Alternative Resource List (updated 7/07):
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Community Foundation of Mendocino County – Angel Fund rev. 07/2007
DORCAS Society
462-1388 (Cherry St. facility open Wed 9am - 3pm)
462-5455 (7thDayAdv.Church)
459-4040 (Edith McFarlane, Chairperson)
Clothing, linens & some dishes - Sleeping bags for homeless - Walkers & portable potties
St. Vincent de Paul Society
462-1431 (St. Mary’s Church – Contact Barbara Pope)
Limited emergency assistance with food, medically related transportation expenses, prescriptions.
Housing Authority
463-5462
Several different housing programs available
Salvation Army
468-9577 (Janet Cetani)
Vouchers for clothing, household items, some food
Diabetes Society of Sonoma
800-762-7704
Medi-Cal preferred provider.
Project Linus
467-2192 (Sherrie Costello)
Security blankets for children made by community members.
Soroptomists of Ukiah
462-9099 (Sharon Barker)
Soroptomists of Willits
459-3542 (Linda Jack)
Clothes for kids (Sept – May), scholarships for women
Job Alliance
463-5640 (Sue Trotter)
Professional clothing.
Ukiah Food Bank/UkiahCommunity Center
888 N. State St, Ukiah (Bud Hackett food bank)
462-8879 (hours: M—F from 8 to 5)
Willits Community Services and Food Bank
459-3333 229 E. San Francisco Ave, Willits
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Willits
Our Daily Bread – evening meals Mon – Thur
459-5072 58 Bush St, Willits
Fort Bragg Food Bank
964-9404 910 N. Franklin St, Ft.Bragg
Project Sanctuary
462-9196
Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Project Sanctuary
462-9196 499 Leslie St, Ukiah
Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence.
MendocinoCoast Children’s Fund
937-6111
Children’s clothes
Mendocino Private Industry Council
459-7050
Provides job search and other assistance
Transportation to SF VA Hospital
707-463-7776
3 trips M - F from 630 Kings Court
Departing at 6:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 2 PM
Red Cross
463-0112, 463-2715 – fax (George Perrone).
Disaster relief: 3 days in motel, food & clothing vouchers,
Military services: armed services hospital costs & communication w/family in disasters (via other Red Cross offices).
Ukiah MSSP, Linkages & CCHAP (Main Branch)
301 South State St, Ukiah
707-468-9347
Fort Bragg MSSP, Linkages & Respite offices
205 S. Main St, FortBragg
707-964-4027
Makes connections for people and help.
RedwoodCoastSeniorCenter
FortBragg
707-961-4300
Sight for Students
467-5176 (Laura Baynham, RN)
Gift certificates for eye exams and
possibly glasses for kids up to 18 years of age
LIONS CLUBS:
Lions’ organizational emphasis is on EYE health. Eyeglasses, eye exams, treatments & some eye surgery
Ukiah Redwood Empire Lions Club
462-1010 (Dave Chubon)
Ukiah Lions Host Club
462-4550 (Gary Mirata)
Willits Lions Club
PO Box 1353, Willits
, George Brott, Club Secretary
FortBragg Lions Club
964-4470 Carol Beckler, Club Secretary
Ronald McDonald Houses
Provides home away from home for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
StanfordHospital:
520 Sand Hill Road
Palo Alto, CA94304-2001
Phone: 650-470-6000
Fax: 650-470-6018
UCSFHospital:
1640 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA94115
Phone: 415-673-0891
Fax: 415-673-1335
UC DavisMedicalCenter
2555 49th Street
Sacramento, CA95817
Phone: 916-734-4230
Fax: 916-734-4238
HEAP/CARE
866-675-6623/800-933-9555
Services that help pay utilities or give discounts
(Up to $300 per year, but must apply again)
Help with heating supplies and energy efficient appliances
Over 320 sq. ft..
NorthCoast Energy Services
463-0303 - 800-233-4480
Help with heating supplies and energy efficient appliances
Over 320 sq. ft.
Ukiah C.A.R.E.S. – Ukiah residential customers only
468-9577 or
Discounts and emergency help with electric bills
Nonprofit Agencies may contact the following:
Tech Soup
Computer software license discounts, computer hardware resources, and general information
Services Clubs:
Kiwanis – FortBragg Club
c/o Sean Hogan
PO Box 295, FortBragg
Rotary Club of Gualala
707-785-3625
Rotary Club of Mendocino
PO Box 102, Mendocino95460
707-937-3811
Rotary Club of Ukiah
704 North State St, Ukiah
707-467-3674
Rotary Club of South Ukiah
PO Box 1740, Ukiah
707-462-3878
Willits Rotary Club
PO Box 787, Willits
707-459-4205
Rotary Club of FortBragg
PO Box 861, FortBragg
707-964-4200
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Community Foundation of Mendocino County – Angel Fund rev. 07/2007