Haus of Codec

Haus of Codec, a new (2021) emergency housing provider for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 18-24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We provide rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and emergency housing services in addition to case management, a clothing pantry, a food pantry, access to free mental health care, and a transportation stipend for each client. HOC defines transition-aged youth as individuals between 18-24. In addition, we work with youth exposed to the juvenile justice system, aging out of foster care, or not returning home because of their homes for their sexuality or gender. This demographic sees a more significant risk of violence and abuse in larger, less amenable shelter spaces our state has historically provided. Since our inception HOC has completed intake for nearly 100 youth ages 18 - 24.

HOC collects demo info to best understand the needs of the populations. 100% are on the 2SLGBTQ+ Spectrum. 53.8% of our residents are White, 30.8% Black / African American / Caribbean, 7.7% Asian, Native HI/Pacific Islander, and 7.7% American Indian / AK Native. 15.4% Identify as Male, 37.5% Identify as Female, 15.4% Identify as Non-Binary, 15.4% Identify as Trans - Non-Binary, and 15.4% Identify as Trans - FTM. 61.5% fleeing from domestic violence, 7.7% declined to answer the question.

In the short term, our community will be able to have a safe place to call home while searching for more long-term housing solutions. In the long term, our community will have created a close-knit community of like-minded peer groups that can help support one another to achieve their long-term goals. Additionally, as our clients move on to more permanent housing solutions, they then can provide support to younger generations of clients who are facing similar struggles just as the founding members did.