211 Success Story

Affordable housing and rent payment assistance is a top need of 211 callers across California. 211 San Joaquin recently received a call from a 65 year-old woman needing to find housing resources. Our caller explained that through a voucher program, she was making her payments on an approved rental property, but was now being forced out of her home because the owner of the property placed the unit for sale.

Our 211 Call Specialist listened to the caller empathetically and validated the caller’s frustration. Our caller was then provided with a listing of affordable housing for seniors, and was connected to agencies in San Joaquin County that could help.  

In the follow-up call, our caller expressed her gratitude for 211 helping her get connected to the assistance she needed, and shared that anytime she’s in need of help, she’ll be sure to call 2-1-1. No matter the situation, the specialists at 211 listen, identify underlying problems, and connect people in need with resources and services in the community that strengthen their lives.