Program areas at West Valley Community Services of Santa Clara County
Emergency assistance, support and education for low income and homeless families - case managers meet with individuals to develop a personalized plan to address a food or housing crisis. Resources include emergency financial assistance, financial coaching, career coaching, housing search assistance, and referrals to other local resources or agencies for Services not available at wvcs. Emergency assistance helped 573 individuals avoid homelessness or move into stable housing.
Housing resources and assistance for low income and homeless families - wvcs supports clients working towards housing stability with access to housing, food, transportation, toiletries, and other items. The housing specialist program offers housing search support, relocation assistance, case management and supportive Services to homeless or housing instable clients. Wvcs also owns and operates a 24-unit complex of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments for very low-income qualified candidates.
Food and nutritional Services for low income and homeless families - individuals and families that qualify for our Services can visit our food pantry in cupertino or our mobile food pantry in los gatos, saratoga, and West san jose for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meats, and staples such as rice, beans, canned and dry goods. Food is provided by second harvest food bank and generous donations from local grocery stores such as safeway, whole foods, and sprouts. In addition to food, families can get basic needs items such as diapers, personal care products, household items, and special dietary and ethnic foods. 4,450 men, women and children received critical help from wvcs. 3,054 individuals received food from the wvcs market and the mobile park-it market. 282 children in k-12th grade received clothing, shoes and backpacks at back to school 2022. 1,221 people received clothing, toys, food, and household items at gift of hope 2022. Families can also access information and valuable health and nutrition resources, including food stamps, ssi, ssdi, calworks, and eitc (earned income tax credit) that will help stabilize a family facing a food or housing crisis.