PROJECT SENTINEL
Advancing Housing Education Advocacy & Dialogue
Getting AHEAD of the the housing crisis, we are Project Sentinel at housing.org
Project Sentinel is a non-profit founded in 1976, operating as one of the largest Northern California agencies providing comprehensive housing services. We are dedicated to safeguarding the availability and stability of housing.
We develop and promote fairness and equality of housing for all people and to advocate peaceful resolution of disputes for community welfare and harmony.
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Our Services
Fair Housing Advocacy
& Counseling
We fight against housing discrimination through education and enforcement of the federal and state Fair Housing laws.
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Tenant-Landlord
Dispute Resolution
We help tenants and landlords de-escalate conflicts that could lead to displacement, eviction, and homelessness.
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HUD-Certified Homeowner Counseling
We empower homeowners with reverse mortgage counseling, foreclosure prevention, and first -time homebuyer education.
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We take every call.
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We are dedicated to taking all calls for assistance, eliminating barriers that stand in the way of serving those in need. We are committed to serving diverse and underserved communities including those undocumented and unhoused.
General Inquires:
Call Hours:
Toll Free: (800) 339-6043
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 4:30 pm (PT)
For a list of our service areas and department specific contact information:
Upcoming Events
mar, 15 octWebinar15 oct 2024, 17:00 – 21:00Webinar
mié, 16 octWebinar16 oct 2024, 18:30 – 19:30Webinar- jue, 17 octWebinar17 oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:00Webinar
lun, 28 octWebinar28 oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:00Webinar
mar, 29 octMilpitas Adult Education - Building B29 oct 2024, 18:30 – 19:30Milpitas Adult Education - Building B, 1331 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA29 oct 2024, 18:30 – 19:30Milpitas Adult Education - Building B, 1331 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USAProject Sentinel will be partnering with the Milpitas Adult School on Tuesday October 29th, 2024. This will be a great opportunity to learn how to navigate through your housing journey and have a better understanding of your fair housing rights.- mié, 30 octWebinar30 oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:00Webinar
Múltiples fechasjue, 14 novSanta Clara Central Park Library, Lobby14 nov 2024, 15:00 – 17:00Santa Clara Central Park Library, Lobby, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA14 nov 2024, 15:00 – 17:00Santa Clara Central Park Library, Lobby, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USAGet one-on-one assistance with your landlord/tenant laws related questions. These in-person sessions are held every second Thursday of the month at the Santa Clara Central Park Library lobby. This is a first come, first served service.
PROJECT SENTINEL
Providing Housing Solutions and Community Mediation since 1976
We develop and promote fairness and equality of housing opportunities for all persons and advocate peaceful resolution of disputes for community welfare and harmony.
Housing
Discrimination
Project Sentinel's Fair Housing Center provides education and counseling to community members, housing providers, and tenants about fair housing laws. We also investigate complaints and advocate for those who have experienced housing discrimination.
Need help resolving a conflict? We'll explain what rights and responsibilities you have, contact the person you're in conflict with, and connect you with a mediator.
Housing Counseling
Programs
Homebuyer Education & Assistance Programs
Contact us to find out how we can help!
Did you know?
Project Sentinel administers more than 50 programs to help people with housing issues.
Our offices are now open for in-person meetings. Please book in advance, by appointment only.
If you would like to make an in-person appointment, please book your appointment over the phone in advance via the following numbers:
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Housing Discrimination: (888) 324-7468
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Dispute Resolution: (408) 720-9888
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Housing Counseling: (408) 470-3730
Please note that masks are required for any in-person meetings. We are currently not accepting walk-in appointments.
Project Sentinel and Legal Aid at Work have partnered up to launch a new project for workers’ rights in the Central Valley
Legal Aid at Work is a workers' rights non-profit that provides free legal services to low-wage workers throughout the state.
The new project is aimed at serving workers, regardless of immigration status, who are facing workplace problems such as discrimination, retaliation, and harassment; wage theft; accommodations and leave; unemployment insurance; immigration-based retaliation; rights of survivors of domestic violence and stalking; LGBTQ workers' rights; and issues related to COVID-19. Workers can get connected with these services by calling Legal Aid at Work's Central Valley Helpline at 209-497-4399.
Questions regarding COVID-19 rent relief?
Call the California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program:
For general questions and to check the status of your application, call 833-430-2122.
To schedule an appointment with an organization in your area, call 833-687-0967.
This is a FREE service for everyone in the State of California.
Local homelessness prevention resources:
Upcoming Events
- mar, 15 octWebinar15 oct 2024, 17:00 – 21:00Webinar
- mié, 16 octWebinar16 oct 2024, 18:30 – 19:30Webinar
- jue, 17 octWebinar17 oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:00Webinar
- lun, 28 octWebinar28 oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:00Webinar
- mar, 29 octMilpitas Adult Education - Building B29 oct 2024, 18:30 – 19:30Milpitas Adult Education - Building B, 1331 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA29 oct 2024, 18:30 – 19:30Milpitas Adult Education - Building B, 1331 E Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USAProject Sentinel will be partnering with the Milpitas Adult School on Tuesday October 29th, 2024. This will be a great opportunity to learn how to navigate through your housing journey and have a better understanding of your fair housing rights.
- mié, 30 octWebinar30 oct 2024, 17:00 – 18:00Webinar
- Múltiples fechasjue, 14 novSanta Clara Central Park Library, Lobby14 nov 2024, 15:00 – 17:00Santa Clara Central Park Library, Lobby, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA14 nov 2024, 15:00 – 17:00Santa Clara Central Park Library, Lobby, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USAGet one-on-one assistance with your landlord/tenant laws related questions. These in-person sessions are held every second Thursday of the month at the Santa Clara Central Park Library lobby. This is a first come, first served service.