12/09/2024
If you are looking for rental assistance there are things you need to know.
1) despite all the orgs people online will point you to, don’t waste your time, most people have no experience at this and only a few Denton orgs provide rental assistance. AND that is all dependent on if they have recently received funds.
2) most orgs have a waiting list. It may be a mile long BUT get on that list. I have known people to suddenly get bumped to the top.
3) There is a difference between referral agencies and orgs who give rental assistance.
Referral agencies, like United Way, Serve Denton and the city of Denton can tell you who to apply to. It is helpful to tell agencies who referred you. BUT they know who has money and who doesn’t so call them or apply online. And DO APPLY ONLINE then follow up with a call.
Only Giving Grace, CCA in Lewisville, and Singing Oaks ( that I know of) help with rent. We sometimes help a little if we have the money, but very little.
Looking for rental assistance is not easy and is time consuming so know this ahead of time.
Ask agencies for referral to state agencies too.
Write everything down so you save yourself time.
Alternatives to assistance:
Give blood. Denton has a couple of places.
Start a gofundme
Talk to your landlord, explain your situation, some are nice. Ask them if they have work you can do in exchange for rent.
Best of luck. Stick with it.
