Help of Ojai's Community Assistance Program

The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHA) will be accepting applications beginning April 6, 2021 through April 19, 2021 for the Public Housing Program from low income households meeting the AHA residency preference (live, work or hired to work in the AHA’s jurisdiction). The AHA’s jurisdiction includes the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. Applications will be accepted onl...ine only beginning Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at 8:00am through Monday, April 19, 2021 at 4:00pm. Applications will only be available and accepted via an online portal at onlineportal.ahacv.org. An email address is required to submit the online application. Please be sure to have a valid email address BEFORE beginning the application process. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation in order to complete an application, please contact the AHA office at (805) 480-9991 extension 670 or send an email to [email protected]. Due to scarce resources available to the AHA a limited number of applicants may be selected by random lottery drawing and placed on the waiting list from all eligible applications received. The random lottery will determine the applicant’s placement on the waitlist. Date and time the application is submitted will have no bearing on final order or placement on the waitlist. WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY An email address is required to submit the online application. Please ensure you have an email address before beginning the application process. Name, date of birth, social security number of each household member Annual household income amount *******FOR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL AHA (805) 480-9991 EXT 670********

Having difficulty paying your utility bills? Looking for ways to save money? Consider applying for a HEAP grant through Community Action of Ventura County. Qualified applicants can receive pledges up to $400 towards their gas or electric bill. Applications can be found online at @cap_ventura CAVC’s website https://www.ca-vc.org/. If you need assistance completing the application (ex. Making copies, scanning documents, etc) please call the CAP office at 805-640-3320. ¿Tiene di...ficultades para pagar sus facturas de servicios públicos? ¿Busca formas de ahorrar dinero? Considere solicitar una subvención HEAP a través de Community Action of Ventura County. Los solicitantes calificados pueden recibir promesas de hasta $ 400 para su factura de gas o electricidad. Las solicitudes se pueden encontrar en línea en el sitio web de CAVC. Si necesita ayuda para completar la solicitud (por ejemplo, hacer copias, escanear documentos, etc.), llame a la oficina de CAP al 805-640-3320. See more

Good morning from Fox Street! We have some great food gives today- but come soon! 108 Fox St. #ojai #communityassistance #neighborshelpingneighbors

Wishing everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day, but really thinking about how much we miss congregate meals (and seeing all you lovely people!) from our last St. Patrick’s Dinner, March 14, 2019.

Las citas de vacunación de primera dosis ya están disponibles. visite https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information// para obtener más información . . . Who Can Receive The Vaccine at This Time?... These categories/sectors can be vaccinated at this time: Individuals aged 65 and older Healthcare workers Long-term care residents Essential workers in the following sectors: Food and Agriculture, Education and Childcare, Emergency Services

COVID-19 Vaccine Info: Individuals aged 65+ or working as a healthcare professional can be vaccinated at this time. There are currently appointments available at Nordhoff High School Wednesday, Friday and Saturday! Visit https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information// to register for an appointment!

We are so happy to be recognized in the @ojai_valley_news "Best of Ojai 2020" as the #1 nonprofit in the Ojai Valley. There are so many amazing NPO's, so this truly means so much to us. . . While COVID has made 2020 one for the record books, we are proud to say HELP of Ojai's services haven't skipped a beat. We have moved as fluidly as we can, and are grateful to have both an amazing community to support us and an amazing staff that makes it all happen. Thank you thank you thank you for voting for us.

Thank you @villanovaprep for stopping by and dropping off this very sweet gesture of gratitude! It means so much to us. Thank you Class of 2022!!!

