Resident Resources
National Financial Resources for Residents
Have you suffered a loss of income? Worried about paying your rent?
We know that many of our residents have suffered job and income loss during the pandemic and may struggle to pay rent. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some recommendations.State/Local Financial Resources
- United Way
https://unitedwaysuncoast.org/get-help/
- Lee Davis
www.hillsboroughcounty.org
- Metroplitan Ministries
P: (813) 209-1000
https://www.metromin.org/covid-19response/
- Catholic Charities
ccdosp.org
- Help Paying Bills
www.Needhelppayingbills.com
- One Tampa
www.Onetampa.org
- Hillsborough County Rpaid Recovery Asstistance Program
Phone: (813) 272-5900
https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/public-safety/rapid-response-recovery-assistance-program-r3
- Feeding Tampa Bay
(813) 254-1190
http://www.feedingtampbay.org
- Help feeding your pet
Phone: (813) 744-5660
Help Finding Workupwardlyglobal.org supports immigrants and refugees who want to contribute their vital skills to the professional U.S. workforce.
By dialing 211 from any phone or visiting 211.org, you can search by zip code to access a hotline that connects you to emergency rent and utilities assistance, food assistance, relief for “gig economy” workers and contractors, mental health and other supportive services. All calls are confidential, can be made anonymously and callers can request translations services for 180 languages. United Way’s 211.org
https://www.211.org/
Searchable database of support services by zip code, city or state. They also offer counselors available via phone (in English and Spanish) to help people connect with local services: 844-458-4673. Salvation Army
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/covid19/
Reliable source of financial support for housing and more. Residents can identify their local chapter to learn more. Catholic Charities
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/find-help/
If you are eligible for unemployment benefits, this site with help you learn how to apply for them as welfare or temporary assistance and other programs and services. Unemployment Insurance
https://www.usa.gov/unemployment
Organization dedicated to helping responsible residents stay in their apartments during an unexpected financial emergency. You can apply for support, but managers can refer residents for financial aid. Resident Relief Foundation
https://residentrelieffoundation.org/our-programs/
A directory of rental assistance agencies and organizations that can help residents pay their rent. Rent Assistance
https://www.rentassistance.us/
This resource will help residents find out what services they might be able to access locally, such as emergency payment assistance for rent or utilities. Community Action Agency
https://communityactionpartnership.com/find-a-cap/
Residents can learn about government programs to help pay for home energy bills and other expenses. Help with Bills
https://www.usa.gov/help-with-bills
Database of national and state grant funds available to help with a wide variety of situations, including special grants for occupations (e.g., nurses, bartenders, hospitality workers, freelancers, first responders) as well as needs (e.g., pet care expenses). Grantspace by Candid
https://grantspace.org/resources/knowledge-base/covid-19-emergency-financial-resources/
