Welcome to The BaNC, a place to find assistance with food, housing resources, and other basic needs!
TO RECEIVE IN-PERSON SERVICES, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
STEP 1 Complete this REGISTRATION FORM
STEP 2 Once you submit your form, drop by The BaNC or contact us to receive eligible services
Questions? Please contact us at banc@canyons.edu or (661) 362-3261
Please visit us during fall 2021: Valencia Campus – Canyons Hall 206-208 (Student Services)
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is promoting the state’s new CA COVID-19 Rent and Utilities Relief Program.
To learn if you are eligible and/or how to receive benefits please visit:
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CalFresh Checklist
- Check your eligibility by submitting the pre-screening application (not actual CalFresh application)
- Make an appoinment with a BaNC representative to apply for CalFresh
- Do you have any questions regarding CalFresh? If so, check out the FAQ
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211 LA: temporary COVID-19 food support and food assistance/benefits in LA county
Santa Clarita Valley Service Center
Food distribution services available once a month. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
2611 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Suite #H-1, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
(661) 254-0070
Child Development Institute
- Free fruits and vegetables on an appointment basis (check flyer for more info)
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Laptop & Hotspot Loans as well as a printing service (10 pages free daily)
Check to see if there is a LA county library near you that offers these services!
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Recieve free legal help from Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
- Legal Services Application
- General Help Line: 1 (800) 433-6251
- Health Help Line: 1 (800) 896-3202
Public Charge Provider List
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For more information about clothing availability, please contact banc@canyons.edu
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EHVs are tenant-based rental assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program
Shared rental homes available in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Culver City area
(877) 742-7349
Are able to provide rent 10-30% below market
23752 Newhall Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Office (661) 254-4663
The BaNC partners with The Village (a Non-Profit Organization) to offer the Campus Peer Navigator Program
- Connecting students with community resources
- Improving linkages and referrals between college students and homeless services providers across Los Angeles County
Students who need help accessing housing services and community resources in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys can email Christian Aprahamian, Campus Peer Navigator, at caprahamian@thevillagefs.org
You can find possible housing resources near you!
- Housing expense assistance
- Landlord/tenant assistance
- Homeless support services
- Emergency housing and shelter
- Eligible households who need financial assistance for unpaid rent and utilities can now apply for help through the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Those who have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19, have past due rent or utilities, and have a household income that is not more than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), may be eligible to receive help to pay past due or future rent and utilities from the state of California. Landlords and renters can now verify eligibility by visiting Housing.ca.gov, or by calling 833-430-2122, and if eligible, apply.
The initial housing stay is offered for a year, and can be extended if the student has more semesters to complete their program. Housing is privately owned houses, which Shower of Hope leases in order to house college students. Houses are typically four-bedroom houses with two students sharing each bedroom with their own bed and desk. All housing, food, WiFi and utility expenses are paid for by Shower of Hope. The student will not have any out-of-pocket expenses related to living in the house.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Apply - Online Application
- Phone – Call Shower of Hope and have a phone conversation with a Shower of Hope representative. (626) 999-1856 or Hopehousing@theshowerofhope.org
- Zoom – If the student and Shower of Hope decide to continue the process, a Zoom meeting is held.
- House Site Visit – after the initial phone conversation and Zoom meeting, the student will be invited to visit the house location for a tour so they can see what the house and room looks like.
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You may be eligible for discounted rates regarding WI-FI, electronics, and household utilities!
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Up to $200 of utilities paid. By appointment only
2611 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Suite #H-1, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
661) 254-0070
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AT&T offers affordable WI-FI and hot-spots to SNAP, Head Start and/or National School Lunch participants, or have family members who receive SSI
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As a student you can get discounted prices on software, electronics, and accesories.
Laptop & Hotspot Loans as well as a printing service (10 pages free daily)
Check to see if there is a LA county library near you that offers these services!
As a COC student you can download Office suite from your my canyons for free!
