Zogg Fire Resources

• 2-1-1: Connects to community resources offering food and meals. Check 211norcal.org/shasta/search/food.

• United Way of Northern California – Stable Housing Opportunity Program (SHOP): Provides up to $2,500 financial assistance to Zogg Fire survivors who are at-risk or currently experiencing homelessness and have identified a housing solution and need financial assistance to pursue or secure it. Must first apply for case management with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services (above). Phone Theresa Azevedo at 530-604-3306 or email slater.zoggshop@gmail.com.
• Small Business Administration (SBA): Provides low-interest disaster loans to help non-farm businesses of all sizes, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters recover from declared disasters. Apply online at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/. Or call 800-659-2955 (Mon-Fri, 5am-5pm).
• Nation’s Finest: Serving Veterans. Nation’s Finest – Veterans’ Services.
• California Teachers Association (CTA): Provides financial assistance to CTA members who have experienced significant losses due to disasters in California. Apply online at www.ctamemberbenefits.org/drf.
• Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Employment Development Department (EDD) provides services to people and businesses affected by disasters in California. If you lost your job or cannot work because of a disaster or emergency, you may be eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI), Disability Insurance (DI), or Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits. When authorized by the President of the United States, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) may also be available for workers and self-employed people who do not qualify for regular UI benefits. For details, go to: edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Disaster_Unemployment_Assistance.htm.

Housing Services

• United Way of Northern California – Stable Housing Opportunity Program (SHOP): Provides up to $2,500 financial assistance to Zogg Fire survivors who are at-risk or currently experiencing homelessness and have identified a housing solution and need financial assistance to pursue or secure it. Must first apply for case management with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services (above). Phone Theresa Azevedo at 530-604-3306 or email slater.zoggshop@gmail.com.
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8/HUD): Provides rental assistance to eligible families with low income in Shasta County (outside the city limits of Redding). The wait list is currently closed to the general public but open to Zogg Fire survivors within 6 months of losing home or home damaged in fire. For details, call 530-225-5160, M-F 8am-4pm.  See Flyer: Housing Resources for Zogg Fire Survivors.
• Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA): Offers 12 months rental assistance with up to $1000 deposit. Income limits are slightly higher, for those that don’t qualify for HUD. For details, call 530-225-5160, M-F 8am-4pm. See Flyer: Housing Resources for Zogg Fire Survivors.
• Shasta County Owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation: Offers loans for low-income home owners in unincorporated areas of Shasta County to help with home repairs. For details, call 530-225-5160, M-F 8am-4pm. See Flyer: Housing Resources for Zogg Fire Survivors.
• City of Redding Housing Choice Voucher Program: Provides rental assistance to eligible families with low income in the City of Redding. Preference is given to seniors, people with disabilities, and families who live or work within the City of Redding. The Housing Choice Voucher Program wait list for the City of Redding is currently open. Visit website for details and to apply: www.cityofredding.org/departments/housing-division/redding-housing-authority.
• City of Redding Homebuyer Program:  Offers home purchase programs to assist low-income families or individuals purchase a home within the city limits of Redding. For details, visit: www.cityofredding.org/home/showdocument?id=11019. Or contact Chad Neilson at 530-225-4173 or cneilson@cityofredding.org.
• 2-1-1: Connects to community resources offering housing assistance. Check 211norcal.org/shasta/search/housing.

Legal Assistance

• Legal Services of Northern California: Provides legal assistance to fire survivors facing legal issues related to the fire and who are unable to afford a lawyer. Legal assistance may include issues regarding: impact of fire on job, disaster-related public benefits for families impacted by the fires, landlord issues, working with mortgage lender in the event of a total or partial loss, personal property damage, and other expenses related to the fire. Call 800-822-9687 Mon-Thu, 9-11:45am and 1-5pm, or their Redding office at 530-241-3565 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9-11:45am and 1-3pm. lsnc.net/office/redding. See flyer: LSNC Legal Aid Wildfire Disaster Relief.
• Tenants Together: Provides information about tenant rights after a natural disaster. FAQ: actionnetwork.org/user_files/user_files/000/036/134/original/Fires_FAQs_English_Spanish_2018.pdf. Website: www.tenantstogether.org. Tenant Rights Hotline: 888-495-8020.