Everything needed to move on with life.
Ronald was living out of his car and in recovery from addiction when he learned about a program at the Mather Community Campus that connects low-income clients to job training, life skills and other services.
Paid for by federal Community Service Block Grants administered by SETA, the program “provided everything someone would need to move on with their life,” says Ronald.
Enrolling in the program marked the first time in more than a year that Ronald could enjoy the stability and safety of a bona fide home. “My studio apartment was furnished and I had a shower, which I loved. You can’t imagine how good a shower feels after living on the streets,” he says. In addition to housing, Ronald had access to classes and a supportive caseworker who championed his self-sufficiency.
“As long as I knew what I wanted to do, she would back me,” says Ronald. “She made me feel so comfortable. She is a busy lady, but she always made time to talk to me. She knew my journey and she was right there by me. She always wanted to give me more. It was a beautiful thing. Once she helped me stand up, I was ready.”
Ronald, who had worked for years as a caregiver before falling on hard times, received accelerated training as a certified nursing assistant, later landing a job at an acute care hospital.
Steady employment enabled him to move to his own apartment, which added to his sense of personal accomplishment.
“My confidence level right now is awesome. I know I can do anything now,” says Ronald. “The program offers everything; every resource you need to succeed is there. All you have to do is do it. We all fall. I just needed help getting up.” ●
“My confidence level right now is awesome. I know I can do anything now.”
Ronald
Utilized Community Services Block Grant employment assistance administered by SETA
SETA is the designated community action agency of Sacramento County to administer Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) assistance.
The purpose of the CSBG program is to reduce the incidence and effects of poverty and empower low-income families and individuals to become self-sufficient. The program operates through neighborhood-based organizations that provide resources and services to produce measurable impacts on the causes and symptoms of poverty experienced by challenged families and communities.
CSBG provides a range of services to assist low-income people in attaining the skills, knowledge, and motivation necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. The program also provides low-income people with immediate life necessities such as emergency food, shelter, transportation, and access to available community resources.
CSBG Service Partners
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Elk Grove Adult and Community Education
SETA provides CSBG funding that helps EGACE deliver emergency services including food assistance, transportation assistance, employment supports, utility assistance and eviction avoidance. CSBG case-managed services are offered to low-income adults seeking employment.
Address
8401 B-Gerber Rd
Sacramento, CA 95828Phone
(916) 793-2319Website
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Folsom Cordova Community Partnership
SETA provides CSBG funds that help FCCP deliver emergency services including food assistance, transportation assistance, employment supports, utility assistance, off-site shelter, diapers, and eviction avoidance.
Address
10665 Coloma Rd #200
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670Phone
(916) 361-8684Website
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International Rescue Committee
SETA provides CSBG funding that helps the International Rescue Committee deliver case-managed services to low-income adults seeking employment, and to immigrant youth through a mentoring and education program.
Address
2020 Hurley Way
Sacramento, CA 95824Phone
(916) 482-0120Website
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My Sister’s House
SETA provides CSBG funding that helps My Sister’s House deliver CSBG Emergency services including utility assistance, assistance with first month’s rent, and eviction avoidance for low-income women and their children who have been affected by domestic violence.
Address
My Sister’s House staff provides address upon connection with client seeking services.Phone
(916) 428-3271Website
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Opening Doors
SETA provides funding that helps Opening Doors deliver CSBG Emergency services include food and assistance with first month’s rent for low-income immigrants in Sacramento County.
Address
1111 Howe Ave #125
Sacramento, CA 95825Phone
(916) 446-2597Website
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River City Food Bank
Through the CSBG, SETA helps fund River City’s food distribution.
Midtown
1800 28th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816Phone
(916) 446-2627Arden Arcade
2300 Edison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821Website
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Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center
Through the CSBG, SETA helps fund case-managed services that are offered to youth through a mentoring and support program.
Address
7000 Franklin Blvd Suite 1000
Sacramento, CA 95823Phone
(916) 376-7916Website
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South County Services
SETA provides CSBG funding that helps South County Services provide food assistance, transportation assistance, utility assistance and off-site shelter.
Address
431 S. Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632Phone
(209)-745-9174Additional locations weekly in Walnut Grove and Isleton; call for details.
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The Salvation Army
SETA provides CSBG funding that helps the Salvation Army deliver emergency services including utility assistance, assistance with first month’s rent, eviction avoidance, and off-site shelter.
Satellite locations at Lemon Hill Job Center (Wednesdays), The Salvation Army Alhambra Campus (Wednesdays), St. Mark’s Methodist Church (Thursdays), and St. Andrew’s Church of Citrus Heights (Thursdays).
Address
3213 Orange Grove
North Highlands, CA 95660Phone
(916) 563-3700
(916) 678-4010 for emergency servicesWebsite
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Waking the Village
SETA provides CSBG funding that helps Waking the Village’s transitional housing program for pregnant, parenting, and LGBTQ+ youth and their children.
Address
Waking the Village provides address upon connection with client seeking servicesPhone
(916) 601-2979Website
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Women’s Empowerment
CSBG case-managed services are offered to low-income women seeking employment.
Address
1590 North A St
Sacramento, CA 95811Phone
(916) 669-0730Website
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World Relief Sacramento
CSBG case-managed services are offered to low-income refugees, women, and single mothers seeking employment.
Address
4616 Roseville Road, Ste 107
North Highlands, CA 95660Phone
(916) 978-2650Website
worldrelief.org
