Way to just get some assistance with rent in Glendale, AZ

(Request from Emma in Glendale, Arizona) Hello I’m 28 year old as of yesterday I was told I’m not wanted at my family’s house and today my things are packed and I’m outside trying to figure out a way to just get some assistance. I do start working at my new job on the 30th of this month. My car was repo’d last Saturday. I just can’t seem to catch a break. I just need some place to lay my head for a few weeks till I get paid. I’ll be able to pay for a apartment. Do you know of any help at this point? I’ve lost hope.

Dear Emma,

Your story reminds me of a somewhat similar situation with another client who was 5 days from an eviction in Glendale. It can be very distressing to lose your residence, often leaving you with few good options.

As we recommended previously, the Salvation Army can help whenever a crisis situation exists. The organization provides emergency aid, particularly in situations where a disaster causes immediate and devastating hardship to a family.

It is worth contacting the agency to determine whether there are any resources that they can offer you. Let them know that you are as of now homeless and in need of emergency shelter. Call 623-934-0469 to speak with a volunteer or staff member that can help you.

One other agency that you should consider is the Glendale AZ Community Action Program. This is a local chapter of the national aid service that protects tenants from homelessness.

While the Eviction Rent Payment Program likely is too late to help you in this case, you may benefit from an Emergency Solutions Grant. It is up to your case manager to determine whether you are a candidate for this rental aid payment. To schedule an appointment to speak with a case manager, call Glendale AZ Community Action Program at 623-930-2854. This is the assistance hotline for getting cash aid to help you move into a new rental unit.

Tell your case manager that you are effectively homeless. You will likely need to be referred for emergency shelter, since the housing assistance approval process may take some time. They can help you with this.

Finally, the Sunnyslope Financial Services Center in nearby Phoenix may be of assistance also. Call 602-495-5229 to request crisis rental assistance. Tell them you are looking for assistance with rent in Glendale, but that you would consider any emergency shelter or transitional housing options in Phoenix also.