Who We Serve
Working families are at risk of eviction.
Over 22 million American households are rent-burdened.
These are our neighbors and co-workers, living one shock away from eviction.
Sharita Birmingham, AL
Sharita is a Marine Corps Veteran, she had savings built up, but when she lost her job due to an injury, savings didn't last.
“I’ve never been in this position like this, I’ve been gainfully employed my whole life, so to be in this position was painful. And I was short rent, I had no idea what I was gonna do”
“I had to cut my air conditioning, in the middle of the summer, in the middle of Alabama, but I had to do something to keep that bill down. I suffered through it, it was okay”
"I felt honored, I felt seen, I felt relieved. And it covered that balance that prevented me from getting evicted like that week."
LaShay Atlanta, GA
LaShay is a 2nd Grade teacher, and a single Mom. Her son suffers from seizures, and they were kicked off Medicaid.
“I was making $35,000, and at the time medicaid said 'Oh, you make $20 over the limit.' I was like really? ...That's it? It sucks."
“I missed a whole week and a half of work, and I only had 6 [PTO] hours to cover it. So all that other time was just lost money. And I was like I gotta pay my rent, obviously, I gotta pay my rent. I cannot lose my apartment."
“I haven't had food stamps since Zyon was a baby, so I just utilize my resources. I go to food banks, I go to food giveaways and church.”
"Flagstone for me was the blessing I didn’t know I need. Because of course I had missed work, losing money... and you guys were here with open hands and were like, we got you”
Sonbrenea is a daycare teacher and a single mother to her 5-year old son. They struggle to afford groceries.
Charisse cares for her Mother, is a full-time paralegal, and has a part-time job to make ends meet.
Nina owns a catering business, and has a 6-year old. Her partner attends school full-time, leaving bills to her.
They need flexibility on rent
“I feel like if I didn't have [Rent Splitting] and I had to literally pay the whole thing and then pay bills, it would be a struggle to eat.” —Sonbrenea
They need non-predatory help
“I didn’t wanna do payday loans because you’re paying back more than you get. [The Rent Loan] was like, you get the $500, and pay it back. And that’s what I liked about it.” —Charisse
Flagstone residents report greater financial stability in surveys
79%
reduced the need to borrow money to pay rent on time
