Where to Start
Calling 2-1-1 is always a good place to start in your search for assistance. 2-1-1 is the national, toll-free, phone number to call for information about a variety of local health and social services resources. It is a 24-hour a day, 365 days per year hotline.
- Alameda 2-1-1 is provided by Eden I&R.
- Contra Costa 2-1-1 is provided by Contra Costa Crisis Center.
- Santa Clara County 2-1-1 is provided by United Way Silicon Valley.
For More Resources
- Click here for a list of resources in Alameda county.
- Click here for a list of resources in Contra Costa county.
- Click here for a list of resources in Santa Clara county.
First-Time Homebuyer Class Information
Click here for a list of First-Time Homebuyer classes in different languages
"We are really grateful that we have the ability to do this. If it wasn’t for the house through Habitat, I don’t think this would be possible. The money other people make goes all to rent. Luckily, we have the house, so we do have the ability to do all these things for our kids.”
