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Alameda County Social Services Agency
The County of Alameda Social Services Agency (SSA) provides basic safety net services to at risk children, families, and adults. SSA provides services through its administration and operating departments - Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, and Workforce and Benefits Administration. SSA administers Public Safety Net Benefit Programs to include CalWORKS, CalFRESH, MediCal, Refugee Cash Assistance, General Assistance, domestic violence resources, employment and job training supportive services/referrals, and emergency shelter service. Seat of the County Refugee Coordinator.
California Lifeline Program (landline phone service)
The California LifeLine Program (California LifeLine) is a state program that provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households, helping consumers lower the cost of their phone bills.
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City Taxi Scrip
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Temporary paper money for those who are certified disabled by East Bay Paratransit or 70 years of age with an income that does not exceed 30% of Area Median Income.
Clipper
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The all-in-one pass that allows you to pay for your fare with access to a number of transit partners such as BART, AC Transit, MUNI, etc. on one reloadable card or through our app. Youth, seniors and riders with disabilities can receive reduced fares and access to discounted passes.
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Customer Assistance Program
EBMUD Customer Assistance Program (CAP) pays part of the cost of water service for low-income customers.
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East Bay
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Food Bank Distribution Sites by County
A list of links to food bank distribution sites by county.
Service Area
Bay Area
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Free and Affordable Clothing Outlets by County
A list of links to outlets which provide free and affordable clothing.
Service Area
Bay Area
Free Tax Help (United Way Bay Area)
This is a website search tool that coordinates free tax preparation by location information for 200 sites in the Bay Area with many search options to include languages accommodated. Services are provided free-of-charge to low income persons.
Service Area
Bay Area
Harbor House Ministries
Harbor House Ministries provides ESL, food, clothing and housing assistance, youth programs and services, education, employment and job training, and childcare programs.
Service Area
East Bay
Internet Essentials Program
This program provides highly reduced fees for internet services as well as the opportunity to purchase one computer for low cost ($149.99) upon initial enrollment.
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Bay Area
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Lifeline Cell Phone Services
Free cell phone and service providers for low income individuals and families.
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Statewide
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Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
There are various programs provided by and through PG&E residents.
Service Area
National
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Tech Exchange
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Provides our community with free and low-cost computers, tech support, digital skills, and assistance with internet access.
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Bay Area
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UCSF Benioff Center of Excellence for Immigrant Child Health and Wellbeing
Serves as an institutional and community hub to support interventions that contribute to equitable healthcare and healthy, resilient children regardless of immigration status. It is among the first of its kind at a children’s hospital in the U.S.
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Bay Area
Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services (VIDAS)
VIDAS provides competent and compassionate legal immigration advocacy at no or low cost to clients.
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