How We Can Help!
Our program supports families and individuals in preventing homelessness and achieving stable housing through education, counseling, and advocacy. While we do not have attorneys on staff and cannot provide legal advice, we can help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a renter.
We offer:
- Landlord/Tenant Education Workshops
- Rental Counseling
- Housing Search Assistance
- Advocacy toward Permanent Housing
We Provide Information On:
• Your rights and protections as a renter
• Tenant and landlord responsibilities
• Housing search guidance – where to look, how to apply, and how to address credit challenges
• Resources for victims of domestic violence
• The eviction process – timelines, procedures, and your options
• Legal and community resources available to support housing stability
To serve you more promptly, 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.
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 with the application:
· ID
· Social Security OR ITIN OR IRS Tax document
· Lease (for Rental request)
· Notice (e.g. 3, 7, or 14-day notice) OR a ledger OR a statement from the landlord of the balance owed. You may also upload a court summons if you have one.
· Approval letter from the landlord (for deposit requests)
· Utility bill (for utility requests, bill must be in the name of the applicant)
· Proof of hardship to show why you fell behind (letter from employer, paycheck stub, bank statements, medical statement)
· Proof of Income (Paystubs, Unemployment comp, Child Support, Bank Statements, Social Security, SSDI, Child Support)
⚠️ 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.
