Ontario

Homeless Programs and Services

As of July 1, 2023, the Ontario Continuum of Care and Housing Department will be the Housing Services Department. Until we have our new webpage, please click here for information on homeless programs and services.

For Additional Services:

211-United Way - Dial 211 for assistance.
An entry point for countrywide homeless services programs

For Additional Services:

211-United Way - Dial 211 for assistance.
An entry point for countrywide homeless services programs

Ontario Access Center - (909) 395-2890
435 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario (cross street is Washington)
An entry point for Ontario's homeless services program

House of Ruth - (909) 988-5559
Services for battered women and their children

Foothill Family Shelter - (909) 920-5568
1501 W. Ninth Street, Suite D, Upland
Transitional housing

SOVA Food Bank - (909) 391-4882
904 E. California Street, Ontario (cross street is Bon View Avenue)
Food, utility and rental assistance, hygiene kits

Salvation Army - (909) 986-6748
1412 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario
Food pantry and hot meals provided

Housing Programs

Housing Overview & Programs

The City of Ontario's residential neighborhoods are a source of great pride, which the City demonstrates through its ongoing commitment to beautiful neighborhoods and encouragement of home ownership through several outstanding programs. Other affiliate housing programs are also available to qualified residents of Ontario offered by the County of San Bernardino.

Summary of Housing Programs

Looking for affordable housing in Ontario? We have multi-family, privately-owned, agency-owned, senior citizen and HUD housing projects within Ontario.
Are you a developer or a non-profit agency? We provide financial assistance if you are interested in building and acquiring/renovating single and multi-family units.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) are federal programs to benefit low-income families by funding community activities, capital improvements, resources for the homeless and a variety of affordable housing initiatives.
To encourage City of Ontario police officers to take an active role in the community, the Police Assistance Loan (PAL) Program offers down payment assistance to Ontario peace officers if they purchase homes within Ontario city limits.
Homebuyer assistance programs are also available through the County of San Bernardino's Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program (Homebuyer assistance programs) (https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/homebuyer/programs/fha.htm).

MyHome Assistance Program

Description

The MyHome Assistance Program offers applicants a deferred-payment junior loan up to 3% of the purchase price/appraised value of the mortgaged property in order to help make the down payment or pay the closing costs.

Process

Contact the California Housing Finance Agency's Homeownership Division for an application.

Conditions/Requirements:

Must be a primary residence
Must successfully complete a homebuyer education counseling course
Homebuyers’ income must fall under certain MyHome limits, depending on the type of mortgage they have
Buyer must qualify as a first-time homebuyer

Available to

Income qualified California residents.

How to apply

Since CalHFA is not a direct lender, their mortgage products are offered through private loan officers who have been approved & trained by the Agency. These loan officers can help you find out more about CalHFA’s programs and guide you through the home buying process.

Visit the Find a Loan Officer page, to contact a loan officer in our area.

Who to call

California Housing Finance Agency
Los Angeles Office
100 Corporate Pointe, Ste. 250
Culver City, CA 90230
310-342-1250 or 877-9-CalHFA
http://www.calhfa.ca.gov/homebuyer/programs/index.htm

Bags Of Hope

UPLM Bags of Hope is to help low-income families alleviate their monthly expenses. Our objective is to help families utilize weekly grocery money toward other household utilities or school supplies.

With Daily distributions in the IE UPLM Bags of Hope program is catered toward individuals and families facing financial crisis. Bags of Hope can assist individuals with food and clothing. If you are in need of assistance this program is here to help you for FREE! Please call our office 909-391-3999 to set up a pick up time

VISIT US

San Bernardino Resource Center

1261 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405

Ontario Community Resource Center

1155 S Milliken Ave Suite G, Ontario Ca 91761

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Ontario Office:
(909) 391-3999

Ontario WIC

150 East Holt Blvd.

Ontario, CA 91761

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

See specific WIC office service hours

To apply or to make an appointment, call us or text ApplySBWIC or SolicitarSBWIC to 1-800-472-2321.

This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Ontario Christian Center

1336 North Baker Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764
Fax: (909) 983-5269
Executive Office: (909) 983-5852
Email: info@ontariochristiancenter.org

Over 25,000 families fed!

Held Every Friday for those in need in the Main Sanctuary.

Doors open at 3:30pm so arrive early. Food distributed from the Royal Room starting at 5:00pm.

The Bread of Life Food Ministry is making a difference in the life of families who have learned to bless God back as He blesses them. Weekly all participants are given an opportunity to freely sow a seed after receiving the Word, and they have begun to affectionately call their giving the “Walk of Faith.”

Once a small child arrived late with her Grandfather, expressing her concern to not miss the “Walk of Faith” because she wanted to sow a seed into the fertile soil of this ministry. Her Grandfather proudly sowed that seed for her. Even though she did not get to walk up front to sow her seed that day the young child was happy for the opportunity to give. The OCC Bread of Life Food Bank is not simply giving “fish” to men but is making “fishermen” of them. Many families come back week after week. Some have begun to attend our regular services because they have been set free by the liberating message of Jesus Christ!

“For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in…” Matthew 25:35

Wellness

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: dial 988 from your phone.
County of San Bernardino Mental Health Services: 24 Hour Helpline (888) 743-1478.

Resources from the County of San Bernardino Behavioral Health can be found here.

Addiction Treatment and Recovery: 24 Hour Helpline (800) 968-2636

Clare/Matrix Outreach Treatment Center, 812 N. Euclid Ave, Ontario 91762. Information for assistance and resources can be found here.
Resources for substance abuse support groups can be found here.
ParkTree Health and Dental Clinic, for more information please click here
Mariposa Community Counseling, 2490 Inland Empire Blvd. (909) 458-1350
Veteran Services: The Ontario City Library's Veterans Resource Center can be found here. Additional resources and information can be found here.
The Ontario Location of the Salvation Army offers the following resources. For information on the resources below please reach out to the Salvation Army directly for hours and days of service. Call (909) 986-6748 or visit their website for Ontario here.
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition Programs

Ontario Health Center*

Location:
150 E. Holt Blvd.
Ontario, CA 91761
Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM

Services:
Reproductive Health
Maternal Health
HIV Services
Pediatrics
Immunizations
TB Skin Testing
Primary Care
Dental

Call 1 (800) 722-4777 to make an appointment for all clinic services.

For after hours care, please call 1-800-722-4777 (TDD 909-387-4859) or for IEHP Members, please call the IEHP Nurse Advice Line at 1-888-244-4347 (TTY 1-866-577-8355).

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*The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine HIV screening for all adults, adolescents, and pregnant women in all health care settings. Reproductive Health services include routine HIV screenings.