Housing Emergency Lodging Program El Dorado County, California

Housing Emergency Lodging Program El Dorado County, California H.E.L.P. provides temporary shelter for homeless persons during periods of crisis. Shelter is provided without regard to race, gender or religious preference.

Clients must be over 18 years old or under direct supervision of a parent or guardian. Mentor Program (Transitional Housing)
H.E.L.P. maintains a duplex which is provided to families rent free. It takes most families four to six months before they are ready to secure their own apartment or house. The Mentor Program is for those who have the desire to work toward a stable life style and to become p

roductive members of our community. Clients must open a saving account with H.E.L.P. and meet with a Mentor once a week. If needed, they are taught life skills such as budgeting, meal planning, prudent shopping, job hunting, etc. The family's progress is evaluated once a week. Board of Directors
The H.E.L.P. Board of Directors meet once a month. Volunteers
All members of contributing churches, or other individuals, are encouraged to contact us for information about being a volunteer. We have no paid staff. Matthew 25: Verses 35 and 40
"...I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you took me in. Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, you have done it unto me."

HELP has closed its' doors. Our last official day as a non profit is June 30, 2024.Thanks very much to the individuals, ...
06/05/2024

HELP has closed its' doors. Our last official day as a non profit is June 30, 2024.
Thanks very much to the individuals, churches and other entities who helped us through these last 3 decades. You are a blessing.
Please consider other organizations in our area who assist our homeless neighbors. They need you.

The Navigation Center, Placerville California
05/29/2024

The Navigation Center, Placerville California

VOA is excited to announce it will be operating El Dorado County's first low-barrier shelter.

05/25/2024

Send a message to learn more

05/08/2024

Did you know that Housing El Dorado has a grant to offer Veterans Services?

For more information, call 530-317-8877 or email us at [email protected].

05/03/2024

El Dorado Transit will be adding a route to its popular Sacramento commuter service and extend all routes to include a stop at the May Lee State Office Complex (formerly

05/01/2024

SACRAMENTO — Downtown Sacramento Partnership has announced the much-anticipated Concerts in the Park series lineup, bringing live music back to downtown Sacramento on Friday evenings, May 3 through July 26

/
04/21/2024

/

Newsom says he is fed up with the state's response to the homelessness crisis -- or make that, the lack of response. He says he is now investing millions more to get more done.

04/21/2024

At the Christian Service Center, Gray has accomplished more than many thought possible. But that’s just part of the reason he’s being recognized as a finalist for Central Floridian of the Year.

Address

Shingle Springs, CA

Telephone

(530) 306-2352

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Housing Emergency Lodging Program El Dorado County, California posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Our Story

H.E.L.P. provides temporary shelter for homeless persons during periods of crisis without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Clients must be over 18 years old or under direct supervision of a parent or guardian.

Mentor Program (Transitional Housing) The Mentor Program is for families who have the desire to work toward a stable life style and to become productive members of our community. Clients must open a saving account with H.E.L.P. and meet with a Mentor once a week. If needed, they are taught life skills such as budgeting, meal planning, prudent shopping, job hunting, etc. The family's progress is evaluated once a month. This program has been successful in getting many families on their feet. H.E.L.P. maintains a duplex which is provided rent free on a month to month basis. It takes most families two or three months before they are ready to secure their own apartment or house. Board of Directors The H.E.L.P. Board of Directors meet once a month. Volunteers Our program is staffed with volunteers; we have no paid employees. We do not have an office. Volunteers work from their homes. If you would like to join us, please call 530-306-2352.

Donations: Tax deductible donations are received at Housing Emergency Lodging Program, P.O. BOX 1762, Shingle Springs, California 95682.

Matthew 25: Verses 35-40 " I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."