Programs

STEAC provides assistance to low income residents of Yolo County with these programs:

• Homeless Prevention Programs

  STEAC helps Yolo County’s low-income residents through an emergency in order to keep them from joining the ranks of the homeless.

  Eviction Prevention Program — STEAC provides rental assistance to keep low-income residents from being evicted.

  Utility Assistance Program — Cash assistance is given to prevent utilities from being turned off or to have them restored.

• Road to Independence Programs

  With these programs, STEAC helps low-income residents overcome the barriers to moving into long-term housing.

  First Month’s Rent Program — STEAC provides cash assistance to help pay for first month’s rent in long-term housing.

  Suit Up for Success Program — In partnership with All Things Right & Relevant clothing store, STEAC provides free clothes for clients to wear for job Interviews.

• Helping Hand Programs

  Free Food Program — STEAC provides enough free food to Davis residents for three meals a day for five days for each member of the family.

  Everyday Expenses Program — Cash assistance is provided for expenses, such as DMV driver’s licenses and identification cards.

  Free Clothing Program — Free clothing is distributed to Yolo County residents out of a Davis clothes closet.

  Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program — Food and gifts are donated to low income Davis families during the December holiday season.

• Community Awareness Program

  STEAC expands the awareness of community needs by encouraging residents to volunteer to provide services to low-income residents.

  Community Volunteers Program
  STEAC encourages residents to become more aware of community problems and needs by serving as a volunteer. Volunteers work on:

  • Collecting and distributing food.
  • Distributing free clothing.
  • Assisting in the office with taking referrals and other office duties.
  • Helping with the annual holiday programs
  • Raising funds to pay for the assistance.