About Stay Housed Rental Assistance

Founded to prevent displacement and housing instability, Stay Housed Rental Assistance provides emergency financial relief to tenants and landlords facing hardship. Our mission is to keep families safely housed, protect communities, and create pathways toward long-term stability.

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Keeping Families Housed

Over the years, Stay Housed Rental Assistance has helped thousands of renters and landlords avoid eviction, prevent housing instability, and remain safely housed during times of financial hardship.

Every day across communities nationwide, we provide emergency rental support, landlord collaboration, and stability-focused assistance to families facing unexpected setbacks — including job loss, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and economic disruption.

Our mission is simple: Keep families housed. Protect community stability. Restore peace of mind.

Our Mission

To prevent eviction and housing instability by providing emergency rental assistance, landlord collaboration, and direct financial relief to individuals and families facing temporary hardship.

Our Vision

A future where every family has access to safe, stable housing and no one is displaced due to short-term financial setbacks or unexpected life events.

Our Values

Integrity, transparency, dignity, and community partnership guide our work. We believe housing stability strengthens families, protects neighborhoods, and builds resilient communities.

At Stay Housed Rental Assistance, we work directly within communities to prevent displacement and housing instability. We are committed to removing barriers that leave families vulnerable to eviction or unsafe living conditions.

Through collaboration with tenants, landlords, and local partners, we strive to create equitable access to rental support, restore stability, and strengthen the foundation of our neighborhoods.

We believe stable housing is not a privilege — it is essential to economic security, family well-being, and community resilience.

Our Leadership Team

Cheryl Schuch

Chief Executive Officer

Cheryl brings extensive leadership experience from both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. After a successful 16-year career in sales and marketing within the technology industry, she transitioned to nonprofit leadership in 2002. She later served for over 14 years as Executive Director of Family Promise of Grand Rapids before becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2023. Cheryl is widely recognized for her impact in community leadership and continues to serve on several organizational boards.

Stacy Pollard

Regional Director

Stacy Pollard has over a decade of experience in homeless services and nonprofit leadership. She has served as Regional Director since 2016, providing training, operational support, and resources to strengthen program delivery and collaboration across partner organizations. Stacy holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a focus on Management and Community Practice.

Brad Mole

Director Of Housing

Brad Mole serves as Director of Housing, bringing extensive experience in community development and affordable housing initiatives. He has worked with local governments, nonprofits, and planning leaders to advance housing solutions rooted in equity and collaboration. Brad previously served as Regional Director of the Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust and has led regional efforts to expand access to affordable housing and strengthen partnerships across communities.