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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



Centro de recursos HOME
El Centro de recursos para el empoderamiento de las comidas (Housing Opportunities Meals Empowerment, HOME) proporciona una cama caliente para 50 personas sin hogar (28 hombres y 22 mujeres).
Se proporciona a los Huéspedes del Refugio:
3-Comidas / día
Instalaciones de ducha
Servicios de apoyo para ayudarlos a ser autosuficientes.
Próximamente, en breve, pronto:
Vivienda de transición
Centro migrante
El Centro de Vivienda para Migrantes de Hollister está abierto a familias desde los meses de mayo hasta noviembre. Este centro proporciona viviendas subvencionadas a familias trabajadoras agrícolas migrantes.
El propósito del Centro de Vivienda para Migrantes es proporcionar viviendas de alquiler de temporada seguras, decentes y asequibles y servicios de apoyo para familias de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes durante la temporada alta de cosecha.