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Kinley Residential

Resident Resources

Having a hard time
paying rent?

You're not alone — and asking for help early makes a real difference. Below are local organizations in every city we manage that may be able to help with rent, utilities, food, or emergency housing. If you're a Kinley resident, please also reach out to your property manager as soon as you can; we'd much rather work with you than around you.

Statewide referral line

Dial 211 — NC United Way

Free and confidential, 24 hours a day. They'll connect you to the closest rent, utility, food, and crisis resources for your specific situation.

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte

4 organizations

Crisis Assistance Ministry

Emergency rent and utility assistance for Mecklenburg County residents in financial crisis.

NC 211 (United Way)

Free, 24/7 referral line connecting you to local rent, food, and utility resources.

Forsyth County

Clemmons

3 organizations

Crisis Control Ministry

Rent, mortgage, and utility assistance for Forsyth County residents in crisis.

Salvation Army of Winston-Salem

Rent and utility help for households in Forsyth County.

Cabarrus County

Concord

3 organizations

Salvation Army of Cabarrus County

Emergency rent and utility assistance.

Gaston County

Gastonia

3 organizations

Salvation Army of Gaston County

Rent, utility, and food assistance for residents in need.

Catherine's House

Transitional housing and supportive services for women and children.

Catawba County

Hickory

3 organizations

Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM)

Rent, utility, prescription, and food assistance for Catawba County residents.

Salvation Army of Hickory

Emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities.

Caldwell County

Hudson

3 organizations

Yokefellow of Caldwell County

Rent, utility, and food assistance for Caldwell County residents.

Salvation Army of Caldwell County

Emergency rent and utility help.

Caldwell County

Lenoir

3 organizations

Yokefellow of Caldwell County

Rent, utility, and food assistance for Caldwell County residents.

Shelter Home of Caldwell County

Emergency shelter and support for survivors of domestic violence.

Lincoln County

Lincolnton

3 organizations

Christian Ministry of Lincoln County

Rent, utility, and food assistance for Lincoln County residents.

Salvation Army Lincoln County Service Center

Emergency rent and utility help.

Cleveland County

Shelby

3 organizations

Salvation Army of Cleveland County

Emergency rent and utility assistance for households in need.

Programs, eligibility, and funding can change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm current availability. Kinley Residential provides this list as a community resource and is not affiliated with the organizations above.