Helpful & Free Resources
Foothill Unity Center helps individuals and families in need with programs that focus on: Food, Health, Crisis Case Management, Job Development, Housing and Homeless services.
- Office Hours: MON – FRI, 9AM to 4:30PM
- Food Distributions Times >>
- Ask us about our Programs: Food, Health, Crisis Case Management, Job Development, Housing and Homeless services.
- Ask us about our Other Services: Pet Food Bank and Vet Clinics, Mobile Showers, Community Nutritious Garden, Free Health Screenings, free on-site Covid testing and vaccines, Health & Wellness Workshops, Annual Health Fair and Dental Clinic, Back to School Program, Thanksgiving and Holiday Distributions,
- Visit our Get Help Page or call us Today at 626-358-3486 to learn more
Other Free & Useful Community Resources
General Useful Resources:
- BenefitsCal: Apply for food (CalFresh), cash aid (CalWORKs, GA/GR), and health coverage benefits (Medi-Cal). LEARN MORE>>
- FREE Help Referral Hotline for food, health, housing, jobs, mental health, legal crisis & more: dial 211 or text “PSPS” to 211211 or visit: www.211.org
- MONROVIA STRONG: helpful community resources & links LEARN MORE>>
- Charitable Contribution Deductions >>
- Sign up for local wireless emergency alerts >>
- California Area Agencies on Aging Assists elders and their families to identify services and opportunities. LEARN MORE>>
Utilities/Transport Resources:
- SoCal Gas Company Energy Savings Assistance Program >>
- SoCal Edison Wildfire Safety & Mitigation>>
- SoCal Edison: Low Income Assistance Programs >>
- https://www.sce.com/wildfire/access-and-functional-needs
- California Public Utilities Financial Assistance, Savings, and Discounts >>
- METRO: Discounted Fares Info >>
- California Lifeline: government subsidizes phone service >>
- Verizon Free Internet. See if you qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). LEARN MORE>>
- FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, save on your bill and get high-speed internet for free.LEARN MORE>>
- United Way: helps you get connected to a free or low-cost internet program LEARN MORE>>
- Get Connected Free LEARN MORE>>
- LA County Free wifi locator >>
- “Lyft” free rides for job interviews, training or first few weeks of work >>
- California Department of Insurance California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program LEARN MORE>>
COVID-19 Resources:
- LA County – Get vaccinated now (free)
- LA County: Food, Health Coverage, Testing, Vaccines , Treatment, Rent/Evictions
Legal Aid
- NLSLA Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles: Free Legal Help LEARN MORE>>
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Financial Resources
- Financial Empowerment: Financial Coaching/Management, Tax credits, Increasing Savings, Credit Counceling, Energy Assistance, Access to supportive services (e.g. CalFresh, CAPI, SSI, WIC, TANF, etc.) > LEARN MORE>>
- California Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC), no social security needed: LEARN MORE>>
- California Middle Class Tax Refund program LEARN MORE>>
- LA County DPSS Department of Public Social Services Cash Assistance Prpgrams for Low Income LEARN MORE>>
- ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solutions A nonprofit organization offering credit card debt relief counseling. LEARN MORE>>
Health/Benefits Resources:
- Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS): Access to Medi-Cal and other LA County No-Cost/Low-Cost programs LEARN MORE>>
- My Health LA (MHLA) is a Free health care program for low-income individuals who live in LA County (26 – 49 years old and unable to get health insurance). LEARN MORE>>
Mental Health Resources:
- Sycamore: behavioral health services for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families LEARN MORE>.
- LA County Department of Mental Health is offering iPrevail, an online mental health resource, free to all residents LERN MORE>>
- Suicide Prevention: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
- Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center – free mental health, substance use and suicide prevention services. LEARN MORE>>
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health National Helpline
Domestic Violence/Pregnancy/Child Care Support:
- Elizabeth House – Crisis pregnancy home for women 18+ with children under 5 , counseling, life skills education. LEARN MORE>>
- Angel Step Inn Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter – domestic violence services & shelter, treatment for substance, shelter. LEARN MORE>>
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Pregnant women and children under age 5 receive nutrition support at WIC. LEARN MORE>>
- National Domestic Violence Hotline. LEARN MORE>>
- Domestic Violence Legal Services. LEARN MORE>>
- Peace Over Violence; Domestic violence, rape, counceling, legal advice, case management. LEARN MORE>>
- YWCA of San Gabriel Valley Domestic Violence Program – domestic violence services, shelter and support services for women of all ages. LEARN MORE>>
- The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) -Subsidized Child Care, Head-start Pre-school LEARN MORE>>
- LACOE Head Start and Early Learning Division offers acomprehensive prenatal-to-five early learning program and pregnancy support LEARN MORE>>
Immigrant Resources
- LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs (Assistance with food, health, immigration/citizenship, rent control, housing, income, transportation, education, LEARN MORE>>
- Enrollment to government benefit programs, including health insurance through Medi-Cal or Covered California, utility bill assistance to low-income households, and naturalization form assistance for citizenship. LEARN MORE>>
Housing/Homeless Resources:
- LAHSA Coordinated Entry System : get connected with resources to assist LEARN MKORE>>
- Union Station: HomEless Services. LEARN MORE>>
- Sycamore: Housing support for Young Adults. LEARN MORE>>
- Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) For Boys LEARN MORE>>
- El Monte Homeless Resources: LEARN MORE>>
- Project Room Key LEARN MORE>>
- LA Safe Parking Program (for homeless to stay overnight in your car with onsite restrooms and security) LEARN MORE>>
- Stay Housed LA: Your Rights as a tenant LEARN MORE>>
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
- Housing Assistance For Veterans
- CalCAPA Local services including utility and rental assistance.
- California Mortgage Relief Helping homeowners get caught up on past-due housing payments and property taxes.
- East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless (ESGVCH)LEARN MORE>>
- Support Solutions Homeless Services- Mobile Showers LEARN MORE>>
- Ascencia housing services LEARN MORE>>
Employment Support, Training & Resources
- LA:RISE – Over 40 partners providing transitional employment and support services LEARN MORE>>
- HireUP – career pathway program for job-ready adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with paid employment skills training & wrap around services LEARN MORE>>
- Careers for a Cause – 8 week program prepares students for a career in social services, students receive support and a stipend. LEARN MORE>>
- Job Corps – FREE training, residential living option, meals, allowance, child care, get high school diploma, job support services LEARN MORE>>
- Career-one-stop – source for career exploration, training & jobs LEARN MORE>>
- Support Solutions Homeless Services LEARN MORE>>
- America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM (AJCC) LEARN MORE>>
- Apprenticeship Opportunities through the “I Built It!” website at the Department of Industrial Relations.LEARN MORE>>
Emergency Shelters:
FOOD DISTRIBUTION: MONROVIA
790 W Chestnut Ave., Monrovia | (626) 358-3486
MONDAYS: 9am-11:30am
WEDNESDAYS: 9am to 11:30am
FRIDAYS: 9am to 11:30am
FOOD DISTRIBUTION: PASADENA
191 N Oak Ave., Pasadena | (626) 584-7420
TUESDAYS: 9am to 11:30am
WEDNESDAYS: 9am to 11:30am
FRIDAYS: 9am to 11:30am