Emergency Housing Assistance
Available in West Sacramento: Emergency Housing Assistance Fund
The Emergency Housing Assistance Fund supports single-parent students in Yolo County, California who are not residents of The Huddle on 5th. Eligible students may apply for up to $1,000 to support housing-related expenses, such as eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies. The goal of this fund is to provide temporary relief for single-parent students facing urgent housing challenges, helping them bridge short-term gaps while they seek longer-term solutions, including potential residency at The Huddle on 5th.
Who can apply?
Single parents currently attending a college or trade/tech program in Yolo County or Sacramento County may apply for this grant if they meet at least one of the following criteria:
Eligible for Section 8 housing;
Eligble for the Pell Grant; or
Have dependents in elementary through high school who qualify for free and reduced meals)
Current residents at The Huddle on 5th are NOT eligible to apply. If you are a resident of The Huddle on 5th, please review details about our other emergency grant fund.
Emergency Housing Assistance FAQs
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Up to $1,000 per eligible applicant.
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Yes, but repeat recipients must wait 12 months, and denied applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
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Funds will be disbursed directly to the applicant.
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Proof of use is required. Failure to provide this may result in loss of eligibility for future RTB grants.
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No, scholars must remain enrolled in an academic institution in California or Minnesota.
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Yes. We can reimburse eligible housing expenses paid within the past 30 days, as well as support current and urgent needs.
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No. All grants are subject to eligibility, documentation review, and available funding.
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