Have you been impacted by COVID-19? You may qualify for financial assistance.

Eligible individuals may include those who were impacted due to the following:

• Laid-off or wage impacted
• Unable to work due to COVID-19 school/childcare closures
• Unable to telework due to lack of technology equipment
• Unable to work due to caring for a COVID-19 family member
• Immunocompromised and unable to work
• Must be a resident of Alameda County (with exception of Oakland and Berkeley)

You could receive assistance towards paying for:

• Rent, housing, and utility bills
• Food 
• Equipment to telework & education
• Transportation
• Childcare
• Training costs up to $5,000
• Other assistance as needed

To check your eligibility, contact:

Diane Jesus, Workforce Development Navigator, dianej@rubiconprograms.org, 510-576-1087

Celeste Jones, Intake Coordinator, celestej@rubiconprograms.org, 510-253-2994

Low-income eligibility guidelines change on Sep. 30, making it more difficult to qualify. Contact us today to have your application reviewed under the more inclusive guidelines.