for those residing at Desert Hope.
- Permanent Supportive Housing: Individual apartments for homeless people with disabilities and their families.
- Abode Permanent Housing: A group home for the chronically homeless.
- Rapid Rehousing: Subsidized rent to help individuals, families and veterans stabilize after becoming homeless.
- Sue’s House: A group residence for up to four chronically homeless women.
- Veterans Housing: Ongoing rental assistance and supportive services for Veterans at a 20-unit complex. Assistance available to homeless vets for security deposit, first month’s rent, homeless prevention, and utility assistance.
- Linkages: Permanent supportive housing voucher program for persons with severe mental illness who are homeless or precariously housed. MVCH partners with La Clinica de Familia and St. Luke’s Health Care Clinic to provide supportive services.
- Homeless Prevention: Assistance to help individuals, families and veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless.
- New Home Set-ups as available for those in housing program:
- Furniture
- Household goods
- Miscellaneous supplies
- Camp Hope is a tent city for members of the community currently experiencing homelessness and is located on the Community of Hope campus which provides a safe place for homeless residents to stay while they transition to housing. Campground amenities include full service bathroom, kitchen and 3-sided structures on 50 tent pad sites.
- Mano y Mano Day Labor: Up to 28 homeless & near homeless participants are transported to city-owned properties to provide day labor. Participants are connected to supportive services, housing, & income assistance.
Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Recipient
Mesilla Valley Community of Hope is a recipient of a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund!
Check out the Las Cruces Sun News article here:
Fresh Start: ** Not taking applications at this time (program is full)*
The program provides move-in assistance and eviction prevention due to
current homelessness or at risk of homelessness for persons who have a
diagnosed and documented opioid use disorder or who have a substance use
disorder where opiates are the primary substance used.
Eligibility:
- Homeless or impending homelessness
- Substance Use Disorder diagnosis
- Low income per HUD guidelines (60% AMI)
Requirements:
- Develop Housing Stability Plan
- Accessing behavioral health or recovery services
The program assists with:
- Up to $10,000 6 months of funds
- Funds are to be used exclusively for rent, damage or security deposits, and/or utilities.
- The program does not support transitional living or group homes. Individual must enter into a lease for housing.
- The program operates on an open fund pool for the State of NM.
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Reset Program
The program provides move-in assistance and eviction prevention due to
current homelessness or at risk of homelessness for persons who are exiting incarceration.
Eligibility:
- Homeless or impending homelessness
- Exiting incarceration (preference for elderly, mental health diagnosis)
Requirements:
- Develop Housing Stability Plan
- Accessing behavioral health or recovery services
The program assists with:
- Up to $7,500 OR 6 months of funds
- Funds are to be used exclusively for rent, damage or security deposits, and/or utilities.
- The program does not support transitional living or group homes. Individual must enter into a lease for housing.
- The program operates on an open fund pool for the State of NM.