East Side Takes Care of Each Other
If you are a family on the East Side of St. Paul affected by the ongoing ICE occupation you may be eligible for rental assistance. See below for stipulations and how to apply.
Details
*YOUR INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT SECURE AND ONLY SHARED WITH PARTNERS IN CHARGE OF DISTRIBUTION
Eligibility Criteria
Families must meet all of the following:
Renting
Demonstrated risk of eviction within 30 days- this could just be getting behind on rent
Income disruption due to ICE occupation
Not receiving full rental coverage from another program for the same month
Have children that attend a East Side St Paul Public School
Distribution
Direct payment to landlord/property manager whenever possible
If full rent cannot be covered, partial aid is still distributed (unless landlord refuses partials)
Funds will be administered on a rolling basis as funds are avalible
Priority will be given to families facing immediate eviction
This fund is for emergency relief, not ongoing assistance
Purpose & Scope
Emergency rent-only assistance
For families facing imminent housing loss (late notice, threat of eviction, eviction filing)
Covers current or immediately upcoming month only
One-time assistance per household
Fundraising Structure
Funds are distributed as quickly as possible to meet needs and will be dispersed as needed
When resources are limited, priority is given to families facing immediate risk of eviction