The Laundry Project provides assistance to those families and individuals who have limited funds to have their laundry cleaned. Participating laundromats provides funds during specific days and times to those families in need. Please inform staff at the laundromat that you are participating in the Laundry Project and complete the sign-in sheet. 

The Traverse City Laundry Project is now open for Eastfield Laundry at 8th Street on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Traverse City Laundry in Garfield Plaza will be the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 8:30 am to 11:30 am. 

January - June 2024 Dates

The Individual Development Account is funded by a number of private funding sources that strongly believe that the IDA program promotes greater family self-sufficiency. The funds help families save for home purchase, education, and business startup or expansion. Minimum requirements are earned income and meet income guidelines. For more information on our IDA program, please call 231-947-3780 or visit our IDA page.

"We would like to thank everyone who has helped us to achieve our dream of owning a house,
especially NMCCA. Four years and two babies later, after we had been struggling to keep up our
home savings, we finally are doing it. All because of the generosity of a program that
understands that starting a family and a home can be difficult but with the help of a giving
community it is possible." - IDA Graduate

The Homeless Prevention department (HP) provides services to 10 Northern Michigan counties (Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford Counties), and is joined by many other community organizations dedicated to addressing housing issues and ending homelessness in the Northwest Michigan region.

Homeless Prevention services ensure that youth (18-24 years old), adult (25 years old+), and veteran individuals and households facing a housing crisis or homelessness have access to safe and affordable housing. Homeless Prevention provides centralized intake, housing assessments, and services for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. With grant funding from various Federal and State sources, HP provides a tailored package of assistance that may include Financial/Rental Assistance; Security Deposits; Rental Application Fees; Moving Costs; Housing Navigation/Search/Placement; Landlord Incentive Payments; Case Management Services; Eviction Mediation (Landlord/Tenant); Legal Aid/Services; Child-Care; Transportation Assistance; Targeted Supportive Services; Financial/Budget Counseling; and Linking/Referrals to most community agencies and resources.

If you or someone you know is facing homeless or experiencing a housing crisis, please call (844) 900-0500 or email us today at homeless@nmcaa.net. To learn more about or programs and services, please click the “Homeless Prevention” link to visit our webpage.

As the cold weather approaches, families or individuals who are considered low income can apply for NMCAA’s winterization program.

“We are funded annually by the Department of Energy through a federal fund and the state LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) funding as well,” said NMCAA Housing and Energy Efficiency Services Director Tish Stave. “This year, and for the next five years, we’ll be reviving some additional funds through the department of energy through the bipartisan infrastructure law.”

The program helps lower energy costs, especially during the winter when energy bills are so high.

If approved for the program, NMCAA sends a certified energy auditor to your home, and finds what possible energy savings can be made.

https://www.9and10news.com/2022/10/12/nmcaa-offers-winterization-programs/

Are you a Mechanical Contractor?  Looking for steady work all year round?

NMCAA’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is seeking proposals from mechanical contractors for the purpose of performing work on eligible single-family homes, and smaller multi-family units in Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford Counties.

WAP is funded by the Dept. of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program and the DHHS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The recent federal infrastructure legislation has allocated billions of dollars into the WAP, presenting huge opportunities for contractors to get involved and grow their businesses.  Unlike past stimulus funding in this space, an increased national focus on equity, environmental justice, and climate change mitigation indicate that these programs will continue to grow in their size and scope well into the future.

Contractors will be responsible for supplying labor and materials in completing all units in a timely manner, will be in compliance with all applicable building codes, will meet DOE/WAP standards, and will be licensed and insured. Familiarity with ASHRAE 62.2 preferred. Interested contractors should contact tstave@nmcaa.net to request a blank price list and RFP Guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Now taking applications for 2022-2023 school year for Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs. 

Click here to apply!

This is the first step of the process. After completing this piece, a staff person will contact you to complete the rest of the application. This pre-application is for Free Programs for expectant families through children preschool aged.

Definition of Programs:
Early Head Start Home Based-this program is for families with pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3. Weekly home visits will support parents, both mothers and fathers, in their role as primary caregivers and teachers of their children.

Early Head Start Center Based-this program is for families with infants and toddlers up to age 3. This option is a classroom based option tailored to promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving.

Head Start-is a federally funded preschool program for children ages 3 and 4. Most classrooms are 4 days a week and 7 hours a day. In some locations a 4 hour option may be available. Head Start focuses on the whole family and offers many supports and resources for the family.

GSRP-is a state funded preschool program for children that are 4 years old. The program is to encourage the development of children and prepare them for successful entry into Kindergarten using developmentally appropriate practices.

NMCAA now offers Foreclosure Education.

If you are experiencing uncertainty in regards to your Home or other housing expenses, please take our FREE Foreclosure Education course. This is a self-paced course that you can take at your own speed. Upon completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our HUD Certified Budget/Housing Coaches and look at any options that may apply to your situation.

To get started, follow this link: https://www.ehomeamerica.org/nmcaa

Funding is available in certain counties for homeowners faced with an emergency repair that they cannot afford to fix. Find out more here.

If you or someone you know would be needing home repair help please contact our Program Specialists. Call (231) 947-3780 to request an application.

The Weatherization Assistance Program is requesting proposals from general contractors for the purpose of performing weatherization work on eligible single-family homes in Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford Counties. Contractors will be responsible for supplying labor and materials in completing all units in a timely manner, will be in compliance with all applicable building codes, and will be licensed and insured. Please contact Tish at 231-346-2185, or tstave@nmcaa.net  to request information and obtain the RFP packet (request for proposal).