HOUSING PROGRAM
Permanent Housing with Supports
Since 1986, Reach has provided safe homes for individual adults experiencing homelessness. Currently, the Housing Program includes Jefferson House for men and Rockland House for women. A permanent home and support system make it easier to find stable employment and helps residents develop skills to live independently.
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Program Services
The Housing Program ensures that all residents have a safe and secure home, including a private bedroom and shared living space. Residents complete an individual service plan and are guided by a case manager on their path toward self sufficiency and personal growth. They take on responsibilities of paying rent based on their income and helping to maintain the house based on their ability. Regularly scheduled house meetings and workshops help residents develop skills for daily living.
Jefferson House
Established in 1991, Jefferson House is the first personal living quarters in Rockville to provide permanent housing with case management for up to six men who have experienced homelessness. First built in the mid-1800s, Jefferson House is designated as a historic home and is leased from Rockville United Methodist Church. Residents have completed substance abuse treatment and come to Jefferson House for a stable, drug-and-alcohol-free environment.
Rockland House
Reach purchased and opened Rockland House in 2014 through generous community donations and funding from Montgomery County. It provides permanent housing with case management for up to five women who have experienced homelessness in a stable, drug-and-alcohol-free environment.
How to get help
Reach's Housing Program is currently only able to serve people whose last residence was in Montgomery County. If your last residence was in Montgomery County and you need shelter, first contact the Montgomery County Crisis Center so any County organization serving those experiencing homelessness will be able to connect with you if there is an opening. This means you will have the best opportunity to be invited to enter a program that fits your needs when the next opening occurs.
Montgomery County Crisis Center
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility Requirements
To enroll in the Housing Program, you must:
- live in Montgomery County, MD;
- be a single adult over 18 years old without custody of children;
- be currently unhoused or living in a temporary shelter; and
- have an annual income that does not exceed $74,000.
Due to HUD requirements, the Housing Program can only accept legal residents of the United States.
Need more information?
Resources
To learn more about other types of assistance available for Montgomery County residents, including healthcare, workforce development, food, and clothing, visit our Resources Page.
Contact Us
Ali Robinson
Director, Client Services, Housing and Senior Reach
Message us
Housing staff will discuss your individual needs and provide other assistance and support.
Testimonials
The teacher focuses on all the important skills, speaking, reading, writing, and listening, that helped me build confidence and communicate better in everyday life.
Alejandra B.
LOP Student
The emergency device service, home care help, and of course the water heater [replacement] have helped me so much and improved my quality of life greatly!
Sandra G.
Senior Reach Client
The friendship and sense of community I have found among my classmates have helped me connect with this new country.
Christian F.
LOP Student
Volunteering with Reach lets me use another part of my brain as well as my heart. It's communal caring at its best.
Ellen R.
Volunteer
Volunteering with Reach has been a way of helping improve the community by working with an organization that helps those in need.
Mark B.
Volunteer
I have hope that I am going to make it by working with the team at Jefferson House who care.
Ervine R.
Housing Resident
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Here are ways to help
Method 1
Volunteer your time
The Housing Program welcomes volunteers for many different roles, including:
- Handyman services
- Workshops on life skills training or special interests
- Group opportunities to help with yardwork and home projects, or to organize social events
- Meal/food delivery
- Other assistance
Method 2
Donate funds
Our Housing Program is part of the Community Reach of Montgomery County ("Reach"), which is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under tax ID #52-0910334. Donations made through the "Donate to support Housing" button below, or checks sent to Reach with "Housing" written in the memo section, will go directly to supporting the work of Housing. We are grateful for any level of support.
Method 3
Donate goods
The Housing Program welcomes donations of cleaning products and household supplies like paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, dishwashing soap, dishwasher/laundry detergent, sponges, etc. Clients welcome donated books or newspaper/magazine subscriptions. Occasionally, a client may need a specific appliance or piece of furniture. We generally request these items through our newsletter or on social media.
Contact us to make arrangements for delivery or pick-up:
Community Reach of Montgomery County
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic
Our Services
Mansfield Kaseman Health Clinic (MKHC)