Housing Assistance Ministry
Goals - The Paramount Baptist Church in partnership with CSOSA, is committed to the following goals:
- To provide housing information (to include faith-based transitional housing,shelters, apartments, etc. to re-entrant returning to Wards 7 and 8),
- To provide resources on home improvement, and
- To provide assistance with family stabilization (referrals for furniture, household items, etc.)
Responsibilities - The Paramount Baptist Church is responsible for the following tasks:
- To meet with re-entrants assigned to CSOSA and assess their needs
- To provide referrals to area programs and services focusing on housing assistance
- To network with Community Supervision Officers (CSO) and Faith-Based Mentors in helping to address the needs
Projects - The following projects are being initiated to support this endeavor:
- "Claiming Your Home Sweet Home" - Housing Conference for Re-Entrants (completed: January 31, 2009)
- Paramount Baptist Church's Housing Assistance Telephone Message Line (to be announced)
- Housing Assistance Resource Packets (to be announced)
For more information, contact Rev. Anthony Owens or Rev. Lula Bell at 202-562-6339
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