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Sunrise leaders back pilot to fund one-time rental help for residents facing first-time eviction
Summary
City commissioners heard a presentation on a pilot partnership with the Manny Foundation and Legal Aid to provide one-time rental assistance to Sunrise residents facing first-time evictions; staff were directed to draft program documents and return to the commission.
The Sunrise City Commission on Feb. 4 heard a presentation on a proposed pilot program that would pair private philanthropy and Legal Aid of Broward County to provide one-time rental assistance aimed at preventing first-time evictions for families with children in Sunrise.
Mayor Michael J. Ryan introduced the proposal, saying founder Bob Manny and Legal Aid had already helped hundreds of people and that the pilot would begin with a $25,000 city contribution to pay rental assistance directly to families, with Legal Aid vetting applicants and preparing settlement…
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