Income & Employment
Building Pathways to Stability
At Columbus House, we recognize that securing stable housing is only the first step in ending homelessness. Long-term success depends on financial independence and meaningful employment. Our Income & Employment programs empower individuals and families to increase their income, develop essential job skills, and build the foundation for a stable, self-sufficient future. By investing in each individual's potential, we help our clients take control of their futures, re-enter the workforce, and build lasting financial stability.
Employment, Opportunity, and the Way Forward
41%
Percentage of unhoused people receiving some income.
Breaking Barriers to Employment
For individuals facing homelessness, the road to employment can be filled with obstacles, including gaps in work history, health challenges, and lack of access to reliable transportation or professional support. Whether through employment training, benefits assistance, or financial management, Columbus House offers comprehensive, tailored services that open doors to opportunity and a better tomorrow.
Access to Benefits
At Columbus House, staff provide hands-on support to help clients with severe health issues apply for Social Security disability benefits. They guide clients through every step of the process—from gathering medical records and completing applications to preparing summaries and attending appointments. By coordinating with other providers, staff ensure clients have the support needed to secure benefits and move toward stability.
Representative Payee Services
These services provide financial management for those receiving Social Security or VA benefits. Individuals are assisted with managing their benefits, using their benefits to pay for the current and foreseeable needs, saving any remaining benefits, and maintaining detailed records of how their benefits are expended.
Employment and Financial Coaching
At Columbus House, staff provide personalized support to help clients manage finances, build credit, and develop job skills. Clients can get help with budgeting, banking, computers, reading, math, resumes, interviewing, and more—gaining the tools and confidence they need to live independently.
Your Generosity Helps Rebuild Lives
When you support Columbus House, you help provide the tools and resources people need to not only find housing, but build fulfilling, independent lives.