Community Action Partnership of Riverside County

10/07/2026

This past weekend, we had a wonderful time connecting with our community at the Cabazon Community Fair! Thank you to Riverside County Fifth District Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez for bringing families together for a fun-filled day of entertainment, activities, resources, and local engagement.

We showcased Riverside County’s Cool Centers, which offer safe, air‑conditioned spaces for individuals and families seeking relief from extreme heat, and shared information about utility assistance programs that help qualifying households manage energy costs and stay safe during high‑heat months. Learn more about these programs at https://capriverside.org.

10/05/2026

As the temperatures rise in Riverside County, we urge residents to take simple precautions to protect their health.

Prevention tips include:
• Drink plenty of water (even if you don't feel thirsty).
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• Avoid strenuous activity outdoors, take breaks and stay in the shade.
• Never leave children or pets inside a parked car, even for a short time.
• Check on elderly neighbors, children and pets.

Symptoms of heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, include confusion, loss of consciousness, hot and dry skin (though sweating may still occur in some cases) and seizures. While considered less severe than heat stroke, heat exhaustion can present with headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, thirst, heavy sweating and irritability. Both require prompt medical attention.

Air-conditioned cool centers hosted by Community Action Partnership of Riverside County are available throughout Riverside County for those needing relief from the heat. Libraries, community centers and malls are also options for anyone needing a quick cool down. Find a list of Riverside County cool center locations at https://capriverside.org/cool-centers.

For more tips on how to stay safe during extreme heat, visit https://emd.rivco.gov/heat-cold

10/05/2026

Attention Riverside County residents! If you need help paying your electric or gas bill, you may qualify for assistance. You can attend a utility assistance clinic or schedule an appointment at http://capriverside.itfrontdesk.com or call 951‑848‑7607 for support.

Upcoming utility assistance clinics:
Oct. 6, 9am-4:30pm: 3025 Madison St, Riverside
Oct. 13, 9am-4:30pm: 3025 Madison St, Riverside
Oct. 14, 10am-1pm: 6730 Streeter Ave, Riverside (For Goldware Senior Residents)
Oct. 20, 9am-4:30pm: 3025 Madison St, Riverside
Oct. 20, 9am-12pm: 3003 Orange St, Ste 110, Riverside (For Silvercrest Senior Residents)
Oct. 21, 9am-2pm: 99 E Ramsey St, Banning
Oct. 26, 9am-3pm: 41002 County Center Dr, Temecula
Oct. 27, 9am-4:30pm: 3025 Madison St, Riverside
Oct. 30, 9am-4pm: 81735 Highway 111, Ste B, Indio

In order to be evaluated for the program, you will need to bring the following documents with you.
-Current Electric Bill (all pages)
-Current Gas/Propane Bill (all pages)
-SSA/SSI Award Letter (2026) or Current Month Bank Statement
-Current Month Pension or VA Disability Letter
-Current Month Notice of Action or Verification of Benefits
-Last 4 Weeks of Household Income (pay stubs)
-U.S. Birth Certificate, Passport, or Resident Card (Applicant Only)
-Social Security Card (Applicant Only)
-ID or Driver License (Applicant Only)

For questions, please email us at [email protected]. For more information about the utility assistance program, please visit https://capriverside.org/utility-assistance-program.

10/01/2026

📢 Attention Riverside County residents! Need help paying your electric or gas bill? You may qualify for assistance. Join us on October 30, 9am–4pm at 81735 Highway 111, Suite B, Indio, CA 92201.

Please bring photocopies of the following to get started. Current electric bill (all pages), current gas or propane bill (all pages), SSA/SSI Award letter 2026 or current bank statement, current pension/VA Disability Letter, Current Notice of Action or Passport to Services, Last four weeks of income for the household (pay stubs), US Birth Certificate/Passport/Resident Card, Social Security Card, ID/Drivers License.

For more information about the utility assistance program, visit https://capriverside.org/utility-assistance-program or call 951-955-4900.

The City of Indio - Government

10/01/2026

📢 Attention Riverside County residents! Need help paying your electric or gas bill? You may qualify for assistance. Join us on October 21, 9am–2pm at 99 E. Ramsey Street, Banning, CA 92220.

Please bring photocopies of the following to get started. Current electric bill (all pages), current gas or propane bill (all pages), SSA/SSI Award letter 2026 or current bank statement, current pension/VA Disability Letter, Current Notice of Action or Passport to Services, Last four weeks of income for the household (pay stubs), US Birth Certificate/Passport/Resident Card, Social Security Card, ID/Drivers License.
For more information about the utility assistance program, visit https://capriverside.org/utility-assistance-program or call 951-955-4900.

City of Banning

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

We’re here to help! Meet with our LIHEAP Utility Assistance team at our Temecula office every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, 9am–3pm.

41002 County Center Dr., Suite B, Temecula, CA 92591.

Required documents:
Current Electric Bill (all pages)
Current Gas/Propane Bill (all pages)
SSA/SSI Award Letter (2026) or Current Month Bank Statement
Current Month Pension or VA Disability Letter
Current Month Notice of Action or Verification of Benefits
Last 4 Weeks of Household Income (pay stubs)
U.S. Birth Certificate, Passport, or Resident Card (Applicant Only)
Social Security Card (Applicant Only)
ID or Driver License (Applicant Only)

For questions, please email us at [email protected].

For more information about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, please visit https://capriverside.org/utility-assistance-program.

09/10/2026

As the temperatures rise in Riverside County, we urge residents to take simple precautions to protect their health.

Prevention tips include:
• Drink plenty of water (even if you don't feel thirsty).
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• Avoid strenuous activity outdoors, take breaks and stay in the shade.
• Never leave children or pets inside a parked car, even for a short time.
• Use a buddy system and check in with them regularly if you are outdoors for an extended period of time.
• Check on elderly neighbors, children and pets.

Symptoms of heat stroke, the most serious heat-related illness, include confusion, loss of consciousness, hot and dry skin (though sweating may still occur in some cases) and seizures. While considered less severe than heat stroke, heat exhaustion can present with headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, thirst, heavy sweating and irritability. Both require prompt medical attention.

Air-conditioned cool centers hosted by Community Action Partnership of Riverside County are available throughout Riverside County for those needing relief from the heat. Libraries, community centers and malls are also options for anyone needing a quick cool down. Find a list of Riverside County Cool Center locations at https://capriverside.org/cool-centers .

For more tips on how to stay safe during extreme heat, visit https://rivcoready.org/heat-cold .

08/31/2026

1 in 3 LIHEAP households are home to a person with a disability.
August is Month. Take action, protect home energy.
Learn more: https://neuac.org/liheap-action-toolkit/

08/30/2026

1 in 5 renters report keeping their home at unhealthy temperature to reduce energy costs. August is Month. Take action, protect home energy. Learn more: Learn more: https://neuac.org/liheap-action-toolkit/