Housing

Cal Fresh

Cal Fresh: The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores.
http://www.calfresh.ca.gov/

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California LifeLine Program

California LifeLine Program: Offers basic home phone service at a discount (Note: May only participate in one LifeLine program.)
https://www.californialifeline.com/en

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California Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

California Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): Get help with utility bills and weatherization.
http://www.lbcap.org/

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CalVet Veterans Homes

The mission of the CalVet Homes is "to provide the state's aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential, and medical care and services in a home-like environment." Veterans who are age 55 and above and discharged from active military service under honorable conditions, are eligible to apply for admission. The age requirement is waived for disabled or homeless veterans needing long-term care.

Certificate of Eligibility

The Certificate of Eligibility may be required for to apply for a VA insured home loan. Learn how to get one here.

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Edison CARE/FERA Programs

Edison CARE/FERA Programs: Offers the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs to provide income-qualified customers with bill relief.
https://www.sce.com/

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FoodPantries.org

FoodPantries.org: An online directory of food pantries, soup kitchens and non-profit organizations that provide food.
http://www.foodpantries.org/

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OC Housing Authority

Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA): a division within Orange County Community Services that administers federally funded programs to provide monthly rental assistance to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing.
http://ochousing.org

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OC Rescue Mission Veteran Initiative

Orange County Rescue Mission Veteran Initiative: Regardless of discharge status, the OC Rescue Mission can provide counseling, medical, dental care, housing, and other veteran-specific services
http://www.rescuemission.org Contact: Rob Jewel, USAF Veteran at (714) 716-2612

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Path: Making It Home

Path - Making It Home: Offers temporary and permanent housing; linkages to healthcare, job centers; and other supportive services.
http://www.epath.org/

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VA Home Loans

VA Home Loans: Find out about home loan guaranty benefits and other housing-related programs to help buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for personal occupancy.
http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/

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VA Loans
The Book of VA Loans: Guide to maximizing your home loan benefits.
Book of VA Loans

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Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH): provides permanent housing subsidies and case management services to homeless veterans with mental and addictive disorders through a collaboration of the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veteran Affairs.
http://ochousing.org/special/vash

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Veterans First OC

Veterans First OC: a 501c(3) agency in Orange County that works to provide services exclusively to OC's homeless and at-risk veterans. Veterans First OC provides a multitude of services including housing, meals, case management, life skills, mental health counseling, benefit counseling, transportation, as well as job training and employment placement assistance.
http://www.veteransfirstoc.org