Helpful Outside Resources For People living with HIV/AIDS

Auburn	West of Auburn	East of Auburn
New Faith Community Church 11546 D Ave Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-5477 Every 4th Sat. 8-10 AM	Community Resources Council 133 Church St. Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 783-0481 M-Th 10am-3pm	Sierra Reach Ministries 18015 Applegate Rd., Applegate Th 10am-1pm Food & clothing
Interfaith Food Closet 12972 Earhart Ave suite 301 Auburn, CA 95602 (530) 885-1921 M-Th 10am-2pm last Sat of month Food (every 30 days)	Salvation Army 102 Lincoln St. Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 784-3233 M-Th 9am-noon Food, referrals	Salvation Army 233 S. Auburn St. #110 (downstairs across fr Little Red Hen Restaurant) Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346-2722 Wed. 10am-2pm
Salvation Army Family Services Center 286 Sutter Street (off Fulweiler via Sterling) Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 889-3990 M,W,F 10am-2pm Th senior day Food (every 60 days),utility bills, temporary shelter, counseling, referral services	St Vicente De Paul Society 139 Riverside Drive Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 781-3303 M-F 10am-4pm Food closet, hot lunch, clothing, showers, variety of services, referrals, thrift shop	Colfax Adventist Community Services 454 Schultz (off Tokayana Way) Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346-8844
7th Day Adventist Community Svcs. Bldg 1225 Rock Creek Rd.(East of Bell on Hwy 49) Auburn, CA 95602 (530) 823-0345 Tues 9am-noon Food (every 30 days), clothing, housewares, furniture, etc.	Horizon Community Church Horizon Cafe 321 Lincoln, Roseville last Mon of month 6:30pm-7:30pm	Foresthill Community Services 24340 Main St. P.O. Box 108 Foresthill, CA (530) 367-3406
	Loomis Basin Food Closet (serving Newcastle, Loomis, Penryn, & Rocklin) contact Cora Cockrum (916) 652-5278	Food Closet at Sierra First Baptist Church 339900 Alta Bonnynook, Alta M-Sat 9am-1pm (530) 389-2168 Food
	The Salt Mine 590 G Street Lincoln, CA 95648 (916) 645-3778 Tu-F 10am-noon Food, clothing, nutrition education	Elijah's Jar (operated by Foresthill Christian Ministerial Alliance) corner of Main & California St. (behind Dr. Woodson's Dental Office) (530) 367-3085 Wed 10:30am-12:30pm Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm
	Foothill Food Closet 6414 Brace Rd Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 652-0469	Friendly Neighbors contact Etta Gross (530) 637-5359

Placer County (and more) Resource Guide

Utilities

Electricity (General)

Project Go Energy Assistance and Weatherization Assistance

Assists homeowners and renters in residential homes with past due electric bills. Also includes an “energy audit” which may result in home improvements such as insulating doors and windows, installing ceiling fans, and replacing old appliances (refrigerators, microwaves, etc) with newer energy-efficient models. To Qualify: Call Project Go (1888) 524-5705 and leave a message.

Roseville Electric:

Electric Rate Assistance Program

Provides a 15% discount on electric rates to households meeting financial eligibility guidelines. To Qualify: Total Household income for 1 person must less than or equal to 20,050, for 2 people 22,900, for 3 people 25,800, etc. To apply, call (916) 774-5270.

PG&E: PG&E offers two energy assistance programs, plus the reach program California Alternate Rate for Energy (CARE)

The CARE program provides low-income consumers in California a 20% discount on their gas and electricity bills, and CARE participants are exempt from recent electric rate increases. To Qualify: An annual income of less than $22,000 for a household of 1 or 2 persons, 25,900 for 3 persons, and 5,200 for each additional household member. To apply, call toll-free at 1-866-PGE-CARE.

Medical Baseline

Provides a rate reduction on up to 500 kilowatt-hours of electricity and/or 25 therms of gas per month. To Qualify: A licensed medical doctor must certify that a full-time resident of your home has a medical condition that requires special heating or cooling equipment/conditions to sustain the patient's life. To apply, call (1800) 743-5000

The REACH Program Through the Salvation Army

A one-time energy assistance program (for PG&E) to help low-income customers, particularly the elderly, disabled, sick, working poor, and unemployed, pay for their energy needs. Assistance is available once yearly, but exceptions are made for seniors, the physically challenged, and the terminally ill. To Qualify: Applicants' income must not exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (i.e., monthly income after taxes should not exceed $1,451 for a family of two, $1,829 for a family of three, and $2,206 for a family of four). To apply call or visit your local Salvation Army Office: Auburn (530) 889-3990, Roseville (916) 784-3233, Colfax (530) 346-2722.

