Community service is a cornerstone of how Project HEART helps individuals rebuild stability and purpose. By serving others, our members practice real world responsibility and develop healthy routines that support progress in every area of life. From neighborhood cleanups to supporting local nonprofits, these team based projects reinforce accountability while creating a strong sense of belonging and pride.

Each monthly project is designed to strengthen job ready skills such as teamwork, communication, follow-through, and leadership. Members learn how to show up on time, take direction, work alongside others, and complete a task with excellence; skills that translate directly into employment and long-term independence. For many, these experiences become a turning point, an opportunity to contribute instead of withdraw, and to be seen as a capable part of the community.

Most importantly, our community service efforts build connection between Project HEART and the residents we serve. Giving…

Project Heart provides a Project New Start program which offers a supportive pathway for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. Project HEART’s goal is to help people rebuild their lives, reduce the risk of reoffending, and create a strong foundation for long-term stability. Project Heart walks alongside those who have faced life destabilizing challenges, providing guidance, encouragement, and practical support every step of the way.

Purpose is to break the cycle of incarceration by providing hope, structure, and community to those at high risk of reoffending; especially individuals whose past behaviors were driven by addiction, trauma, or lack of support.

Project Heart believes that everyone deserves a second chance, and that with accountability, real friendship, and access to resources, long-term change is possible.

Pre-Release Services – Project Heart meets with participants while they are still in custody too prepare them for a successful transition and…

Sierra College provides financial aid information for attending college including details about grants, waived fees, book vouchers, scholarships, student employment, loans, and more.

Sierra College campuses are in Grass Valley, Truckee, Rocklin, and Roseville.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

North Point Academy (NPA) provides an independent study program for high school students.

Features include:

• Options for online or traditional coursework
• Allows students to take classes at Bear River, Nevada Union, Sierra College, or participate in internships and employment

Web pages

• Home - https://northpoint.njuhsd.com/

The Salvation Army's Booth Family Center provides a transitional housing program for families with children in Nevada County.

Services include:

• Providing short-term emergency shelter for families with children
• Offering transitional housing with flexible length of stay
• Conducting intake interviews and maintaining a waitlist
• Offering case management and counseling services
• Supporting residents with education, employment, financial planning, parenting, substance use recovery, and mental health

Applicants must complete an online application form to join the Booth Family Center waitlist.

Web pages

• Home - https://grassvalley.salvationarmy.org/grass_valley/booth-family-center/ 
• Application Link - https://form.jotform.com/241997165848172 

Silver Springs High School provides a full-day continuation high school program focused on core academics, elective courses, and career training.

Programs include:

• Young Parents Program
• Employment Training
• Social-Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices

Web pages:

• Home - https://silversprings.njuhsd.com/

Victory Village Veteran's Center provides support services for veterans, service members, and their families to ease the transition from military to civilian life.

Services may include:

• Assistance with VA
• Goal-setting
• Employment and benefits assistance
• Veteran support groups
• Family support groups
• Housing search assistance
• Landlord Liaison
• Rental, deposit, and utility assistance
• Unemployment workshop
• Move-in assistance (furniture)

Web pages

• Main page - www.vvvets.org/

AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) provides housing, employment, and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. Nevada County residents must be clients of Turning Point. AMIH offers assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service.

All AMI programs require:

• Proof of county residency for 14 days before being eligible for funding
• Current income that can support housing costs going forward after any funding assistance from AMIH

​AMIH and 211 offer assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service.

Call 2-1-1 or 833-342-5211 for information about, and eligibility screening for, the following programs.

• Homelessness Prevention - For people who are at risk of losing their current housing.
• Rapid Rehousing - For people who are currently unhoused. Coordinated Entry intake required.
• Transition Age Youth - For Transition Age Youth (TAY) ages 18-24 in PLACER COUNTY. Help with life skills and finding housing.
  
  

Web pages

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Placer County Office of Education Foster Youth Services partners with the Children's System of Care to identify provides educational case management for students and foster care.

Eligibility - Open to any foster case.

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Youth are eligible for ILP services from age 14 to the day before their 21st birthday, provided one of the following criteria is met:

• Youth was/is in foster care at least one day after their 16th birthday
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a kinship guardianship at any age and is receiving/received Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (KinGAP) between ages 16-18
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a Non-Related Legal Guardianship (NRLG) after attaining age 8 and is receiving/received permanent placement services
• Youth is between 14-15 years with an open dependency case (in placement) & attending school or living in Placer County (*if youth remains in out of home placement at least one day after their 16th birthday, youth will remain eligible…

The Placer County Veterans Service Office assists veterans, dependents, and survivors in accessing 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