Our understanding is LOTS of folks are receiving utility bills with high balances. If you have lost wages due to COVID (or any other hardship) you may quality for a utility assistance grant. There are THREE programs you can apply for: HEAP, EAF & GAF. These programs are sponsored by different organizations but staff at CAP can help you complete the application. Please call us at 805-640-3320. The link for HEAP is below. https://www.ca-vc.org/energy-services

Tenemos entendido que MUCHAS personas están recibiendo facturas de servicios públicos con saldos elevados. Si ha perdido su salario debido a COVID (o cualquier otra dificultad), puede calificar para una subvención de asistencia de servicios públicos. Hay TRES programas a los que puede solicitar: HEAP, EAF y GAF. Estos programas están patrocinados por diferentes organizaciones, pero el personal de CAP puede ayudarlo a completar la solicitud. Llámanos al 805-640-3320. El enlace para HEAP está a continuación. https://www.ca-vc.org/energy-services

We once again want to remind people that we are available to help schedule and transport Ojai Valley residents who are over 75 to their COVID-19 vaccination. We have been stalking the registration website for open appointments, so please ensure you're on our call list! We are available at (805) 646-5122. : Megan and Tina scheduling vaccination appointments

Thank you @charmanbrand for supporting HELP of Ojai on #givingtuesday- and in fact, making it into a giving week! John just dropped off a case of hot sauce and a monetary donation. Char Man is one of many local businesses that support our organization and we are so grateful! Have you tried Char Man?? What's your favorite flavor?

The CAP office has served as a Pantry 4 Paws location since 2019. Thanks to the @hsvc_ojai for helping us offer dog food to Ojai Valley residents at no cost! If you need dog food, please pop by at 108 Fox St. or give us a ring and we can organize a drop off. : Basil and Greg posing with 2 of the 6 bags of dog food Greg dropped off this morning!

We have a million updates and expressions of gratitude to share, but for now we want you to know our holiday 2020 hours!! CAP hours of operation week of 12/21 Mon 12/21: 9:00am-12:00pm... Tue 12/22: office closed to public/ case managers available by phone or email Wed,12/23: 9:00am-12:00pm Th,12/24 & Fri,12/25: Closed Week of 12/28: Mon 12/28: 9:00am-12:00pm Tue 12/29: office closed to public/ case managers available by phone or email Wed 12/30: office closed to public/ case managers available by phone or email Th,12/31 & Fri, 01/0102021: Closed

2020-21 winter shelter programs have made adjustments & limited capacity to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In some cases, motel vouchers are being issued for non-congregate sheltering. See the attached for more info.

Are you 60 years or older and in need of food and meal resources? Do you know someone 60 or older who needs food and meal resources? The VCAAA has a variety of ...programs available for individuals sheltering at home as Ventura County continues to combat the COVID-19 crisis. For more information visit www.vcaaa.org or call (805) 477-7300. ¿Tienes 60 anos o mas y esta en necesidad de comida? ¿Conoces a alguien que tiene 60 anos o mas que necesita comida? VCAAA tiene una variedad de programas disponibles para individuales que refugian en casa mientras el Condado de Ventura sigue combatiendo la crisis COVID-19. Para mas informacion visite www.vcaaa.org or llame a 805-477-7300.

A few shots of this morning's @sprouts haul. We're open from 9am-12pm, 108 Fox St.

With the new Stay Home Order, we want to remind the Ojai Valley community that we are here to help. We recognize that many people have found themselves in a trying situation, both financially and emotionally, and we assure you that our Case Managers are here to help you access the resources you need. . . Here are a few of the services we offer: Food Pantry, open three days a week (delivery available upon request)... Utility assistance (gas & electric) Rental assistance Assistance with medical bills . . Please call us at 805-640-3320 for more information. See more

In addition to the pop up pantry, free food can be accessed at our office, 108 Fox St, from 9am-12pm tomorrow. The CAP office distributes grocery bags of food from Sprouts Market on Monday mornings.

Yesterday our Director of Transportation, Tina Rosas, drove a 90+ year old client to the Ventura County Fairgrounds to receive their first vaccination. The clie...nt is legally blind, and likely would not have been able to get the vaccine without Tina's assistance. (They even stopped for donuts on the way back!) HELP of Ojai is so PROUD to be able to offer this service to Ojai Valley residents.