Community Support

[lifequest]

I'm taking up babaruss's suggestion and starting a new thread along the lines I posted on previously..to quote from Keeping WACCO Safe:

"Those who are following the State's situation understand that life as we know it will be changing drastically in the very near future - support nets and services will totally disappear. If individuals know of support services or other forms of community support available they could post in that category. We may all become more dependant on community instead of government so this could be a way of addressing needs."

I'll start with an obscure group that loans money for educational needs (Cal Grants may be eliminated entirely starting in July) and you don't need to be Jewish to apply:

https://www.jfla.org/

The closest office is in San Francisco.

I'm sure everyone knows of other potential resources....I do too but need to sit down and do more research. So feel free to add your own ideas.

[babaruss]

Glad you took the chance to start this thread lifequest.
My needs become smaller and smaller the older I get.
But still I do (as a senior on a severely restricted income)
need to find ways to make ends meet.
PG&E has a program which reduces rates to those households
who fall under certain income guidelines.
The phone company also has a similar program.
Any county social service agency can send information for emergency
crisis needs...power about to be shut off...need money for last month rent and security deposit...food sources etc.
I (when feeling up to it physically) volunteer at local food distribution centers, and as a volunteer, can generally pick out things I need over and above what is going to general population.
The category following this one offers a way to reduce garbage bills, and recycle your own trash. Very helpful information to people who have never composted, nor grown their own food.
My small contribution here is a scatter gun approach as I have no idea who needs to hear what in the way of survival information.
Since I take in people in recovery here at my little cabin, and some of these people have zip in the way of resources, I collect and recycle redeemable cans and bottles. The recipient of this current collection will get her hair colored and trimmed. Which will boost self esteem and may make her feel a bit more presentable for job search.
So far that little resource has taken care of a great many of my housemates small personal needs..needs for which I do not have the ready cash.
People in my community who know me (and my tiny little clunker) toss bottles and cans in where ever they see it parked.
Community gardens are always important..both for producing good healthy food and as a survival teaching tool. We need a hell of a lot more of them.
We just don't can/dry/preserve foods like we did when I was a dirt poor kid growing up.
Maybe this is enough of a contribution from me.
Looking forward to learning about other means of survival....beyond the basic stuff I've just now tossed into the mix.
babaruss


I'm taking up babaruss's suggestion and starting a new thread along the lines I posted on previously..to quote from Keeping WACCO Safe:

"Those who are following the State's situation understand that life as we know it will be changing drastically in the very near future - support nets and services will totally disappear. If individuals know of support services or other forms of community support available they could post in that category. We may all become more dependant on community instead of government so this could be a way of addressing needs."

I'll start with an obscure group that loans money for educational needs (Cal Grants may be eliminated entirely starting in July) and you don't need to be Jewish to apply:

https://www.jfla.org/

The closest office is in San Francisco.

I'm sure everyone knows of other potential resources....I do too but need to sit down and do more research. So feel free to add your own ideas.

[SJackson]

Unfortunately, a loan from jfla.org requires you to be a resident of one of the Southern California counties. I followed up on a northern Calif source, Hebrew Free Loan Association (https://www.hflasf.org/), but they require that you be Jewish. That leaves us out, but thanks for getting this started!:thumbsup:




I'm taking up babaruss's suggestion and starting a new thread along the lines I posted on previously..to quote from Keeping WACCO Safe:

"Those who are following the State's situation understand that life as we know it will be changing drastically in the very near future - support nets and services will totally disappear. If individuals know of support services or other forms of community support available they could post in that category. We may all become more dependant on community instead of government so this could be a way of addressing needs."

I'll start with an obscure group that loans money for educational needs (Cal Grants may be eliminated entirely starting in July) and you don't need to be Jewish to apply:

Jewish Free Loan Association (https://www.jfla.org/)

The closest office is in San Francisco.

I'm sure everyone knows of other potential resources....I do too but need to sit down and do more research. So feel free to add your own ideas.

