[IL-Talk] FW: Friedman Place Rent Assistance Program!

[David Meyer]

From: Alexander Brown [mailto:alexander at friedmanplace.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 3:06 PM
To: Alexander Brown
Subject: NEW: Friedman Place Rent Assistance Program!

 

Friedman Place Rent Assistance Pilot Program

For Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired

 

Friedman Place is a non-profit organization that provides housing and supportive services similar to what is found in an assisted living to adults who are blind or visually impaired on the Northside of Chicago, as well as case management services to people who are blind or visually impaired throughout Illinois.  We are pleased to announce a new program. 

 

The purpose of the Friedman Place Rent Assistance Pilot Program is to financially support Cook County residents eighteen years and older who are blind and have low incomes so that they may remain and succeed in the community in their own rented apartments, houses, or rooms. Rent subsidies may be as much as $300 per month and continue for three years.

 

Main Eligibility Requirements 

 

·       Legal blindness 

 

·       Annual Income at 200% or less of the Federal Poverty Level

o   $24,980 for a one person household (2020)

o   $32,480 for a two person household (2020)

 

·       Living and renting within Cook County for at least three months

 

·       Not receiving other housing subsidies such as a Housing Voucher or living in a low-income housing program, long-term care program, or any other residential program. 

 

There is a Four-Part Application Process

 

1.     Apply by filling out the brief online application at  <http://wwwfriedmanplace.org> www.friedmanplace.org and click on “apply here” and “rental subsidy program”.  If needed, please call Friedman Place and ask for Alexander or Tony and we can fill out the application with you over the phone. 

 

2.     Take part in a scheduled phone interview

 

3.     Submit all the required materials, such as lease, proof of income, proof of being legally blind, etc. 

 

4.     Take part in an in-person interview at Friedman Place

 

 

Please see the attached FAQ document. More information is available on our website at  <http://www.friedmanplace.org> www.friedmanplace.org and click on “apply here” and “rent assistance program”.

 

 

Alexander S. Brown, MBA, PhD, LCSW

Executive Director

Friedman Place

5527 N Maplewood Ave. Chicago, IL 60625

f. 773.989.4889

o. 773.409.6115

c. 847.334.9638

 <mailto:alexander at friedmanplace.org> alexander at friedmanplace.org

 <http://www.friedmanplace.org> www.friedmanplace.org

 

A Community for Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired

 

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