What is the pathways project?
The Pathways Project encompasses the services that Housing El Dorado provides to our most vulnerable and unhoused community members of the West Slope of El Dorado County. The pathways we provide include Street Outreach, Showers, the Inclement Weather Lodging Program, and Critical Mobile Home Repair.
OUR SERVICES
Street Outreach
In collaboration with Green Valley Community Church, Housing El Dorado coordinates a consistent resource to connect our guests with a hot shower and the clothes closet by providing reliable transportation to these services every Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Our staff and volunteers meet our clients where they are at with services appropriate to their needs, such as:
- Becoming "Doc Ready" (ID, birth certificate, etc.)
- Completing social service applications and referrals
- Accessing Coordinated Entry
- Advocating on their behalf
- Case Management
- Accessing the Street Nurse with Marshall Hospital
- Providing hot showers and haircuts
Inclement Weather Lodging
CURRENTLY PAUSED FOR THE SUMMER
We provide essential safety, shelter, and resources for our unhoused neighbors during harsh weather conditions.
The shelter only operates on days when overnight temperatures are expected to fall below 45°F with precipitation, or below 35°F without precipitation.
To request a reservation, call the warm line at 530-317-8877 between 9 AM and 12 PM to make your request and arrange transportation. A staff member will call you back to confirm your reservation and transportation arrangements. Check-in at the shelter site is from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Critical Mobile Home Repair (CMHR)
CMHR provides up to $2,000 towards health and safety-related repairs to keep seniors in their homes. We also pair seniors with light case management, connecting low-income owners to appropriate services for utility and food assistance.
Repairs must be completed by a licensed and insured professional. Payments are made directly to the vendor.
We are currently accepting applications for low-income seniors and mobile home owners requiring repairs. To see if you qualify, call the warm line at 530-317-8877 to receive essential repairs.
Case Management Services
You may qualify for case management and housing support if you are insured by Anthem through Medi-Cal. If so, we can coordinate support at different stages of your housing journey, from securing a home to maintaining long-term stability.
We currently provide...
- Housing Transition Navigation Services: case management support to help you locate housing, navigate applications, and develop budgeting skills.
- Housing Deposit Services: move-in financial assistance of up to $6,500 per Anthem member, covering costs such as security deposits, application fees, initial utilities, and basic furnishings.
- Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services: ongoing support to help clients maintain housing stability, including ensuring bills are paid, and supporting overall self-sufficiency and care of the home.