Homelessness

Three women participate in a community cleanup event, standing in front of a black gate with a street sign. They are wearing matching 'LIVE UNITED' t-shirts in blue and red, holding trash pickers and trash bags. One woman is using a walker, and they are smiling.

South Market Micro Shelter Community

United Way of Northern California operates the South Market Micro Shelter Community—a transitional housing program that helps unsheltered individuals move from life on the streets into permanent housing.

Our 8-unit site offers a small-scale approach that allows residents to rebuild their lives within the context of community and a robust support system.

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Tour our Micro Shelter with Us!

Come take a walk with Sara, our Micro Shelter Community Site Lead, and get an inside look at what makes the Micro Shelter so special. 💙

From meals to laundry access and birthday celebrations, the MSC offers more than just shelter—it’s a community that helps people rebuild with dignity and care.

Continuums of Care

United Way of Northern California is a voting member of the NorCal Continuum of Care and a participant in the Butte County and Tehama County Continuums of Care, local panels of nonprofits and government agencies that provide housing and other services to move people off the streets.

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Logo for Butte Countywide Homeless Continuum of Care featuring a stylized house in shades of blue.

Coordinated Entry

Since October of 2025, people can be added into Coordinated Entry through 211! Click the button below to go to our 211 NorCal site to get connected.

211 NorCal