Administrative and Support Services Center, Community Action Council

Address

710 West High Street
Lexington, KY 40508

(859) 233-4600

http://www.commaction.org/

AKA:

Emergency Family Housing CAC

Description:

Provides a temporary emergency family housing program for two-parent and group families not otherwise eligible for other services in Lexington.

Hours:

Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6:00 pm (EST)

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

Yes

Shelter Requirements:

This is not a walk-in shelter. The coordinator must give approval prior to providing emergency shelter.
Must be a two-parent or group family in Fayette County that is not eligible for other shelter programs such as the Salvation Army or who otherwise would be required to separate for shelter. This includes same-sex couples, unmarried couples with children and other groups of individuals self-identifying as a "family".

Date of Official Change:

February 9, 2022

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

710 West High Street
Lexington, KY 40508

Contacts

Sharon Price

Primary Contact

Executive Director

(859) 233-4600

Sharon.price@commaction.org

Francia Gonzalez

Shelter Program Coordinator

(859) 233-4600

Francia.gonzalez@commaction.org

Jacqueline Ringo

Healthcare Kynector

(859) 361-9585

Jacqueline.ringo@commaction.org

Marty Jones

Housing and Homeless Program Coordinator

(859) 233-4600 x1429

Marty.jones@commaction.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(859) 233-4600

Fax

(859) 244-2219

Healthcare Kynector Main

(859) 361-9585

Toll Free

(800) 244-2275

Legal Status:

Nonprofit

Special Notes/Funding

May be able to assist single parents but only if another shelter isn't an option.

Description

Provides temporary emergency family housing program for 2-parent and group families experiencing homelessness. Assistance is limited to families that are not otherwise eligible for other services in Lexington including same-sex couples, unmarried couples with children and other groups of individuals self-identifying as a "family".

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Required Documents

Documents as requested by coordinator

Eligibility

Must have/meet: * Be a 2-parent or group family in Fayette County * Not eligible for other shelter programs or would be required to separate for shelter

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Appointment required, please call

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Kentucky
    • Fayette County

    Contact

    Name:
    Francia Gonzalez
    Title:
    Shelter Program Coordinator
    Phone:
    859-233-4600
    Email:
    Francia.gonzalez@commaction.org

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    859-233-4600
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Main
    Number:
    800-244-2275
    Type:
    Voice
    Name:
    Toll Free
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    Description

    Provides provides permanent and medium term housing vouchers for those experiencing homelessness through the Continuum Of Care (CoC) program.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm (EST)

    Required Documents

    Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

    Eligibility

    Must have/meet: * Referred through Coordinated Entry * Resident of service area * Diagnosed disability or mental disorder * Homeless per HUD guidelines * Other program guidelines as applicable

    Fees

    Varies based on income

    Intake Procedure

    Appointment required, please call

    Offered Outside of Physical Location

    Yes

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Kentucky
      • Bourbon County
        • Fayette County
          • Harrison County
            • Nicholas County

            Contact

            Name:
            Marty Jones
            Title:
            Housing and Homeless Program Coordinator
            Phone:
            859-233-4600 x1429
            Email:
            Marty.jones@commaction.org

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            859-244-2219
            Type:
            Voice
            Name:
            Fax
            Number:
            859-233-4600
            Type:
            Voice
            Name:
            Main
            Number:
            800-244-2275
            Type:
            Voice
            Name:
            Toll Free
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-8400.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Provides in-person assistance personnel to help people understand and access insurance coverage through the marketplace.

            Hours

            Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm (EST)

            Required Documents

            Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

            Eligibility

            No restrictions

            Fees

            Free

            Intake Procedure

            Appointment required, please call

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Kentucky
              • Bourbon County
                • Fayette County
                  • Harrison County
                    • Nicholas County

                    Contact

                    Name:
                    Jacqueline Ringo
                    Title:
                    Healthcare Kynector
                    Phone:
                    859-361-9585
                    Email:
                    Jacqueline.ringo@commaction.org

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    859-361-9585
                    Type:
                    Voice
                    Name:
                    Healthcare Kynector Main
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-3500.0200-330) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Special Notes/Funding

                    Housing Stabilization Program

                    Description

                    Provides assistance to minimize trauma and crisis caused by lack of secure housing. The program also reduces evictions, allow landlords to get substantial payments for back rent, reduces the potential spread of COVID-19 by allowing individuals and families to practice Healthy at Home, and reduce the impact on the homeless service delivery system.

                    Hours

                    Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm (EST)

                    Required Documents

                    Documents as requested during application process

                    Eligibility

                    Must have/meet: * 80% or below area median income Fayette County resident * Certification household member has qualified for unemployment benefits or has experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due directly or indirectly to the COVID-19 outbreak * Certification that a household is at risk of homelessness by a pending eviction or a past due notice or unsafe or unhealthy living conditions * Landlords must meet additional requirements

                    Fees

                    Free

                    Intake Procedure

                    Apply online at https://www.lexingtonky.gov/renthelp

                    Geography Served

                    None

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    859-233-4600
                    Type:
                    Voice
                    Name:
                    Main
                    Number:
                    800-244-2275
                    Type:
                    Toll free
                    Name:
                    Toll Free
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Special Notes/Funding

                    Serves the geographic area bordered by Harrodsburg Road and Georgetown Street, including the Cardinal Valley neighborhood.

                    Description

                    Provides assistance that improves the energy-efficiency of participants' homes through inspection, improvements and repairs such as insulating walls and floors, replacing heating systems and sealing windows and doors.

                    Hours

                    Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:00 pm (EST)

                    Required Documents

                    Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

                    Eligibility

                    Must have/meet: * Resident of service area * Income guidelines

                    Fees

                    Free

                    Intake Procedure

                    Appointment required, please call

                    Offered Outside of Physical Location

                    Yes

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Kentucky
                      • Bourbon County
                        • Fayette County
                          • Harrison County
                            • Nicholas County

                            Telephone Numbers

                            Number:
                            859-233-4600
                            Type:
                            Voice
                            Name:
                            Main
                            Number:
                            800-244-2275
                            Type:
                            Voice
                            Name:
                            Toll Free
                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3000.1800-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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