How do I get emergency housing assistance in Fresno CA?

Housing Assistance

  1. Department of Social Services Homeless Assistance.
  2. Catholic Social Services.
  3. Emergency Housing Center (Plaza Terrace)
  4. United Way.
  5. Evangel Home, Inc.
  6. Fresno Rescue Mission.
  7. Marjaree Mason Center.
  8. Fresno Housing Authority.

How can I help the homeless in Fresno CA?

The Fresno Mission, also has 24-hour emergency services that help people connect with resources and housing. The Fresno Mission can be reached at (559) 444-0451 or [email protected]. Walk-ins are also welcomed at 315 G Street, Fresno.

Does California have shelters?

CalWORKs HA can provide payments for temporary shelter for up to 16 days, as well as payments to secure or maintain housing, including a security deposit and last month’s rent, or up to two months of rent arrearages. For more information about the program, see the Homeless Assistance (HA) Fact Sheet.

How do I report a homeless encampment in Fresno CA?

You may report an issue 24/7 via (559) 621-CITY (2489), FresGo app, or by clicking Create a Service Request.

How many homeless people are in Fresno?

City leaders estimate that Fresno’s homeless population is about 4,200, while the Fresno-Madera homeless population is about 5,200. Between July 2019 and December 2021, the Fresno area received more than $144 million from federal, state and local sources to increase homelessness services in 2021.

How do I report someone homeless in Fresno CA?

Where can homeless people go in California?

To learn more about accessing housing and homeless services in your community, please contact the local Homeless Continuum of Care or County Welfare Department.

  • Project Roomkey/Homelessness COVID Response.
  • CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP)
  • CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA)
  • Bringing Families Home Program (BFH)

How do I contact the City of Fresno?

City of Fresno – Office of the Mayor

  1. 2600 Fresno St. Fresno CA 93721.
  2. (559) 621-7770.
  3. (559) 621-7776.

Why are there so many homeless in Fresno?

The latest report from HUD shows California leading the nation in homelessness and more than 80% of unsheltered individuals in the state’s big cities, Fresno among them. The high cost of housing and mental health and drug addiction are among the reasons that people live on the streets.