Is Money a Problem? Do you need to find FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
The Homeless Action Center (HAC) will be at the Central Library to help you apply for:
General Assistance (GA) - CalFresh (food stamps) - Medi-Cal, and more.
HAC Reps will also discuss your eligibility and their referral process for receiving:
State Supplemental Income (SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance. 11 am - 1 pm, 2nd floor
Can you use free legal advice? The Lawyers in the Library (LiL) program at the Central Library begins June 13, from 6:00–7:30 pm and repeats the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Sign up at the 2nd floor Reference Desk, in person only, beginning at 5:00 pm. Names will be drawn by lottery at 6:00 pm. No telephone sign-ups. The lawyer sees up to 7 people for about 10-15 minutes each.
Sign-ups start the Thursday evening prior at 6pm and go to 7:30pm. For a spot with our visiting lawyer, call Thursday evening and sign-up or drop-in on Friday morning, while the lawyer is present. Call 510-981-6270 for more information.
Financial Advisor, Steven Chan with Morgan Stanley, will be available for one-on-one, brief meetings to help people meet their financial goals.
This service is complimentary and free of commitment. To schedule an appointment, please call 510-981-6270 the Wednesday night before this service.
Free tax help with filing your taxes provided by volunteers from the AARP. Appointments are for Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12-4 pm from February 7th until April 12th. To reserve an appointement, call West Branch during open hours at 510-981-6270.
Come get free help with filing your taxes provided by volunteers from the AARP. There will be appointments each Friday at 10:30am, 11:45am, 1:00pm, and 2:15pm from February 10th until April 14th. Walk-in slots may be available on a "first-come-for-first-served" basis should someone not show up for their appointed time. To reserve a slot call the information desk at the Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch during open hours at 510-981-6260.
Free, brief consultations with an attorney for all of your legal questions!
Tuesdays and Wednesday. Call 510-981-6270 to make a free tax preparation assistance appointment.