Thanks to volunteers who called for updated information January 2012!
"HOMELESS OK" at
VAN NUYS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
818 787-8380
14615 SHERMAN WAY (nearest big streets Van Nuys and Kester)
VAN NUYS, CA 91405
ONCE A MONTH registered users can get groceries
Open on SATURDAYS from 2 PM to 4 PM.
NO LONGER GIVE CLOTHING.
PHOTO ID REQUIRED TO REGISTER but "homeless will be helped"
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
SUSAN LEST GETS A HOME IN SUN VALLEY AFTER MONTHS IN HER CAR IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD
We're linking to the recent article in the Daily News, front page, which features an article about Susan Lest, who got housing through LA Family Housing. We're truly happy that Susan has had a short stay in her car and got help so quickly. She was a senior citizen effected by rising costs and the recession and lost her Valley Village apartment.
We know there are more funds and help available for seniors then there are for younger people, and we know of many people whose case manager put big pressure on them to "go mental" in order to get SSI or SSDI, who felt they had to cheat the system to get housing.
We caution you then, when reading journalist Susan Abram's peice, to consider that it comes off as a PR piece for LA Family Housing. Susan's experience is not the experience of every person that LA Family Housing helps. We know this, because we get a lot of complaints on the street and elsewhere.
We know there are more funds and help available for seniors then there are for younger people, and we know of many people whose case manager put big pressure on them to "go mental" in order to get SSI or SSDI, who felt they had to cheat the system to get housing.
We caution you then, when reading journalist Susan Abram's peice, to consider that it comes off as a PR piece for LA Family Housing. Susan's experience is not the experience of every person that LA Family Housing helps. We know this, because we get a lot of complaints on the street and elsewhere.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
FAMILY RESCUE CENTER /RESCATE- CANOGA PARK - HOMELESS FRIDAYS
Volunteer verified this information January 2012
FAMILY RESCUE CENTER /Rescate
(818) 884-7587
22103 Vanowen (at Topanga)
Canoga, Park, 91303
OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9 am to 1 PM
A THREE DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS for registered users who have photo id and can prove they live in one of the following zip codes.... 91301 TO 91307, 91311, 01324, 91335, 91336, 01364, 91367, 91371, 90290.
FRIDAY IS HOMELESS DAY. Do not have to have Photo ID or live in zip code HOMELESS MAY COME ONCE A WEEK. Limited Clothing for established clients. HOMELESS FRIDAY time is 9 AM to 1 PM.
INFORMATION CORRECT as of JAN 2015
FAMILY RESCUE CENTER /Rescate
(818) 884-7587
22103 Vanowen (at Topanga)
Canoga, Park, 91303
OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9 am to 1 PM
A THREE DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD ONCE EVERY 30 DAYS for registered users who have photo id and can prove they live in one of the following zip codes.... 91301 TO 91307, 91311, 01324, 91335, 91336, 01364, 91367, 91371, 90290.
FRIDAY IS HOMELESS DAY. Do not have to have Photo ID or live in zip code HOMELESS MAY COME ONCE A WEEK. Limited Clothing for established clients. HOMELESS FRIDAY time is 9 AM to 1 PM.
INFORMATION CORRECT as of JAN 2015
Sunday, February 19, 2012
TAKE BACK THE LAND - RUNDOWN HOUSES OCCUPIED BY HOMELESS - A WIN WIN!
LINK TO TAKE BACK THE LAND ABOVE!
Friday, February 17, 2012
ARE YOU STAYING IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP BECAUSE YOU'RE AFRAID TO BECOME HOMELESS? "ANGEL STEP IN" SHELTER AND SUPPORT
YOUR COMPUTER USE CAN BE MONITORED BY YOUR ABUSER. SO INSTEAD MAYBE YOU'RE IN A LIBRARY USING THE COMPUTER?
Domestic Violence : It can be man against woman, woman against man, or children being abused by one or both parents, or between siblings. It's worse when drugs or alcohol are being used. We know that some of you became homeless because you fled domestic violence and we know some of you can't beat the cycle because you left a shelter or other safer place and went to live in a motel with him or her and they were sweet during the Honeymoon period. We know!
We're linking to ANGEL STEP IN - A Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter with a 24 hour crisis line 323 -780 - 4357 (HELP), which is a program of Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs. They offer emergency crisis shelter, counseling, children's programs, etc. We suspect they know other resources for you.
Domestic Violence : It can be man against woman, woman against man, or children being abused by one or both parents, or between siblings. It's worse when drugs or alcohol are being used. We know that some of you became homeless because you fled domestic violence and we know some of you can't beat the cycle because you left a shelter or other safer place and went to live in a motel with him or her and they were sweet during the Honeymoon period. We know!
