What is Section 8 ?

Section 8 is a federally created and supported program   operated by individual state Public Housing Agencies (PHA). You may know this as a  “Housing Authority.” After you apply and are deemed qualified: you will be placed on a list for a voucher. It may take months or years to obtain a voucher, depending on your area. You […]

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HUD Income and rent guidelines

FY 2009 Income Limits Summary Los Angeles County, California FY 2009 Income Limit Area Median Income FY 2009 Income Limit Category 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person Los Angeles County $62,100 Very Low (50%) Income Limits $27,750 $31,700 $35,700 $39,650 $42,800 $46,000 $49,150 $52,350 Extremely […]

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Un-Dress for Success

Did I get your attention?  Now give me your clothes…just your office attire, actually. Cash Aid through Welfare/CalWORKS is not much money, and certainly not enough for responsible women to indulge in basic beauty items or interview clothing. Help them Dress for Success and earn enough money to leave “the system” For the next month, […]

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Volunteer

Community Service isn’t just for “Ladies Who Lunch” and people with criminal records – it is for everyone. Finding a spot that is just right for YOU – is difficult. Here are some places to start your search: The United Way Volunteer Los Angeles Volunteer Match All for Good Habitat for Humanity

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