Resources Directory
RNHS strives to keep East Bay citizens educated on all available community resources. This page is dedicated to displaying available programs for assistance with legal issues, shelters, food, and much more. Be sure to call us with any questions you may have.
Tax Resources
COVID-19 Resources
Housing is Key Tenant and Landlord Resources
Housing is Key provides resources to help Californians stay in their homes or understand housing options during COVID-19 and beyond. Housing is Key is maintained by the California Department of Real Estate.
Download CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Information
Download Tenant Checklist
Download Landlord Checklist
Home Repair Grants for Low-Income Families
Habitat makes repairs that directly impact a homeowner’s health, safety, and quality of life.
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City of Oakland’s Rent Increases and Eviction Moratorium
Financial Services Response to Racism, Inequality, and COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the health and economic security of millions of Americans, it is critically important to evaluate the relief efforts offered by financial institutions. And at this time, when our nation is confronted with the reality of its historic and systemic racism, it is crucial that we evaluate such relief efforts with a racial equity lens. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities are experiencing the most severe impacts from job losses and small business closures, and these same communities are most vulnerable to both illness and economic disruption.
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Introduction to Multifamily Real Estate Investing
California Mortgage Relief Program
Falling behind on your housing payments? You’re not alone. Help is here for California homeowners.
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Countywide Eviction Moratorium Passed by Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Evictions: What Richmond Tenants and Landlords Need To Know
The Richmond Cares Hotline
Call 510-620-6700 for Richmond COVID-19 resources and information. Also, questions related to Richmond COVID-19 resources, City of Richmond services, or the Shelter-in-Place Order.
Hotline Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
RNHS Money Matters – Homeownership Post COVID-19 April 23
Full audio recording from our first virtual clinic for first-time homebuyers. Listen below:
First Supplement to Resolution No. 18-20 Proclaiming Existence of a local emergency in the City of Richmond
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
COVID-19 Hotline – SHELTER, Inc.
If you do not meet RNHS’s eligibility requirements please visit: SHELTER, Inc. for additional support
COVID-19 Hotline. The SHELTER, Inc. COVID-19 Hotline serves community members affected by the COVID-19 virus. These dedicated emergency funds are for those who are impacted during these trying times.
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Contra Costa County Resources
Contra Costa Assistance Program
Find information on assistance programs, charity organizations, and other resources that will provide you help with paying bills, mortgage, and debt expenses.
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House of Loving Hands
Our mission is to provide women in the Contra Costa Area/Bay Area a safe transitional housing alternative, teach skills to empower women to self-sufficiency and facilitate the possible reunification of individuals to society.
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Surviving Parenthood – Child Abuse Prevention Council
A resource directory of services available for children and families in Contra Costa County.
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Champions for Change™ – Tips & Resources
Champions for Change™ is a program from the California Department of Public Health’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch (NEOPB), that offers free information, tips, and tools that empower low-income families in California to eat healthier and become more physically active.
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Alameda County Resources
AC Boost is a down payment assistance loan program designed to help households afford to buy a home in Alameda County. The program is administered by Alameda County Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) with funding provided by county voters through Measure A1 to promote homeownership for households who live and/or work anywhere within Alameda County. AC Boost is managed by the nonprofit organization Hello Housing. Only one person in a household is required to live or work within the County limits.
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Rental Financial Support
(These organizations prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless by providing one-time assistance with a portion of either the move-in or stay-in costs for rental housing in Contra Costa County.)
Shelter Inc.
1815 Arnold Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
For rental or deposit assistance call (925) 338-1038 from 9 am to 4pm Monday – Friday (except holidays)
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Season of Sharing of Contra Costa County
The Seasons of Sharing Fund offers grants to help families in crisis so they can pay for housing and emergency needs. Through a network of 150 community service agencies, the Fund works to identify families in need and provide short-term, critical assistance grants.
