Rent assistance

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Yes, there may be some money for security deposits and rent help in Cedar Rapids. Find the non-profits to call for housing assistance. Some programs do focus on pregnant families too.

Hello, I have a couple questions about qualifying for rental assistance. I’m 17 & will be 18 in December of this year. I am also pregnant & due November 20th of this year. My child’s father is 19 and currently in Iowa in a rehabilitation & care center. He was stabbed in July by his father. The care center he lives in will not allow him to work while living there & if he leaves he has no where to go. I am currently working full time & am a part time student I make about 1,100 dollars a month. We would like to get a place together as soon as possible so we can be a family. I live with my mother in Cedar Rapids, IA & I can not stay here much longer. If we could qualify for rental assistance for a month or more than we can get a place & he can find work to help support the baby. I was wondering what we should do & if there are any places that can help us. We would like to stay in Cedar Rapids where my job is located if possible. Thank you for your time.

[Randstad]

Hello, I have a couple questions about qualifying for rental assistance. I’m 17 & will be 18 in December of this year. I am also pregnant & due November 20th of this year. My child’s father is 19 and currently in Iowa in a rehabilitation & care center. He was stabbed in July by his father. The care center he lives in will not allow him to work while living there & if he leaves he has no where to go. I am currently working full time & am a part time student I make about 1,100 dollars a month. We would like to get a place together as soon as possible so we can be a family. I live with my mother in Cedar Rapids, IA & I can not stay here much longer. If we could qualify for rental assistance for a month or more than we can get a place & he can find work to help support the baby. I was wondering what we should do & if there are any places that can help us. We would like to stay in Cedar Rapids where my job is located if possible. Thank you for your time.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Can you wait until September in order to get housing help. Or is that just to far off and may face an eviction before then. If can't wait, then try Section 8 housing in Pennsylvania for a number of rent assistance programs, counseling, and advice. You should not need to stay at a motel, and section 8 in PA may be exactly what you need in order to get back on your feet and into some affordable housing units or apartments.

I have tried the the ppl that would help one doesn’t have funds till sept and the other one I used all 3 times they would help in a lifetime when I was waiting for my
disability appeals to go thur. I am on social security disability not ssi. My roommates moved out and turned the lites off, when I tried to get it back on in my name they linked my husbands back bill my back bill and we had a back bill with my daughter name to plus my roommates bill which came to 1100.00 plus 400.00 to turn the lites back on. we have 3 kids and my husband does work for swift transportion, so he is always on the road with things the way they r swift loads have slowed so that cuts his pay at times plus myself and kids stay with friends and family when we can,or we stay at motels and the money I spend staying at these places should go towards that bill but I have to feed my kids and everyone asks me to chip in on there bills for us to stay with them.Please let me no if there is anyone or anything that can help me PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dominic]

I have tried the the ppl that would help one doesn’t have funds till sept and the other one I used all 3 times they would help in a lifetime when I was waiting for my
disability appeals to go thur. I am on social security disability not ssi. My roommates moved out and turned the lites off, when I tried to get it back on in my name they linked my husbands back bill my back bill and we had a back bill with my daughter name to plus my roommates bill which came to 1100.00 plus 400.00 to turn the lites back on. we have 3 kids and my husband does work for swift transportion, so he is always on the road with things the way they r swift loads have slowed so that cuts his pay at times plus myself and kids stay with friends and family when we can,or we stay at motels and the money I spend staying at these places should go towards that bill but I have to feed my kids and everyone asks me to chip in on there bills for us to stay with them.Please let me no if there is anyone or anything that can help me PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

I think cal your local community action agency. Find a listing of community action agencies. Now the major counties are listed on that URL, with links to other states and smaller counties if you do not live in a big county. They will often have limited emergency rent help, or can direct you to an agency to call.

I am disabled and aboutto go back in hospital, I just got home from ER. I made a huge mistakes resting to live on my own but I no other choice. Section 8 I'm my areas are not an option as their waiting list is not open here due to lack of funding. I'm exhausted with All the dead end calls and appreciate any ideas to help me find HELP. I am scared out my mind.

