Banking, Assets and Financial Literacy

The Tehama County Community Action Agency provides both the resources and opportunities to attend credit counseling and financial literacy courses for low-income individuals.  These courses and counseling are offered both in a classroom setting and via the Internet.

In partnership with several community agencies, Tehama County Community Action Agency may be able to connect you to credit counseling, personal credit and financial education programs, budgeting classes and information on how to build your assets by opening low-cost or free bank accounts. Call us today! 530-527-6159.

Self-Sufficiency Standard for California
The Self-Sufficiency Standard for California measures how much a family needs to earn to make ends meet in their county without public or private assistance. The webiste below allows you to look up the Self-Sufficiency Standard for a specific county and family in California.

Self-Sufficiency Calculator

Contact us today to find out more information about upcoming financial education events.

See a list of Community Action Agency events on the Calendar

 

Latest Events

Weatherization
Weatherization Services for the Low Income, Elderly, or Disabled in Tehama County are available on a limited basis starting in December 2011. Contact Mike Baldwin at (530) 528-4046 or mbaldwin@tcdss.org for more information, or check out the Weatherization section of this website.

 

TEHAMA FOOD SHARE
Any 501(c)3 or faith based organization is invited to participate in Tehama Food Share, which will provide access to low cost food purchases and delivery. If interested in more information call 530-527-6159 

 

TRI-PARTITE BOARD OPENING
The Tehama County Community Action Agency, on behalf of their Tri-Partite Board, is seeking a private sector representative to serve on the Board. If you are interested in more information please contact Amanda Sharp at (530) 528-4021.

 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
You may qualify for FREE tax preparation services. Check out our calendar for available dates. Call 530-527-2611 to find out if you are eligible! 

 

This project is funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in cooperation with the California Department of Community Services and Development Department.