Imani Within Communities
Imani Within is a Community Housing Development Organization that receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We also serve as a Representative Payee and VA Fiduciary.
What Does This Mean?
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We provide safe, decent, and affordable housing along with reliable temporary shelter and supportive servicesdesigned to help individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
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As a Representative Payee and VA Fiduciary, we are appointed to manage benefits for individuals who are unable to do so themselves.
Programs Offered:
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Single Women
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Single Women and Children (under age 17)
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Individuals Living with Mental Health Conditions
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Veterans
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Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
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Individuals Requiring Housing Assistance to Prevent Homelessness
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Individuals Fleeing Domestic Violence and Assault
Note: This list is not limited to the above categories.
Intake Process
Step 1: Access & Assessment
To begin the intake process, an assessment will be conducted to determine if Imani Within is a good fit for your needs. The information we collect helps us ensure the highest quality of care and support tailored to each individual. This evaluation will involve a medical expert, a therapist, and a peer specialist, who will collaborate to create a personalized plan addressing your specific needs.
Services Provided
1. Financial Support and Bill Management
We act on behalf of our clients to ensure timely payments of monthly bills, including rent, utilities, and other essential expenses.
2. Basic Needs and Health Support
We assist beneficiaries in meeting their basic needs, including transportation to health provider appointments.
Onsite visits from nurses for daily vital check-ups.
Access to onsite washers and dryers.
3. Personal Support
We ensure that our beneficiaries have funds for their personal needs throughout the month.
Imani Within provides weekly grocery shopping and monthly clothing shopping.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided daily. We believe a healthy diet is a key component of overall wellness.
4. Collaboration with SSA & VA
We work closely with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Veterans Affairs (VA) to prevent homelessness across communities in Georgia.
Affordable Housing Program
Our Affordable Housing Program is designed for individuals who are not eligible for SSA or VA assistance but are in need of stable housing.
This program serves households experiencing homelessness, those needing housing assistance to prevent homelessness, individuals fleeing domestic violence or sexual assault, and households at risk of homelessness.
Supported through grants, the program provides room and board to eligible participants.
It does not cover medical care or mental health services. Individuals are responsible for paying out-of-pocket for these services. Imani will assist participants in seeking additional resources and connecting them with funding programs that may help. If funding options are unavailable, individuals may need to secure employment, and Imani will support this process by providing bus passes to get to work and assisting with job searches.
To remain in the program, participants must adhere to specific requirements, including maintaining a drug-free environment.
