Basic Services

  • Get Connected, Contra Costa

    Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department

    You may be eligible for low-cost internet service from a local provider. EHSD is teaming up with EveryoneOn and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to help Contra Costa residents who are eligible connect with affordable internet service and computer device offers.

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  • Free Farm Stands

    Urban Tilth

    Get some free produce on behalf of Urban Tilth every Tuesday at Crescent Park, Wednesday at Unity Park, and Thursday in North Richmond. If you can not bring a bag to a farmstand then one can be provided for you!

    Tuesdays @ Crescent Park, 5000 Hartnett Ave richmond 94804 | Wednesdays @Unity Park, 16th St & Ohio Ave, Richmond 94801 | Thursdays @ North Richmond, Chelsey Ave & Fred Jackson Way

    2:00PM until produce is gone

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  • Transportation

    Richmond Moves

    Book affordable, on-demand rides (for less than 2.00) from your phone and get around Richmond with ease.

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  • Food Bank: Get Food Richmond

    Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

    Families and individuals can pick up FREE fresh produce and non-perishable items

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  • Low Income Energy Assistance Program

    PG&E

    One-time assistance for low-income households; they offer help with residential utility bill payment, emergency assistance with residential energy-related crisis (utility shut-off notices and energy-related life-threatening emergency) and home weatherization.

    To learn more, dial (866) 675-6623 for LIHEAP income guidelines and a list of participating agencies

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  • Affordable Housing

    Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

    Housing Programs that offer rent vouchers, public affordable housing, rental assistance and more.

    Qualifications & how to Apply: https://contracostaha.org/qualifying-and-applying/

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  • Affordable Housing

    Richmond Housing Authority

    RHA provides decent affordable housing for low and very low-income residents of Richmond through our federally funded housing programs. The Richmond Housing Authority's purpose is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income individuals in the City of Richmond, California

    Contact Information: 510-621-1300

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  • Customer Assistance Program

    East Bay Municipal Utility District

    EBMUD offers a Customer Assistance Program (CAP) to help pay a portion of the water bill for qualified low-income residential customers and eligible homeless shelters

    English Online Application: https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program/customer-assistance-program-cap-application

    Spanish Online Application: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ebmud.com/customers/customer-assistance-program&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1692312551166934&usg=AOvVaw1EFkDP3djBfjtfo_SO4qKs

    For questions, email customerservice@ebmud.com or call 866-403-2683. Customer Service hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

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WCCUSD Resources

  • Parents' Guide to Financial Aid

    GO Public Schools

    Includes updates about new legislation impacting financial aid eligibility, more information about Cal Grants, and a new tool to help families have early and honest conversations about the cost of college

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