TURN provides emergency assistance through two programs. One is federal, the second is initiated at the State County Assistance office.

FEMA
The Federal Emergency Mortgage Assistance Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provides low-income Philadelphia residents with rent for one month’s back rent or the first month’s rent for a new residence, and cash assistance for the highest utility bill in any month. Applicants must not have income which exceeds the current Federal Poverty Guidelines THIS PROGRAM RUNS OUT OF FUNDS OFTEN SO PLEASE CALL FIRST.

 

EMERGENCY SHELTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Emergency Shelter Assistance Program provides emergency housing assistance to very low-income Philadelphia residents. The assistance includes help with back rent and security deposits. Applicants must be referred to TURN by the County Assistance Office at 801 Market Street, Philadelphia, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For additional information, including necessary documentation, can, call the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at 215-560-1976.

 

OTHER AGENCIES which may be able to help with rental assistance include:

• Congreso de Latinos Unidos (215-763-8870)
• Korean Community Development Services Center (215- 276-8830)
• Diversified Community Services/Dixon House (215-336-3511)
• Office of Supportive Housing (215-685-9087)
• United Communities (215- 467-8700)
• Catholic Social Services (215- 587-3900)

 

Tenant Rights TURN provides free workshops and individual counseling.

Organizing Organizers meet with tenants to help form a tenant union at buildings.

Rental Assistance TURN provides help with back rent and security deposits to low-income tenants.