Our Program
Structured programming and vital support services lay the groundwork for positive outcomes. A Meaningful Goal Housing Shelter program participants receive specialized support designed to help them secure and maintain permanent housing.
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AMGHS Housing Stability Program
Housing Navigation Support
Offering a path forward through and beyond times of transition
AMGHS’s structured Housing Navigation Support program helps individuals transition from homelessness into permanent housing.
Our process provides individuals with specialized support, including:
- Connections to landlords willing to work with prospective tenants facing barriers
- Intake and housing needs assessment
- Housing search support
- Outreach to local landlords who understand many of the barriers our participants are working to overcome
- Rental application assistance
Expert Case Management
Vital services foster self-sufficiency in the face of disruption and instability
AMGHS’s structured Case Management system assists individuals throughout the housing transition process. Program participants receive comprehensive support services that help them achieve long-term housing stability.
Our specially-tailored Case Management framework for participant support includes:
- Personal intake assessments
- Individualized housing plans
- Progress tracking towards housing goals
- Regular Case Management meetings
- Access to AMGHS’s Community Resource Directory
Community Resource Directory
AMGHS’s Community Resource Directory connects program participants to a vital network of supportive services that help strengthen housing stability. Programs and services listed in the Directory are offered through our organization’s established public and private partnerships across South Los Angeles County, CA. Services offered include:
- Education and job training opportunities
- Mental health services
- Workforce development programs
- Financial literacy programs
Housing Readiness Training
Effective skills training and proven support are a catalyst for sustained success
AMGHS’s unique Housing Readiness Training prepares individuals for prospective housing opportunities and competency during and after the transition.
Our custom training curriculum educates participants on life skills that assist in achieving long-term positive outcomes, including:
- Household budgeting education
- Credit repair resources
- Tenant rights knowledge
- Financial planning
Maya L.“AMGHS gave me the tools and confidence to rebuild my life. Their support truly changed my future.”
Sophia K.“Thanks to AMGHS, I found a safe place to stay and learned skills that helped me secure a stable job.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive shelter and support services?
We serve all unhoused individuals, with priority given to those in immediate crisis, and operate on a harm-reduction model that respects every person’s dignity.
How can someone volunteer or serve on the AMGHS Board?
Volunteers contribute their time and talent through mentoring, training, administrative support, and governance. AMGHS’s Board seeks professionals in finance, communications, legal, fundraising, as well as lived-experience advocates.