ABOUT US
North County NeighborAid is a community project managed by Center for Family Strengthening, a nonprofit organization.
Under the pressure of crises, vulnerable families need help with unexpected obstacles. North County NeighborAid takes requests for goods and cash assistance from human service organizations and helping professionals such as social workers, teachers, and clergy who then deliver these gifts to their clients, students, and community members. We do not judge anyone; we trust the professionals serving those in need.
WHAT WE DO
We provide gas cards for parents to travel to distant children’s hospitals.
WHAT WE DO
We buy groceries for families after an accident, fire, or job loss.
WHAT WE DO
We help secure first month’s rent for permanent housing.
WHAT WE DO
We connect new mothers and babies to essential goods and care.
WHAT WE DO
We send underserved kids to camp.
WHAT WE DO
When the monthly bills overwhelm a budget, we keep the lights on.
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WHAT WE DO
When the cost of prescriptions is too high, we are there in an emergency.
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  Thanks for being here.
Your DONATION helps our neighbors with critical needs!
North San Luis Obispo County
Local. Grassroots.
Connecting your generosity with your neighbor’s emergency.
Get Involved
Can you give a few hours a month?
Host a Communal Meal
Invite friends, neighbors, or others in your sphere of influence. Do it any way you wish — Wine and apps, potluck, tea and desserts…be creative. Share the history and purpose of NeighborAid, read the stories of individuals and families served, and encourage people to get involved and become regular givers.
Hands-On Support
Join our organizational gat​herings to work by consensus toward the mission of North County NeighborAid. Lend support and advice, strategize to reach our goals, share stories of success and need, and nurture the growth of this project as it gets off its feet. No experience necessary, just commitment to this work.
Deliveries
It’s just what it sounds like. Use your personal vehicle to pick up in-kind donations or store purchases to deliver them to our storage area.
Donations and Finances
You do not need to be a math genius or accountant to help with this CRUCIAL team. Consult with the Center for Family Strengthening to ensure transparency and guide budgeting. Help establish our donor database and manage regular communications.
Social Media
Work with our teen advocates to develop our website, social media presence, and newsletters.
Grant Writing
Have some experience in this? Research local opportunities and apply for grant funding appropriate to our mission and goals and commitments.
Request
Community Requests are on Pause.
Rebuilding the fund is our constant focus.
Thank you to our dedicated Donors
Important Information
- Upon submission, you will be contacted by our coordinator within 48-72 hours to follow up. Requests are processed on Tuesdays for Friday pick up times.
- Our funding fluctuates. Your client MAY need to go on a waitlist while we wait for grants or donations. Thank you for your patience as we adjust to the demand of needs with limited funds.
- We can meet needs between $50-$300. It will depend on the qualifying circumstances of your clients.
- We can only offer up to $150 in gift card assistance.