Avalon Housing is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit services provider, real estate developer and property manager that works to end homelessness by developing affordable housing centered on community, care, and support. Avalon owns and manages hundreds of rental units in 29 properties across Washtenaw County and provides supportive services to tenants, individuals, and families living in public housing and units owned by private landlords. In total, Avalon serves more than 800 people, including 200 children, in Washtenaw County. Avalon’s approach is known as supportive housing, and is considered the best long term solution to homelessness. Supportive housing prioritizes health and wellbeing by providing resources to help people stay and thrive in their homes. Avalon’s supportive housing services include case management, 24/7 access to crisis response, eviction prevention, assistance with basic needs, health care access and advocacy, substance use and mental health support, and links to needed in-home supports.
“Working with MiCC has been a tremendous opportunity to support client goals, and enhance outcomes for clients and the community. We have been able to connect and collectively house many individuals who were homeless, or in uninhabitable housing conditions." - Jessica Howell, Hickory Way Support CoordinatorVisit Website