Welcome to the Community Action Board
of San Benito County
Community Services & Workforce Development
"Ending Poverty by Empowering People"
Utilities
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
(LIHEAP)
Heat in the Winter
Cool in the summer*
Who's Eligible
Program Services
Utilities (Utilities include PG&E, Propane or Wood)
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*During Extreme Heat residents may be eligible for an A/C unit for up to 30-Days
Requirements
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Must be Income Eligible
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Must be a San Benito County Resident
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Must be legal resident
Applications
Application available at
1161 San Felipe Road, Building B
or DOWNLOAD
by clicking on links below:
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Certification of NO Income (for family members without income)
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Consent Form (if bill isn't in your name)
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Certificación de NO ingreso (para miembros de la familia sin ingresos)
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Formulario de consentimiento (si la factura no está a su nombre)
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Who's Eligible
Individual/Family
Must reside in
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Unincorporated Areas of San Benito County
(Outside Hollister and San Juan Bautista City Limits)
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Annual Income Guidelines:
Family Size = Income Limits
1 = $62,350
2 = $71,250
3 = $80,150
4 = $89,050
5 = $96,200
6 = $103,300
7 = $110,450
8 =$117,550
Program Services
Assistance with:
Utilities for up to 3 months are available for:
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Water/Sewer
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Energy (PG&E)
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Waste Garbage
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)
Affordable Connectivity Program
Who's Eligible
Individual/Family
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
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Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
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Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
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Participates in one of these assistance programs:
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SNAP
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Medicaid
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Federal Public Housing Assistance
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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WIC
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Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
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or Lifeline;
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Participates in one of these assistance programs and lives on Qualifying Tribal lands:
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Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
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Tribal TANF
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Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
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Tribal Head Start (income based)
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Check out fcc.gov/ACP for a Consumer FAQ and other program resources.
Program Services
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides:
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Up to $30/month discount for broadband service;
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Up to $75/month discount for households on qualifying Tribal lands; and
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A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider if the household contributes more than $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase price.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Applications
Two-Steps to Enroll
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Go to AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an application or print out a mail-in application; and
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Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.
Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete.
Eligible households must both apply for the program and contact a participating provider to select a service plan.
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Call 877-384-2575
or find more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program at fcc.gov/ACP
Requirements
San Benito County America's Job Center of California (AJCC) is packed with a full array of useful equipment, tools, and personnel to help job seekers of all ages, as well as employers.
For job seekers, the AJCC provides free access to the internet, the state-wide CALJOBS job search database, a well-stocked resource library, resume building assistance, employment readiness workshops, childcare resources and referrals.
For employers, the AJCC offers programs that help defray the costs of training skilled labor, subsidized employment, access to trained graduates, labor market information and business start-up assistance.
America's Job Center of California
Partners & Referrals
Monday - Friday 10a-12p: Distributes food bags to the 1st 20 families in line up to 6 times per year. Fishes & Loaves 680 College St, Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 637-8669
It’s our mission to fight hunger and malnutrition in San Benito County. We serve as a countywide source of supplemental food for the working poor, low-income seniors, families, children, homeless and disabled citizens of our area. We also supply food to non-profit agency partners who serve those in need. 1133 San Felipe Road, Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 637-0340
CRLA offers a variety of services and programs to California's low-income communities. CRLA is nationally recognized as a leader in farmworker and migrant service provision through community outreach, educational training and direct legal service. CRLA does not only serve farmworker and migrant communities, but all communities in California.
a nonprofit organization providing shelter and assistance to women and children who are victims of domestic violence. We are the only domestic violence shelter in San Benito County and have been serving families in need since 2006.
San Benito County Free Library 470 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 636-4107 library@cosb.us
Affordable Glasses Online High-quality, affordable eyeglasses. With prices starting at $6.95 for single-vision prescription glasses.
The YMCA of San Benito County is a charitable organization offering programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body. Since our inception in 1999, the YMCA has grown to encompass a wide variety of exceptional opportunities including Youth Sports, Afterschool programs, Day Camp, Sports Camps and Health & Fitness Classes.
The Hollister Self Help Center location can provide the following assistance: • Assist with Small Claims, Guardianship (of the person), Limited and Probate Conservatorship, Name Change/Gender Change, Restraining Orders, Landlord/Tenant issues, Emancipation, and Civil/Collections (contract cases only). and more. (831) 786-7200
No kid sleeps on the floor in our town! Child bedlessness is a national problem, and as a national nonprofit with chapters spread across the country, SHP has provided the solution. We are a volunteer organization that builds beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor and there are multiple ways to get involved right here on our CA-Hollister page.
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