If you’re struggling to pay rent, where can you turn for help – and how do you know which resources are legitimate? In this episode of Eviction Stories & Steps, Rodney Jones, Managing Partner of RENTFLOW and Autumn Sines, Executive Director of Family Promise of Cobb County, discuss rental assistance and community resources that may help individuals and families before a housing crisis escalates. They explore where to begin looking for help, including local and national resources such as Family Promise, the Center for Family Resources, St. Vincent de Paul, MUST Ministries, Zion Keepers, 211 and FindHelp.org. They also discuss an important concern for renters in vulnerable situations – how to recognize and avoid rental assistance scams. If you’re worried about making rent, don’t assume you have to wait until an eviction is underway to ask for help. Reaching out early may give you more time to understand what assistance is available, connect with community organizations and explore your options. Eviction Stories & Steps from Circles Cobb brings together people with lived experience and community experts to help Cobb County residents better understand eviction, find resources and know what steps they can take before, during and after an eviction. Learn more and find additional resources at CirclesCobb.org. This video is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal or financial advice. Assistance programs, eligibility requirements and available funding may change. #RentalAssistance #EvictionHelp #HousingAssistance #HousingStability #CirclesCobb