The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free tax assistance to qualifying individuals and families who earned less than $67,000 in 2024.

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.

Preparation assistance is available online at YourFreeTaxPrep.org or in person by IRS trained volunteers.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.yourfreetaxprep.org/
• VITA Flyers in English and Spanish - https://www.placer.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/76902/Free-Tax-Help---Appointments-Available-Flyer-2023-Tax-year?bidId=
• 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 Veterans Service Office promotes the interest and welfare of veterans, their dependents, and their survivors by enhancing their quality of life through counseling, education, benefits assistance, and advocacy.

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.

To apply for services, navigate to:  www.everyonemattersministries.com.   Then click on "I need help" from top menu bar, then scroll down and click on the first dark red rectangle that says "Apply for EMM Transitional Housing" t…

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 offers used, low cost home improvement goods such as appliances, furniture, lighting, housewares, hardware, plumbing, electrical, building supplies, lawn and garden materials, and tools. Accepts donations from the community, and may offer a pick-up service for larger items.

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 builds affordable homes in partnership with local low-income families, and also offers the Habitat Home Ownership Program, which provides an opportunity for local, low-income families to purchase an affordable home in Placer County.

Web pages

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

The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance and community support for Rocklin and Roseville residents. Services include:

• Rental Assistance – Limited funds for Rocklin; none for Roseville until August 2025.
• Utility Assistance – Roseville utilities only; unavailable until August 2025.
• Food Assistance – Emergency pantry and community meals.
• Other Services – Disaster response, showers, holiday programs, childcare, job search support, and spiritual counseling.

Web pages

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