California rental programs

[Shades]

I need stable housing so I can go to school and succeed in my college career. I have no job but am currently looking for one and the college I am at has federal work study jobs. I am currently looking to get into. I live in Stockton California and a homeless shelter will not meet the needs for study time and I will miss school periodically due to certain times that the shelters require you to be there or they close their doors.
I want to succeed in life and in my career, but without a room to rent or a small studio I can’t do anything and I can’t bear this much longer before I lose all moral to even continue in school because of the stress and emotional effects it would put on me. I am currently sleeping on the streets unless a friend can lend me a night’s stay and that does not always happen. I need quick information on programs I can look into, call, make appointments, talk to someone about housing options, etc.

[Firmer]

I am a single mother to an 12 month old, dealing with a divorce that is set in Washington State, through my ex husband. Currently living with friends and an uncle, however, its temporary and we've been here for over a month. I am needing some kind of help to allow me to rent somewhere safe and secure in the southern Los Angeles County (South Bay/Torrance/Lomita/Etc area).
I am a student full time in USC, mommy full time, and job searching full time. I am really close to being homeless and truly needing some financial help.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

There is some emergency eviction prevention services in Los Angeles, and they can also help people with a mental condition too. While we are not sure if they will transfer an existing voucher, you can try. The program is known as EAPE, and it offers financial aid for rent to stop eviction and other aid. Read Los Angeles eviction prevention from EAPE.

[Papen]

My mother is 65 years old and has Custody of her 5 year old grandson. She is in the middle of the eviction presses and is about to become homeless. They live in Reseda California. She also had food stamps but loss them last month. She now has been going to food banks but they still go hungry too often. They need help A.S.A.P. Please give me any info you can that can help them before it is too late. Thank you :~)

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Have you tried calling different temp agencies? the fact you are working and going to school should help in your application for rent help in Fresno. Most agencies want to see people become self-sufficient, and it sounds like you are well on your way to doing that. So, here is more details on emergency rental programs in Fresno.

[Maf_red]

I’m behind on rent almost month and a half. Might get evicted soon. Husband just got a job. Minimum wage 8.00 wont get a check for three weeks from this California employer. I’m scared we will lose our place before we can catch up. I’m pregnant and have my baby girl who is about to be four in two weeks. Please help if you can greatly appreciate your time. I owe up to 700 now on rent.

[aura]

Hello. I wanted to know if there is any way possible if I can get help to pay my rent for the months of November through December? I live in Fresno California. I really need the help, being a single parent and going to school, I can barely keep up with my bills let alone my rent. I work through a temp agency but I'm not getting any hours and my checks are only $80. My rent is $490 and its hard trying to keep up with the rent and taking care of my daughter. If I'm able to get just November and December paid for me, I would be very grateful for that!! Please feel free to send me an email

[ShannonW]

I was diagnosed in July 2013 with a heart condition. I was placed on disability and at the same time my job terminated me. I have worked my entire life and I am eligible to receive disability benefits, but still haven’t received anything from the state of California. I continuously call EDD disability and even sit in their office for at least five hours with no results. In the mean time my family and I are suffering. I have three teenage children who depend on me and I haven’t received any type of income since July 8, 2013. I haven’t paid my rent going on three months and have shut off notices on all bills. Please guide me to someone who will help us in our time of need. Thank you. Have a blessed day!

[Daleliah]

I'm a caregiver and am work for In-Home Supportive Services. My mother has multiple health issues including both physical and mental. She used to receive section 8 prior to moving to having to relocate Los Angeles. We tried to have her voucher transferred and where told we couldn't this was in 2006. We have been on the waiting list since 2007. We are a low income family and as I said my mother is disabled. We need rental assistance help.

[Bobbie13]

I currently reside in Los Angeles, California 90031. I am a single mother of four, ages 14, 13, 10 & 9. Two girls & 2 boys. It is going on about 6 years now that the father of my kids has been deceased. It's been nothing but financial struggles ever since for me. I lost my car and now I need to move. I've tried to maintain a stable home for my kids as well as to have a stable school for them. I was able to find a new place for us... I gave a partial deposit down so that I was guaranteed the apartment. Now all I need is a miracle to be able to complete 1st & last month rent to move into this place. I have been trying to make money but I'm still short. I have till the 27 of this month to move from my current place to my new place. So if somehow you can help me out I would very much so appreciate it. 1st month $1000 + $500 total I need is 1500. I already gave $500 down to hold the apartment. I pray in the name of Jesus that I somehow make this work or I will have to let my kids know I fail them. Thank you.

