Am I eligible?

• I am facing an imminent threat of homelessness
• I am a Mercer County resident
• My annual income does not exceed 2.5 times the federal poverty level for my household size
• I have found or plan to stay in housing that I can continue to afford (my monthly rent or mortgage payments are less than 70% of my net monthly income)
• I agree to provide a portion of the amount owed

Please note, Arm In Arm can provide financial assistance to an individual only once in a calendar year and up to two times in five years. Completing the intake process does not guarantee assistance.

Housing Assistance
If you are in need of assistance, please complete our online intake form in English or Spanish. If you prefer to leave a message, please call 609-396-9355 ext.11 Monday through Thursdays from 9 AM to 3:30 PM to see if we can help. You might be prompted to leave a message. Please leave your full name, address, and best number for us to return your call. Someone from our team will get in touch with you within 72 business hours.

What to have with you:

• Identification
• Court-filed eviction notice, foreclosure notice, or proof of current homelessness, such as proof of shelter or hotel stay
• A current rental ledger or eviction notice from your landlord
• Proof of household income, such as your most recent pay or benefits stub
• For SSI, TANF, and GA recipients, Mercer County Board of Social Services emergency assistance approval or denial letter and grant letter from the last 30 days

What to expect:
A staff member will ask some initial questions to understand your circumstances. If you meet our eligibility criteria, we will review your case. If approved, we will issue a promissory note and work with you to create a manageable budget plan with your landlord or lender, as well as the court and partner agencies. Once we receive all required documents from you, we will pay the landlord, management company, or lender directly.