A surprise car repair. Fewer hours at work after caring for a sick child. A utility bill that tipped the budget. For millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, that one unexpected expense is the tipping point. Suddenly, eviction is imminent.
Evictions are surging back to pre-pandemic highs, with more than 3 million filings expected this year when federal housing assistance is under threat.
Renters need effective relief, built with compassion, dignity, and flexibility in mind.
That’s why we launched Flex for Good, an eviction prevention program providing upstream, rapid intervention to prevent short-term financial shocks from becoming a family’s housing crisis.
Flex for Good steps in before eviction becomes a reality by providing one-time, unconditional grants—from $300 to $1,000 dollars—to cost-burdened renters facing a short-term financial shock. Rental assistance isn’t a new concept, but it’s never been this simple, precise, and fast.
Since January 2024, Flex for Good has provided $400,000+ in rent relief to more than 400 households.
Why renters need emergency assistance
For families living close to the edge, even small shocks—like a medical bill or missed shift—can create lasting disruption.
- Half of Americans pay 50% or more of their income towards rent¹
- 37% of adults can’t cover a $400 emergency expense²
- In 2023, 3.6 million eviction cases were filed in the U.S.³
- Filings can stain a family’s housing record, impacting future access to housing⁴
Eviction is more than a housing event. It’s a public health issue, an education issue, and a driver of long-term poverty.
The connection between eviction and homelessness
Eviction is one of the leading causes of homelessness, especially for families and young adults.
- 13–20% of evicted renters experience homelessness within months⁵
- Evicted renters are 2 to 3 times more likely to experience long-term housing instability⁶
- Children in evicted households are more likely to fall behind academically, change schools, and experience trauma⁷
Without intervention, eviction doesn’t just push people out of housing—it pushes them into cycles of economic insecurity, health risks, and social disconnection.
Eviction impacts all of us
We tend to treat eviction as a personal issue. But it isn’t. It’s a community issue. A public health issue. An economic issue.
For property owners and operators:
- An eviction costs $7,000⁸ in legal fees, lost rent, and turnover
- Rent relief helps stabilize portfolios and communities
For public systems:
- A single month in shelter costs $2,500⁹ for nonprofits & governments
- Keeping someone housed supports public schools, workforce participation, and health outcomes
When we stop eviction, we don’t just save a lease—we save futures.
What we’re doing differently
Flex for Good is built on trust. It’s built on the belief that people are doing the best they can—and when we remove red tape and meet them with grace, recovery is possible. How it works:
- Real-time data detects when a renter might be facing financial trouble
- Flex for Good provides a $300–$1,000 unconditional grant
- Funds are deposited into their Flex Wallet for residents to apply to their rent rapidly
This takes a few hours, not weeks. There’s no onerous application. No confusing process. Just quiet dignity, delivered when it matters most.
“Thank you so much for helping me during this challenging time. Your help will keep a roof over my head and give me peace of mind. Now, I can focus on getting work without worrying about eviction.”
We’re just getting started
We’re preparing to establish Flex for Good as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit so we can scale what’s working and deepen our impact across the country.
Here’s what’s ahead:
- Partnering with property managers to expand prevention at scale
- Supporting existing rental assistance programs as a verification & distribution partner
- Testing direct cash interventions
- Measuring outcomes to shift policy and practice
Interested in partnering? Join us to build systems that work better for renters.
Say hello: [email protected]
¹https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/renter-households-cost-burdened-race.html?utm
³https://evictionlab.org/eviction-tracking/
⁴https://evictionlab.org/why-eviction-matters/#eviction-resources
⁶https://evictionlab.org/why-eviction-matters/
⁷https://evictionlab.org/eviction-and-educational-trajectories/
⁸https://naahq.org/sites/default/files/2025-02/Eviction%20Process%20Infographic%202025.pdf
⁹https://nlihc.org/resource/hud-study-examines-costs-associated-first-time-homelessness?utm