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Water Softner Removal Rebate for SCV Water customers
-$150 rebate and free removal
Other Rebates which include lawn, smart contoller, pool covers, and soil moisture sensors can be inquired
WaterSMART Workshop, if completed $20 in bill credit will be given
Free Residential Virtual Home Check Ups via Zoom
-evaluation of water use
-evaluation of irrigation system
-leak inspection
-free water efficiency kit
-final report with rebates and incentives that apply
Free Residential Efficiency Kit
Includes: shower head, faucet aerators, hose nozzles, toilet flapper, and leak detector tablet packs
*1 kit per account*
Can be picked up at:
Newhall legacy customers – 23780 North Pine Street | (661) 294-0828
Santa Clarita legacy customers – 26521 Summit Circle | (661) 259-2737
Valencia legacy customers – 24631 Avenue Rockefeller | (661) 294-0828 -
SoCal Edison offers a variety of assistance programs for its' customers
- Discount for CARE or FERA recipients and those who lost income due to COVID-19
- One-time bill assistance up to $200-$300 for those experiencing hardships due to COVID-19
- Eligibility for free appliances
- Allowance of an additional 16.5 kWh of electricity/day for households with baseline equipment
The following webpage has links to their assistance programs which include:
- Emergency Rent/Utility Bill Relief
- CARE
- Savings Program
- Medical Baseline Allowance
- Past Due Bill Forgiveness
- One Time Grant Money
- RES DI
- LIHEAP
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Requirements:
One or more members of your household must be a recipient of one of the following assistance programs
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP
- Supplemental Security Income (for applicants age 65+ only)
Features:
- Free Internet modem
- High-speed Internet at 30 Mbps (Wireless speeds may vary)
- No data caps
- No contracts
- Optional in-home WiFi service at $5/mo
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Boost Mobile is giving a $15 discount towards pre-paid cell phone plans for CARE participants
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- Apply for Lifeline Program
- Order Fios Plan
- Call on install day
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- Discounted rates for METRO based on income eligibity
- Check the website for pass rates and income eligibility guide
English Application: Metro App
Send your application to Fame by email or mail to
1968 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Aplicación en Español: App de Metro
Envíe su solicitud a Fame por correo electrónico o por correo a
1968 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
For More Information:
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"Safe Parking programs are a safe and legal homelessness intervention to stabilize and connect to resources for people who are living in their vehicles. All program locations include access to a restroom facility and the security of a guard."
Text/Call: (323) 210-3375
Website:
Applications:
(both need to be filled out)
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Monetary Donation Instructions
- Complete online form
- In the Donation Designation section of the online form, select "Other" in the drop-down box on the "Direct My Donations To" line
- Type "BaNC" in the box on the "Other Donation" line
- Complete all other fields that apply
- Submit
COC Employee Payroll Deduction Instructions
College of the Canyons employees can make monthly or one-time donation to the BaNC. Request a payroll deduction form via email Brenda.Clarke@canyons.edu
Food Donation Suggestions...
- Nuts/Seeds/Trail Mix (individual packs)
- Unsweetened applesauce, pudding (individual cups)
- Whole grain granola bars (Individual bars)
- Individually wrapped beef jerky sticks
- Instant oatmeal (individual cups)
- Crackers (Individual packets)
- Pull top canned fruit in water or juice (not syrup)
- Preserved fruit (individual cups)
- Individual boxes of cereals (under 7 grams of sugar at least 3 grams of fiber)
- Individual bags of chips/Chex-Mix/ Pretzels, etc.
- Single serve, microwavable meals
- Pull top canned tuna, chicken, etc.
- Instant low-sodium soups (pull tops)
- Mac N' Cheese
- Ravioli/Lasagna/Beef Ravioli/Spaghetti & Meatballs
- Ramen
- Canned vegetables, soups, chili, etc. (pull tops preferred)
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NOTE: The BaNC is currently closed to in-person services on both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses.
The Basic Needs Center (BaNC) provides the following services...
- Food – grab-and-go snack items, single serve items, and canned good groceries
- Clothing – including seasonal clothing & business attire for interviews
- Personal Hygiene Products
- CalFresh and Medi-Cal sign-up Assistance
- Shower Kits for On-Campus Shower Facilities (Valencia campus only)
- Housing Referral Assistance