Offers assistance is to help prevent homelessness for households at immediate risk of becoming homeless, once every two years. Provides short term financial assistance for families and individuals facing a housing crisis through no fault of their own. Applicants must be able to maintain their housing expenses after the financial support is provided. Clients who are on a fixed income and are not able to meet monthly rent obligations, may not be eligible for program to assist with rent arrears. Individuals or household's who receive TANF/CAlWORKs, IHSS, CAPI, or ILSP, or other EHSD program benefit, must request financial assistance through their case worker. Offers one month rent and/or deposit assistance to rehouse homeless individuals through ESG funds. Due to program limitations, assistance is not guaranteed and limited funds for Pittsburg, Concord, Antioch, and Walnut Creek. Program is not able to provide assistance for rent in advance or future rent. Effective immediately, participants who receive grants from SHELTER, Inc. cannot re-apply for assistance for 2 years. Limited amount of funds for utilities and deposit assistance. No back-rent assistance for: Subsidized rent (for example: Section 8), Subleasing (renting a place from a renter), Room rental (living at the same house as the landlord) or SLE.

Provides rent, deposit, or mortgage payment assistance including furniture assistance. Provide mortgage or rent assistance if there has been an unexpected rise in utilities and emergency car repairs. New furniture needs with valid proof of need. Offers deposit assistance to young adults with child/children who are leaving home, neighborhood safety and room rental. Restrictions apply, clients must call SOS to inquire about eligibility.

Offers short-term case management, eviction prevention and housing search and placement assistance through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program. provides rental and deposit assistance to eligible veterans in order to prevent client of becoming homeless.