Contact:

Gaye Huffman

740.333.4493

Quick Facts

3.5 Million individuals are homeless each year.
1.35 Million of those individuals are children

Causes of homelessness include:
fleeing a violent home
un and under employment
unreliable or no transportation
lack of child care
lack of health care
mental health
physical disability
and/or lack of skills to be promoted in employment or retain a job.

Homeless
Demographics

42% African American

39% White

13% Hispanic

4% Native American

2% Asian

 

Eligibility Guidelines

Any family that is facing
that is facing homelessness.
This includes:
single women,
children,
couples with children,
and single parent families.

Application Process

Families entering the shelter
must first contact
Gaye Huffman, Homeless
Program Coordinator.

At that time you will be
asked how many there are in
your family to assure that
there is enough room at
the shelter to
accommodate your family.

All persons seeking shelter
must have a police and
sheriff's report done to protect
the other families
staying at the shelter.
If you have a criminal
background that does not
necessarily mean that
you will be denied services.

Families are taken on a first
come, first serve basis.
If you are unable to go to the
shelter that day, please let
staff know your emergency,
as other families cannot be
denied shelter if you do not
return to the shelter at the
time that you had arranged.

Shelter curfew is 9:00 unless
the family has to work past
that time.

"Rebuilding Lives One Brick At A Time"

The Brick House believes that recovering from poverty and building a new life takes time, commitment, and support.  For years, homeless families have sought refuge in our shelter.  The staff at the Brick House is dedicated to helping others build a strong foundation to live productive, self-sufficient lives.  Together we will begin revitalizing our community, end homelessness, create healthier families, and assure that no child will go without food or shelter.


Children gear up for Halloween @ the shelter

Mission Statement:

To provide quality services to families in the aftermath of financial, emotional, or violent disruption in their lives that lead to their homelessness and to provide them with the emotional, financial, and education resources necessary to become productive, self-sufficient members of society.

Services

24 hour  Shelter

Self-Sufficiency Planning

Job Search Assistance

Employment Retention Counseling

Budgeting

Credit Counseling

Transportation

Assistance locating housing

Classes: Parenting, Nutrition, Employment, Budgeting

History

The Community Action Commission of Fayette County began providing services to the homeless in 1983 and opened the shelter in 1985.  When the shelter opened in 1985 it was primarily funded by the Ohio Department of Health.  As the years have passed several different funding organizations have assisted in keeping the doors open. 

The programs include:  The Homeless Assistance Program, from the Ohio Dept. of Development, The CoC Balance of State Grant, funded by the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, The Violence Against Women Act Grant, through Office of Criminal Justice Services, Fayette County United Way, TANF, from Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services, local businesses, foundations, and volunteer work through members of our community.