COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN:
View our 2022-2023 plan here
Welcome to the Community Action Board
of San Benito County
Community Services & Workforce Development
"Ending Poverty by Empowering People"
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San Benito Superior Court Self Help
Homeless & Housing Resources
Sober Living Environment
Who's Eligible
Women/children ages 0-5
Program Services
Women’s Residential Program: This state-licensed recovery program provides a supportive environment for single women and women with small children seeking a life free from the devastating effects of drug and alcohol addiction.
Requirements
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Must have Substance Abuse Issues
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Referral from CSWD or Partner Agency
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Sun Street Assessment
Applications
Referral from CSWD or Partner agency
Sober Living Environments | Sun Street Center
For more information:
Women’s
Tish Peck
831.265.7317
Family Winter shelter
2023
UPDATE
DUE TO SCHEDULED RENNOVATIONS THE FAMILY WINTER SHELTER FOR 2023 WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE
Who's Eligible
Families
Program Services
Temporary housing program for families with children age 17 and under from December-March
Requirements
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Must be Income Eligible
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COVID-19 related impact
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Must be a San Benito County Resident
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Family/Household is not able to access other payment assistance for same costs (no duplication of benefit)
Helping Hands
Who's Eligible
Homeless & Disabled
Individual/Family
Program Services
Helping Hands is considered a Permanent housing program for chronically homeless individuals and families with disabilities. (Disability/Medical diagnoses must be supported by documentation certified physician or therapist)
Requirements
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Medically needy and:
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Must be homeless for 12 months consecutive or
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4 episodes + in the past 3 years;
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Defined as HUD definition of “living in a place not meant for human habitation”. (Homeless verification required by third party)
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Must be referred by CoC
Housing Opportunities for persons with aids
(HOPWA)
Who's Eligible
Individual/Family
Program Services
HOPWA funds can be used to provide direct assistance to low-income households who need help paying their rent, supportive services
Requirements
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Must be HIV or AIDS positive
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Must be Income Eligible
H.O.M.E. Resource
Center
Housing Opportunities Meals Empowerment (H.O.M.E.) Resource Center provides a warm bed for 50 homeless individuals (28 men and 22 women).
Shelter Guests are provided:
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3-Meals/day
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Shower Facilities
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Supportive Services to aid them in becoming self-sufficient.
Homeless Transitional
Housing Units
Migrant Center
The Hollister Migrant Housing Center is open to families from the months of May through November. This center provides subsidized housing to migrant agricultural working families.
The purpose of the Migrant Housing Center is to provide safe, decent and affordable seasonal rental housing and support services for migrant farmworker families during the peak harvest season.