Lakeshore Housing Alliance

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The Lakeshore Housing Alliance is a collaboration of service providers dedicated to meeting the needs of people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Holland Cold Weather Resources

Places to Go for Warmth, Meals, and Safe Space (Day & Night)

If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, the following locations are available in the Holland area during cold weather for warmth, food, and a place to rest. Places are listed in alphabetical order.

If you need additional support, please contact Call 211 for resource navigation assistance.

🟧 Central Wesleyan Church

Location: Central Wesleyan Church – 446 W 40th St Holland, MI 49423 (Come to side door by Entrance I)
Hours: Thursday nights, available for new arrivals from 6-10 pm when the temperature drops to 20 degrees or below (according to accuweather.com)

Services: Space to warm up in the cold. Men & women are offered divided spaces. Blankets, socks, toothbrushes, snacks, drinks & breakfast are provided. No smoking breaks allowed after 9 pm. Services are in coordination with First UMC & Lifeline Ministries’ warming centers. Only one location is open on any given night.

🟩 Gateway Mission

Office Location: 661 E 24th St Holland, MI 49423
Women & Children’s Shelter – 356 Fairbanks Avenue Holland, Michigan 49423
Emergency Shelter Phone: 616.928.3469
Men’s Shelter (new location) – 643 S Waverly Rd, Holland, MI 49423
Emergency Shelter Phone: 616.928.3413
Hours: Open Door Shelter – Guests should arrive before 8:00pm. Gateway is open daily for warming from 8am-6pm. Those staying overnight do not have to leave during the day in winter.
Services: Food, Financial Guidance & Savings Oversight, Guest Advocate Services, Onsite Childcare, Shelter, Chapel Services & Gospel-focused recovery services, Clothing, Employment & Housing Search Assistance, Medical Advocate Services (specifics depend on program participation)
Contact: 616-396-2200 or  info@hopefoundhere.org

Check Facebook for updates on warming center availability.

🟩 Herrick District Library

South Branch – 300 South River Holland, Michigan 49423
Phone: (616) 355-3100

  • Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 pm

North Branch – 155 Riley Street Holland, MI 49424

Phone: (616) 738-4360

  • Monday,Wednesday & Friday 9 am – 6 pm
  • Tuesday & Thursday 9 am – 8 pm 
  • Saturday 9 am – 2 pm

Services: Daytime warming space

🟥 Lifeline Ministries

Location: Lifeline Ministries – 636 Hastings Avenue Holland, MI 49423
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm\

Warming Center Hours: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday nights (6 pm – 9 am) when the temp drops to 20 degrees or less.
Services: food, housing, counseling, drug intervention, Bible studies, and clothing assistance. A maximum of 15-16 people can stay overnight. Services are in coordination with First UMC & Central Wesleyan’s warming center. Only one location open on any given night.

🟩The Salvation Army

Location: The Salvation Army – 104 Clover Ave., HOLLAND, MI, 49423
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Services: Warming space available during open hours, also provides case management support as needed

Walk-in Food Pantry Hours: 

Monday:              1 PM to 3:30 PM

Wednesday:      10 AM to 12 PM  and  1 PM to 2 PM

Fridays:               9:30 AM to 12 PM

Contact: The Salvation Army – 616 392-4461

🟥 The Warming Center

Location: First United Methodist Church – 57 W 10th St Holland, MI 49423
Hours: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday evenings from 6:00 pm – 9:00 am any time the temperature drops to 20 degrees or less
Services: Overnight warming space, rest, safety from extreme cold. Services are in coordination with Lifeline Ministries’ & Central Wesleyan’s warming center. Only one location is open on any given night.

