Worthy Women Ministry strives to provide environments where Christ-centered relationships can flourish through vulnerability and authenticity as we encourage one another to explore our worth, identity, and purpose in Jesus

We are so blessed to know that you are interested in applying for Communal Housing at the Diasozo House. The mission of Diasozo House is to assist women who have experienced a crisis that has affected their ability to obtain housing on their own. We strive to meet this mission by providing a variety of practical and emotional support, and communal affordable housing. Diasozo House can provide housing assistance for up to 24 months. The Diasozo House does not provide 24-hour support to women and is only staffed from Monday - Friday 10 AM - 3 PM.

Described here are the eligibility criteria for becoming a resident of the Diasozo House and some basic program information. This application is used to determine whether you are eligible and whether this program can offer you the support and assistance you desire and need to become self-sufficient. The questions in this application will help us establish whether our program is a good fit for your needs and situation. You have the right to not answer any question you believe is not necessary to determine eligibility.

Once we receive your application, we will review it and contact you within 3 business days. If you are eligible, we will set up a time to meet and discuss the next steps in the process. This meeting can take place at any public place we both feel is safe (coffee shop, library, Transitional Housing office, shelter office) and that will provide enough privacy for our conversation.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sincerely, Worthy Women Ministry Staff

Determination of acceptance into Transitional Housing will be made on a case by case basis, based on the following minimum criteria and guidelines.

• Currently unable to afford stable housing on your own.
• Working a part-time job and able to pay $150 weekly for housing. This payment includes utilities, internet, and support with food costs.
• Single female over the age of 18. (our home is not set up to support women with children, but we can provide spaces to do supervised visits with mothers who are working to gain custody of their children back)
• Able to pass a drug and alcohol screen and willing to submit to random drug screening.

Diasozo House has a no-tolerance policy for the use of drugs or alcohol while receiving services or housing through our program.

Diasozo House can provide:

• Help to find financial assistance for rent, security deposits, utilities, and other housing-related costs.
• Advocacy and emotional support, including mentoring, healthy community, bible studies, and case management.
• Assistance finding and maintaining permanent housing.
• Safety planning.
• Vocational and employment assistance.
• Life-Skills education such as job readiness skills, budgeting classes, interview skills, cooking classes, etc.
• Assistance with finding transportation.
• Referrals to community resources and services.
• Follow-up services for a minimum of 3 months and no more than 1 year upon exiting transitional housing.

As a participant and resident of Diasozo House you are required to:

• Follow all rules and policies provided in the Diasozo House Manual
• Work with Worthy Women Ministry staff to set goals in order to become self-sufficient.
• Be able to pass a drug screen and submit to random drug and alcohol screens.
• Follow any requirements that you set with your advocate during personal case-plan meetings.

Preferred method of contact (this will be the way that you are contacted to be informed of your application status):

Diasozo House residents are required to pay $150 weekly / $600 month (This payment covers the cost of rent, utilities, internet, and support with food costs. Payments are due on Friday by 5:00PM each week)

Please let us know if you would like us to assist you with creating a safety plan while your application is being reveiwed.

If you are not accepted into Worthy Women Ministry's Diasozo House Program, we can still provide information and referrals to a variety of community resources and services.

Please note that this is an application and does not constitute acceptance into Diasozo House. If you are eligible, a follow-up meeting will be scheduled and additional information may be requested. Thank you!