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If you need help paying rent or housing expenses in Bakersfield, there are several agencies and non-profits that focus on this specific need. Every year thousands of local families face eviction. Some will qualify for rent assistance, and unfortunately others will need to find a new, more affordable home or apartment. However it is always worth calling one or more of these Bakersfield California agencies for help with paying rent. Even if they have no funds, an agency can provide you with information or referrals to organizations that do.
The application process will vary based upon the agency and the funding they have. Call the organization below to get the specifics on how you can apply for rent assistance. Some programs are also funding by local or national government grants as well.
Salvation Army
Address of the branch - 4417 Wilson Road
Bakersfield, California 93309
Phone number - 661.325.8626 or dial toll free at 800.958.7825
The Salvation Army is a national organization that is committed to helping the poor, unemployed, elderly, and others. This is the local Bakersfield branch. They will often have money to help pay rent or other housing expenses, such as energy bills or security deposits.
Bethany Services
1600 East Truxtun
Bakersfield, California 93305
Phone number of the agency - 661.322.9294
Call them for rental assistance, referrals to local and state government programs and charities, and also shelter for women with children and families.
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Golden Empire Gleaners
Address of the main office - 1326 30th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone - 661.324.2767
While this charity organization will rarely, if ever, have funds for paying rent, they are a place to turn to for referrals to housing programs.
Bakersfield Economic and Community Development Department. Phone (661) 326-3765.
The government agency runs some housing programs including the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. This can provide rent funds in an emergency when someone is faced with eviction or an utility disconnection.
Catholic Social Services
Center address - 310 Baker St., Bakersfield, CA 93305
Phone - 661.281.2130
The charity can help with rent, Utilities, and even offer food.
Alliance Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault
1921 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Map)
Tel: 661.322.0931
Information on housing assistance, eviction prevention, and legal support for qualified cases and individuals.
United Way of Kern County
Address - 5405 Stockdale Highway Suite 200 Bakersfield, CA 93309
Telephone: 661-834-1820
While the Bakersfield based United Way can’t provide money on its own, they partner with and funding many local non-profits, housing agencies, and rent programs. So many times the United Way can direct someone to the best resource or local assistance program.
St. Vincent de Paul
316 Baker Street, Bakersfield, California 93305
Dial for help - 661.323.2942
Pays rent when funding is available (not it is often limited) and also offers emergency furniture, among other forms of aid.
Bakersfield CA based Housing Authority of the County of Kern
On site coordinator find solutions to housing problems, and offer low income housing. The center identifies California Section 8 and Low Income Public Housing participants and qualified applicants. Call (661) 335-0528
Love, Inc. of Greater Bakersfield, which can be reached at 661.325.8838, is another option. A number of programs and services are offered for individuals, who may decide to call directly or work with another local agency or charity, who may decide to fax a referral on behalf of the client. While rent and housing assistance is not a priority, some of the other resources include home maintenance, appliance repair, furniture, appliances, and information on weatherization.
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