MBHP is now accepting referrals for Rental Assistance to Families in Transition (RAFT), the homelessness prevention program for which the legislature recently increased funding. Our HCEC accepts referrals for families in need of financial assistance to end or prevent their homelessness. Families who are at imminent risk of becoming evicted (court summons or further), who have a utility shut-off notice, or who are moving due to a health and safety crisis and have already located a new unit, are eligible to apply for up to $4,000 in assistance. See the attached guidelines for further information about eligibility criteria. Also, we would like to ask you to consider including a blurb about RAFT in your constituent newsletter. See below for a sample of language that you could include. NEWSLETTER EXAMPLE Homelessness prevention program now accepting applications Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership (MBHP) is now accepting applications for the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program. Through RAFT, eligible families can apply for funds that can be used to help retain their housing, obtain new housing, or otherwise avoid becoming homeless. For more information on the program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the MBHP website.
Posted on: Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:12:25 +0000
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