COVID-19 Resources
United Ways are on the frontlines of COVID-19. Our priority is to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. Help us fight for every Californian in every community, regardless of zip code, age, health condition, legal status, or financial need. This page highlights only a handful of the many resources available. For a full list of resources, please click here.
Housing Resources
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CAN’T AFFORD RENT?
- Click here to see what rental aid might be available in your county.
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FIGHTING EVICTION?
- Click here to view a comprehensive listing of legal aid and advocacy groups available by county.
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EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS?
- Click here to find information on a shelter nearest you.
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MORE OPTIONS
- Click here for the most frequently asked questions on the 2020 Tenant Relief Act that protects renters from eviction.
Healthcare Resources
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COVID-19 UPDATES
- Click here for daily updates and the answers to FAQs.
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COVERED CA
- Click here to sign up for healthcare. Subsidies are available for families making up to $154,500. Enrollment deadline extended until June 30, 2020.
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MEDI-CAL
- Click here for Medi-Cal. Low-income kids and youth under 26 may apply regardless of immigration status. Low-income adults over 26 with Social Security Numbers may apply.
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MORE OPTIONS
- Click here for CMSP if you're ineligible for Medi-Cal.
- Click here to find a free clinic near you, regardless of immigration status.
Food Resources
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FOOD BANKS
- Click here to find a food bank near you. If you can’t find what you’re looking for please call 211.
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BABY FOOD
- Click here to enroll in the Women, Infants + Children (WIC) program. If pregnant or have a child under 5.
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SCHOOL MEALS
- Click here to see if your child’s school providing meals. If they aren’t please call 211 for help.
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FOOD FOR SENIORS
- Click here for nutrition sites and home-delivered meals.
Click Here to See If You Qualify for CALFRESH + MEDI-CAL If you have a limited income you can get a debit card to buy food. You might also qualify for free healthcare, and help with your bills.
Financial Resources
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NO LONGER WORKING
- Click here. EDD processes unemployment insurance paid family leaves, and disability claims so you can get by without a paycheck.
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PROVIDING FOR KIDS
- Click here. CalWORKs also is known as TANF give money to families who need help paying for housing and other basic needs.
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65+ OR DISABLED
- Click here. SSI gives money to adults and kids with disabilities, as well as to seniors who need help paying for housing and other basic needs.
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INTERNET + PHONE
- Click here to get a low-cost internet at home.
- Click here to get California LifeLine offers for discounted home telephone and/or cell phone.
Click Here to File Online for Free. Get up to $6,557 IN EITC. Don’t pay to file your taxes! Maximize your refund: See if you qualify for EITC and up to $2,982 in CalEITC and $1,000 more in YCTC.