Pacific Bell

Universal Lifeline

Provides a reduced rate for local unlimited service, currently 5.34 monthly. To Qualify: The family must meet the following income guidelines—1-2 persons: $18,800, 3 persons; 22,200, 4 persons; 26,700, and for each additional family member, add 4,500. To apply, call (1800) 310-2355.

Housing

Rent Assistance

Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly called Section 8)

Provides rental subsidies to low and very low-income households throughout Placer County, except in the City of Roseville. Check local newspapers or call the Housing Choice Voucher Program message machine
(530) 889-4000 for new application dates.

Salvation Army

Provides emergency rental/housing assistance to low income families. For contact information see above “REACH” listing.

The Salt Mine

Provides emergency rental/housing assistance to low income families (when funds are available).
Call (916) 645-3778.

St. Vincent de Paul

Provides emergency rental/housing assistance to individuals and families living in Placer County.
Call (916) 781-3303

Roseville Housing Assistance

For more information or to apply for any of the following programs call (916) 774-5270 or visit their website: http://www.roseville.ca.us/.

First Time Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program

Designed to promote homeownership for low-income, first-time buyers (no homeownership in the last three years, except mobile home not fixed to a permanent foundation), displaced homemakers, and single parents.

City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program

Provides low-income homeowners up to $40,000, through a combination of low-interest loans and grants, to make health and safety repairs to their homes.

Section 8 Rental Assistance Program

Provides approximately 70% of rental costs for low-income families. Also includes the Homeless Program for homeless families actively participating in the Home Start Program (transitional housing) and the Family Self Sufficiency Program which provides assistance to households who are working to become free of any type of public assistance (includes a five-year contract).

