COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance

Assistance is available to tenants and landlords who have experienced hardships due to COVID.

Emergency Assistance (Multiple Needs)

SMCAA offers many emergency services designed to help you! See if you qualify for any of our current active programs.

MSHDA Family Self-Sufficiency

Clients are guided into controlling their futures to purchase a home, finish school, pay off debt, and much more.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program

SMCAA offers a quarterly food supplement program for anyone who is struggling and in need of food.

Weatherization Assistance Program

SMCAA provides weatherization and energy-efficiency improvements to houses, rental units, and mobile homes.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

A monthly food supplement program for seniors over 60 with incomes below 130% FPL.

Emergency Food and Shelter Program

Households in need of eviction prevention may qualify for emergency assistance for both food and housing.

Permanent Supportive Housing

Eligible clients have a portion of their monthly rent paid and receive individual support to help them sustain housing.

Tri-County Referral Food Pantries

SMCAA has a food pantry for those in need of food. Food assistance through our pantry is by referral only. Call 2-1-1 for referrals.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security

In an effort to respond to the immediate needs of SWMI, we are implementing CARES Relief and Recovery Services.

Housing Development and Rehabilitation

SMCAA assists homeowners by correcting health and safety hazards and making mandatory repairs to their homes.

Rapid Rehousing and Eviction Prevention

SMCAA provides homeless individuals/families with housing case management, supportive services, and rental assistance.

Van Buren County Emergency Family Shelter

SMCAA has an emergency shelter for women, children, and families for up to 90 days located in Van Buren County.