Shelter & Housing Help in California
Emergency shelter, family and women's shelters, transitional housing, rent and utility help.
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5 listings in California
Union Rescue Mission
CheckedOne of the oldest missions in America; emergency shelter for men, women, and families on Skid Row.
Emergency shelterLos Angeles, CA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.Loaves & Fishes
CheckedDay shelter, hot meals, showers, and housing navigation in Sacramento.
Emergency shelterSacramento, CA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.San Diego Rescue Mission
CheckedEmergency shelter and long-term recovery programs in San Diego.
Emergency shelterSan Diego, CA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.St. Anthony Foundation
CheckedDining room, shelter referrals, clothing, and medical clinic in the Tenderloin.
Emergency shelterSan Francisco, CA Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.California Homeless Assistance & Housing (HUD)
CheckedHUD's California homeless assistance page lists local Continuum of Care contacts, emergency shelters, housing counselors, and rental assistance programs across the state.
Emergency shelterTransitional housingRent & utility helpVeterans
Other help in California
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