[babaruss]

Maybe we should determine if there is enough money/sponsorship locally for the development of micro loans such as are offered in other third world countries.
O.K...o.k..we are not third world yet, but many people here are on the brink of poverty (if not there already) and a community based program of that sort could prove viable. The only requirement could be that the loan recipient has a viable plan for the money borrowed.
babaruss


Unfortunately, a loan from jfla.org requires you to be a resident of one of the Southern California counties. I followed up on a northern Calif source, Hebrew Free Loan Association (https://www.hflasf.org/), but they require that you be Jewish. That leaves us out, but thanks for getting this started!:thumbsup:

[Neshamah]

This may be more for armchair contributors than for organizing, but it gives some ideas for what is possible:

Charity Navigator - America's Largest Charity Evaluator | Home (https://www.charitynavigator.org/)

I did a little looking around, and you can filter by region:

Charity Navigator - Your Search Results (https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.results&scopeid=4&overallrtg=4) (Filter by state in lefthand column)

Charity Navigator - Your Search Results (https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.results&scopeid=4&overallrtg=4&stid=13) (CA)

[santarosie]

I'm taking up babaruss's suggestion and starting a new thread along the lines I posted on previously..to quote from Keeping WACCO Safe:

"Those who are following the State's situation understand that life as we know it will be changing drastically in the very near future - support nets and services will totally disappear. If individuals know of support services or other forms of community support available they could post in that category. We may all become more dependant on community instead of government so this could be a way of addressing needs."

I'll start with an obscure group that loans money for educational needs (Cal Grants may be eliminated entirely starting in July) and you don't need to be Jewish to apply:

Jewish Free Loan Association (https://www.jfla.org/)

The closest office is in San Francisco.

I'm sure everyone knows of other potential resources....I do too but need to sit down and do more research. So feel free to add your own ideas.

Here's a way to get FREE meals for the kids.

Kids Eat Free Deals in Sonoma County | SonomaontheCheap.com (https://sonomaonthecheap.com/2009/02/kids-eat-free-deals-in-sonoma-county/)
Sonomaonthecheap.com
Kids Eat Free Deals in Sonoma County
by Lisa Mann

Here’s a collection of kids eat free deals in Sonoma County. These can change without notice, so it’s a good idea to call first to be sure the deal is still being offered.

Monday

Pete’s Henny Penny Restaurant (Petaluma)
Kids eat free (age 10 and under, 1 kid per paying adult) all day, every day. 707-763-0459

Puerto Vallarta (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (12 and under) with adult entrée, all day Monday.
707-575-4374

Sams for Play Café (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (under 12) with purchase of entrée, Monday through Thursday after 4pm.
707-528-2929

Star Restaurant (Cotati)
Kids eat free everyday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
(707) 795-8836

Tuesday

Bakers Square (Rohnert Park)
Kids (10 and under) eat free all day long Tuesdays and Fridays.
707-584-3601

Bruno’s on 4th (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (under 10) with purchase of adult entrée, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 5pm and 6pm.
707-569-8222

Carrows Restaurants (Santa Rosa, Petaluma)
Kids 10 and under eat free Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after 4pm
707-546-1090

Chevy’s (Santa Rosa)
One kid ( under 12) per adult eats free all day Tuesday.
707-571-1082

Coco’s Restaurant & Bakery (Santa Rosa)
Kids under 12 eat free Tuesdays and Wednesdays all day.
707-545-2626

Denny’s (Petaluma and Santa Rosa)
Tuesday nights from 4pm to 10pm kids (10 and under) eat free
Baker Ave, Santa Rosa 707-542-2309
Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa 707-544-6880
Petaluma 707-795-1397

IHOP (Petaluma and Rohnert Park)
Kids (12 and under) eat free after 4pm on Tuesdays.
Petaluma 707-792-9110
Rohnert Park 707-586-3698
Santa Rosa 707-579-4000

Lyons (Petaluma and Santa Rosa)
All day Tuesday & Saturday, 2 kids eat free with any adult entree purchase at regular price. Dine-in only, drink not included
Petaluma 707-762-4095
Santa Rosa 707-528-9311