🟨 Western Theological Seminary – Community Action House Community Kitchen

Location: Western Theological Seminary – 101 East 13th Street, Holland, MI

Hours:

  • Monday–Friday: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Services: Free hot meal served daily

 

FY 2025 NOFO Update

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2025 Fiscal Year for public review. HUD understands this NOFO to be enjoined pursuant to a preliminary injunction entered in State of Washington, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00626-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island), and National Alliance to End Homelessness, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00636-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island). HUD will not implement or enforce this NOFO pending further court order. HUD will issue further clarification on the status of this or any other future Fiscal Year 2025 NOFO as necessary. HUD will provide further notice as to when the application portal will open.
The changes include technical corrections and modifications, the highlights of which are as follows:
1.    Investment in New Permanent Housing with Robust Supportive Services for Individuals and Families with a Disability.
 This NOFO provides a set-aside of 30% of all ESG and COC funds, as contained in 42 U.S.C. § 11386b, for new permanent housing projects for homeless individuals and families with disabilities, including PH-PSH and PH-RRH. As outlined in the Threshold Criteria in V.A.4, new PH-PSH and PH-RRH projects must serve individuals and families with disabilities.
This NOFO aligns with the program statutory requirements to fund new permanent housing. CoCs have discretion to determine if or how much of their Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) will be used for the creation of new Permanent Housing projects.
2.    Two-Track Application Process for Increased Flexibility.
In order to provide time and flexibility for CoCs to solicit new Permanent Housing project applications, HUD is creating a separate deadline for new Permanent Housing projects.
Normal Track: $2,655,600,000 in funding, January 28, 2026 deadline and March 31, 2026 estimated award date. HUD reserves the right to award projects in Tier 1 of CoC Priority Listings prior to the rest of awards.
Extended Track: $1,262,400,000 in funding, February 25, 2026 deadline and April, 22, 2026 estimated award date. For new Permanent Housing projects only.
3.    FY 2025 CoC Consolidated Application.
All CoCs must complete and submit the FY 2025 CoC Consolidated Application that includes the CoC Application and CoC Priority Lising with all submitted projects ranked or rejected based on the criteria set forth in this NOFO. CoCs applying for new Permanent Housing projects on the Extended Track timeline must submit a separate Priority Listing of new Permanent Housing projects. CoCs may not submit projects in Normal Track and Extended Track that, when combined, exceed their maximum award amount.
4.    Increase in Competition and Expedited Awards.
The Continuum of Care program is a national competition (42 U.S.C. 11386a). Tier 1 is set at 30 percent of the CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD). HUD reserves the right to award projects in Tier 1 of CoC Priority Listings prior to the rest of awards.
5.    Investment in Transitional Housing and Supportive Service Only Projects.
In order to promote balance and increase competition, no more than 30 percent of a CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) under this NOFO will fund the renewal of existing Permanent Housing projects, including PH-PSH, PH-RRH and Joint TH and PH-RRH projects.
HUD encourages CoCs and providers to read through the NOFO. The Department intends to make resources available in a timely manner so grantees with measurable results can continue to support vulnerable populations. The Department remains fully committed to make long overdue reforms to its homelessness assistance programs.

Important Update

We are pleased to share an important update regarding the Continuum of Care (CoC) HUD Rapid Re-Housing for Domestic Violence (RRH-DV) grant in Ottawa County.

Following a vote by the Lakeshore Housing Alliance (LHA), the membership has formally endorsed the transfer of the CoC HUD RRH-DV grant from Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence to Good Samaritan Ministries, a current HUD grant recipient in our community. This transition reflects our shared commitment to ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of housing services for survivors of domestic violence in Ottawa County.

Good Samaritan Ministries brings a strong track record of administering HUD-funded programs and is well-positioned to carry forward this critical work. We are confident that this transfer will strengthen our collective efforts to provide safe, stable housing and supportive services to those in need.

We extend our gratitude to Resilience for their dedication and service in managing this grant to date, and we look forward to continued collaboration across our network as we support this transition.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out, email Christian Fort

HUD Rapid Rehousing Grant Available for Reallocation Project

The Lakeshore Housing Alliance is seeking applicants for reallocation of HUD Rapid Rehousing Project. 

Opportunity:
Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence was awarded FY2024 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) funding to support Rapid Rehousing for survivors of domestic violence in Ottawa County. After receiving the grant agreement, Resilience declined to accept the award this year.

We are seeking a local nonprofit to assume this grant and continue serving new participants. Resilience will continue supporting current clients with private funds and may offer trauma-informed support to the new lead agency.  See attachments for details.

