About 5 years ago I went through St. Stephens hous...

About 5 years ago I went through St. Stephens housing program - and yes they covered the rent in my apartment on Pillsbury Ave near Nicollete and the utilities as well. I could have stayed there indefinitely with no restrictions and they take a portion of what you make if you work and put it in a savings account to build up money for when you leave to be able to cover your own deposits and what not when your on your feet. It was super easy to get into as long as I followed the instructions given me - I projected I would only need the help for two years before being able to go on my own but accomplished all my goals in a year and one month - then I passed the torch to someone else who needed the help. To me this program is absolutely invaluable! They truly changed my life - I seriously don t know what I would have done without them. The staff - the procedures and explanation of those procedure was amazing - my case worker (Tyler) was an amazing woman as well. I believe if your intentions are honorable - and you go into it with every intention on working hard and following the criteria given you that it will all work in your favor - I know a lot of people use systems like this and plant roots in the system - very sad. Because for every person that does that - many more are suffering that could really use this program. At.Stephens was amazing and I am sure still are amazing. Thanks guys! And God bless!