Placer County assistance programs.

Get help with housing and rent

Eight non profits and charity agencies serving the Place County and Auburn California region will share about $1.2 million in federal government stimulus funds over the next two years. The money is to be used to help prevent and address the families and individuals who may be on the verge of being evicted, or who may be currently homelessness. And money can also be used to aid those who have already lost their homes back on track and find new housing. The money is coming from the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, better known as the stimulus plan.

Some of the agencies, charities, and groups receiving the federal government funds include the Salvation Army of Auburn (phone (530) 889-3990), KidsFirst, Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation, Roseville HomeStart, Legal Services of Northern California ((530) 823-7560, the Lazarus Project, the North Tahoe Family Resource Center, and the the Lincoln Lighthouse.

About one half of the funds will go to the various groups and agencies efforts to prevent homelessness through services including utility-bill assistance, temporary rent assistance, and grants to prevent evictions.

The balance of the funds will be dedicated to helping those who are currently homeless get back into housing and money will also be used for setting up a computerized homeless-services tracking system.

As one example, the Lazarus Project (phone (916) 772-6833) – which runs four transitional group homes across Auburn and Placer County for homeless individuals – will be able to support qualifying clients with one to nine months’ of rental help.

There are conditions to the program, and things like rent assistance are granted only after an intensive needs assessment and review of an application, and at minimum they can help people for up to three months of rent.

 

 

 

General and energy assistance

Placer County does not have a dedicated community action agency. Instead you should contact the Placer County Health & Human Services for access to assistance and social services. They run an emergency and crisis program, provide community health clinics, and offer programs for both seniors and children. Phone : (530) 889-7960.

Housing and rent assistance

The Lazarus Project Inc., which can be reached at (916) 772-6833, provides various housing assistance and rent programs that can help meet the needs of the low income and impoverished in Placer County by providing rent help, housing and comprehensive support services.

Several other agencies, churches, and government programs that offer housing solutions are available in Auburn and Placer County. Qualified individuals can receive cash assistance, low interest loans or grants for paying rent or deposits. Counselors will also direct individuals to various other options, such as section 8 or the homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program. Find a listing of rent assistance agencies in the Placer County region.

Free debt, mortgage, and credit counseling services

A national non-profit consumer credit counseling organization with locations in the Northern California region is dedicated to helping consumers deal with paying debts, and providing free, HUD approved mortgage and foreclosure assistance. The non-profit credit counseling agency will help consumers identify and resolve their financial problems and debt problems through a mission of providing and improving consumer health through financial education and debt assistance programs. Call the credit agency at (209) 985-3650 x 3531.

Also, many of the agencies in El Dorado county also overlap their services and programs with Placer county.

Food assistance in Placer County

Regardless of your income, religion, or background, there are several different food banks and pantries that can provide assistance. They can distribute food, meals, and other aid, such as clothing or baby formula and diapers. A few of the leading pantries to call in Place County are.

• Interfaith Food Closet, which is located in Auburn and can be reached at (530) 885-1921.
• Rocklin Community Center, phone number (916) 783-0482
• Project MANA has food, meals, Christmas assistance, and more. Dial (775) 298-0008
• Find additional food banks in Placer County California.