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Assistance programs San Joaquin County and Stockton
Low income families will get financial help, free stuff and social services in Stockton CA and San Joaquin County. Churches, charities, and government programs emergency utility bill help or rental assistance along with free food, medical, funds to pay security deposits or dental care.
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Free food, hot meals, and groceries in San Joaquin County
Assistance programs San Joaquin County and Stockton.
There are also debt relief and foreclosure prevention services in Stockton, low cost loans for paying bills, or case management services across San Joaquin County. Or find help for immigrants and migrant farm workers.
Residents of Stockton CA and the county can also get access to low income homes with no waiting list near them, details on government grants to pay for household expenses, and even seasonal items such as free back to school supplies or Christmas toys. Or find free vouchers to pay for gasoline (for a job) or daycare.
Information on programs and resources that can help you pay bills The: Human Services Agency , located in Stockton California, has several programs that will help local families with paying their bills and dealing with expenses.
The agency will also work with people to ensure they have the skills necessary to become self sufficient over the long term. They are located at 333 E. Washington Street, Stockton, CA, phone number is (209) 468-1000. Call them to learn more about programs listed below, or to apply.
California Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) -:
This program provides once a year cash grants that are to be used for assistance with utility and heating bills for low and moderate income individuals. The amount of cash assistance provided will be based on the number of people who live in the household, the cost of energy within the county, total household income, and money available from this federal and state government program.
The Emergency Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) -:
Gives utility bill assistance to low and moderate income families and individuals who are experiencing a crisis, if they have received a 48-hour notice of losing their service or if they have a shut off notice.
People who are interested in applying need to call for an appointment. They will be required to attend an Energy class and bring appropriate documents to show their hardship in order to receive immediate help with paying their utility bill.
Non-profit credit and housing counseling
Weatherization Assistance Program
- This will provide utility, energy, and heating saving measures and also repairs to homes, apartments and mobile homes. People who live in these households will qualify for weatherization measures if someone in the household receives Food Stamps, Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF), SSI or SSP, Veterans and Survivors Pension or if the total household income does not exceed a certain threshold as determined by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Some of the energy savings measures offered to applicants include glass replacement, ceiling insulation, sash repair, minor home repair, door weather stripping, low-flow shower heads, caulking, water heater blanket, duct wrap, switch and outlet gaskets, refrigerators, microwave ovens, freezers, and much more.
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weatherization programs California Medi-Cal Program -: On site staff will determine your eligibility for low-income persons in need of medical care and prescription medications. Benefits that are available to eligible persons include: inpatient and outpatient hospital care; check ups; treatment by health care professionals; convalescent home care; prescription drugs; prosthetic devices; and dental care.
Families and individuals may be eligible for this health care plan if they are disabled, pregnant, under 21 years of age or 65 and older, in a skilled nursing care facility, or if they are part of a low-income family with dependent children. Also, learn about community clinics Food and Nutrition Services -: There are eight (8) community centers located throughout San Joaquin County, and these community centers have been providing a wide variety of resources, both direct and referral services, to families and individuals.
Services offered by these center include, but are not limited to, rent assistance, foreclosure counseling, food aid, and more. Emergency Food Assistance: Every single community center has a food closet in which food aid is provided to needy families and individuals on an emergency basis. People can either walk-in basis or make and appointment.
Any individuals who are in need of food assistance are encouraged to contact the community center nearest to their place of residence to see what services they have. More on food assistance Housing resources
- The Human Services Agency (Community Action) also tries to help people in Stockton find a home and pay for it. There is information on counseling, grant money, and other tools. Read more on low income housing with no waiting list near them
Information on programs and resources that can help you pay bills
The emergency assistance programs above, when combined with employment services as well as self-sufficiency, are intended to help fight poverty in the region. The community action type agency known as Human Services can provide free grants, low cost loans, referrals and more. Call (209) 468-1000. The:
Salvation Army, Stockton and Lodi Corps
(phone (209) 948-8955) offers counseling, limited financial assistance for paying bills and rent, free holiday programs, as well as information on social services. Clients can get help applying for various federal and California state government programs.
The Stockton Salvation Army supports needy and low income families with emergency food boxes, clothing, and more.
There are also free back to school supplies, programs for immigrants, as well as homeless shelters. The Salvation Army also provides assistance with paying for PG&E utility bills through its REACH Program. Call 209 948-8955, or more
Medical and free health care
Stockton Salvation Army financial assistance
Another Salvation Army center is in Lodi. It provides free hot meals, emergency lodging (such as a homeless shelter) and clothing. A shelter is on site. A workshop known as Overcoming Roadblocks will help people overcome challenges they face that may be a cause of their struggles.
Call 209 367-9560 Neighborhood Preservation Division
is involved in administering numerous housing and rental assistance programs. Some are run in partnership with other San Joaquin County non-profits, such as Lutheran Services. Others rely on government grants, including the various Supportive Housing Programs. The department can help the homeless, poor, disabled or seniors find some type of solution to their housing crisis.
Restrictions and income limited are in place. More on San Joaquin Neighborhood housing programs Catholic Charities - This non-profit organization supports residents in Stockton, San Joaquin and nearby counties.
A number of services and assistance programs are offered, with the possibility of some limited financial aid for bills or rent. They also help migrants, single moms, and immigrants in San Joaquin County.
However most of the support focuses on offering items such as free food, holiday meals and gifts, and medical care. In addition, the agency provides help to senior citizens, immigrants, and the disabled.
Catholic Charities of Stockton also provides information and referrals to other local non-profits and government programs. Continue with San Joaquin County Catholic Charities assistance programs New Hope Family Shelter
– Serves the homeless, and provides food, clothing, lodging, and counseling. The agency also offers a supportive housing component to help with paying move-in costs and rental assistance for up to 24 months.
Single parents are big beneficiaries of this organization. The location is 445 S San Joaquin St, Stockton, CA 95203, call (209) 466-2138 San Joaquin and Stockton free holiday assistance programs - Families in a short term crisis (such as job loss) or those in poverty/low income can receive Christmas help, Thanksgiving meals, or Easter baskets.
Find charities that provide free toys, food boxes, and more. Continue with Christmas help in San Joaquin County Lutheran Services
can help meet housing needs. They have programs for Stockton and nearby communities, including transitional housing. After a family gains stability, employment, and is ready to move into a new situation, then work with a case manager to find permanent housing in San Joaquin or northern California. Also get information on security deposits or rental assistance programs.
More on Northern California Lutheran Services Housing Authority of San Joaquin County
– Administers low income housing. Specific programs include Migrant Family Centers, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and Family Self Sufficiency. Address is 2575 Grand Canal Blvd, Stockton, CA 95207. Dial 209 460-5000. Click here for more information on how to get help from Section 8 San Joaquin County Aging and Adult Services
offers services and programs to serve the disabled, senior citizens, and elderly low-income population of San Joaquin County. Some examples of what is offered includes Nutrition Training, Legal Assistance, Congregate and home delivered meals, as well as Supplemental Food. They also hold classes on eating healthy meals, shopping (using coupons) and other resources.
Low income disabled residents can get advice on applying for SSI or other government benefits. The non-profit, based on Stockton, can also coordinate short term support. This may be financial help during disability application process.
Call 209 468-2202 for information on
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