How We Can Help!
Our program supports families and individuals in preventing homelessness and achieving stable housing through education, counseling, and advocacy.
We offer housing support services, including:
- Advocacy toward Permanent Housing
- Financial Assistance, when funding permits
- Housing Search Assistance
- Landlord/Tenant Education Workshops
- Rental Counseling
- Supportive Services
To serve you more promptly, First read all of the details about our application process below. .
Completing the intake does not guarantee assistance. Once your application and all required documents are submitted, a Housing Advocate will follow up with you regarding your request.
To avoid delays, be sure to upload all required documentation as outlined on the Authorization and Liability Waiver page.
In order to qualify for some of our funding opportunities, you must also provide a brief sustainability plan on the application. This plan should explain how you will maintain your monthly expenses after receiving one-time assistance.
Examples may include:
- Returning to work after medical or family leave (and have been back at work for at least 2 weeks)
- Starting new employment within a week
- Receiving benefits or financial support (Social Security, child support, unemployment, etc.) that cover your financial responsibilities
- Reducing expenses or increasing household income in another way within a week
If you have additional questions or need further assistance, please contact us at 402-934-6763.
Required Documents
Please submit copies of the following:
- ID
- Social Security Card, ITIN, or IRS Tax Document
- Lease (for rental requests)
- Notice (e.g., 3-day, 7-day, or 14-day notice) or a ledger/statement from landlord showing balance owed. You may also upload a court summons if available.
- Approval Letter from Landlord (for deposit requests)
- Utility Bill (for utility requests; bill must be in applicant’s name)
- Proof of Hardship (e.g., letter from employer, paycheck stub, bank statements, medical statement)
- Proof of Income (e.g., paystubs, unemployment compensation, child support, bank statements, Social Security, SSDI)
⚠️ Important Deadline
You will have 48 hours from the time we send you the application to submit your documents or complete the application. If we do not hear from you within this timeframe, your application will be permanently deleted, and you will need to reapply.
Please click on the link below to complete the intake process for the assistance you are seeking. Completing the intake does not guarantee assistance. Once your application and all required documents are submitted, a Housing Advocate will follow up with you regarding your request. Please be sure to upload all required documentation as noted (see below) on the Authorization and Liability Waiver page to avoid delays in your submission.
