Charities That Help Pay Rent

Don't wait until it is too late. There is help available if you have fallen behind on your rent. There are charities nationwide that will help in your time of need. Be prepared and identify which ones you will approach. If you wait until you have an eviction notice, chances are it will be too late for their intervention to succeed.

Community Action Agencies

Many communities have agencies that can assist if you need help paying your rent. Part of the mission of the Community Action Partnership is to help people help themselves. They almost always have at least some funds available to help needy community members pay rent. Thus, check for a community action agency office near you. The amount you will receive depends on various factors such as income, family makeup, funds available to the agency and more.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is another helpful source when paying the rent becomes problematic because part of their mission is to meet human need without discrimination. They are an evangelical arm of the universal Christian Church that bases its actions on the Bible, acting in the love of God to reach out and meet human need in the name of Jesus Christ.

The measure of help they provide differs from one community to another depending upon available funding. Thus, to apply for rent help, contact your local branch of the Salvation Army. Simply enter your zip code on their home page. After determining your level of need, they will offer whatever help they can. They may offer helpful suggestions on ways you can also help yourself.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This charity runs on donations and thrift store sales to keep local programs going. Like the Salvation Army, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul works through local offices and the amount of assistance offered depends on the funding available to that office. To apply for rent help, go to their website to find the closest St. Vincent de Paul. You will have to apply there, but be sure to call first, since some locations may have limited hours to receive applications.