Butte County assistance programs. 

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Millions of American are struggling in this weak economy. The Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. (Telephone: (530) 538-7559) is a local organization that has several programs and resources that they offer people in need of assistance.

Weatherization Assistance Lowers Energy Bills

Beginning in 1979 the agency has administered the federal government funded weatherization program. They will provide free energy saving services, home improvements and upgrades, and also products to low to moderate income Butte County residents. Some of the improvements they can make to your home include caulking, furnace tune ups and repairs, additional insulation, and much much more. All of the work is free to the homeowner. If you are households that does not qualify for the low-income qualifications, they can even assist you as they can now provide a home energy audit to these homeowners for a small fee. Please call toll free 1-877-891-0891 to learn more or apply.

Utility Bill Payment Assistance Programs

The Butte County Agency also provides additional assistance for paying utility bills to income-eligible residents who live throughout Butte County. This assistance program will pay the homeowner for bills related to their heat source expenses including: electric, wood, propane, natural gas and heating fuel oil. They can also direct you to the CARE program to save an additional 20% on your energy bills.

Housing Maintenance and Repair Program

The Agency will rehabilitate, develop, constructs, and repair affordable housing for low to moderate-income families. So if your home is unsafe, or maybe needs energy saving improvements, then the community action agency may be able to help. They actively competes in bidding of work projects, and collaborates with various programs of other public agencies to modernize and repair homes.

 

 

 

Food Assistance

They also run a Regional Food Bank throughout the local five-county region; including Butte, Sierra, Glenn, Colusa, and Plumas Counties. It also helps people in Oroville.

The Regional Food Bank is a partner of America's Second Harvest, the Nation's Food Bank network. Surplus food is donated by large providers and government agencies and it is distributed throughout the country via a network of affiliated food banks and other charity organizations.

A network of volunteers and nonprofit organizations run the Regional Food Bank from their Oroville warehouse. Also note that food resources are available at a very low cost to member organizations of the Food Bank. To become a member of the food bank organization, contact the community action agency for more information. New products and food items are frequently received. In addition, surplus food that is made available by the government Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program and this additional aid is distributed to individuals and families each month at locations throughout the five-county region.

All of the above are offered by the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. Call them at (530) 538-7559)

 

 

Emergency relief for bills, expenses, and other assistance

Catholic Ladies Relief Society provides qualified individuals with free food, lodging, housing aid, prescriptions, transportation assistance such as bus tickets and utility help. Programs are available for both families and individuals on an emergency and temporary basis. Dial (530) 895-8331.

Another option is Independent Living Services of Northern California. This is a non-profit, consumer-run aid organization that is tasked with empowering persons with disabilities to achieve and maintain their optimal level of self-reliance and independence through a variety of both referral and direct services. Call the agency at (530) 893-8527.

Catholic Ladies Relief Society, Chico No. 3 is another local non-profit that provides free food, lodging, bus tickets, prescription medications, and money for utilities for families and individuals who are on an emergency and temporary basis, or who may be facing a crisis. A food locker is operated Monday through Friday. Call them at (530) 895-8331

The Chico Community Shelter Partnership provides a wide variety of personal and social services. The facility also offers emergency shelter throughout the year at the Torres Shelter. The shelter helps people and families who are experiencing homelessness. (530) 891-9048

The Butte County Salvation Army is located in Oroville California and can be reached at (530) 534-9556. The agency may, from time to time, have limited funding to help pay rent, provide utility bill help, free food, and other forms of aid.

Foreclosure and credit counseling in Butte County, Oroville, and Chico

Two local non-profit agencies provide a variety of financial assistance and counseling to struggling homeowners and consumers in the area. If you are facing a foreclosure and need to understand your options, or if you are behind on paying your debts, contact one of the following for counseling.

• Community Housing and Credit Counseling Center - Chico, CA (530) 891-4124
• Auriton Solutions - Chico (530) 896-2262

Contact these agencies, or click here for additional mortgage and foreclosure prevention solutions.