helping at the right time
A community funded safety net that step in before a hard moment becomes a full-blown crisis
What we do
Right amount, right on time
Many crises begin with a single missed payment or unexpected expense. A $200 missed payment can cascade into eviction, job loss, and instability that takes years to recover from.
Rent Shortfall
Utility Shutoff
Childcare bill
Prescription Access
OUr Process
How it works
1
Community Funds the Pool
Small monthly gifts, often $1 at a time, create a shared emergency fund.
2
Needs are vetted Quickly
Requests are reviewed with care, context, and accountability.
3
Crisis Is interrupted
A small intervention prevents a much larger collapse.
Our Purpose
Stop the slide, before it starts
Direct Assistance exists to prevent avoidable spirals into eviction, job loss, or instability. We believe in dignity, speed, and restraint—providing just enough help, exactly when it's needed.
Our Vision
Comprehensive Care
Direct Assistance works alongside our Crisis Housing and Affordable Housing programs. It's intentionally small, complementary, and preventative— an early stop before deeper programs are needed.
Comparison
Support, not subsidy
What it is
- Short-term, financial help
- Designed for speed and prevention
- Backed by community accountability
What it isn’t
- A long-term subsidy program
- A replacement for deeper support
- A blank check
OUr Impact
Why should I get involved?
The more resources we have for emergency help the more people we will be able to help. We will be able to reduce Evictions before families are out on the street. We will be able to preserve jobs before families lose theirs.
Get Involved
A Dollar That Shows Up
Generosity isn't heroism—it's participation. When many people give a little, we create something reliable. A steady fund that's there when it's needed most.
helping at the right time
A community funded safety net that step in before a hard moment becomes a full-blown crisis
What we do
Right amount, right on time
Many crises begin with a single missed payment or unexpected expense. A $200 missed payment can cascade into eviction, job loss, and instability that takes years to recover from.
Rent Shortfall
Utility Shutoff
Childcare bill
Prescription Access
OUr Process
How it works
1
Community Funds the Pool
Small monthly gifts, often $1 at a time, create a shared emergency fund.
2
Needs are vetted Quickly
Requests are reviewed with care, context, and accountability.
3
Crisis Is interrupted
A small intervention prevents a much larger collapse.
Our Purpose
Stop the slide, before it starts
Direct Assistance exists to prevent avoidable spirals into eviction, job loss, or instability. We believe in dignity, speed, and restraint—providing just enough help, exactly when it's needed.
Our Vision
Comprehensive Care
Direct Assistance works alongside our Crisis Housing and Affordable Housing programs. It's intentionally small, complementary, and preventative— an early stop before deeper programs are needed.
Comparison
Support, not subsidy
What it is
- Short-term, financial help
- Designed for speed and prevention
- Backed by community accountability
What it isn’t
- A long-term subsidy program
- A replacement for deeper support
- A blank check
OUr Impact
Why should I get involved?
The more resources we have for emergency help the more people we will be able to help. We will be able to reduce Evictions before families are out on the street. We will be able to preserve jobs before families lose theirs.
Get Involved
A Dollar That Shows Up
Generosity isn't heroism—it's participation. When many people give a little, we create something reliable. A steady fund that's there when it's needed most.