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Short-term Financial Assistance

Rental Support Program

The Community 247 Rental Support & Resources Program provides short-term financial assistance to women and families experiencing temporary financial hardship. The program aims to prevent eviction, maintain stable housing, reduce stress and promote community wellbeing.

Criteria

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Be a current leaseholder residing in the property for at least 3 months.

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Be experiencing temporary financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., missing pay/income, medical emergency, family crisis).

02

Be in good standing with the lease (no repeated violations) and demonstrate willingness to resolve rental debt and remain current going forward.

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  • Applicants must provide proof of financial hardship, which may include:

    • Proof of income loss or reduced hours (e.g., termination letter, pay stubs, employer statement)

    • Medical bills or emergency expenses

    • Unemployment benefits statement

    • Bank statements (last 60 days)

    • A written hardship statement explaining the situation and recovery plan

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    Failure to provide full documentation may result in denial or delay of assistance.

    1. Complete and Submit the Application Form

      • Upload all required supporting documentation

    2. Initial Review

      • Community 247 committee will review submissions within 5 business days.

    3. Interview (if needed)

      • A short interview may be conducted for clarification or additional context.

    4. Decision Notification

      • Applicants will be notified of the decision via email or letter within 7 business days of application.

    • Maximum Assistance Per Household:
      Up to $1,500 or 50% of one month’s rent, whichever is less, per application.

    • Annual Cap:
      Tenants may receive assistance no more than twice per calendar year, with a maximum annual cap of $2,000 per household.

    • Case-by-Case Flexibility:
      Additional assistance may be considered in extraordinary cases, subject to approval.

    • Disbursement of Funds:

      • Rental assistance is paid directly to the landlord/property manager.

      • Funds are not disbursed to tenants.

      • Partial assistance may be applied toward the outstanding rent balance.

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    Assistance is subject to available funding.  Community 247 reserves the right to suspend, modify, or terminate the program at any time.

    • Tenants approved for assistance must sign a Rental Assistance Agreement, which may include:

      • A commitment to remain current on rent going forward.

      • Participation in financial counseling (if applicable).

      • Acknowledgment that the assistance is not recurring.

    • ​All applications and personal information are kept strictly confidential and used only for program purposes.

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