Questions: Contact Christina Fort Email

HUD CoC Realloc Applic Master LHA for applicants

HUD Reallocation AAC Timeline 2025

Request for Local Nonprofit to Assume HUD Rapid Rehousing Grant

June 2025 LHA Presentation

Addressing Homelessness in the Greater Holland/Zeeland Area

Click here for a joint statement from The Lakeshore Leadership Council (LLC) and the Lakeshore Housing Alliance (LHA/Ottawa County Continuum of Care)

Click Here

CoC Announces Approved Consolidated Application and Approved FY 2024 CoC Program Competition

Review the Approved Consolidated Application and Approved Priority Listings for Reallocation forms and all Renewal Project Listings by clicking this box.

Important Update

We are pleased to share an important update regarding the Continuum of Care (CoC) HUD Rapid Re-Housing for Domestic Violence (RRH-DV) grant in Ottawa County.

Following a vote by the Lakeshore Housing Alliance (LHA), the membership has formally endorsed the transfer of the CoC HUD RRH-DV grant from Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence to Good Samaritan Ministries, a current HUD grant recipient in our community. This transition reflects our shared commitment to ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of housing services for survivors of domestic violence in Ottawa County.

Good Samaritan Ministries brings a strong track record of administering HUD-funded programs and is well-positioned to carry forward this critical work. We are confident that this transfer will strengthen our collective efforts to provide safe, stable housing and supportive services to those in need.

We extend our gratitude to Resilience for their dedication and service in managing this grant to date, and we look forward to continued collaboration across our network as we support this transition.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out, email Christian Fort

HUD Rapid Rehousing Grant Available for Reallocation Project

The Lakeshore Housing Alliance is seeking applicants for reallocation of HUD Rapid Rehousing Project. 

Opportunity:
Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence was awarded FY2024 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) funding to support Rapid Rehousing for survivors of domestic violence in Ottawa County. After receiving the grant agreement, Resilience declined to accept the award this year.

We are seeking a local nonprofit to assume this grant and continue serving new participants. Resilience will continue supporting current clients with private funds and may offer trauma-informed support to the new lead agency.  See attachments for details.

Questions: Contact Christina Fort Email

HUD CoC Realloc Applic Master LHA for applicants

HUD Reallocation AAC Timeline 2025

Request for Local Nonprofit to Assume HUD Rapid Rehousing Grant

June 2025 LHA Presentation

Addressing Homelessness in the Greater Holland/Zeeland Area

Click here for a joint statement from The Lakeshore Leadership Council (LLC) and the Lakeshore Housing Alliance (LHA/Ottawa County Continuum of Care)

Click Here

CoC Announces Approved Consolidated Application and Approved FY 2024 CoC Program Competition

Review the Approved Consolidated Application and Approved Priority Listings for Reallocation forms and all Renewal Project Listings by clicking this box.

FY 2025 NOFO Update

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2025 Fiscal Year for public review. HUD understands this NOFO to be enjoined pursuant to a preliminary injunction entered in State of Washington, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00626-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island), and National Alliance to End Homelessness, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00636-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island). HUD will not implement or enforce this NOFO pending further court order. HUD will issue further clarification on the status of this or any other future Fiscal Year 2025 NOFO as necessary. HUD will provide further notice as to when the application portal will open.
The changes include technical corrections and modifications, the highlights of which are as follows:
1.    Investment in New Permanent Housing with Robust Supportive Services for Individuals and Families with a Disability.
 This NOFO provides a set-aside of 30% of all ESG and COC funds, as contained in 42 U.S.C. § 11386b, for new permanent housing projects for homeless individuals and families with disabilities, including PH-PSH and PH-RRH. As outlined in the Threshold Criteria in V.A.4, new PH-PSH and PH-RRH projects must serve individuals and families with disabilities.
This NOFO aligns with the program statutory requirements to fund new permanent housing. CoCs have discretion to determine if or how much of their Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) will be used for the creation of new Permanent Housing projects.
2.    Two-Track Application Process for Increased Flexibility.
In order to provide time and flexibility for CoCs to solicit new Permanent Housing project applications, HUD is creating a separate deadline for new Permanent Housing projects.
Normal Track: $2,655,600,000 in funding, January 28, 2026 deadline and March 31, 2026 estimated award date. HUD reserves the right to award projects in Tier 1 of CoC Priority Listings prior to the rest of awards.
Extended Track: $1,262,400,000 in funding, February 25, 2026 deadline and April, 22, 2026 estimated award date. For new Permanent Housing projects only.
3.    FY 2025 CoC Consolidated Application.
All CoCs must complete and submit the FY 2025 CoC Consolidated Application that includes the CoC Application and CoC Priority Lising with all submitted projects ranked or rejected based on the criteria set forth in this NOFO. CoCs applying for new Permanent Housing projects on the Extended Track timeline must submit a separate Priority Listing of new Permanent Housing projects. CoCs may not submit projects in Normal Track and Extended Track that, when combined, exceed their maximum award amount.
4.    Increase in Competition and Expedited Awards.
The Continuum of Care program is a national competition (42 U.S.C. 11386a). Tier 1 is set at 30 percent of the CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD). HUD reserves the right to award projects in Tier 1 of CoC Priority Listings prior to the rest of awards.
5.    Investment in Transitional Housing and Supportive Service Only Projects.
In order to promote balance and increase competition, no more than 30 percent of a CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) under this NOFO will fund the renewal of existing Permanent Housing projects, including PH-PSH, PH-RRH and Joint TH and PH-RRH projects.
HUD encourages CoCs and providers to read through the NOFO. The Department intends to make resources available in a timely manner so grantees with measurable results can continue to support vulnerable populations. The Department remains fully committed to make long overdue reforms to its homelessness assistance programs.

