The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax assistance to qualifying individuals and families who earned less than $69,000 in 2025.

The coalition also helps educate the public on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). VITA is available through Placer County Health and Human Services in cooperation with IRS and United Way.

Services include:

• Free tax preparation
• Preparation assistance, available online or in person

Additional notes:

Information on the Placer Free Tax Prep webpage can be translated to most languages through a built-in Google Translate service.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/FreeTaxPrep
• General Information - YourFreeTaxPrep.org
• What to Bring to Your VITA Appointment - https://www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation

FieldHaven Feline Center’s Community/Cat Assistance Team provides support and guidance to people seeking help with a wide range of cat-related issues, including feral cat colonies, rehoming, adoptions, lost or found cats, and behavior.

The program is run by trained volunteers and staff who respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries. Services aim to keep cats safely in homes or managed in the community.

Services include:

• Information on cat health, behavior, and rehoming options
• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) training and access to humane trapping equipment
• Support with finding alternatives to shelter intake and surrender processes
• Community education on managing feral cat colonies and preventing overpopulation
• Emergency support during wildfires and disasters to assist with cat sheltering

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/cat/
• Resource Library - https://fieldhaven.com/resources/

FieldHaven’s Kitten Sitters program supports people caring for abandoned kittens and cats found in the community through a neighborhood-based foster model.

The program helps keep animals out of shelters by equipping caregivers with supplies, veterinary support, and training to provide short-term care in safe home environments.

Kitten Sitters receive guidance from FieldHaven staff and are encouraged to find permanent homes for the animals they help.

Services include:

• Food, supplies, and support for kittens and community cats under 12 weeks of age
• Access to low-cost veterinary care and spay/neuter services
• Coaching on safe, in-place care and kitten socialization
• Email support from trained staff and volunteers

Web pages

• Home - https://fieldhaven.com/
• Kitten Sitters - https://fieldhaven.com/programs/kitten-sitters/
• Apply to be a Kitten Sitter - https://form.jotform.com/201047174093146

The Placer County Veterans Service Office in Rocklin assists veterans, dependents, and survivors with access to local, state, and federal benefits.

Services include:

• Assistance filing VA claims and appeals
• Information about compensation and pension benefits
• Referrals for education, employment, housing, and mental health services
• Help accessing CalVet and federal VA programs
• Survivor and dependent benefit assistance
• Guidance with discharge upgrades and record requests

Services are available to veterans of all eras and discharge types, depending on eligibility.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/1875/Veterans

Everyone Matters Ministries (EMM) provides transitional housing for individuals, couples, and families through a fleet of recreational vehicles (RVs), with stays of up to 12 months.

Services include:

• A safe living space in an RV for up to 12 months
• Financial literacy support
• Employment readiness assistance
• Weekly food boxes (see Food Ministry below)

Food Ministry:

EMM partners with Feeding The Foothills to provide large boxes of food every Friday to each household in the program, helping offset grocery costs. Volunteers deliver boxes directly to each home.

Additional Information:

RVs are placed in local RV parks, and applicants must meet park income requirements (typically 2x the rent). Average space rent is around $800 per month but may vary by location.

Web pages

• Home - https://everyonemattersministries.com/

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) coordinates volunteers to mentor foster youth and act as the "eyes and ears of the judge and the voice of the child."

Through court reports and court appearances, CASA volunteers state the child’s wishes and provide the court with recommendations as to what actions would be in the child’s best interests.

Web pages

• Home - https://casaplacer.org/casa/

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore operates the ReStore, a home improvement outlet that sells new and gently used items to the public at low cost.

Services include:

• Discounted home goods such as appliances, furniture, lighting, housewares, and tools
• Building supplies including plumbing, electrical, hardware, and lawn and garden materials
• May provide pickup service for large donated items

Additional notes:

Availability of items and donation pickup service may vary.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.foothillshabitat.org/restore.html

The Rocklin Police Department is a full service police agency.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.rocklin.ca.us/police

Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income families in Placer County to build safe, affordable homes. The Home Ownership Program offers an opportunity for eligible households to purchase a home through a long-term, affordable mortgage.

Services include:

• Constructions of affordable homes in partnership with local families
• Homeownership opportunities to qualifying low-income households
• Long-term, affordable mortgage options
• Support throughout the application and home-buying process

Additional notes:

Program availability depends on funding, land availability, and construction timelines.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.foothillshabitat.org/

The Salvation Army provides basic needs assistance, community support programs, and emergency services for people living in Rocklin and Roseville.

Services include:

• Rental assistance
• Utility assistance, available when funding allows
• Food assistance, including:
  • Emergency pantry
  • Community meals (times vary)
• Disaster response, including fire recovery and emergency aid
• Shower access on Fridays from 6am-7am (no clothing distribution)
• Holiday programs, such as seasonal food boxes and gift drives
• Childcare assistance.  After-School and Summer Day Camp Programs
• Spiritual support, such as pastoral care and prayer counseling

Web pages

• Home - https://roseville.salvationarmy.org/roseville/social-services/