2-1-1 Bay Area is a program of United Way Bay Area
en
2-1-1 Bay Area is a program of United Way Bay Area
en
49 Stevenson Street, San Francisco, CA
Provides supports and promotes nonprofit housing development and ownership of permanent affordable, low-income housing. Advocates for low-income housing legislation on a local, state, and national level. Educates the public and service providers on housing issues. Offers workshops, conferences, training, and forums. Provides referrals for free and low cost technical assistance to service providers.
472 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA
Provide support to tenants, owners and the Department of Building Inspection. Helps clients keep their units in compliance with the Housing Code. CEOP is a joint project. The Department of Building Inspection (DBI), SFAA and tenant organizations.
5 Thomas Mellon Circle, San Francisco, CA
Provides advocacy for affordable housing development in low income and moderate income communities. Offers architecture design and planning services for affordable housing and housing rehabilitation. Please note: General services are limited during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) and disasters. These services are still available if a power outage occurs in this facility.
1314 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA
Provides intake, counseling, and investigation of discrimination complaints. Refers individuals to agencies and private attorneys for legal assistance. Files discrimination complaints and advocates for more affordable housing within the community. Acts as a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and provides foreclosure prevention counseling. Assists homeowners who have difficulty with their mortgage payments or are facing foreclosures. Works with clients to create an action plan. Offers fair housing trainings and workshops to homeowners and landlords.
2396 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA
Provides housing advocacy to help community residents protect and preserve local neighborhoods.
1861 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA
Provides assistance to the community members meet employment and housing. Cases, where it is difficult for clients to find or afford legal representation, are focus on. Immigrants and the reentry population, with barriers due to a criminal record.
1381 South First Street, San Jose, CA
Offers opportunities for individuals to participate in member driven action committees. Addresses the root causes of issues affecting low income communities, immigrant and communities of color. Issues such as:The quality of education in schoolsImmigration rightsDiscriminationAffordable housing and tenant rightsSocialization and nutrition programs for seniors
991 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA
Provides legal defense for Asian/Pacific and low-income residents of Santa Clara County. Offers legal information, referral, consultation, and representation for services including:Housing: Ensuring access to decent housing, preventing illegal and discriminatory housing practices.Public Benefits: Helps the elderly, families, and disabled individuals with Social Security, and disability benefits.Immigration & Deportation Defense: Assists with applications for citizenship, green cards, and other immigration remedies. Provides legal defense for deportation and removal proceedings.Domestic Violence/Victims of Violent Crimes: Seeks resolution for individuals in the areas of civil, immigration, and family law who have been victims of domestic violence and/or violent crimes.Civil Rights: Defending and promoting laws that afford Asian/Pacific Islanders full rights and opportunities.
25 North 14th Street, San Jose, CA
Provides group workshops and opportunities to work with a Housing Specialist on the following:Developing housing search strategiesInformation about Section 8 and other subsidized and low-income housingInformation and referrals to other community housing resourcesUnderstanding your housing rights as a person with a disabilityApplying for financial assistance for rent, security deposits, utilities, and more* Note: due to a high volume of need, the center may temporarily pause accepting new applications. Please call the center for the current status on new applications. * Public Safety Power Shutoff Update: Offers services during PSPS events.
4 North Second Street, San Jose, CA
Provides representation for class action, impact litigation, and strategic policy advocacy. Builds alliances among other public interest organizations, community services agencies, and clients. Offers educational workshops and technical assistance for community groups. Helps protect the human rights of those in Silicon Valley facing barriers to representation. Addresses the following issues:Civil rightsConsumer protectionDisability accessEducation and other youth rightsFair housing and lendingRights of individuals in institutions such as jails, juvenile detention facilities, and acute and long-term care facilitiesVoting rightsPolicy practicesOpen government
