Last Updated on January 15, 2024 by Lori Pace
These are charity organizations and federal assistance programs willing to help single moms in San Francisco get back on track.
Assistance for single moms in San Francisco
San Francisco Community Assistance Program
They provide a 15% discount on water bills and a 35% discount on sewer bills. The program caters to account holders that meet income requirements with an annual utility bill not greater than 5% of their gross income. A visit from the Water-Wise Evaluation Program must take place in the household before approval of the application. A professional will check for water leaks, provide free materials, and tips to lessen water consumption. Visit their website or call 415-551-3000 to learn more.
Larkin Street Youth Services
Assistance is provided to those aged 12-24 in need of help finding directions, rebuilding their lives, and fulfilling their potential. These are the programs they offer: engagement, health and wellness, education and employment, and housing opportunities. Visit their website or call 800-669-6196 to learn more.
The Salvation Army Golden State Division
The Salvation Army provides an energy assistance program with PG&E, called Relief for Emergency Assistance through Community Help (REACH). The assistance program is for low-income seniors, disabled and single mothers with their energy bills. These are the program’s qualifications: an existing PG&E residential account, proof of inability to pay, not participating in subsidized housing assistance with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Visit their website or call 1-800-933-9677 to learn more.
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares, a non-profit organization that assists veterans living in San Francisco. They support the Department of Veteran Affair’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program wherein veterans receive assistance with housing, employment, childcare, transportation, eviction, rent bills, and utility bills. A veteran is required to have an income of 50% or less of the median income in their county of residence. Visit their website or call 415-252-4788 to learn more.
Compass Family Services
The Compass Connecting Point provides assistance to single mothers and families that have a housing crisis and facing eviction due to the inability to pay rent and utility bills. The Rental Assistance Project (RAP) can provide an interest-free loan to those who qualify. Visit their website or call 1-855-234-2667 to learn more.
San Francisco Catholic Charities Assistance
The Catholic Charities gives social services to aging and disabled youth and adults, and low-income single parents and families in San Francisco. These are the programs by the Catholic Charities:
- Assisted Housing & Health Program
assists low-income individuals with AIDS or HIV with their rent subsidies. In cooperation with Saint Joseph’s Fund, this program can help pay for medical bills too. - 10th and Mission Family Housing Program
assists families with family support services, including various community resources, trainings, and utility bill payment support. - Homelessness Prevention Program
assists with rent bills to stop eviction
Visit their website or call 415-972-1200 to learn more.
Hamilton Family Center (HFC)
The HFC, a faith-based, non-profit organization that assists those in risk of losing their homes or are homeless. Their program, First Avenues: Housing Solutions for Families assists through financial management training and counseling, mediation services between landlord and tenant, and direct financial aid. Visit their website or call 415-614-9060 ext. 105 or 415-409-2100 to learn more.
