Helpline
Providing financial assistance.
Pathways to financial assistance are often limited or non-existant for our South Seattle neighbors. Our helpline provides our guests with one-time financial assistance for past-due rent, utilities, and moving costs. A simple offer of solidarity that ensures that our neighbors stay housed, and maintain access to the resources they need.
The Helpline is Closed for June
Dear Community Members,
Our team values the need and time of all of our community members and understands the increasing need for financial assistance. We aim to provide support and resources rooted in equity and care. During the month of June, the Helpline Team will take time to restructure the application process to meet that goal. The Helpline Application will be closed for the month of June. Applications will re-open on July 1st.
We encourage community members to check back in mid-June for updated information on:
Eligibility: including zip code restrictions
Appointment system and structure
Application submission process
If you have any questions reach out to the Community Connector team at communityconnector@rvfb.org or helpline@rvfb.org.
About our Helpline
RVFB’s Helpline is considered a last resort for financial assistance. To be eligible, you must have applied for assistance through another program. Whether you have been approved or denied by other programs does not impact your eligibility to receive funding through our program.
Our program provides one-time assistance. If you have received funding through our program, you cannot apply again for 12 months. If you do not receive funding, you may reapply for the following month by completing a new application.
In 2024…
185
applications recieved.
57
applications funded.
$236,195
funds requested.
$19,500
funds distributed.