Pete’s Henny Penny Restaurant (Petaluma)
Kids eat free (age 10 and under, 1 kid per paying adult) all day, every day. 707-763-0459

Pizzeria DePaoli (Windsor)
With every adult entree ordered 1 kid (12 and under) eats free. They can even make their own pizza.
707-836-9843

Sams for Play Café (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (under 12) with purchase of entrée, Monday through Thursday after 4pm.
707-528-2929

Star Restaurant (Cotati)
Kids eat free everyday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
(707) 795-8836

Sweet River Grill and Bar (Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa)
One free kid’s meal (12 and under) with purchase of adult entrée, all day Tuesday.
707-526-0400

Wednesday

Bruno’s on 4th (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (under 10) with purchase of adult entrée, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 5pm and 6pm.
707-569-8222

Carrows Restaurants (Santa Rosa, Petaluma)
Kids 10 and under eat free Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after 4pm
707-546-1090

Coco’s Restaurant & Bakery (Santa Rosa)
Kids under 12 eat free Tuesdays and Wednesdays all day.
707-545-2626

Pete’s Henny Penny Restaurant (Petaluma)
Kids eat free (age 10 and under, 1 kid per paying adult) all day, every day. 707-763-0459

Romeo’s Pizza and Pasta (Petaluma)
Kids (10 and under) can make a their own pizza, and all day Wedneday it’s free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Petaluma 707-762-6669

Sams for Play Café (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (under 12) with purchase of entrée, Monday through Thursday after 4pm.
707-528-2929

Star Restaurant (Cotati)
Kids eat free everyday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
(707) 795-8836

Thursday

Bruno’s on 4th (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (under 10) with purchase of adult entrée, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 5pm and 6pm.
707-569-8222

Carrows Restaurants (Santa Rosa, Petaluma)
Kids 10 and under eat free Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after 4pm
707-546-1090

Cattleman’s (Petaluma)
One free kid’s “Pete’s “steak (under 12) with an adult entree on Thursday evenings
707-763-4114

Pete’s Henny Penny Restaurant (Petaluma)
Kids eat free (age 10 and under, 1 kid per paying adult) all day, every day. 707-763-0459

Pizzeria DePaoli (Windsor)
With every adult entree ordered 1 kid (12 and under) eats free. They can even make their own pizza.
707-836-9843

Sams for Play Café (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (under 12) with purchase of entrée, Monday through Thursday after 4pm.
707-528-2929

Star Restaurant (Cotati)
Kids eat free everyday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
(707) 795-8836

Friday

Bakers Square (Rohnert Park)
Kids (10 and under) eat free all day long Tuesdays and Fridays.
707-584-3601

Pete’s Henny Penny Restaurant (Petaluma)
Kids eat free (age 10 and under, 1 kid per paying adult) all day, every day. 707-763-0459

Star Restaurant (Cotati)
Kids eat free everyday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
(707) 795-8836

Saturday

Denny’s (Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa)
Up to 2 kids (under 12) per adult eat free after 4pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
707-544-6880

El Torito (Rohnert Park)
Kids eat free before 3pm on Saturdays.
707-206-9100

Pete’s Henny Penny Restaurant (Petaluma)
Kids eat free (age 10 and under, 1 kid per paying adult) all day, every day. 707-763-0459

Star Restaurant (Cotati)
Kids eat free everyday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
(707) 795-8836

Stony Point Grill (Santa Rosa)
Free kid’s meal (under 12) with purchase of adult entrée, Saturday night (5 - 9:30 pm).
707-578-1953

Sunday

High Tech Burrito (Santa Rosa)
Buy an adult item and get a kid’s-size burrito free, all day Sunday
707-284-3791

Pete’s Henny Penny Restaurant (Petaluma)
Kids eat free (age 10 and under, 1 kid per paying adult) all day, every day. 707-763-0459

Star Restaurant (Cotati)
Kids eat free everyday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
(707) 795-8836