CalFresh benefits enough for food but facing eviction in Lynwood - emergency rent assistance needed!

Sorry you're going through this. The $260 emergency cash aid was probably just temporary aid while your full CalWORKs application is processed. For immediate rent help in Lynwood, try these options: 1. LA County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) - they might still have funds 2. The Housing Authority of LA County (HACoLA) has emergency vouchers 3. Check with Lynwood Community Center - they sometimes have local emergency funds 4. Some local churches in Lynwood offer one-time rent assistance When you call 211 again, specifically ask for "homelessness prevention services" for faster routing. Also, make sure your full CalWORKs application is completed - the ongoing monthly benefit would be much higher than the emergency payment.

have u tried salvation army?? they helped my cousin w/ rent last yr when she was gonna get kicked out. also check w/ catholic charities they sometimes have emergency $$$

The system is BROKEN!!! They give you barely enough to survive then act surprised when people end up homeless! $260 emergency aid in 2025?? Rents in Lynwood are like $1800+ now! I went through this last year and ended up living in my car for 3 months even WITH calfresh benefits. The County workers just read from scripts and don't actually HELP with real solutions. And don't get me started on the endless paperwork they make you fill out just to qualify for crumbs!!!

I work with benefits cases and want to clarify a few things. The $260 is likely just the immediate emergency aid portion of CalWORKs (what California calls TANF). The full monthly benefit would be higher once your application is fully processed. For immediate rent help in Lynwood area (90262), I recommend: 1. Contact Housing Rights Center (800-477-5977) - they can help prevent eviction 2. Visit your local DPSS office in person (South Special in Compton is closest to Lynwood) and ask for the Housing Support Program 3. Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance through stay-housed-la.org Also, if you have trouble reaching the county about your CalWORKs application status, try using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They can get you through to a live person at DPSS much faster. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/eZ19FHRETv8?si=_CXnXqNXbLl26WB8 showing how it works. It really helps avoid the endless hold times.

i got evicted last month even with calfresh. food stamps dont pay rent lol

When I was about to be evicted last year, I talked directly with my landlord and showed them proof I was applying for assistance and had a plan. Some landlords will work with you if they know help is coming, rather than going through expensive eviction. Do you have anything in writing showing you've applied for CalWORKs? Also check with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles - they have an office near Lynwood and might help you get more time to find assistance.

I went through something similar in Compton last year. The $260 emergency aid is just the immediate help while they process your full application. My regular CalWORKs ended up being about $670/month for me and my daughter, which still wasn't enough for rent but helped. For your immediate situation: 1. Call St. Margaret's Center in Inglewood (they serve Lynwood too) - 310-672-2208 2. PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has a prevention program - 340-997-0727 3. Try HOPICS in South LA - they specifically help with preventing evictions Also, make sure when you applied for emergency aid that you clearly indicated it was for housing emergency/eviction prevention. Sometimes they have special funds that aren't automatically offered unless you specifically mention eviction.

Have u tried the lynwood community center? my friend got help there 4 her rent once. its on imperial highway i think

Thank you all so much for the suggestions! I've made a list of all the places to call tomorrow morning. I'm still stressed but at least feel like I have some options to try now. I never realized there were so many different programs - the county worker made it sound like the $260 was all the help available to me.

I'm new to this community but wanted to share something that might help. I volunteer with a local nonprofit and we've seen this exact situation a lot. One thing that's worked for some people is contacting your city council member's office directly - they often have discretionary funds or know about local programs that aren't widely advertised. For Lynwood, you can call (310) 603-0220 and explain you're facing eviction. They might be able to connect you with resources or even advocate with your landlord. Also, if you have any utility shut-off notices, sometimes addressing those first can free up money for rent. Don't give up - there are more options out there than what the county initially tells you!