Initial Cost of Moving can put Stable Housing out of Reach
A new beginning can feel impossible when the initial cost of moving can put stable housing out of reach for many people in our community. This is where Christian Neighbors can step in to change their story. We can help alleviate the overwhelming cost of moving by assisting with the security deposit or first month’s rent. The impact goes far beyond the signed lease. It provides stability and can remove the final barrier between uncertainty and a place to call home. We have a strong partnership with local landlords and when a new tenant is struggling to come up with a large lump sum to move in, they encourage them to visit us for financial assistance. From there, we sit and do a monthly budget with expected expenses to offer advice on what categories they could cut back on and ways to reduce fixed expenses. By providing a security deposit or first month’s rent, we are providing a small investment in their future. Sometimes a new beginning starts with a key.
