Housing Assistance Program
Uplift Eureka relies on grant funding to provide housing assistance to community members experiencing homelessness. Depending on funding availability, Uplift Eureka operates Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, and Emergency Shelter programs.
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Uplift Eureka's Housing Assistance is a limited-term grant funded program
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Current funding sources for Uplift's Housing Assistance Program include federal funding through the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program and Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP).
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Rapid Rehousing Program (RRH)
Uplift Eureka's Rapid Rehousing Program assists participants experiencing homelessness with securing permanent housing, and provides financial assistance for application fees, deposits and rent. Once housed, supportive services are available to all participants to assist with identifying needs and goals, and accessing the necessary resources to ensure their long-term housing stability.
Uplift Eureka RRH assistance is available for persons who are experiencing category 1 homelessness. HUD category 1 homelessness is defined by:
(1) Individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, meaning:
(i) Has a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation;
(ii) Is living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state and local government programs); or
(iii) Is exiting an institution where (s)he has resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution
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Eligibility for the Uplift Rapid Rehousing Program requires intake into the Coordinated Entry System. See below for Coordinated Entry Access Points. Upon an opening in the RRH Program, households are prioritized based on level of need and vulnerability.
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For more information, contact Geremie Howard at 707-441-4242 ext 2043 / ghoward@eurekaca.gov​​​​
Homelessness Prevention (HP) Program
Uplift Eureka's Homelessness Prevention Program assistance is available for households at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness. Income eligibility is based on an AMI of “Very Low” (30-50%) or lower. An official notice to vacate for nonpayment of rent from the landlord is required. This program runs intermittently when grant funding is available.
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Uplift Eureka HP assistance is available for households at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness. HUD category 2 homelessness, is defined by:
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(2) Individual or family who will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence, provided that:
(i) Residence will be lost within 14 days of the date of application for homeless assistance;
(ii) No subsequent residence has been identified; and
(iii) The individual or family lacks the resources or support networks needed to obtain other permanent housing
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For more information, contact Maren Wagner at 707-441-4242 ext 2042 / mwagner@eurekaca.gov
Emergency Shelter Program
Uplift Eureka's Emergency Shelter Program partners with local motels and provides financial assistance to provide shelter to individuals in emergency situations. Supportive services are provided to ensure participants are connected with needed services and resources. This program runs intermittently when grant funding is available. *THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY INACTIVE*
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Call 707-441-4242 ext 2042 for more info.
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Fair Housing & Non-Discrimination
Uplift Eureka is committed to following Housing First principles and furthering fair housing efforts by promoting fair and equal housing opportunities for the people we serve. We are committed to complying with the non-discrimination and equal opportunity provisions of Federal civil rights laws as specified at 24 C.F.R.5.105(a), which include, but are not limited to the following:
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Fair Housing Act
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
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Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
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Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
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HUD’s Equal Access Rule
We will continue to address discrimination in our community and to support programs that will educate the public about the right to equal housing opportunities. It is our policy to provide services without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, familial status, source of income, sexual orientation or disability. This commitment extends to all housing programs within our organization.
Coordinated Entry Access Points​​
2-1-1 Humboldt:
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2-1-1 or (707) 441-1001
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St. Vincent de Paul Society's "Free Meal" Dining Facility:
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35 3rd St; Speak w/ Uplift Outreach Workers M-F 11am-1pm
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Arcata House Partnership One-Stop Drop-in services at the Annex:
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501 9th St., Arcata; M-F 1-4pm
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Nation’s Finest (for Veterans only):
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109 4th St.; 707-442-4322
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Humboldt County Mobile Outreach Program:
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707-441-4650
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Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center:
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133 7th St.; Wed & Fri 1-3pm
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Uplift Eureka Community Resource Center
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1111 E St.; M-F 10am-4pm