Rebuilding Together St. Louis helps a resident of the Baden neighborhood repair her home of thirty years. Giving the homeowner a sense of pride and gratitude.
DeSales Celebrates First Cohort of "Here To Stay" Eviction Prevention Program
The first cohort of the DeSales Community Development "Here To Stay" eviction prevention program graduated this past month with big success.
DeSales’ shared the most recent update in a recent Aug 24 newsletter:
“[The Here to Stay] program offers residents an alternative to eviction through a 3 month program that connects them to supportive services and financial coaching in order to regain stability. Not only did our first group of participants all avoid eviction, but they paid down their rental debt by an average of $1,600!
Two residents even ended their program with a credit to put towards future month's rent. What's more, many of them achieved personal goals during the program: One enrolled in a bachelor's level program for computer sciences, two were able to purchase vehicles, one joined a program to develop community leadership skills, and one made a significant improvement to her credit score. The fact that all this was done in the midst of a pandemic makes their accomplishments all the more impressive.
We are immensely proud of all our participants and grateful to our financial coaching partners, Prosperity Connection and LifeWiseSTL.”
The “Here To Stay” program is funded in part by the City of St. Louis’ Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
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Park Central Development Launches Stay In Place Program
Park Central Development recently launched its Stay In Place Program (SIPP) to help keep their residents in the neighborhoods they call home.
Resource Specialist Nanyamka Brown is supporting families to sign up and access resources including:
Utility Assistance
Emergency Rental/Mortgage Assistance
Security Deposit Funds
Learn more by clicking here!
This program was made possible in part due to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the City of St. Louis.
DSCC Tenant Rights Coordinator Discusses Tenant's Rights with CREA
Dutchtown South Community Corporation’s Tenant Rights Coordinator Myisha Johnson recently spoke with the St. Louis Civil Rights Enforcement Agency about tenant’s rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tenant rights education & organizing at DSCC was funded in part by the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the City of St. Louis.