Food

Food Banks

City	Agency Name	Food Distribution Day(s), Times/Hours of Operation	Agency Type (Program Type)	County	Agency Distribution Address	Zip	Agency Phone Number	Website Address
Alta	Sierra First Baptist Church	Thursday 10 am – 12 pm	Food Pantry	Placer	33990 Alta Bonny Nook Road	95701	(530) 389-2168	sfbcalta.org
Applegate	Sierra Reach Ministries	Thursday 9 am – 11:30 am Social Distancing & REQUIRING WEARING A MASK BY ALL STAFF & CLIENTS	Food Closet	Placer	18015 Applegate Road	95703	530) 878-2705	sierrareachministries.org
Auburn	Auburn Interfaith Food Closet	Monday – Friday 10 am - 2 pm & Last Saturday of the month. Wednesday 4 pm - 7 pm. Home Delivery Program: Call to learn more. CLOSED on all federal holidays & others as listed on their website.	Food Closet	Placer	1788 Auburn Ravine Road	95603	(530) 885‐1921	auburnfoodcloset.org
Auburn	Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Church (Adventist Community Services)	Mondays 9 am - 12 pm for Homeless – hot meal & sack lunch. Tuesdays 9 am - 12 pm for Sheltered Clients - drive through food distribution.	Food Pantry & Clothing Closet	Placer	12225 Rock Creek Road	95602	(530) 823-0345	aubsda.org
Auburn	The Salvation Army - Auburn	Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 2 pm (closed for lunch 12 pm - 12:30 pm). Tuesday & Thursday by appt. only.	Food Pantry, Clothing, Utility, Housing, Shelter	Placer	286 Sutter Street	95603	(530) 889-3990	auburn.salvationarm y.org
Auburn	What Would Jesus Do (WWJD)	Every Monday 8 am – 9 am	Food Distribution	Placer	Seventh-day Adventist Church 12225 Rock Creek Road	95602	(916) 786-9953	wwjdinc.org
Auburn	What Would Jesus Do (WWJD)	Every Monday 8 am – 9 am	Food Distribution	Placer	D Avenue & 1st Street	95603	(916) 786-9953	wwjdinc.org
Foresthill	Lord Sabaoth Ministries	Wednesdays 3 pm – 6 pm Curbside Food Distribution	Food Distribution	Placer	24500 Main Street	95631	(916) 835-1199	foresthillcenter.com
Iowa Hill	Mountain Folk Food Bank	1st & 3rd Fridays & 5th Friday of any month, that has a 5th Friday. 2 pm – 5 pm	Food Pantry	Placer	3071 Iowa Hill Road	95713	(530) 320‐3969	N/A
Lincoln	Lincoln Amazing Grace Seventhday Adventist Church	Monday 12 pm - 2 pm (While Supplies Last). Drive-thru; grocery bags of food will be provided	Food Distribution	Placer	600 McBean Park Drive	95648	(916) 408-4408	lincolnamazinggrace.caadventistchurch.org/
Lincoln	St. Vincent de Paul - Lincoln	By appointment only. Call (916) 645-7201 (Hot Line, Answering Service).	Food Pantry	Placer	280 Oak Tree Lane	95648	(916) 645-7201	svdp-stj.org
Lincoln	The Salt Mine	Tuesday – Friday 9 am – 12 pm; Saturday 12 pm – 1 pm. Curbside Food Distribution	Food Closet	Placer	590 Lincoln Blvd.	95648	(916) 645‐3778	thesaltminelincoln.com
Loomis	First United Methodist Church of Loomis	Monday – Friday 10 am – 1 pm *Closed on Major Holidays	Food Closet	Placer	6414 Brace Road	95650	(916) 652-0469	oomismethodist.org
Loomis	LEOA Foundation	Thursdays 12 pm – 2 pm *Closed on Major Holidays. Drive through food distribution.	Food Distribution	Placer	Calvary Christian Center Loomis. 4655 King Road	95650	(404) 969-2274	leoa.org
Meadow Vista	Celebration Church	1st & 3rd Thursdays 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Drive thru food distribution.	Food Pantry	Placer	990 Meadow Gate Road	95722	(530) 878-1365	ccfellowship.org
Roseville	Bridgeway Christian Church	Thursdays 11 am – 12 pm Drive-Thru Only Food Distribution	Community Closet (Food)	Placer	8150 Industrial Avenue, Bldg. A	95678	(916) 238-5321	bridgeway.church
Roseville	First United Methodist Church Roseville	Mondays 12 pm – 12:45 pm	Soup Kitchen	Placer	109 Washington Blvd.	95678	(916) 783-3464	firstumcroseville.org
Roseville	Harvest Community Church	Last Tuesday of the month 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (While Supplies Last). Drive through food distribution.	Food Distribution	Placer	1376 Blue Oaks Blvd.	95678	(916) 771-4781	harvestfamily.net
Roseville	Life Community Church	1 st and 2nd Fridays only, for May, 3 pm – 4 pm (While Supplies Last) Curbside Food Distribution.	Food Closet	Placer	10020 Foothills Blvd.	95747	(916) 788-2697	lifecconline.com
Roseville	Rhema Christian Center	3rd Saturday 10 am – 12 pm	Food Pantry	Placer	658 Commerce Drive, Suite E	95678	(916) 780-2121	rhemaccroseville.com
Roseville	Roseville Alano Club	CALL AHEAD Friday 9 am – 9:30 am	Food Pantry	Placer	111 5th Street	95678	(916) 781-2763	rosevillealanoclub.com
Roseville	St. Vincent de Paul (Dining Room)	Tues., Wed., Thurs. 12pm–1:30pm. Sat. & Sun. 2:30pm–4pm. Call (916) 781-3303 for more details about services.	Soup Kitchen	Placer	105 Bonita Street	95678	(916) 781-3303	placersvdp.com
Roseville	St. Vincent de Paul (Food Locker)	Mon., Wed., Fri. 9am–11am - Curbside Food Distribution. BAGS Home Delivery Program: Homebound Elderly / Disabled in Roseville. Call (916) 781-3303 for more details about services	Food Pantry	Placer	503 Giuseppe Court, Suite #8	95678	(916) 781-3303	placersvdp.com
Roseville	The Rock of Roseville	Thursdays 9:30 am – 11 am	Food Distribution	Placer	Till 6/30/2022: 202 Bonita St. Starting 7/7/2022: 111 5th Street (“Meeting Room”)	95678	(916) 789-7625	rockofroseville.com
Roseville	The Salvation Army - Roseville	FOOD PANTRY: Mon.-Thurs. 9am–12pm & 12:30pm-2:30pm & Fri. 9am-11am & 12:30pm-2:30pm. BREAKFAST: Sat. 8am–9am. LUNCH: Fri. 11am–12pm.	Food Pantry, Social Services & Soup Kitchen	Placer	100 Lincoln Street	95678	(916) 784-3382	roseville.salvationar my.org
Roseville	What Would Jesus Do (WWJD)	Tuesday – Thursday 8 am - 9 am	Food Distribution	Placer	503 Berry Street. Vacant lot (fronts Reserve Drive)	95678	(916) 786-9953	wwjdinc.org
Sheridan	Celebration Family Worship Center	Wednesdays 6 pm – 8 pm Curbside Food Distribution	Food Pantry & Clothing Closet	Placer	5721 Tenth Street	95681	(530) 923-1849 or (916) 521-4533	celebrationfamilywor shipcenter.com

