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Creates paths and
opportunities for those seeking greater self-sufficiency, independence, and
dignity through education, training, criminal justice alternatives, housing,
and other services. English education, referrals to immigration and other
agencies and services, green card renewal, citizenship class, emergency help.
Job training/placement/search. Eligibility:
50% of income must be from being employed as a farm worker or legal
dependant of a farm worker age 18+. Walk in or call for appointment. See www.CHDCorp.org 9625 Adams, Lake Tutors help
adults learn to read. Sponsored by A fully
accredited public two-year community college. Apply on-line or contact
Admissions and Records. Lake Transit Authority bus transportation available
between Lakeport and Ukiah daily. Disability resource center assesses student
needs, and helps to provide accommodations (from technology aids to personal
assistance) to allow equal access to education. Eligibility: Students with a verifiable disability who
are otherwise eligible for admission to Disabled program/services..................................................... 995-7910 TTY.................................................................................... 995-4183 A fully
accredited two-year community college. Classes offered for lifelong learners,
veterans, and students with disabilities. Call admissions and records or
apply on-line. See www.yccd.edu Creates paths and
opportunities for those seeking greater self-sufficiency, independence, and
dignity through education, training, criminal justice alternatives, housing
and other services. English education, referrals to immigration, and other
agencies and services, green card renewal, citizenship class, emergency help.
Job training/placement/search. Eligibility:
50% of income must be from being employed as a farm worker or legal
dependant of a farm worker age 18+. Walk in or call for appointment. See www.CHDCorp.org California Indian
Manpower Consortium, Inc. (CIMC) Assessment and
individual employment planning; educational and skills training; and
entrepreneurial planning and development for eligible native American
Indians, Alaskans, and Hawaiians
living in Department of
Rehabilitation Provides
services, training, and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living,
and equality for individuals with disabilities. Special programs include
"Personal Goal" and "Homemaker" services for blind and
low-vision individuals. Eligibility:
Permanent physical or mental disability. Call to apply or visit
website. See www.dor.ca.gov Employment
Development Department - CALJOBS 55 Employment
Development Department - 55 Free job
placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, state disability insurance,
employment, and training; special program for veterans. See www.edd.ca.gov Employment
Development Department - Unemployment Insurance Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-300-5616 Toll-Free TTY................................................................ 800-815-9387 Unemployment
insurance. See www.edd.ca.gov Experience Works Toll-Free Regional Office................................................ 800-288-1324 Temporary paid
training assignments at public and nonprofit agencies in the community to
assist client in transitioning into the workforce. Training is individually
designed to enhance skills related to employment goals and obtaining job
outside program. Eligibility: Low
income seniors age 55+. Lake 55 A collaborative
of human service agencies offer comprehensive employment and training
services to job seekers and businesses. Computer stations, resume help,
resource library; free to the public. Supportive services may include
transportation, child care, work clothing, health and dental care,
internships, and other work experience. Eligibility: Laid-off
workers, low-income seniors age 55+, youths age 14-21, migrant and
seasonal farm workers, school leavers, or veterans. See www.northcentralcounties.org One of eight service
centers in See www.vietvets.org/nbvrc.htm
Lake County One-Stop/ Mail to: Satellite program
of Pinoleville
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Vocational
training, counseling to Native Americans with disabilities. Eligibility: Native American, age 18+. See www.pinoleville-nsn.us Toll-Free...................................................................... 800-777-0369 Discount passes
for parking and camping in state parks. Also Volunteer Park Host positions
available. Eligibility: Age 62+;
persons w/disabilities; specified veterans; those receiving AFDC. Call or
download application at www.parks.ca.gov. Also see description of Park Hosts program
at website. See www.parks.ca.gov Fishing Licenses Reduced-fee or
free fishing licenses. Eligibility:
Age 65+ or American Indian and meet low-income criteria; or honorably
discharged veteran with 50% service-connected disability; or meet vision
loss, mobility impairment, or developmentally disabled criteria. Call, or
e-mail request to: LRB@dfg.ca.gov;
Include your name, mailing address and the type of application (reduced fee,
free one-year or free five-year) needed. See www.dfg.ca.gov Note: Volunteer
Opportunities These
organizations connect volunteers to appropriate service agencies or those in need
in the community. Senior centers, community centers, food banks, hospices,
and other service providers listed throughout this directory also depend upon
and welcome volunteers. Foster Grandparent
Program 776 S. State St., Ste. 102-B,
Ukiah............................ 462-2596 ext. 106 Low income
seniors provide individualized attention mentoring to children with special
needs. Participants receive stipend and meal. Eligibility: Age 60+, limited income, willing to
volunteer 20hrs/wk. See www.ncoinc.org Health Insurance
Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Provides free and
objective information and assistance in dealing with Medicare, HMOs,
long-term care insurance,
and other health insurance issues. Volunteers receive training. See www.senioradvocacyservices.org Konocti Senior
Support, Inc. Sponsors two
volunteer programs that provide home visits to seniors age 55+.
Lake Tutors help
adults learn to read. Sponsored by New Beginnings Also................................................................ 995-1938
or 350-7160 Volunteer
"grandparents" engage in fun and supportive activities (reading,
listening, sewing, cooking, etc.) to help guide children 12 yrs. and younger,
in a Day Treatment Program, and Clean and Sober Living Environment for women
and their children. Volunteers receive a $25 per day stipend. Ombudsman Program
of Lake and Volunteers visit
and advocate for residents of nursing and residential care homes. Receive
training to investigate and resolve problems and complaints made by or on
behalf of residents. Retired &
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Links volunteers
age 55+ with available volunteer opportunities. Call to apply or search by
zip code at www.1800volunteer.org
for local positions. Triple 'S'
Institute (Senior Support Services) 9470 Mendenhall, Sponsors two
programs that provide visits by senior volunteers to seniors on the north Clearlake.
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