On this edition of Your Call, we're discussing resources and support for people who are struggling to make ends meet.
According to polls, the majority of people in the US are struggling to pay for groceries, utility bills, housing, transportation, and healthcare. In California, one in three households don't earn enough income to meet their basic needs and one in five struggle to put enough food on the table.
Affordable Care Act premiums are set to skyrocket for millions of people after Republicans refused to extend subsidies.
What resources are available to help support individuals and families? Where can people turn for short and long-term assistance?
Guests:
Pete Manzo, president & CEO of the United Ways of California
Logan McDonnell, Regional Vice President of Bay Area Community Services
Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and board member of the California Association of Food Banks
Anne Im, Senior Director of Community Partnerships at Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Dennis Osmer, CEO of San Francisco Peninsula Energy Services and Central Coast Energy Services
Resources:
211 California: Get Help with Food, Housing, and Essential Resources or call 211 for assistance
United Ways of California: Get Help or call 211 for assistance
United Ways of California: File Your Taxes for Free or call 211 for assistance
United Ways of California: My Money Path
California Association of Food Banks: Find Food and Resources or call 211 for assistance
California Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): LIHEAP Information & Online Application or call 888-728-3637 for assistance
Bay Area Community Services: Get Help or call 510-613-0330 for assistance
Keep People Housed: Bay Area Regional Homelessness Prevention Platform or call 510-613-0330 for assistance