[TerryCollins]

Thank you for your information. It was very useful but when I called 4 different places & was told to call to the Housing Authority, I was given 3 different numbers for them the last one was a direct line to the person in charge of Homelessness prevention. It became frustrating to be referred by all the numbers I called when they say they assist with rent for those in need. The number for Riverside Rent Assistance Development Department was a Fax number when I called it. Just thought you might want to know this information & change things if you see fit. Again thank you for all the information & have your sight in my Favorites on my computer for future reference.

[Oswald12]

From Vallejo California. I have 5 kids but only 2 stay with me my husband is unemployed but looking for work every day. We haven’t been able for the last few months to pay our rent which is $1,400 a month and our landlord has been very kind to give us work for an exchange for the rent but this last month said he has no more work for us and its haven't been able to come up with the rent money and we are going on the second month now that we haven’t paid our rent. We have asked him for work since he owns many properties in Napa CA and Vallejo CA but couldn’t help us out but give us an eviction notice. Please is there any way you can help us?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Why did you lose your home and leave your job? If you are working it is easier to get rent help as most agencies like to see people they give money to be contributing members of society. Anyway, here are some places to try for rental assistance in Orange County and also the Garden Grove area. Call around and see what you can find out. The information is here.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... progr.html

[Weather Kardishian]

I am a single mother age 33 with 4 beautiful blessings under the age of 12. I lost my home and had to leave my job with the County of Orange social services agency. I live in the County of Orange and in the city of Garden Grove. I have been staying in hotels currently. For some reason all doors have been closing on me, Help please!!

[BLoyd]

Hello,
I am unemployed. I lost my job in December of 2011 and have been looking work since. My unemployment has stalled until a phone interview is conducted on Nov. 11th, from now until then I have no income or means of paying this month’s rent. I was told that there was an assistance program for Contra Costa County in the city of Martinez, California. I am writing in hopes that someone can please help me, please. I have no idea what I am going to do this month for my rent. I believe that after my interview my unemployment will be reinstated, however, that will be 3 weeks from now, and I have already waited for unemployment for the last 2 weeks which I was expecting until I found out today about the interview. If someone can please contact me to let me know of ANY available options, programs, or assistance I would sincerely appreciate it. Thank you.

[Socgel]

I have been unemployed for 22 months unable to find any job in San Diego county. My Unemployment ceased on May 12th. I am down to my last $37.00 Behind in rent. Eviction is in the making. Need money for utilities, Registration of car(access) to look for employment. I have always been independent. No where to turn. Please help.

[Suits]

My boyfriend and I are looking to rent an apartment in Long Beach CA, but the deposit would kill us. Together we make about $1000 a month and can afford an $500-600 apartment. I am attending the local community college and he recently was homeless and could be again soon. What could we apply for that could help us? Thank you for your time.

[C Boyd]

I was wanting to get some kind of information from you. My boyfriend and I are currently unemployed with no income and he has a 3 yr old son who lives with us every other weekend in San Francisco and on Mondays as well, we go to school at TCC, but the only issue is that I am no longer going to be receiving Financial Aid, due to me being on Academic Probation and we were hoping to receive the some of the funds from that to go towards our rent, we have already received an Eviction notice and the apartment complex that we live at has already filed a court date, which we have not received yet, we have been unable to pay our bills, and have looked and applied countless of times for jobs, but have not had any success, would you happen to know of any kind of information that can help us in any way.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Getting help to move or relocate to a different state is very rare. But you can look into various Fresno rent assistance programs here. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/fre ... tance.html
There are several different agencies, non-profits, and charities that you can call for advice on paying rent, and maybe they will have some information on how to get moving assistance.

I will be moving from NC in the summer to a different state, probably California, but in the meantime am trying to catch up on my rent and electric and water bills. I only work part time due to lack of work at my job, and my boyfriend that also lives with me is unemployed. Any advice would be helpful, as I'm not sure exactly where to go.

[RalphLauren]

I will be moving from NC in the summer to a different state, probably California, but in the meantime am trying to catch up on my rent and electric and water bills. I only work part time due to lack of work at my job, and my boyfriend that also lives with me is unemployed. Any advice would be helpful, as I'm not sure exactly where to go.