Where Get or Give Assistance in San Mateo County

Get Assistance - Contacting Core Agencies

Core Agencies
Core Community Service Agencies are the first place to contact for emergency assistance. They can provide or locate emergency food, clothing, shelter, utilities assistance, childcare providers, health care, short-term counseling and / or employment information. Most provide translation services. CLICK HERE for the PDF list of Core Agencies.

The Community Information Program (CIP) of the Peninsula Library System Database
This is another good resource for social service agencies in the county. Their website is cip.plsinfo.org.

San Mateo County Resources for Those in Need
CLICK HERE. On this site you will find information and resources in your community, including food, emergency shelter, housing assistance, employment/unemployment, health information, and mortgage, rent and credit counseling.

See the list below for detailed information from the Community Information Program of the Peninsula Library System on over 2,600 nonprofit agencies, government programs, clubs and community organizations.

Violence and Abuse Prevention Services
Food Resources
Senior Centers
Housing Resources
Parenting Education
Core Service Centers
Agencies and Hotlines
Community Resources FAQ

Give Assiatance - Volunteering and Donating

The Volunteer Center
Hands on Bay Area
United Way of the Bay Area 

CLICK HERE for a list of the Thrive membership. Click on an organization that you may be interested in helping, and you will be taken to their website for more information.

CLICK HERE to go to serve.gov, the Obama Administration's new service site.