Resources

1: Participate in paid marketing research studies: Go Craigslist.  Under jobs, click on ETC. 

2: Ask PG&E about any discount programs:

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program)

Hours:Monday-Thursday, 9:30-11:30, 1:30-3:30; Friday closed

510-881-0300, EXT 245

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3: No medical insurance?  Research the programs in your county!

4: Need a dental exam/cleaning?  Volunteer to be a patient at a dental hygiene school.

5: Buy produce at your local produce market!   Find it on yelp!  Always check for Highest Rated, Least expensive ($)

6: Need hair cut and colored?  Volunteer to be a hair model!  Search on Craigslist: Services: Beauty.  

7: Entertainment:

A: use goldstar.com…there are lots of free and low-cost events

B: sf.funcheap.com…free events in SF and East Bay!

8: Rental Assistance  

A: Salvation Army (510-437-9437) and Everyone Home (Alameda County)  

B: ECHO Housing (510) 836-4826) Rental Assistance Program (RAP)  
C: Oakland, CA Rent Assistance Alameda County 510-259-3518: low-to-moderate income families with dependent children, senior citizens age 60 and over, and disabled individuals who live in Alameda County in Oakland

9: Free legal services  

A: Bay Area Legal Aid - This law firm provides legal services to residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties. (800) 551-5554

B: California Indian Legal Services - This organization provide specialized legal representation for Indians and Indian tribes in California for free or low-cost. (800) 743-8941.

 

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