FPTV delivers essential programs and services to families in need right here in our community.
A promise of shelter – our Bridge to Home program and crucial case management services help rehouse houseless families and individuals.
A promise of security – our rental assistance programs help prevent families in crisis from becoming homeless in the first place.
A promise of stability – our graduate support services help families sustain their housing independence, plan for financial stability, and follow strong career paths.
A promise of support – we work with school districts to support houseless students.
A promise of companionship – we keep families together, including their pets.
Please read on to learn more!
Prevention & Diversion
Rental Assistance Prevents Family Homelessness
If a family living paycheck-to-paycheck suffers from a major illness, car accident, unexpected expense, or job loss, it can immediately destabilize their housing and security. Without immediate financial assistance, they will be unable to pay their rent, ultimately resulting in an eviction and the forced loss of their home.
Once a family becomes homeless, rehousing them also becomes more difficult. If a family receives an eviction, it will stay on their record and make future landlords wary of renting to them. They may end up owing large sums of money for legal and lease-breaking fees. Additionally, not having a home makes keeping a stable job much more difficult.
The cost of a single intervention to keep a family in their home is significantly less than rehousing them. In addition to the cost alone, housing destabilization can be traumatic for children and adults, impacting kids’ educational outcomes and mental health.
By stepping in with emergency rent assistance funds and preventing the loss of a home, we can keep families safe and ensure that kids continue to wake up in their own beds.
