DESCRIPTION
This project will expand the Woodgreen Evicition Prevention Program to prevent eviction and support tenants experiencing temporary financial hardship. The program combines two targeted interventions: short-term rent supplements to address temporary financial instability, and an internal rent bank to resolve urgent arrears and financial crises. Tenants will be identified early through internal or self referrals and screened to assess eligibility and sustainability. Support will be time-limited (6–9 months for supplements and once within a 16 month period for rent bank grant) and paired with light-touch financial guidance and referrals. Participants in the rental supplement program will be required to attend monthly check-ins to assess their current financial stability and identify any additional referrals or supports needed to maintain housing stability. This program aligns strongly with Front Door’s Tenant Stability funding priorities focused on eviction prevention, housing stability, and scalable impact across multiple sites.
DETAILS
Affordability Framework
N/A
Target Completion Date
N/A
Populations Served
Seniors
Total Project Cost
$100,000
Total Units
619
Affordable Units
619
Project Funding
Funding Required
$100,000 - in rental supplements and grants for arrears support.
Funds Raised
N/A
Use of funds
With a requested funding amount of $100,000, the program will use its combined Rent Supplement and Rent Bank supports to stabilize housing for vulnerable households facing arrears and eviction risk.
Program Capacity (Based on $100,000)
Rent Supplement Allocation – $50,000
Assumption:
Funding: $300/month for months 1–3, $150/month for months 4–6
Average duration: 6 months
Cost per client: $1,350
Impact:
Approximately 36 households supported
Short-term rental stabilization to prevent eviction and housing loss
Increased housing retention during income stabilization period
Rent Bank Grant Allocation – $50,000
Assumption:
Average support: $2,500 per client within a 16-month period
Maximum support: $4,000 per client within a 16-month period
Impact:
Approximately 20 clients supported
Direct arrears reduction to resolve housing crises and prevent eviction
Longer-term housing stability for high-risk households
Total Program Reach = Estimated 56 households supported
Expected Impact
The expanded program will reduce housing instability by increasing the number of households able to clear arrears and maintain stable tenancies. It will improve rent payment consistency, reduce eviction risk, and strengthen long-term housing security for low-income residents.
Human Impact Story
Jane- When Jane lost her husband unexpectedly, her entire life changed overnight. Her husband had been the sole provider for the household and managed all of their finances. Following his passing, she found herself alone, grieving, and suddenly responsible for financial matters she had never handled before.
With no support system and no knowledge of their financial arrangements, Jane was unable to keep up with her rent. She made no rent payments, and her arrears climbed to more than $10,000 before she was referred to WEPP.
By the time she started working with WEPP, she had no source of income and was facing the very real risk of losing her home.
Our first step was to connect her with Woodgreen Financial Empowerment services to review her benefits and identify any gaps in the income supports she was receiving.
Through this collaboration, we discovered that several government benefits had been discontinued after her husband’s passing. With the support of the Financial Empowerment team, Jane was able to reinstate those benefits and apply for additional supports she was entitled to as a widow.
At the same time, we explored emergency financial assistance through the Rent Bank. However, because she had no income at the time, she was unfortunately deemed ineligible.
Despite this setback, the work to restore her benefits made a meaningful difference. Once her government supports were reinstated, she received a lump-sum retroactive payment. This payment allowed her to pay off more than half of her accumulated rent arrears, significantly reducing the immediate risk to her housing.
Today, Jane is in a far more stable financial position. What started as a situation of overwhelming loss and financial uncertainty has moved toward stability, thanks to coordinated support, persistent advocacy, and ensuring she was able to access the benefits she was entitled to.
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