Housing Assistance

• Department of Social Services Homeless Assistance
  • Provides assistance to CalWorks eligible families once  in a 12- month period,  with temporary housing, permanent housing or arrears payments
• Catholic Social Services
  • Emergency assistance for individuals in crisis situations and in time of difficult transitions with Clothing (Thrift Store), Shelter, a Food Pantry and bus fare. (559) 237-0851
• Emergency Housing Center (Plaza Terrace)
  • Helps provide temporary emergency shelter and assistance getting in to permanent housing for eligible families - Referral is needed. (559) 443-8441
• United Way
  • Emergency Informational Services such as: Homeless Prevention Programs, Food & Shelter Assistance, Help with Landlord-Tenant Issues, Youth Parenting Resources, Legal Services Referrals and more. Dial 211 or (866) 559-4211
• Evangel Home, Inc.
  • Shelter Assistance for Single women and women with children (boys under age 9) accepted. (559) 264-4714
• Fresno Rescue Mission
  • Provides temporary shelter & programs for men or families with children. (559) 268-0839
• Marjaree Mason Center
  • Offers temporary emergency Safe Housing for adults and children escaping domestic violence. MMC also has other housing options that provide assistance to eligible families affected by domestic violence. (559) 233-HELP/(559) 233-4357
• Fresno Housing Authority
  • Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), Public Housing Rentals and conventional housing programs assist eligible low to moderate income residents by subsidizing a portion of their rent. Other programs are available to qualified applicants. (559) 443-8400