Shelter

MANHATTAN EMERGENCY SHELTER, INC. (MESI): provides safe shelter and housing stabilization services for the homeless individuals and families of Manhattan.

The Caroline Peine Transitional Shelter provides housing to individuals and families without homes in Riley County and the close surrounding area. The shelter serves homeless men and women over the age of 18 and homeless families with and without children.  To qualify for services, an individual must be without a home and requesting emergency shelter, be free of sex offenses, and not be on the no return list.

Homeless Rental Assistance Program (HRAP) aims to rapidly re-house households that are literally homeless, meaning individuals that are staying in the Caroline Peine Transitional Shelter or living in a place not meant for human habitation.  Types of assistance provided when funding is available are: rental and rental arrears, security deposits, and utility and utility arrears.  Households must be literally homeless and have no other housing options, financial resources, and support networks.

THE CRISIS CENTER: Provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  The Crisis Center's mission is centered around helping community members who are in need find safety, security, and a life free from violence.  Our trauma-informed services are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

The Crisis Center serves Clay, Geary, Marshall, Pottawatomie and Riley counties, and the Fort Riley military installation. The Crisis Center also administers the statewide Kansas Crisis Hotline.

24-Hour Hotline: 1.800.727.2785

MANHATTAN AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: MAHFH develops their own resources and funds to build affordable housing in our area. This affordable housing happens through new construction, rehabilitation, neighborhood revitalization, home repair, and affordable housing advocacy. We are a Habitat For Humanity Aging in Place and a Veteran’s Affiliate and address/advocate for these issues as well. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Manhattan Housing Authority: Provides public housing to income qualified applicants. If you’re interested in applying for any of their programs - please click one of the links below:

APPLICATIONS

Find important information about applying for Manhattan Housing Authority programs.

  1. Public Housing Program

    The Public Housing Program provides housing to income qualified applicants.

  2. Housing Choice Voucher Program

    The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance to income qualified applicants who lease a rental unit from a private landlord.

  3. Flint Hills Tax Credit Program

    The Flint Hills Tax Credit Program provides rental housing to income qualified applicants at below market rents.

RENTAL / UTILITIES ASSISTANCE

The following agencies offer “last resort” rental assistance (application processes and required documentation vary):

HOUSING & CREDIT COUNSELING, INC: HCCI provides certified, professional counseling to people in the United Way six-county region with budgeting advice that includes establishing financial goals, advising on debt repayment and rebuilding credit.