Services that can help employees afford rent/housing and utilities or find emergency shelter.
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Assistance and Shelters
Yolo County
Offers permanent supportive housing for applicants that are homeless, a resident of Yolo County, and have a source of income
Provides shelter to homeless individuals, allowing them to reside in a safe and stable environment while having the opportunity to receive supportive services and rebuild their lives
Emergency shelter program that operates 24/7 where individuals will have access to beds, restrooms/showers, laundry, transportation, phone, mail services, and case management
- Case management offers personalized support with long-term goals
The housing program provides permanent supportive and transitional housing
- Permanent supportive housing provides long-term housing for individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness and live with a disabling condition
- Sober Living Environment is a peer-supported transitional housing program with linkages to outpatient treatment
- Ellen's House is a CalWORKs family shelter providing private units, intensive case management, and housing stabilization for eligible families and pregnant individuals experiencing homelessness
Helps Yolo County low-income residents by providing financial assistance for rent and utilities
Offers free, confidential 24/7 helpline and resource directory for housing, housing expense assistance, and housing legal issues
Solano County
Offers free, confidential 24/7 helpline and resource directory for shelters, transitional housing, rent payment assistance, and other housing related assistance
Offers referrals to local housing assistance, Benicia Housing Authority, and emergency family support programs
Connects individuals and families in housing crisis to emergency shelter placements, transitional housing, and local housing case management
Sacramento County
Operates local emergency shelters (including X Street and Meadowview Navigation Centers) and hosing programs for Sacramento residents
Operates subsidized housing programs, including public housing and housing choice vouchers. Also provides referrals to local housing resources
Provides emergency shelter as well as rapid rehousing and rental assistance through their case management team
Offers assistance to individuals experiencing eviction
Offers free, confidential 24/7 helpline and resource directory for affordable housing, staying housed, shelters, and other related resources
Offers assistance for low-income families with utilities, first month's rent, and eviction aviodance. Also provides emergency shelter as well as transitional housing
(Note: services temporarily paused as of June 2026 due to management transition - last checked 10/01/2026)
El Dorado and Placer Counties
Offers Transitional Housing Program and Permanent Supportive Housing Program that provide housing and supportive services to Placer County adult residents with a diagnosed mental illness and/or other co-morbid disabilities
Homeless Resource Helpline: (833) 375-2237
Housing Choice Voucher Program helps low-income families, persons with disabilities and seniors in Placer County get affordable, safe, and decent housing
Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families in El Dorado County
(Note: waiting list is currently closed; last opened October 2026 - last checked 10/01/2026)
Shelter providing a safe place for adults struggling with homelessness as well as case management and housing assistance
Shelter providing a safe place for adults struggling with homelessness as well as case management and housing assistance
California
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is a welfare program that provides temporary financial assistance and services to meet basic needs such as housing, utilities, food, and clothing to eligible families that have children in the home
Phone and text-based hotline that matches trained volunteers with individuals experiencing homelessness to provide basic companionship and social support
List of local housing authorities
Offers shelters for those experiencing homelessness, transitional housing, and re-entry support
Utilities
Program that provides low-cost internet service for eligible households
Federal program that lowers the monthly cost of wireless phone or home phone for qualifying customers
PG&E program offering long-term monthly discounts on gas and electricity bills to qualifying individuals
Provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to qualified household
Helps income qualified homeowners offset water costs
Offers utility assistance to qualifying individuals
Helps income-eligible households pay their energy bill or heating fuel provider
Provides free energy efficiency measures to income-eligible households at no cost to the residents
PG&E program offering monthly discounts on gas and electricity bills to qualifying households of three or more people
Provides payment assistance with home energy bills and emergency assistance for eligible households facing shutoff
Offers utility assistance to qualifying individuals
Offers discounted telecommunication service for eligible customers
Federal program that offers a monthly discount to qualified low-income customers
Transportation
Services that can help employees afford or find transportation.
Provides door-through-door transportation service for seniors over 60 years of age to medical and dental appointments, grocery shopping, field trips, Meals on Wheels Café sites, ACC Senior Services (ACC), other senior centers, Triple R, and other errands
Check website for zip code eligibility
Program that provides income-eligible, good drivers with liability insurance protection at affordable rates
Service Area: Sacramento
Offers gas vouchers and bus passes for qualifying individuals
Provides access to our scooters for people without smartphones, mobile location services, or credit cards. Discounted fares offered to qualified individuals
Transportation Resources List
Comprehensive list of transportation resources including public and medical resources
Colusa County
Placer County
Solano County
Sutter County
Yolo County
Yuba County
PDF of transportation services offered in El Dorado County including public, non-emergency medical, senior, and more
Information about transportation options for commuters including Unitrans, Yolobus, Causeway Connection, Amtrak, and more
Transportation Services Mobility Assistance Shuttle (MAS) provides transportation to UC Davis students, staff and faculty members with documented disabilities
Range of e-bikes styles available at discount (15-60%) for UC Employees. Certain brands are available for test ride and purchase at the ASUCD Bike Barn
Service Area: UC Davis & City of Davis
Service Area: Yolo County, Woodland, SMF Airport, West Sacramento
Curb-to-curb shared ride service for seniors (age 65+) and individuals with disabilities