Housing Support
Providing Stability, Restoring Hope
A safe, stable place to live is the foundation for everything—education, employment, mental health, and long-term success. Yet, too many young people in St. Tammany Parish are facing housing insecurity, couch-surfing, or experiencing homelessness with nowhere to turn.
At One Way Love, we work to prevent homelessness, provide emergency housing solutions, and help youth transition into safe, long-term living arrangements. Through rent assistance, host homes, and community partnerships, we help young people find stability so they can focus on building their future.
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Our Approach
Supporting Students & Young Adults in Crisis
We work closely with St. Tammany Parish Public Schools and the Kids In Transition (KIT) program to support students experiencing homelessness or unstable housing situations. Whether a student is living out of a car, staying in a motel, or bouncing between friends’ houses, we provide the resources they need to regain stability.
We also assist young adults (ages 14-21) who are not in school, ensuring they have access to emergency housing support, case management, and transitional living options.
Partnering for Sustainable Housing Solutions
By collaborating with local landlords, shelters, and community organizations, we provide at-risk youth with both short-term relief and long-term solutions to prevent homelessness.
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Rent & Utility Assistance – Preventing evictions and keeping young people housed.
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Emergency Shelter Support – Providing short-term stays in hotels or shelters for youth in crisis.
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Host Home Program – Placing young people with trusted, vetted community members for temporary housing.
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Transitional & Permanent Housing – Helping youth find, secure, and afford stable housing.
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What We Offer
🏠 Rent & Utility Assistance
For young people at risk of eviction, we provide financial assistance for rent and utilities to prevent homelessness before it starts.
🛏️ Emergency Housing & Hotel Stays
For youth facing immediate housing crises, we offer emergency hotel stays or shelter placements, ensuring they have a safe place to sleep while working toward a long-term solution.
🤝 Host Home Program
We connect youth without stable housing with trusted, vetted host families who provide a safe, supportive temporary home. Each host home placement includes:
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Screened & trained hosts who provide a welcoming environment.
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Case management support to help youth transition to permanent housing.
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Ongoing check-ins & resources to ensure stability.
🔑 Transitional & Permanent Housing Assistance
For young people ready to move into their own place, we provide:
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Assistance finding safe, affordable housing.
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Help covering security deposits & rental fees.
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Connections to job training & financial literacy programs to ensure long-term stability.
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How to Access Support
Students in St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
If you are experiencing housing instability or homelessness, speak with your school counselor or KIT program coordinator to get connected to One Way Love’s housing resources.
Young Adults (Ages 14-21) Not in School
If you need housing support, rent assistance, or emergency shelter, please contact us directly for assistance.
