What to do
1. Check if you can apply
You can get help for situations like:
- Paying rent
- Paying a security deposit
- Buying a wheelchair or other medical equipment you could not otherwise afford
You can apply if you are any of the following:
- Low or moderate income, with children under 18
- 55 years old and over
- Adults with disabilities
- Veterans
- Survivors of domestic violence
- Pregnant in your second or third trimester
- Former foster youth, 18 to 24 years old
2. Apply with referral organizations
For everyone:
- Catholic Charities by calling 415-972-1301
- Eviction Defense Collaborative by calling 415-470-5211 or emailing edcradco@evictiondefense.org
For families with children under 18:
- Compass Family Services
- Hamilton Families
- Homeless Prenatal Program
- Hospitality House
- St. Anthony Foundation
For tenants being evicted:
For seniors or people with disabilities:
For veterans:
- US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by calling 415-281-51000 or 415-221-4810
- Independent Living Resource Center of San Francisco
About the fund
The Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund provides temporary assistance to help people living in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties. In addition to Housing and Critical Family Needs assistance, the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund provides support to Bay Area food banks to purchase food.
Get help
For general questions
Email seasonofsharing@sfgov.org
Call 415-571-3780
Last updated May 29, 2020