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A small interest free loan (up to $2,000) that can help the ALICE population (gap population) with an emergent need. Does not help with back rent, back utility bills, or purchase of car

Provides interest-free loans to low-income residents. These loans can be used for college, improve job skills, starting a business, and unexpected financial challenges. No interest or fees are added to amount borrowed.

Loan applicants must be Orange County residents who are 18 years of age or older and who are, or have been, recipients of mental health services. To apply please complete an application and submit all required supporting documentation. Approval of the loan will be determined after all records have been received and if the applicant can feasibly make a minimum payment of $10 a month. Loans ranging from $10 up to $250.

The Bridge Fund provides interest-free loans and grants to help pay off rental arrears and prevent evictions. It conducts advocacy with the DSS to help clients with meritorious cases get emergency rental assistance. It negotiates with landlords to give clients more time to pay or reduce the arrears. It offers information and referrals, budget counseling, money management workshops, food cards and utility assistance grants for those most in need, rent subsidies, and training-related grants for those in community college or vocational training programs.

Help to reduce financial stress by providing interest-free loans and education to increase financial literacy and economic well-being within our diverse community. Loans are available to those in need of: security deposits, medical or dental expenses, licensing and/or test fees, legal fees, job related expenses, one time tuition assistance, small business emergencies.