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:

May 2, 2023

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

Housing Stabilization Program Main

(859) 280-8424

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

    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-1800.1500-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    Housing Stabilization Program

    Description

    Provides assistance to rental tenants with an active forcible detainer (eviction) case in Fayette District Court. The program aims to reduce evictions, allows landlords to get substantial payments for back rent rather than evict and reduces the impact of evictions on the homeless service delivery system. Community Action Council processes applications for assistance and issues rental assistance payments for the program.

    Hours

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

    Required Documents

    Documents as requested during application process

    Eligibility

    Must have/meet: * Live in a rented residence in Fayette County * Live in a household with income at or less than 80% of the Area Median Income * Experienced some negative financial impact during the COVID-19 pandemic * At risk of homelessness or housing instability because of an active eviction case in Fayette District Court

    Fees

    Free

    Intake Procedure

    Please call 859-280-8424 or email housingstabilization@lexingtonky.gov

    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

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      859-280-8424
      Type:
      Voice
      Name:
      Housing Stabilization Program Main
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-0500.3140) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

              Required Documents

              Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

              Eligibility

              Must be resident of Fayette County

              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

                      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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