[Irox]

I am disabled and aboutto go back in hospital, I just got home from ER. I made a huge mistakes resting to live on my own but I no other choice. Section 8 I'm my areas are not an option as their waiting list is not open here due to lack of funding. I'm exhausted with All the dead end calls and appreciate any ideas to help me find HELP. I am scared out my mind.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Many charities and community action agencies offer car repair help. Usually the aid is offered for people who need their car for work, medical appointments, and sometimes for student transportation as well, which would qualify you and that nursing degree you are going for. Some of the charities are national as well, which is awesome for the needy and low income. For example, one charity is A Helping Hand Ministry, and their phone number is (770) 684-0038. They are mostly based in the Southeast, but are a great resource for information and details.

I am a student at South university. I will be getting my bachelors of science in nursing. I am loosing my rental assistance from (KHC), and I have no where to go. I have a 7 year old son and a 4 year old son. I should have been out by 4-1-11 and now they are charging me $1600 and told me I have to pay that by yesterday and be moved out yesterday or they are taking me to court. On top of that my car is broke down I have no money to pay for a deposit or rent on an apartment. I think I am going to have to quit shool soon. I need help as soon as possible. My son's and I are getting ready to be HOMELESS. Thank you very much, any help is greatly appreciated!

[sam1]

I am a student at South university. I will be getting my bachelors of science in nursing. I am loosing my rental assistance from (KHC), and I have no where to go. I have a 7 year old son and a 4 year old son. I should have been out by 4-1-11 and now they are charging me $1600 and told me I have to pay that by yesterday and be moved out yesterday or they are taking me to court. On top of that my car is broke down I have no money to pay for a deposit or rent on an apartment. I think I am going to have to quit shool soon. I need help as soon as possible. My son's and I are getting ready to be HOMELESS. Thank you very much, any help is greatly appreciated!

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Here is a link for programs in Cook County Illinois and Chicago. You can find agencies and non-profits in Chicago that offer rent assistance, funds for security deposits, and other forms of aid. Assistance programs and options exist for low income families and individuals in the area.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... ogram.html

Hello
i was recently broken into; twice within 2 yrs. i am looking to move but require help with the security deposit for the new apartments that I am looking to rent at. I would like to have information forwarded to me about what organizations help with rental help in the chicago area.
Thank you

[moorer21]

Hello
i was recently broken into; twice within 2 yrs. i am looking to move but require help with the security deposit for the new apartments that I am looking to rent at. I would like to have information forwarded to me about what organizations help with rental help in the chicago area.
Thank you

[helper]

What state or county do you live in?

[northam1971]

Hello,

I was researching online for hardship assistance with my rent and utility bills and came across some information regarding rental help. This information stated something about a stimulus package for families facing eviction and I do fall into that catagory. I have tried to get help in my area of Portsmouth, VA and it's very limited. I've been told there ar eno more funds and to try back at the beginning of the month and when I do Im being told they don't have anymore funds. I know it's a tough time for so many others like myself but I wanted to see if someone could provide me with a phone number of who I can call in reference to this information with the stimulus package assistance if there is such a package or even provide me with any information of any agencies other than Social Services

[melissa_46580]

I desperately need help with rent I've never asked for help before and it seems like no one wants to help me. I'm 28 years old a single mother and the only income we had coming in was my fiance and he recently lost his job. I've went to the trustee's they denied us because I didnt have a jo. they referred us to some churches the one church didnt get there funding this month. the salvation army denied us because he couldnt receive unemplyement for the lack of work last year. One church helped us with 90.00 which any help is help. I'm confused, stressed beyond belief I've never asked for help and now that i'm needing it I'm get denied and refused. All i do is cry, all I want to do is keep a roof over my daughter's and familys head. I've been job hunting my fiance finally got a interview tomorrow. But were about to get evicted were 560.00 behind and its just seems to get worse I havent been able to pay any bills. I was looking up government funding for rent and I saw some interesting stuff but didnt tell me how to apply or a number for help. I live in elkhart Indiana and right now thats one of the worse places in this econmic time. Please some point me in a direction that will help my family. I would be beyond grateful and appreciative.