Map of Skid Row
The part of town is called “Central City” on some maps – but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t just call it Skid Row, The Row, or The Nickel.
Read More Map of Skid RowEmployment
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Read More EmploymentThe CENSUS is hiring
Census jobs available
Read More The CENSUS is hiringFind a Welfare Worker on Skid Row
find a Welfare worker
Read More Find a Welfare Worker on Skid RowFree Tax prep. for the poor
http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/vita/sites.asp that is the link to find locations where your taxes can be done and e-filed free of charge if you meet the income or age requirements.
Read More Free Tax prep. for the poorLiving in your car in LA, on the rise
I have about 120 homeless families on my caseload at any given time. Currently 5 of those families are living in their cars. Some of the families are parked in the driveways of family members and friends, some are on city streets, and one is in a “Denny’s” parking lot. All of these families have […]
Read More Living in your car in LA, on the riseHomeless Memorial Day
Homeless Memorial Day I every year
Read More Homeless Memorial Daysaving on Welfaré
A CalWorks participant (welfare recipient) can save unlimited amounts of money for a downpayment on a home or deposit for an apartment or to start a business. CW61 must be reviewed with the EW and the money must be in a seperate untoiched account used specifically for that purpose. It’s now a Senate Bill. It […]
Read More saving on WelfaréDear Santa, I need gifts
More families are poor and homeless this year than have been in recent memory. Cash Aid just does not account for Holiday Gifts. Where can you turn? OPSANTA in North Hollywood and Pasadena California. The Jaycees (Jr. Chamber of Commerce_ in both cities have programs to collect every “Dear Santa” letter and deliver the toys […]
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