Associated Community Action Program
Missions and Goals
ACAP is the Community Action Agency for Alameda County and works to mitigate the causes of poverty within that region.
Population Served
Services Offered
Languages
English
German
Italian
Organization Information
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Main Office
Address: 24100 Amador Street 3rd Floor, Hayward, 94544
Phone: (510) 265-8322
Website: http://www.ac-acap.org
Email: info@ac-acap.org
Main Contact:
Contact: Asset Development Coordinator Otis Ward
Location: 24100 Amador Street 3rd Floor Hayward 94544
Email: OWard@acgov.org
Phone: (510) 259-3819
Fax: (510) 259-3820
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Parking
- Paid Lot Public Transportation
- Accessible by Muni Bus. - Accessible by Bart. - Destination: Hayward Directions from Transit: Take BART to the Hayward Station and take the 92 Bus to the Eden Area Multiservice Center
Hours: Wed evenings. Appointments available in Fremont, Livermore and Alameda
Monday - Friday By Appointment |
Services Offered
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| Financial Education and Management Group or one-on-one education on financial best-practices and money management techniques | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Financial Counseling and Planning Review of financial situation and any employment, immigration, legal, or family matters affecting such situation and requiring assistance. One-on-one or small group counseling, problem-solving and planning to help meet client’s financial goals | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Basic Budgeting Creating individual and family budgets to help maximize income, meet payment obligations, and save money | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
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| Utility Subsidies Assistance in application for utility subsidies such as PG&E, telephone, and car insurance discounts for low-income families | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Social Services May include domestic violence services and counseling, prisoner re-entry programs, child protection, homeless services, and other family support programs | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Tax Preparation and EITC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites perform free tax preparation for low-income people and assistance in determining eligibility for tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Schedule Appointment |
| OTHER | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
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| Employment Readiness and Training Career and job specific training, resume building, job search assistance, interview preparation or other assistance in employment readiness | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Job Placement Connection with employers and support in pre- and post- employment process. Assistance in obtaining jobs with sustainable wages and good benefits | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Free Tax Preparation Click for Details undefined | Appointment |
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| Credit Repair Counseling Guidance in improving credit scores and paying down debt | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Debt and Bankruptcy Counseling Guidance in paying down debt and decision-making regarding filing for bankruptcy | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Child Support and Other Payments Assistance in planning for child support payments and collections, liaison with Department of Child Support Services | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
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| IDAs and Matched Savings IDAs are matched saving accounts most often for the purpose of home ownership, higher education, or small business start-up. Most IDAs are matched at a rate of $2 for every $1 a client saves with varying requirements for the savings goal | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
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| Home-Rental Assistance Determining affordability and eligibility for subsidies; locating available units, rental application assistance | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Home-Ownership Assistance Planning and saving, determining affordability, acquiring financial assistance (e.g. first-time homebuyer grants), loan application and negotiation for fair loan terms, and other pre-purchase counseling for home-ownership | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Foreclosure Prevention and Counseling Counseling and planning for payments and loan terms in order to help prevent foreclosure | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
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| Community Economic Development Education on the relationship between residents, business, development, and government; how people can invest back into their communities and participate in processes that affect their families and neighbors | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
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| Banking Product Training Assistance and support in the use of banking products such as pre-paid debit cards, checking accounts, savings accounts, and credit products | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Checking Account Enrollment | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Savings Account Enrollment | Classes Work Shop Coaching Phone Call Drop In Schedule Appointment |
| Pre-Paid Debit Card Enrollment Click for Details undefined |