Assistance is provided in the form of grants that are paid directly to the supplier of services, such as a landlord or medical equipment provider. If you or someone you know needs temporary assistance and might qualify for a grant, please click here for a list of coordinating agencies and their phone numbers.
400 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 521-5065
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Catholic Charities of the East Bay
If you are at-risk of losing your current housing or need help to move to more stable housing, then Catholic Charities might be able to help you.
433 Jefferson Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 768-3100
Disabled & Senior Adult Resources
Covia – Aging Life Plan Communities
Covia’s affordable housing communities combine great locations with onsite support to help qualifying seniors get the services they need to live their best life. For over 50 years as a nonprofit, Covia has made a continuous commitment to helping individuals fortify their own well-being by building strong and engaging communities, connecting people with the services and relationships they need to thrive, and providing compassionate support. Created for seniors with financial limitations, Covia’s affordable communities set the standard for engaged and affordable living with excellent support services.
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Contra Costa Employment & Human Services – Aging & Adult Services
Aging and Adult Services is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our communities elders and persons with disabilities. We operate a variety of programs that are designed to allow individuals to safely remain in their own homes and to thrive with dignity. The Bureau also provides financial support and assistance to adults through the General Assistance Program by providing short term financial stability and help to access necessary services for independent living.
Veterans’ Support Services
Veterans Resource Program
The Veterans Resource Program provides transitional and permanent housing for veterans, as well as benefits, education, and employment services. Their services are available to all veterans in search of housing stability, whether homeless, formerly incarcerated or recently separated from active duty.
322 Harbour Way, Suite #9
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 233-9313
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Shelter Inc.
1815 Arnold Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
For rental or deposit assistance call (925) 338-1038 from 9 am to 4pm Monday – Friday (except holidays)
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Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Catholic Charities also provides one-time financial assistance, budget review & counseling, case management, and referrals for additional resources to Veterans in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
433 Jefferson Street
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 768-3100
Homelessness Resources
Bay Area Rescue Mission
200 Macdonald Avenue
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 215-4555
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Food Services
CalFresh
FoodBank of Contra Costa & Solano
(855) 309-3663
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Richmond Emergency Food Pantry
2369 Barrett Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 235-9732
Legal Assistance
Bay Area Legal Aid
1025 MacDonald Avenue
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 233-9954
BayLegal’s consumer law practice represents clients in cases involving:
- Fair credit reporting
- Fair debt collection practices
- Defending third-party debt collection lawsuits
- Bankruptcy counseling and advice
- Unfair and deceptive advertising of financial products and services
- Foreclosure prevention
- Innocent spouse tax relief
- Student loan collections
- Federal student loan consolidation and discharge assistance
- Criminal background check issues on housing/employment applications
Housing & Economic Rights Advocates
1814 Franklin St., Ste. 1040
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 271-8443
*By appointment only, absolutely no drop-ins
Some of the services that HERA offers
Free legal advice:
- Representation in court for individuals in some cases
- Consumer workshops
- Trainings and technical assistance for attorneys, government, counselors, social workers and more
- Collaboration
- Policy work
- Building new institutions
Financial Literacy
NerdWallet
NerdWallet makes it simple to find the best deals on credit cards, insurance, mortgage rates and more. We’ll help you save time, reduce your monthly payments and rest easy knowing you’ve made the best financial decisions for you.
www.nerdwallet.com
Homeowners
Water Heater Rescue exists to teach people how to maintain hot water heaters to last for decades — a unique concept.
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Community Resources
The Richmond Promise is more than a scholarship.
The Richmond Promise is a community wide College Scholarship Fund and College Success Program. It is a unified effort between the City of Richmond, West Contra Costa Unified School District, Contra Costa College and the Richmond community to create a college graduating culture in Richmond and provide comprehensive support to help Richmond students realize their ambitions and succeed in college!
Richmond Rainbow Pride.
Richmond Rainbow Pride (RRP) is a group of LGBTIQQ individuals and allies who live, work and/or play in or near Richmond, CA, coming together for the collective benefit of the LGBTIQQ community of Richmond.