Immigration and food assistance

The City of Santa Ana offers immigration legal defense and financial assistance programs, a list of local food distributions and other community resources.

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Housing Assistance

Orange County Housing Authority – OCHA administers federally funded programs to provide rental assistance to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing Family Solutions Collaborative – Housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness Orange County Rescue Mission – Housing communities and support for people experiencing homelessness Phone: 714-247-4379 Illumination Foundation – Emergency and bridge housing, case management and coordinated entry for families and individuals … Continued

Utilities Assistance

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Provided through Community Action Partnership Phone: 714-839-6199 Delhi Center Utility and Phone Bill Assistance – Connects residents with programs to help with bills Phone: 714-481-9600 Discounted Telephone Services – Search 2-1-1 Orange County Discounted Internet Services – Search 2-1-1 Orange County Water Service Payment Assistance – Search 2-1-1 Orange County

Financial Assistance

General Relief – County-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who are ineligible for Federal or State programs Phone: 800-281-9799 CalFresh – Federal program offering financial help to purchase nutritious food. Undocumented parents can apply for CalFresh on behalf of their U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant children. Phone: 800-281-9799 California Work Opportunity and Responsibility … Continued

Food Assistance

Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center – Provides fresh produce and other essential services Project Food Box – California residents with Medi-Cal can qualify for a weekly box of fresh produce Phone: 949-673-0783 The Seva Collective – Free drive-through food pantry and food delivery Phone: 714-584-7573 Meals on Wheels – Free meal delivery for homebound seniors age 60+ Phone: 714-823-3294 Senior Food Assistance – Meals … Continued

Immigration/Legal Assistance

Know Your Rights – Tips from the ACLU for when you are stopped by law enforcement Phone: 213-977-9500 Immigrant Legal Resource Center – Connect with attorneys and organizations that offer assistance Orange County Rapid Response Network – Immigration information and resources. Rapid Response Hotline: (714) 881-1558 Immigrant Legal Resource Center Family Preparedness Plan – Save, download and print this preparedness plan and … Continued

What can I expect when encountering law enforcement at the border or an airport?

Law enforcement can stop, detain, or search you if they have ‘reasonable suspicion’ that you are involved in criminal activity. However, law enforcement cannot search you based on your race, gender, religious, or country of origin. Law enforcement have the authority to ask you about your immigration status, the purpose of your visit, and other … Continued

What forms can I prepare prior to ICE detainment?

Consult with an immigration attorney with deportation or removal experience. Signed DHS Form G-28: This form allows an attorney to speak on your behalf. If ICE detains you far from your attorney, getting it signed after the fact can delay your case. You can search ‘G-28 form’ online and sign it in advance or access it … Continued

What should I do if Immigration shows up at my work?

You have the right to REMAIN SILENT. You do not have to answer any questions about your immigration status, background, or your colleagues. If you answer questions, Immigration may ask you for your immigration documents. DO NOT attempt to run away. Immigration will suspect that you are undocumented and attempt to arrest you. It is … Continued

What should I do when Immigration knocks on my door?

DO NOT let Immigration into your home and DO NOT step outside. Immigration must have a warrant signed by a judge or an occupant’s consent to enter your home. ICE will often trick you into giving consent by saying they are investigating a crime or need to “take a quick look around” or “come in … Continued

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