Who Was Homelessness in McMinnville

By Brad Durham

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to McMinnville Action To Create Housing (MATCH), H.O.M.E., and the 30 generous supporters who contributed to help an unhoused mother and her 10-year-old son secure an apartment. A private rental subsidy was established to facilitate their transition into permanent supportive housing.

How It Works – Collaboration

This initiative represents a collaborative effort to provide supportive services and rental assistance. The total yearly rent amounts to $10,800, which breaks down to $900 per month.

Brad Durham and supporters contributed $3,000 to help subsidize the family’s rent, while MATCH has provided $7,800 upfront. The tenant will repay $4,200 to MATCH at a rate of $350 per month, in addition to covering utilities.

The tenant’s share of the rent is set at 30% of her income, which equates to $500. H.O.M.E. has also played a vital role by assisting with part of the security and utility deposits, helping secure furniture, and providing ongoing supportive services.

SIMILAR TO MASTER LEASING

The rental subsidy functions similarly to a master lease program; however, in this case, no one is master-leasing the apartment from a private landlord. The tenant has signed the lease herself, and the rental subsidy facilitates her move from a shelter to permanent supportive housing.

The mother currently works part-time while pursuing full-time employment, and her son is in the fifth grade. They still require some furnishings for their new apartment.

ITEMS NEEDED

Washer and dryer, vacuum cleaner, dresser, microwave, TV, towels, and other essentials. If anyone would like to assist in providing items for the family’s apartment, please contact Crystal Rippy at (931) 309-9775.