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PITTSFIELD

I had lost my job last year due to COVID and was on unemployment. I was evicted from my apartment because the landlord wanted to renovate. The landlord cut my utilities and put me through the court process. The program helped pay the rent that I owed at the time but I ended up becoming …

HUDSON

My family and I were struggling quite a bit with my fiancé and I working and having to take time off for our sons Autism services multiple times a week. The stress of our daily lives was starting to take a toll on our mental health and we couldn’t get ahead financially. We found ourselves …

NASHUA

I myself have had and still have some struggles between work and personal health. I have a chance to find financial, mental and emotional stability again. What you do for people including myself is truly a blessing and I can’t possibly thank you enough.

Manchester

Dozens of our residents have taken advantage of the rental assistance program… Tenants have been able to get up to three months rent covered, and the process has been relatively smooth…We took a proactive approach, sending out forms to tenants who were behind on rent, and working with tenants and CAP to complete the applications …

Laconia

I am a single parent – a homeless disabled veteran – who was able to find housing at the start of the pandemic. One of my children was ill and at high risk at getting COVID. I had stay home for remote learning and was unable to get a job in the medical field due …

Manchester

The past year has been devastating financially as well as emotionally. To have a program that helps with overwhelming debt is such a God-send. The staff has made it uncomplicated and non-embarrassing. The worst thing about living with this heavy weight on your shoulders is having to ask for help but the staff has been …

Keene

I just saw what you all paid for us today and I cried and couldn’t stop! We were on payment plans for everything and days before shut offs. I cannot put into words how grateful we are that you helped and we will not ever forgot this. We felt hopeless and like we were drowning …

HAMPTON

A mother of 11 year old twins was struggling as she had to homeschool her children and eventually was out of work due to COVID-19 and her income was impacted. NHERAP helped them avoid eviction after being late for rent and also provided assistance in paying gas and electric.

Belknap County

A woman lost her housing when her roommate / owner of the home became ill with Covid-19. She began living in her car and slept in at a Park and Ride lot. NHERAP helped get her into a hotel to live, and paired her with homeless outreach services to help her find long-term housing and other …

Concord

A family of 5 was struggling as both parents were out of work due to COVID and medical issues, and their income was impacted. NHERAP helped them avoid eviction after getting months behind on rent, and also provided assistance in paying gas, electric and internet arrearages.