The pandemic makes things tough for those in abusive relationships

Program offers help with rent to allow other housing options

To reopen.

For someone stuck in an abusive living arrangement?

"**- ?

"* this pandemic is a perfect storm of danger.

Now there is a new form of assistance to help people in dangerouns living arrangements pay rent somewhere else.

Kimt news 3's alex jirgens is live in mason city.

Alex ?

"* what does the assistance cover?xxx george ?

"* it can be a scary situation ?

"* being involved in an abusive relationship.

But ?*- where do you turn to for housing?

And how can you get aid in that search?

Thanks to funding from the department of housing and urban development ?

"* crisis intervention service is providing that much needed assistance.

The money can be used on deposits ?

"* current rent ?

"* past due rent and utility bills.

Executive director mary ingham says the assistance comes at a crucial time ?

"* as the pandemic may cause some people to be a bit hesitant to allow them to "the sooner we get people housed and keep people housed, the safer for the community.

Not just for their physical health, but also their mental health."

Assistance is determined by need ?

"* and by some victimization contributing to your housing insecurity.

If you don't qualify ?

"* ingham says they'll help direct those who need assistance.

Live in mason city ?

"* alex thank you alex.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance ?

"* we're posting a link to the