U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
www.hud.gov

California Department of Consumer Affairs –information regarding lease and/or rental agreement issues between a landlord and tenant
http://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook/index.html

Fresno County – information which includes housing rehabilitation and down payment assistance, public facility and infrastructure improvement projects.
http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/4510/4360/communit.htm

Fresno Housing Authority – information on affordable housing through various programs
http://www.hafresno.org

California Department of Housing and Community Development – information on Prop 1C, 46 and other state housing programs administered by the state
http://www.hcd.ca.gov


EMERGENCY HOUSING PROVIDERS
Fresno Rescue Mission
310 G Street
Fresno 93706 Phone: 268-0839
Open: 24 / 7 days
Contact: Larry Arce
Target Group: Homeless
DESCRIPTION: Provides 3 meals for men and women. Men required to attend evening service.

Povarello House
412 F Street
Fresno 93706 Phone: 498-6988
Open: M-F 8:30 - 5 Sat/Sun 8 - 2
Contact: Alicia Barajas / Mary Clennon
Target Group: Hungry and Homeless
WAIT: None
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: Meals, Safe haven, Health Clinic, Information and Clothing Referral 28 bed male resident program/detox.

Sanctuary Transitional Living Centers 1 & 2
1046 T Street
Fresno 93721 Phone: 268-1045
Open: 24 / 7 days
Contact: Angie Nguyen
Target Group: Homeless Youth (16 - 24)
WAIT: Varies
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: Up to 24 months residential - independent living programs and case managed supportive services to assist youth in securing permanent housing and achieving self-sufficiency.

Sanctuary Transitional Living Centers 3
1105 E. Divisadero
Fresno 93721 Phone: 443-0004
Open: 24 / 7 days
Contact: Lesley Chance
Target Group: Homeless Youth (16 - 24)
WAIT: Varies
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: Up to 24 months residential - independent living programs and case managed supportive services to assist youth in securing permanent housing and achieving self-sufficiency. A special emphasis on targeting youth who are "aging out" of foster care with no safe alternative living situation.

Sanctuary Youth Shelter
1545 N Street
Fresno 93721 Phone: 800-820-4968, 498-8543
Open: 24 / 7 days
Contact: Peggy Mele
Target Group: Youth (11 - 17)
WAIT: None
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: 20-beds (10-female/10-male) / 14 days maximum stay. Basic services provided include emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling, crisis intervention and family reunification.

Marjaree Mason Center
1600 M Street
Fresno 93721 Phone: 233-4357 (HELP)
Open: 24 / 7 days
Contact:
Target Group: Victims of Family Violence
WAIT: None
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: 24 hour hotline for crisis intervention, assistance, referrals. Also, counseling, peer group support, legal advocacy.

Safe Place Program
2336 Calaveras Ave.
Fresno 93721 Phone: 498-8543
Open: M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Contact: Joe Martinez
Target Group: Youth (12 - 17)
WAIT: None
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: Provides an avenue for our community to assist youth in accessing shelter through partnership with our program. Shelter can be attained by accessing any one of the Sanctuary SafePlace sites in the community. These include: Any City bus in Fresno, Boys and Girls Clubs, Circle K Stores, all Neighborhood Resource Centers, WalMart stores, the Holy Cross Women's Center/ Poverello House, Cornerstone Church 180 Club, the Living Room, and many more youth friendly sites in Fresno.

Salvation Army/The ARC
Adult Rehab Center
811 S. Parallel Avenue
Fresno 93721 Phone: 490-7020
Open: M - F / 8 - 4
Contact: Pam Powers, Kayo Loveless
Target Group: Men or Women needing drug/alcohol rehabilitation
WAIT: Varies
FEES: Varies
DESCRIPTION: 6 month Residential Program for drug/alcohol addiction. Also, transitional beds available.

Salvation Army / The ARC Adult Rehab Center
811 S. Parallel Avenue
Fresno 93721 Phone: 490-7038
Open: M - F / 8 - 4
Contact: Pam Powers, Kayo Loveless
Target Group: Men or Women needing social rehabilitation
WAIT: Varies
FEES: Varies
DESCRIPTION: 6 month Residential Program teaching job and personal skills, to socially handicapped with identifiable handicaps.

Salvation Army /
The Family Service Center
1752 Fulton Street
Fresno 93721

FOOD ASSISTANCE
Phone: 233-0138
Open: M - F 9 - Noon and 1 - 3 PM
Contact: Paula Scribner
Target Group: Fresno City Residents
WAIT: None
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: Emergency Food Assistance Provides canned food stuffs to those in need. Requires picture I. D.

RENT ASSISTANCE
Phone: 233-0138
Open: M - F 9 - Noon and 1 - 3 PM
Contact: Paula Scribner
Target Group: Fresno City Residents
WAIT: Varies
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: Provides rent assistance to those in emergency need. Verification of source of income, ID, rent receipt needed, 3 day notice, rental agreement, landlord contact and proof of emergency.

Salvation Army / The Family Service Center
1752 Fulton Street
Fresno 93721

UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
Phone: 233-0138
Open: M - F 9 - Noon and 1 - 3 PM
Contact: Paula Scribner
Target Group: Fresno City Residents
WAIT: Varies
FEES: None
DESCRIPTION: Provides utilities assistance to those in need. Verification of income, ID, rent receipt needed and proof of emergency.

Fresno City and County Housing Authorities
Phone: 443-8400
Description: Administers public housing and section 8 housing assistance programs.

Fresno Rescue Mission
310 G Street
Fresno 93716 Phone: 268-0839
Description: Provides emergency shelter for men, families and children, with an emphasis on faith based assistance.

Catholic Charities
149 N. Fulton St.
Fresno 93701 Phone: 237-0851
Open: M – F 8:30 - 12 and 1 – 4
Description: Provides social services assistance to those in need. Services include health, immigration, refugee resettlement, representative payee, and senior services programs.
Turning Point of
Central CA Phone: 233-2663
Open: M - F 8 - 4 PM
Contact: Larry Dyer, John Garcia, Melissa Minter
Target Group: Homeless Adults with significant emotional or mental impairment
WAIT: Varies
FEES: 30% of gross income
DESCRIPTION: 30 bed transitional housing program. Assistance in modification/development of life skills, counseling, transportation.