United Way

United Way of Merced County is a community nonprofit that helps people connect with support for housing, food, health care, and mental health needs. Its work strengthens local safety nets and helps individuals and families navigate services when systems are difficult to access.

Through its Care Team and Enhanced Care Management services, the organization helps Medi-Cal members coordinate health, behavioral health, and community supports. Services include housing navigation, tenancy and sustaining support, assistance with certain authorized housing-transition costs, and help understanding and submitting Medi-Cal renewal paperwork. Visit the official ECM page for program details.

United Way of Merced County also supports free basic tax-return preparation through its VITA program, which is staffed by trained volunteers. Details are available through Free Taxes Merced. Its RISE initiative supports local nonprofit capacity through embedded operational assistance and shared systems for areas such as finance, administration, communications, and leadership readiness.

For related housing resources, visit NHREA’s California homeless assistance guide and federal assistance resources. Consult the official sites to confirm current program details and access information.