Community Resources: Supporting and Empowering Our Community
Discover a range of valuable community resources to support individuals and families in various areas. From state resources addressing gangs and trauma to local organizations providing assistance and support, this page is a gateway to essential services. Explore resources for parents and families, access programs for youth, adults, and seniors, find help with food, housing, and utility bills, and discover organizations dedicated to addressing domestic violence and homelessness. Our community partners are here to lend a helping hand and provide the support you need. Please take advantage of these resources and strengthen our community together.
Please click on the links to access each resource for more information and contact details.
California Department of Education
Discover the resources offered by the California Department of Education to promote safe schools, address trauma and gangs, and support parents. The Safe Schools Safe Learning Act prioritizes positive behavior and trauma-informed practices. The CDE also supports parent-teacher partnerships, offers early childhood education support, and encourages family engagement. Make use of these resources for a successful educational journey.
Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATTCA)
Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) has several assistance programs for youth, adults, and seniors, including help with food, housing, shelter, PG&E or Propane bills, and parent and teen support.
https://www.atcaa.org/get-help
Sonora Service Center
Address:427 N. Hwy 49, Suite 305, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: (209) 533-1397
Fax: (209) 533-1034
Center for A Non-Violent Community (CNVC)
Center for a Non-Violent Community offers support for victims of physical and emotional abuse.
https://nonviolentcommunity.org/
Addrss: 542 W. Stockton Street, Sonora
Phone: 209.588.9305
24-Hour Crisis Line: 209.533.3401
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday-Friday (except holidays).
Homeless Youth Services (TCSOS)
All youth should have the opportunity for educational success, no matter their housing or family situation. The Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools program promotes this success through advocacy, mentoring, tutoring, and assistance with the transition to obtaining a college education.
https://www.tcsos.us/services/student-support/homeless-youth/
Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools
Homeless Youth Ed Rights
Colleen Whitlock
Assistant Superintendent, Student Support Services
209.536.2075
cwhitlock@tcsos.us
InterFaith Community Social Services
Interfaith is a non-profit service organization established in 1988, owned and operated by nine member churches. With the help of over 150 dedicated volunteers, Interfaith now provides food, clothing, and personal services to over 700 families in Tuolumne County each month.
Address: 18500 Striker Court Off Tuolumne Road, West of Standard Road Sonora
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5070 Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209.532.0905
Hours of Operation: Open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday
Mountain Women's Resource Center
Mountain Women’s Resource Center under the Center for Non-Violent Community (CVNC) offers support and service to women who are victims of domestic violence.
https://nonviolentcommunity.org/
Address: 19900 Cedar North Road, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209.588.9305
St. James Episcopal Church
St. James Episcopal church offers meals one night per week. St. James, also known as “The Red Church,” is visible at the top of the hill on Washington Street in downtown Sonora.
https://www.stjamessonora.org/
Address: 42 Snell Street, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209.532.1580
E-mail: stjamessonora.staff@gmail.com
Tuolumne County Public Health
Tuolumne County Public Health provides various services and resources to children and adults. The web link provides an overview of what is available to local residents.
https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=363
Address: 20111 Cedar Road N.
Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209-533-7401
Toll-Free: 800-585-6606
Fax: 209-533-7406
Tuolumne County Social Services
Tuolumne County Social Services provides appropriate services to individuals and families to enhance self-sufficiency. Such services include financial assistance, medical benefits, in-home care for the elderly and disabled, employment and training services, and protective services for children and adults. Cal-Fresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWorks can be engaged through Social Services Agency
https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/277/Social-Services
Address: 20075 Cedar Road N. Sonora, CA 95370
Phone: 209.533.5711
Fax: 209.533.5714
Email: socialservices@tuolumnecounty.ca.gov
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM