Safe and Dignified Housing
Introduction
SOME offers permanent, affordable housing for seniors to remain independent in a dignified, professionally managed setting. With a range of amenities and personalized services provided by SOME’s Senior Services’ Team, SOME’s Senior Housing program includes efficiency apartment homes and single room occupancy units. Residents share a bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facilities with two to three other residents. SOME’s Senior Services utilizes a holistic, whole person care approach to enrich and empower the lives of DC’s seniors. Their staff ensure seniors maintain their independent and improve their quality of life by assisting with resource navigation, age-appropriate programming, and a wide array of nutritional access and food services.
Amenities
- Furnishings include a flat-screen TV
- On-site laundry facilities
- On-site Senior Center
- Located near a public library and transportation
- Seven units are fully wheelchair accessible
Access Services
Apply for Housing: Call 202.292.4493 or email housingintake@some.org.
Eligibility: Participants must be/have:
- A resident of DC
- Age 60 or over
- Make less than $1,900 a month
- Have a negative TB test within the past 12 months
- Six months of sobriety
- Capable of self-care
- No recent history of violence
- Not on the lifetime sexual offenders list
Emergency Housing for Abused and Neglected Seniors
SOME provides emergency housing for seniors who have been abused, neglected, financially exploited, or displaced at Kuehner Place. Kuehner Place is a temporary (90-day), transitional housing program.
Services
- Residents have their own rooms
- Hot, nutritious meals daily
- Support in obtaining Social Security and public benefits
- Support in obtaining affordable, long-term housing
- Access to supportive services, including healthcare
Access Services
Contact: 202.292.4493 or email: housingintake@some.org.
Eligibility: Applicants must be/have:
- A resident of DC
- Age 60 or over
- Make less than $1,900 a month
- Make less than $1,900 a month Have a negative TB test within the past 12 months
- Six months clean and sober
- Capable of self-care
- No recent history of violence
- Not on the lifetime sexual offenders list
- An identified need for stabilization services