The Central Coast YMCA is dedicated to nurturing the potential of every individual and family in our community. Our Community Resource Guide serves as a bridge to trusted local support, connecting you with credible government and nonprofit services across Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, and the state of California. From health and wellness to housing, food, education, and more, this guide reflects our commitment to support, empower, and unite the Central Coast. Together, we can build a stronger, more informed community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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Financial Assistance

CalEITC | California Earned Income Tax Credit

www.caleitc4me.org

General Assistance/General Relief (GA/GR) Program

www.cdss.ca.gov/general-assistance

EDD | California's Employment Development Department

www.edd.ca.gov

CalWORKs | California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids

www.calworks.org/eligibility-process

LIHEAP | Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

www.csd.ca.gov/pages/liheapprogram.aspx

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey

www.catholiccharitiesdom.org/family-supportive-services/hope-in-home

The Salvation Army

www.salvationarmyusa.org/utility-rent-assistance

 

Housing & Homlessness Resources

Homeless Employment, Resume Building, and Improvement

www.resumebuilder.com/career-center

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz (Also serving Hollister & SJB)

www.hacosantacruz.org

Housing Authority County of Monterey

www.hamonterey.org

Housing Matters

www.housingmaterssc.org

Coalition of Homeless Service Providers in Monterey County

www.countyofmonterey.gov

Dorothy's Place | Streets to Homes

www.dorothysplace.org/resources

Community Homeless Solutions

www.communityhomelesssolutions.org

I-HELP| Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program

www.ihelpmontereybay.org

Homes 4 the Homeless

www.homes4thehomeless.org/safe-parking-for-unsheltered-living-in-cars-and-rvs

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey

www.catholiccharitiesdom.org/family-supportive-services/hope-in-home

EDEN Housing

www.edenhousing.org

CHISPA Housing

www.chispahousing.org

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Support

SART | Sexual Assault Response Teams

www.nsvrc.org/sarts

Monarch Services

www.monarchscc.org

Walnut Avenues Family & Women's Center

www.wafwc.org

Community Solutions

www.communitysolutions.org

Emmaus House

www.emmaushouse.net

YWCA | Young Women Choosing Action

YWCA of Watsonville

YMCA of Monterey County

Legal & Immigration Assistance

CRLA | California Rural Legal Assistance

www.crla.org

Senior Legal Services

www.seniorlegal.org

Catholic Charities | Immigration Services

www.catholiccharitiesdom.org/immigration-services

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