Help with practical needs and the next step forward.

Community support

Resident-facing support for benefits applications, food insecurity, housing insecurity, homelessness prevention, career, and education needs.

• Phone, web and outreach intake, with referrals to appropriate community and county entry points.
• Prioritization informed by risk, disability, urgency, and program rules.
• Support delivered directly or through appropriate community partners when available.

Support as resources become available

Donations, grants and community resources can make additional assistance possible for food, housing, education and career needs.

• Available offers depend on program rules, capacity and resources.
• Restricted gifts and grants may support particular programs.
• Contact us to discuss current needs and suitable support.

Volunteer and community involvement

Interested residents and community organizations can contact us about ways to help with outreach and practical support.

• Opportunities depend on current needs and capacity.
• Each opportunity may have its own preparation and requirements.
• Ask about the next available way to contribute.

Ways to give

Explore giving or contact us about program-directed, institutional or in-kind support.

• Review the giving terms and privacy information before contributing.
• Use the available checkout options when payment processing is activated.
• Discuss restricted gifts and other forms of support with the team.

Resident outreach

Local outreach for Palo Alto, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and communities across Santa Clara County.

Coordinated referrals

Clear handoffs among community partners, coordinated entry points, and available resources.

Privacy-aware records

Minimal, purpose-based records that help coordinate service without exposing private resident or donor information.