Catholic Charities of Central Florida can provide rent help due to unexpected emergencies

Catholic Charities of Central Florida operates an emergency financial assistance program that provides help with rent and utility payments for lower-income households that experienced a recent financial emergency.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Lower-income households that experienced a recent crisis may find that Catholic Charities of Central Florida could be the only thing preventing them from becoming evicted from their apartment. This religious organization provides financial assistance when families become at risk of homelessness.

Often a household that requests rental assistance and other emergency financial aid from government agencies, including social services, find that it is difficult to qualify for benefits. This is due to a couple of reasons.

First, funding is usually extremely limited. Case managers typically will try to identify the worst-case scenarios and focus on those, leaving milder cases often with requests unfilled. Rental assistance programs that receive government grants often must screen out households that are above a certain income level.

Many households at risk of eviction who are denied benefits through government agencies find that Catholic Charities of Central Florida can step in to meet the need. The organization works hard to focus resources so that families who are often left him in the cold by other programs can still get the help they need.

Emergency financial assistance covers rent and utility payments when a household is unable to pay. In certain situations car repairs or medical expenses can also be included. It really does provide a comprehensive level of support not seen in other programs.

If you have been denied benefits and are concerned that you are about to be evicted from your rental home, and you should speak with the case manager by calling 888-658-2828.

Transitional Housing

Catholic Charities of Central Florida operates transitional housing programs to help those households who have already become evicted and have no other place to live. Shepherd’s House is a transitional housing opportunity for single mothers and their dependent children.

Single women who have experienced recurring homelessness may get help through the Pathways to Independence program. Respite care is provided through the Pathways to Care program. All three programs are designed to help lower income households become self-sufficient by learning new skills while they are provided with safe shelter.

Reduced Rent Apartments for Seniors

St. Anthony Garden Courts is a community reserved for seniors who are in the low income bracket. It is located in St. Cloud. St. Joseph Garden Courts also provides reduced rent apartments for seniors in East Orlando.

Seniors who live in Lakeland may receive services through the Lake Morton Senior Center. All of these programs are designed to help seniors with living expenses and activities.

If you have been turned down for assistance by other organizations and agencies, you may be able to receive help through Catholic Charities of Central Florida. Call 888-658-2828 to speak with the case manager and to schedule your interview today.