Foothill Unity Center
Foothill Unity Center is an organization in Monrovia, CA offering crisis services, employment, financial, food, healthcare, housing, training, and transportation. Offers food assistance, health-related support, housing stability and job development resources.
- Location
- Monrovia, CA
- Services
- Crisis services, Employment, Financial, Food, Healthcare, Housing, Training, Transportation
- Website
- https://foothillunitycenter.org/
Services
Food Program
Distributes fresh produce, dairy, bakery items, and groceries to households able to cook, provides bagged lunches and hygiene kits to unhoused individuals, delivers monthly groceries to homebound seniors and people with disabilities, and supplies pet food when available.
Eligibility: Services are open to individuals and families who reside in Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, or Temple City, with household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
Application: Clients must register prior to participation by calling 626-358-3486.
Fees: Services are free to eligible participants.
Schedule: Monrovia food distributions occur Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Pasadena distributions occur Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Case Management Program
Delivers personalized assessment, case planning, care coordination, advocacy, follow-up, and resource referrals to community partner networks. Also includes assistance navigating child support and collaboration on domestic violence support.
Eligibility: Individuals and families are assessed to determine eligibility based on specific program criteria and available resources.
Application: Inquire directly with a Foothill Unity Center caseworker for details.
Fees: Services are free to eligible clients.
Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention
Provides short-term case management to prevent homelessness and stabilize households facing housing crises. Interventions include rental and utility assistance, temporary motel stays, and partner referrals for longer-term housing navigation.
Eligibility: Individuals and families are assessed based on specific program criteria and available resources.
Application: Call 626-358-3486 to inquire and determine participation steps.
Fees: Free for eligible clients.
Job Development Program
Helps overcome barriers to employment through on-site work experience training, job readiness preparation, academic and vocational counseling, resume writing support, certifications, mentoring, financial literacy classes, and job placement assistance.
Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by assessment according to program criteria and available resources.
Application: Contact a case worker at Foothill Unity Center for enrollment and information.
Fees: Services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals.
Health Program
Facilitates healthcare access for uninsured and underinsured clients, providing mobile and on-site dental and vision screenings, dental procedures, eye exams, eyeglasses vouchers, flu vaccinations, diabetes and blood pressure screenings, and wellness education.
Eligibility: Open to uninsured and underinsured individuals living in the center's service area.
Application: Call 626-358-3486 to find out how to participate.
Fees: Free for eligible individuals.
Annual Health and Resource Fair
An annual event offering free medical screenings, health service referrals, wellness education, cooking demonstrations, haircuts, and giveaways to community members.
Eligibility: Clients must register prior to the event to participate.
Application: Register in advance by calling 626-358-3486 or emailing gaby@foothillunitycenter.org.
Fees: Services provided at the fair are free to eligible clients.
Transportation Program
Provides bus tokens and taxi coupons in partnership with the International Institute of Los Angeles to support client mobility for appointments and essential services.
Eligibility: Evaluated during case management intake according to program guidelines and resource availability.
Application: Ask a Foothill Unity Center case worker for transportation assistance.
Fees: Tokens and coupons are provided free of cost to eligible clients.
CalFresh and Medi-Cal Enrollment Outreach
Offers on-site assistance for clients enrolling in CalFresh food assistance and Medi-Cal health coverage programs.
Fees: Enrollment assistance is provided free of charge.
Locations
- Monrovia Main Office, 790 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia, CA, 91016 — Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Food distribution hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Pasadena Office, 191 N. Oak Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91107 — Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Food distribution hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Questions
What does Foothill Unity Center offer?
Foothill Unity Center offers Food Program, Case Management Program, Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention, Job Development Program, Health Program, Annual Health and Resource Fair, Transportation Program, and CalFresh and Medi-Cal Enrollment Outreach.
Where is Foothill Unity Center?
Foothill Unity Center is at 790 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia, CA, 91016 and 191 N. Oak Ave., Pasadena, CA, 91107.
How do I contact Foothill Unity Center?
To reach Foothill Unity Center, visit https://foothillunitycenter.org/.
Who is eligible for Food Program?
Eligibility for Food Program: Services are open to individuals and families who reside in Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, or Temple City, with household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level.
When is Food Program available?
Schedule for Food Program: Monrovia food distributions occur Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Pasadena distributions occur Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Does Food Program cost anything?
Fees for Food Program: Services are free to eligible participants.
How do I apply for Food Program?
Application for Food Program: Clients must register prior to participation by calling 626-358-3486.
Who is eligible for Case Management Program?
Eligibility for Case Management Program: Individuals and families are assessed to determine eligibility based on specific program criteria and available resources.
Does Case Management Program cost anything?
Fees for Case Management Program: Services are free to eligible clients.
How do I apply for Case Management Program?
Application for Case Management Program: Inquire directly with a Foothill Unity Center caseworker for details.
Who is eligible for Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention?
Eligibility for Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention: Individuals and families are assessed based on specific program criteria and available resources.
Does Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention cost anything?
Fees for Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention: Free for eligible clients.
How do I apply for Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention?
Application for Housing Stability & Homelessness Prevention: Call 626-358-3486 to inquire and determine participation steps.
Who is eligible for Job Development Program?
Eligibility for Job Development Program: Eligibility is determined by assessment according to program criteria and available resources.
Does Job Development Program cost anything?
Fees for Job Development Program: Services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals.
How do I apply for Job Development Program?
Application for Job Development Program: Contact a case worker at Foothill Unity Center for enrollment and information.
Who is eligible for Health Program?
Eligibility for Health Program: Open to uninsured and underinsured individuals living in the center's service area.
Does Health Program cost anything?
Fees for Health Program: Free for eligible individuals.
How do I apply for Health Program?
Application for Health Program: Call 626-358-3486 to find out how to participate.
Who is eligible for Annual Health and Resource Fair?
Eligibility for Annual Health and Resource Fair: Clients must register prior to the event to participate.
Does Annual Health and Resource Fair cost anything?
Fees for Annual Health and Resource Fair: Services provided at the fair are free to eligible clients.
How do I apply for Annual Health and Resource Fair?
Application for Annual Health and Resource Fair: Register in advance by calling 626-358-3486 or emailing gaby@foothillunitycenter.org.
Who is eligible for Transportation Program?
Eligibility for Transportation Program: Evaluated during case management intake according to program guidelines and resource availability.
Does Transportation Program cost anything?
Fees for Transportation Program: Tokens and coupons are provided free of cost to eligible clients.
How do I apply for Transportation Program?
Application for Transportation Program: Ask a Foothill Unity Center case worker for transportation assistance.
Does CalFresh and Medi-Cal Enrollment Outreach cost anything?
Fees for CalFresh and Medi-Cal Enrollment Outreach: Enrollment assistance is provided free of charge.
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