Warming centers and shelters

Stay safe during inclement weather. Visit 2-1-1 Sacramento to find a warming space near you.

Community resources

SMUD compiled these resources for you to explore and contact if you need assistance.

SMUD

Wildfire Safety – Your safety is our priority.
Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR) – This rate provides a monthly discount on a qualified customer's energy bill.
MED Rate – The medical equipment discount provides a $15 monthly discount for eligible customers.

FindHelp.org - Search by ZIP Code for free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

Rebuilding Together – Safe at Home Services: Free home safety modifications to low-income homeowners and a moderate fee for those above the income range or renters.
Habitat for Humanity – Home Repair Program: Can assist in fixing long-deferred maintenance projects, critical repairs, and code violations.
Sierra Service Project
Home Aid Sacramento: HomeAid builds and maintains housing and programmatic facilities for reputable nonprofit organizations and public institutions.
SHRA, Emergency Home Repair program: Apply from June 1 – August 31 and from December 1 – February 28.
Community Resource Project: Offers free weatherization services.
City of Folsom: Seniors Helping Seniors: Minor and major home repairs.
City of Citrus Heights: Home repair loans and grants programs.
Leak-Free Sacramento: Free water leak repair from the City of Sacramento.
USDA Home Repair: Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants | Rural Development (usda.gov): Provides loans or grants to elderly and/or income eligible homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes.

Habitat for Humanity: Future Habitat homeowners are active participants in the homebuilding and home buying process.
Citrus Heights First-Time Homebuyer Program: Assistance with financing the down payment, you may be eligible for a low-interest loan through this program.
USDA First Time Homebuyer Program: Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans | Rural Development (usda.gov): Assist income eligible applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance.
AffordableHousing.com - Affordable Houses & Apartments For Rent: Assist in finding affordable housing and apartments.
Home Share American River: Housemate matching service for renters and landlords.
Renters Helpline: Free telephone counseling and dispute resolution for tenant-landlord issues.

Asian Resources Inc.: Connects people to jobs and resources that would lead them to self-sufficiency.
United Way (yourfreetaxprep.org): File your taxes online for free and get the tax credits you’ve earned.
Cities and Counties for Fine and Fee Justice: Assist exploring fine and fee reforms.
Legal Services of Northern California: Provides free legal help for housing and other issues.
211Sacramento.org
Sacramento Housing Alliance
Cal Matters – How to get past the coronavirus without losing your mental health
City of Sacramento Financial Empowerment Center: Offers free professional one-on-one financial navigation and coaching for local residents.
Sacramento Salvation Army Services: Rental assistance

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Sacramento Native American Health Center (SNAHC)
CDC Mental Health - Managing stress
PRO Youth and Families: Confronts the trauma that youth, families and communities face by inspiring, educating and mobilizing youth.
Resources for Independent Living (RIL): Serves people with disabilities in Sacramento and Yolo County.
Health Education Council: Provides disadvantaged communities with education and access to free and low-cost healthy food options.