Helping Hand Ministry provides rental assistance funds and more to Obion County

Lower income tenants of Obion County have a real ally in Helping Hand Ministry.

We review various rental assistance programs everyday, and Helping Hand Ministry is different from so many of the government agencies that we normally see. Helping Hand Ministry maintains partnerships with Obion County churches, which helps with both referrals and fulfillment of needs by clients.

The organization can assist you with financial aid when your household has been blindsided by recent hardships. Perhaps you are late on your utility payments. Your landlord may have threatened to kick  you our or even served you with a notice of eviction.

If you have found yourself in a seemingly hopeless situation, understand that Helping Hand Ministry provides hope and help. Their caring staff wants to help you strengthen your family bonds. They care about you, and it shows in how they have carried out their mission over the years.

To get help with your rent and utilities, you will first need to visit your church and discuss your needs with the staff. The church secretary can let you know if you will need to speak with clergy or with another member of the congregation. You might find that the discussion you have with your church takes care of the issue directly, since many churches already have such programs operating internally.

Still, you will also want to ask them about Helping Hand Ministry, especially since your church probably already has an existing partnership with the organization. A referral is required, and your church can provide that for you if they feel that you need to go outside of the church for financial assistance.

Once you receive the referral, you will want to show evidence of your hardship. Bring those eviction or disconnection notices with you. Carry your pay stubs to show how much money your household receives every month. Be honest with them, even if you made a mistake that made your situation worse. They will understand and can better assist you with your needs once they know everything.

Finally, your request will pass before the Benevolence Board of the Ministry. This ensures that vital assistance is paid to those who could benefit the most. This final screening process makes sure that enough funds remain so that your legitimate request is funded and you are able to avoid an eviction from your current home.