How can I get a Veteran Designation on my Driver License?

One of the most common questions we are asked is how to get a Veteran designation on your California driver license or identification card. The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a program to honor our Veterans by allowing them to apply for a “Veteran” designation on California driver licenses…

Dementia

Rocking the hairnet

I haven’t worn a hairnet since I started college at Cal State Long Beach and worked in the kitchens. As part of my my internship I am serving food today at a shelter and housing projects.

Chronic Illness – Jepordizing Life

One of the greatest challenges to low-income people is managing Chronic Illness. This is a disease that lasts longer than 3 months and cannot be cured with medicine or treatment. Chronic illness is a world of losses. Loss of freedom and security; if you have heart or lung or mobility issues you can’t go hiking […]

Equifax Information Security Breach

This is the letter the USC Chief Information Officer sent. The contents are true for anyone who has had a utility bill or credit card in their name. I have seen people driven into poverty through Identify Theft.

My “Why”.

Evacuation is such a priveledge…

Every time there’s a natural disaster I hear people questioned why the residence didn’t leave. If people knew a storm was coming in, why didn’t they go somewhere else? The answer is simple. Evacuation is a privilege. It is a privilege afforded to those who can pay the cost of airfare or gasoline or own […]

DACA info

So they are killing the dreamers Act. What does this mean for people who are brought here illegally when they were children? Here is an infographic that might help you out.

How to help the hurricane victims

Hurricane Harvey 2017: Updated list on how to help Texas storm victims This information was written by By Leada Gore lgore … I have added commentary in the highlights Hurricane Harvey is pounding Texas, bringing damaging winds and life-threatening flooding. Harvey was a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph at landfall Friday night. […]

Donating After Disaster

Grab on to that urge to give. Dont let it slip away. Please leave a comment with a place that you know of where people can donate money, food, items, clothing, or their time. These places can be at local disaster sites like Texas and Tennessee during Hurricane Harvey or local nonprofits. The reason you’re […]