Building the Foundations for Stable Housing, Strong Families, and Better Community
Our Mission: Hancock Resource Center works to stabilize families and strengthen the community. Our mission is accomplished by addressing obstacles and barriers to housing and coordinating services for families in need.
Veterans experiencing a Housing Crisis when HRC is closed may call or text 228-304-9561. For medical or mental health crises, please call 911 or 988.
We are now accepting requests for assistance for all programs. This is important information about your Request for Assistance and the HRC Process. •HRC uses EMAIL to communicate. Please check the email you provide for information regarding your request. •Hancock Resource Center is located in Waveland, MS and serves the Mississippi Gulf Coast. •THIS IS THE FIRST STEP OF APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE. There is no guarantee of assistance. •HRC uses the information to screen you for available programs. HRC will attempt to contact you by email, phone, or text on three different days. The phone number that will show up on your screen is 228-463-8887. •Applicants will be processed in the order received but there are Priorities and Admission Criteria that may lead to someone that applied after you did being served before you. DOCUMENTS NEEDED for RENTAL ASSISTANCE (If you need help obtaining these documents, please comment on the form).
Driver’s licenses for all adults over 18 years old
Social Security cards for all adults and children
Birth certificates for all children 18 years old and under
A copy of your whole lease
A copy of your 3-day notice, eviction notice, or court summons
2 months of bank statements (this includes physical and online banks including CashApp, Chime, etc.)
Income: 1 months of pay stubs from employment or SSDI/SS award letters
SNAP award letter
Proof of child support payments, retirement, or any other income
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