Important Update

We are pleased to share an important update regarding the Continuum of Care (CoC) HUD Rapid Re-Housing for Domestic Violence (RRH-DV) grant in Ottawa County.

Following a vote by the Lakeshore Housing Alliance (LHA), the membership has formally endorsed the transfer of the CoC HUD RRH-DV grant from Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence to Good Samaritan Ministries, a current HUD grant recipient in our community. This transition reflects our shared commitment to ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of housing services for survivors of domestic violence in Ottawa County.

Good Samaritan Ministries brings a strong track record of administering HUD-funded programs and is well-positioned to carry forward this critical work. We are confident that this transfer will strengthen our collective efforts to provide safe, stable housing and supportive services to those in need.

We extend our gratitude to Resilience for their dedication and service in managing this grant to date, and we look forward to continued collaboration across our network as we support this transition.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out, email Christian Fort

HUD Rapid Rehousing Grant Available for Reallocation Project

The Lakeshore Housing Alliance is seeking applicants for reallocation of HUD Rapid Rehousing Project. 

Opportunity:
Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence was awarded FY2024 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) funding to support Rapid Rehousing for survivors of domestic violence in Ottawa County. After receiving the grant agreement, Resilience declined to accept the award this year.

We are seeking a local nonprofit to assume this grant and continue serving new participants. Resilience will continue supporting current clients with private funds and may offer trauma-informed support to the new lead agency.  See attachments for details.

Questions: Contact Christina Fort Email

HUD CoC Realloc Applic Master LHA for applicants

HUD Reallocation AAC Timeline 2025

Request for Local Nonprofit to Assume HUD Rapid Rehousing Grant

June 2025 LHA Presentation

Addressing Homelessness in the Greater Holland/Zeeland Area

Click here for a joint statement from The Lakeshore Leadership Council (LLC) and the Lakeshore Housing Alliance (LHA/Ottawa County Continuum of Care)

Click Here

CoC Announces Approved Consolidated Application and Approved FY 2024 CoC Program Competition

Review the Approved Consolidated Application and Approved Priority Listings for Reallocation forms and all Renewal Project Listings by clicking this box.

Important Update

We are pleased to share an important update regarding the Continuum of Care (CoC) HUD Rapid Re-Housing for Domestic Violence (RRH-DV) grant in Ottawa County.

Following a vote by the Lakeshore Housing Alliance (LHA), the membership has formally endorsed the transfer of the CoC HUD RRH-DV grant from Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence to Good Samaritan Ministries, a current HUD grant recipient in our community. This transition reflects our shared commitment to ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of housing services for survivors of domestic violence in Ottawa County.

Good Samaritan Ministries brings a strong track record of administering HUD-funded programs and is well-positioned to carry forward this critical work. We are confident that this transfer will strengthen our collective efforts to provide safe, stable housing and supportive services to those in need.

