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San Mateo County Resources for Those in Need

Finding help for you or your family can be challenging and confusing, especially for those who are newly unemployed or have never before had trouble making a mortgage or rent payment. On this site you will find information and resources in your community, including food, emergency shelter, housing assistance, employment/unemployment, health information, and mortgage, rent and credit counseling. Also, you will find ways to help others, including volunteer and donation opportunities.

 
 

I need help with

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Find helpful information and resources about:

Food Food Food
Emergency Shelter Emergency Shelter Emergency Shelter
Housing Assistance Housing Assistance Housing Assistance
Employment/Unemployment Employment/
Unemployment
Employment/Unemployment
Health Information Health Information Health Information
Mortgage, Rent and Credit Counseling Mortgage, Rent and
Credit Counseling
Mortgage, Rent and Credit Counseling
 

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Learn how to help others in our community:

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Community Services Locator

The Community Services Locator provides information on more than 2,600 nonprofit agencies, government programs, clubs and community organizations offering services to San Mateo County residents. Go >>

 

News & Events

Community Foundation and San Mateo County Announce $1 Million in Safety Net Grants
Silicon Valley Community Foundation and San Mateo County today announced that they will distribute $1 million to 32 nonprofit organizations as part of a unique collaboration to help residents through the economic recession. More >>

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