Transitional Housing, The Center of Hope

The Salvation Army's Transitional Housing Program, the Center of Hope, helps motivated homeless families make the transition from crisis to independent and stable living. There are nine one and two-bedroom apartments in a two-story building.  The building is located at 207 Ridge Street. 

Each resident family is provided a one or two bedroom apartment, utilities, furnishings for the apartment, linens, three meals a day in the dining hall, and child care at a reduced fee ($5 per child per week — ages 2 to 12 only). The fee is set at $255 per month or 30% of the resident’s monthly income, whichever is less.  The residents must maintain the cleanliness of their homes and the shared living areas. This program helps residents for approximately two years. This gives the family time to 1) build financial resources; 2) establish basic living skills, and 3) survey appropriate and affordable housing. It also allows the family time to take full advantage of community rehabilitative services which may include substance abuse and mental health interventions, employment training and job placements, individual and group counseling, financial counseling, parent education, and other services designed to prepare persons for independent living.

By appointment only and must have references and be screened.