The CalFresh Market Match program returns to Farmers Markets in Nevada City and Grass Valley this summer and fall! CalFresh customers are eligible to match up to $15 of EBT funds purchased at each participating market throughout the season while funds last. Participants could receive up to $45 in tokens each week. “Last year, our […]
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Nevada County Receives $1.7M to Launch Youth Job Corps Program
Nevada County, CA – Nevada County has launched a new Youth Job Corps program for ages 16-30 in partnership with Connecting Point and Bright Futures for Youth, thanks to a $1.7 million grant from California Volunteers. “We saw a great opportunity to support our youth and young adults in their career development while also supporting […]
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Waitlist Open for Housing Choice Vouchers
December 16, 2019 – Regional Housing Authority announced that the Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8 Voucher Program) waitlist is currently open. If you are low income, family or individual, this is an opportunity to potentially help secure a voucher that would provide ongoing rental assistance. More information is available on Regional Housing Authority’s website. Applying for […]
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CalFresh Farmers’ Market Match Program Begins in June
May 28, 2019 – For the sixth year the Nevada County Department of Social Services (DSS) will partner with 211 Connecting Point to bring a Market Match Program to local Nevada County farmers’ markets. This year’s the Market Match Program will be offered at three farmers’ markets, including a new location: Tuesdays at the Grass […]
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Cold Weather Shelter Opening
March 17, 2018 – This week’s storm has brought much needed rain and snow to western Nevada County but has also created a challenge for those in our community without homes. Nevada County Health and Human Services (HHSA) has been working collaboratively with the cities and non-profits to provide shelter to the most vulnerable homeless residents […]
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Free Tax Preparation for Nevada County Residents
February 26, 2018 – The Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) is hosting free income tax preparation assistance and e-filing of simple returns through April 17th. Individuals can drop-in for assistance from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the DCSS office in the Eric Rood Administrative Center. Evening and weekend assistance can […]
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Nevada County Joins Grass Valley to Fund Hospitality House Winter Overflow
January 14, 2018 – At this week’s January 9th Board meeting, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved additional funding for winter overflow at Hospitality House. This funding, together with matching funding provided by the City of Grass Valley, will help fund fifteen additional emergency shelter beds from November 15, 2017 through April 15, […]
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Everyone Counts: Homeless Connect Event on January 25th
December 23, 2017 – Nevada County’s annual “Point-in-Time” homeless count and Homeless Connect Event will take place on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Salvation Army (10725 Alta Street in Grass Valley) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The “Point-in-Time” count is part of the Homeless Connect Event where participants receive a free hot meal, flu […]
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BOS Approves Additional Funding and Staff for Homeless Individuals
October 27, 2017 – In an effort to increase services for those experiencing homelessness and to get more individuals housed, Nevada County Behavioral Health is partnering with Turning Point to provide two service coordinators at Hospitality House using Mental Health Services Act and MediCal funds. Hospitality House, a local non-profit organization, provides a critical safety net for […]
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Disaster CalFresh Benefits Available for Fire Victims through November 1st
October 25, 2017 – As a result of the recent McCourtney and Lobo fires, the President made a declaration of Individual Assistance (IA) for Nevada County, which allowed the Department of Social Services to request the State to submit a waiver to operate Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) benefits in Nevada County. The Disaster CalFresh program is […]
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Additional CalFresh and CalWORKs Assistance Due to Local Fires
October 20, 2017 – Hot and prepared foods can be purchased with CalFresh EBT cards in Nevada County, now through November 15th, 2017, due to the Lobo and McCourtney fires. Standard CalFresh program rules do not allow customers to utilize their benefits to purchase hot and prepared food, but the United States Department of Agriculture […]