We extend our gratitude to Resilience for their dedication and service in managing this grant to date, and we look forward to continued collaboration across our network as we support this transition.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out, email Christian Fort

HUD Rapid Rehousing Grant Available for Reallocation Project

The Lakeshore Housing Alliance is seeking applicants for reallocation of HUD Rapid Rehousing Project. 

Opportunity:
Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence was awarded FY2024 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) funding to support Rapid Rehousing for survivors of domestic violence in Ottawa County. After receiving the grant agreement, Resilience declined to accept the award this year.

We are seeking a local nonprofit to assume this grant and continue serving new participants. Resilience will continue supporting current clients with private funds and may offer trauma-informed support to the new lead agency.  See attachments for details.

Questions: Contact Christina Fort Email

HUD CoC Realloc Applic Master LHA for applicants

HUD Reallocation AAC Timeline 2025

Request for Local Nonprofit to Assume HUD Rapid Rehousing Grant

June 2025 LHA Presentation

Addressing Homelessness in the Greater Holland/Zeeland Area

Click here for a joint statement from The Lakeshore Leadership Council (LLC) and the Lakeshore Housing Alliance (LHA/Ottawa County Continuum of Care)

Click Here

CoC Announces Approved Consolidated Application and Approved FY 2024 CoC Program Competition

Review the Approved Consolidated Application and Approved Priority Listings for Reallocation forms and all Renewal Project Listings by clicking this box.

PIT Count Training

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 21, 2025 10:30-11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sBt3pv2xSZGhe4YaOOlR1g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Click Here
2025 Domestic Violence Agencies PIT Count Data Collection Form
2025 Domestic Violence Agencies PIT Count Data Collection Form
Waiver and Media Release Form
2025 PIT HIC Guidance for Communities PP
2025 PIT Count Data Collection Form Instructions
2025 PIT Count Collection Form

Night of PIT Count Training

You are invited to an in-person meeting.
When: Jan 23, 2025 9:30-10:20 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Where: Community Action House Food Club & Opportunity Hub (Room 30, LArge Conference Room)

739 Paw Paw Dr. Holland, MI 49423

Register in advance for this meeting:
Email Jessica Pressley (jpressley@communityactionhouse.org)

 Notice of Funding for Homeless Services

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Homeless Services. This NOFO establishes the funding criteria for the FY 2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. The CoC Program is designed to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; to provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, States, and local governments to quickly re-house homeless individuals, families, persons fleeing domestic violence, and youth while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness; to promote access to and effective utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and to optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness.

Key Info
HUD Renewal Scores / Ranking
Timeline

LHA Membership Bi-Monthly Meetings

These meeting occur via zoom. 

First Friday of even number months from 12 to 1:30 pm:

December 6, 2024-Annual Membership Meeting

February 7, 2025

April 4, 2025

June 6, 2025

August 1, 2025

October 3, 2025

December 5, 2025

Membership Inquiries

 

Please fill out an application and send to lha@goodsamottawa.org or contact Christina Fort, LHA Director – (616-392-7159 ext 107)

LHA Responsibilities

Continuum’s of Care (CoC’s) are designed to:

  • Promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness​
  • Provide funding for efforts to rapidly re-housing homeless individuals and families​
  • Promote access to and effective use of mainstream programs​
  • Optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness

     

    • Arbor Circle
    • City of Holland​
    • City on a Hill Health Clinic
    • Doors of Hope/City on a Hill
    • Community Access Link of the Lakeshore
    • Community Action House
    • Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland​
    • Community Mental Health of OC​
    • Community Housing Advocates​
    • Fair Housing Center of West Michigan​

    Members

    • Gateway Mission
    • Good Samaritan Ministries
    • Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
    • Heart of West Michigan United Way
    • Heritage Homes, INC
    • Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity
    • Lakeshore Non-Profit Association / SPOKE
    • Legal Aid of West Michigan
    • Lifeline Ministries​
    • Love in Action – TriCities

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    • OAISD
    • Ottawa County Community Action Agency​
    • Ottawa County DHHS
    • Ottawa County Housing Commission
    • Resilience​
    • Ripple Effect Inc. – Bridget’s House
    • The People Center​​
    • The Salvation Army of Holland​
    • Community Members​

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