El Dorado County

City	Agency Name	Agency Name	Food Distribution Day(s), Times/Hours of Operation	County	Agency Distribution Address	Zip	Agency Phone Number	Website Address
El Dorado Hills	Hills Church	2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. Registration ONLY: 9 am - 9:45 am. Food Distribution: 10 am - 11:30 am. Indoor Distribution.	Food Pantry	El Dorado	800 White Rock Road	95762	(916) 939‐3527	hills.church
Greenwood	Calvary Chapel on the Georgetown Divide	Tuesday 12 pm – 2 pm	Food Pantry	El Dorado	3757 Hwy. 193	95635	(530) 823-1622	coolcalvary.com
Placerville	Upper Room Dining Hall	Dining room closed - will only be offering take-out meals at the door each day.	Soup Kitchen	El Dorado	1868 Broadway	95667	(530) 621‐7730	upperroomdininghall .org

Nevada County

City	Agency Name	Agency Name	Food Distribution Day(s), Times/Hours of Operation	County	Agency Distribution Address	Zip	Agency Phone Number	Website Address
Grass Valley	Interfaith Food Ministry of Nevada County	Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 am – 1 pm; Sat. 10 am – 12 pm. CLOSED: 5/29/23, 7/4/23, 9/4/23, 11/23/23, 11/24/23, 11/25/23, 12/25/23. Drive thru, curbside pickup.	Food Pantry	Nevada	440 Henderson Street	95945	(530) 273‐8132	interfaithfoodministry.org
Penn Valley	Penn Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church	Thursdays 9:30 am - 11:30 am Curbside Food Distribution	Food Distribution	Nevada	17645 Penn Valley Drive	95946	(530) 432-2479	N/A

Fun

Healing Waters

“Virtually free wilderness adventures for people challenging HIV and AIDS,” consisting of a “physically and emotionally safe weekend of rafting, sea kayaking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, or backpacking.” Trips cost $15 and include transportation, food, lodging, equipment, and beginning-level instruction. There are trips available every weekend in 2002. Visit http://www.hwaters.org/ or call (415) 621-7529 for more information.

Counseling/Support Groups

Counseling

Communality Access Center

Based out of CSUS, counseling services are provided by advanced graduate students in the Department of Counselor Education. Costs are $65 for one semester (14 sessions). Call (916) 278-6252.

Placer County Access

Placer County Mental Health Services provided on a sliding scale basis. Accepts Medi-Cal. Call (530) 886-5401.

Support Groups

Heart to Heart

For gay and bisexual men who are living with HIV and AIDS. Meets every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at CARES. Facilitated by Sean Benedict, MA, MFC. For info call (916) 447-7063 ext. 336

Sunburst Projects Women's Group

For HIV-positive women, to learn about health, nutrition, legal issues, medication, and support Meets every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 240, Sacramento, CA 95825.

For info call Carolyn McCoy (916) 440-0889 x 30 or fax (916) 440-1208.

Social Groups

Placer County Women’s Group

Support for HIV-positive women living in Placer County and surrounding areas. Un-facilitated. Call SFAF for times and locations

Counseling and Support

Sacramento LGBT Community Center
Jose Emmanuel Vega, Director of Health Services

Other

Helpful Links

The Internet has made it much easier to find confidential information about HIV and AIDS. Here are just a few of the websites offering help and information.

One Community Health
One Community Health offers HIV & STD testing, healthcare, mental health services, dental services & a pharmacy

Project Inform
Project Inform is a national nonprofit, community-based organization working to end the AIDS epidemic and provide information on prevention and treatment.

Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood offers information on HIV/AIDS including a question and answer section.

CDPH Office of AIDS
The CDPH (California Department of Public Health) Office of AIDS has links to information on treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

AIDSinfonet.org

HIV Insite
Comprehensive, up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and policy from the University of California San Francisco.

CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
The CDC has a wealth of information regarding transmission, prevention, and treatment.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation
A wealth of information regarding treatment, prevention, and much more. This site can be viewed in either English or Spanish.

AIDS.org's AIDS Treatment News
AIDS Treatment News has information about the basics of HIV infection, the cause, myths, and how to help friends and family infected with HIV

SACsexualhealth.org

Positivelyfearless.com