The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit association of veterans who suffered some degree of disability while serving in time of war or armed conflict. They offer a variety of resources including:

• VA Benefits Help
• VA Medical Transportation
• Employment & Entrepreneurship
• Transition Services
• Caregivers
• Burn Pits
• Women Veterans
• Survivors
• Medical Cannibis
• LGBTQ+ Veterans
• Tramatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
• Vietnam War Veterans
• Gulf War Veterans
• Post-military Health & Mental Health Benefits
• Memorial & Death Benefits
• Blind Veterans
• Disaster Relief
• Service Animals
• Homeless Veteran Assistance
• POW/MIA
• Discounts
• Identifying Scams
• Estate Planning
• Moral Injury

Web pages

• Home - https://www.davcal.org/

The American Bar Association provides legal assistance and resources for individuals and families affected by California wildfires.

Resources include:

• Disaster Legal Hotline: Free legal assistance for wildfire survivors.
  • Hotline Number: 415-575-3120
• Legal Aid Resources: Links to national and regional disaster legal aid organizations.
• FEMA Assistance Information: Guidance on applying for FEMA aid and locating Disaster Recovery Centers.
• Pro Bono Legal Support: Connection to volunteer attorneys through the ABA/Paladin National Disaster Pro Bono Portal.

Additional Information:

The hotline provides legal guidance on issues related to insurance claims, housing, employment, FEMA benefits, and more. 

Free legal help is available to people affected by declared disasters, regardless of income.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.americanbar.org/ 
• FEMA California Wildfires - https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4610
• FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers - https://egatew…

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) administers these benefits, which are available to workers, business owners, and self-employed individuals who lost their jobs or businesses or had their work hours reduced due to the ongoing wildfires or other disasters.


Web pages

• Home - https://edd.ca.gov/en
• Disaster Benifits - https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Disaster_Unemployment_Assistance.htm
• About - https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/disaster_related_services.htm

My Sister’s House provides culturally responsive services for Asian, Pacific Islander, and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.

Services include

• Emergency shelter and safe haven
• Case management and safety planning
• Legal advocacy and assistance
• Counseling and support groups
• Job training and employment assistance
• Community outreach and prevention education

Web pages

• Home - http://www.my-sisters-house.org/

The Placer County Business Advantage Network (BAN) provides free employment services for job seekers and hiring support for businesses in Placer County.

Services include:

• Free job fairs for employers and job seekers
• Job leads and hiring opportunities by email subscription
• Job search support and training referrals
• Hiring assistance, recruitment tools, and networking for businesses
• Job Connections, which helps connect job seekers with local employers

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5263/The-Business-Advantage-Network
• Hiring Assistance for Employers - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5643/Hiring-Assistance-for-Employers
• Resources for Job Seekers - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5645/Resources-for-Job-Seekers
• Job Fairs - www.placer.ca.gov/6228/Job-Fairs
• Job Leads - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5535/Job-Leads
• Job Connections - https://www.placer.ca.gov/6229/Job-Connections

Connecting Point's Employment Services provide personalized career planning, training, and support for participants of Nevada County's CalWORKS and Child Support Services programs.

Services include:

• One-on-one career counseling
• A six-week employment skills training course
• Assistance with resume and cover letter writing and interviewing skills
• Assistance identifying barriers to employment and navigation to community resources to address those barriers
• Paid and unpaid work experience with local employers
  

Web pages

• Home - https://connectingpoint.org
• Employment Services - https://connectingpoint.org/employment-services/

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.

Nevada County's Employment Services provide employment opportunities for the County of Nevada. Lists current job openings for the County of Nevada, applications for each position, information on benefits for current and future employees, compensation and benefits information for each bargaining unit, personnel code information and job descriptions for every County position.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/471/Human-Resources
  
  

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

Nation's Finest offers employment assistance services to veterans. Employment readiness programs include job search workshops to assess career goals, career counseling, assistance with resume preparation, cover letter writing, and job application preparation. Training and supportive services are included.

Web pages

• Home page - https://nationsfinest.org/
• Locations - https://nationsfinest.org/locations/
• Programs & Services - https://nationsfinest.org/our-services/

Pride Industries provides employment services designed to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and succeed in the workplace. Services are tailored to meet individual needs and interests.

Services include:

• Assessment and career planning
• Job training and skill development
• Job placement and on-the-job support
• Follow-up services and case management

Web pages

• Home - https://www.prideindustries.com/
• Locations - https://www.dor.ca.gov/RRD/Consumer/ViewProviderDetails.aspx?id=7

Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center offers no-cost education and career training to young adults aged 16-24, preparing them for long-term employment.

Services include:

• Career Technical Training - Programs in:
  • Automotive and Machine Repair
  • Construction
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Finance and Business
  • Public Service
  • Advanced Manufacturing
• Education - Offers a high school diploma program and GED preparation.
• Career Development - Provides employability skills training, practical work experience, and social skills development.

Web pages

• Home - https://sierranevada.jobcorps.gov/