We're linking to ANGEL STEP IN - A Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter with a 24 hour crisis line 323 -780 - 4357 (HELP), which is a program of Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs. They offer emergency crisis shelter, counseling, children's programs, etc. We suspect they know other resources for you.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
HOW TO SET UP YOUR FARMERS MARKET STALL TO ACCEPT EBT/SNAP FREE HELP FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
We would like more fresh and healthy food options. We would like to be able to purchase from FARMERS MARKETS! So if you have a stall at the market (or an independent restaurant) the news is that THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WILL HELP YOU SET UP SO YOU CAN TAKE THE CARD! Link to ecologycenter here by clicking on the title of this post!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
ACCESS PARATRANSIT - YOUR ACCESS CARD WILL BE TURNED INTO AN MTA TAP CARD - APPLICATION
IF YOU ARE DISABLED (or just old and creaky) and need transportation, you may qualify for ACCESS PARATRANSIT SERVICE. We're linking to the Los Angeles County Access site.
You want to make an appointment and probably take evidence of a disability if it's not obvious, such as a letter from your doctor or a list of your medications. If you are accepted, you are able to call for an access van THE DAY BEFORE you need a ride to the doctor or wherever. The idea is that you should not have to be home bound when you need to or want to get out, you should still be able to go to church, visit family and friends, etc.
This is not a free service but it is REASONABLE, about $2. to $3.50 for a ride that could even be 65 miles. The van picks you, and often other passengers, and drops you off one by one. Like any vehicle, vans can get stuck in traffic. We know that many users rely on this service for medical care but we also know people who call the van to go to the museum for the day, so... Just remember. It is not a cab service. You can go shopping but you can't take more than 2 bags on with you and you yourself must be able to lift them, and you should be presentable (clean), have your picture ID card ready, and have a good attitude towards the driver and other riders.
Are there many homeless riders? Access is picking up at shelters.
Do you need a good mailing address for your card. Yes you do. No PO Boxes.
Access picture ID cards are now being turned into TAP cards for riding the MTA Los Angeles. If you have moved, be sure to call Access and tell them where now to send your TAP/ACCESS pass.
You want to make an appointment and probably take evidence of a disability if it's not obvious, such as a letter from your doctor or a list of your medications. If you are accepted, you are able to call for an access van THE DAY BEFORE you need a ride to the doctor or wherever. The idea is that you should not have to be home bound when you need to or want to get out, you should still be able to go to church, visit family and friends, etc.
This is not a free service but it is REASONABLE, about $2. to $3.50 for a ride that could even be 65 miles. The van picks you, and often other passengers, and drops you off one by one. Like any vehicle, vans can get stuck in traffic. We know that many users rely on this service for medical care but we also know people who call the van to go to the museum for the day, so... Just remember. It is not a cab service. You can go shopping but you can't take more than 2 bags on with you and you yourself must be able to lift them, and you should be presentable (clean), have your picture ID card ready, and have a good attitude towards the driver and other riders.
Are there many homeless riders? Access is picking up at shelters.
Do you need a good mailing address for your card. Yes you do. No PO Boxes.
Access picture ID cards are now being turned into TAP cards for riding the MTA Los Angeles. If you have moved, be sure to call Access and tell them where now to send your TAP/ACCESS pass.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
LIVING IN OUR VANS NETWORK SOLAR POWER? SAFE PARKING PROGRAM
THE AMERICAN DREAM OF A SELF DETERMINED LIFE. SANTA BARBARA : 500 others are still sleeping in their cars.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
MOVIE DEAL OF 2012 : VALLEY PLAZA 6 : REGENCY THEATRES : $1.50 on TUESDAYS. HOT DOG $1.
What do poor people do when they are waiting in line waiting for their groceries at a local food bank? Talk about how they make their money stretch, what they do to get the hell out of the house!
SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE TOLD US THEY GO TO THE MOVIE THEATRE WITH THE BEST DEAL OF THE YEAR.
6355 Bellingham Avenue,
North Hollywood, California, 91606
(nearest intersection is Laurel Canyon and Victory Blvd) to the $1.50 movie. There is wheelchair access of course, and you can get yourself a kosher hot dog for $1.00.
818 760 - 8400
If you want to go on another day, the charge is $3. Are we talking recent movies? Yes, we are. Maybe not out this week but not last year either?
We're linking to the web site for REGENCY THEATRES. We see there are many and we don't know if this deal exists at other locations but you can call and see. Maybe you can eventually get the DVD at the library, but instead we suggest you get into the airconditioning or the heat, get your dog, and sit back and watch a movie in a real theatre.
We are not taking any advertising or selling any, but we would like you to say "EXPOSE HOMELESSNESS BLOG" sent us. Say that too if you go to any of the independent restaurants that are taking SNAP/FOOD BENEFIT for hot meals.
SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE TOLD US THEY GO TO THE MOVIE THEATRE WITH THE BEST DEAL OF THE YEAR.
6355 Bellingham Avenue,
North Hollywood, California, 91606
(nearest intersection is Laurel Canyon and Victory Blvd) to the $1.50 movie. There is wheelchair access of course, and you can get yourself a kosher hot dog for $1.00.
818 760 - 8400
If you want to go on another day, the charge is $3. Are we talking recent movies? Yes, we are. Maybe not out this week but not last year either?
We're linking to the web site for REGENCY THEATRES. We see there are many and we don't know if this deal exists at other locations but you can call and see. Maybe you can eventually get the DVD at the library, but instead we suggest you get into the airconditioning or the heat, get your dog, and sit back and watch a movie in a real theatre.
We are not taking any advertising or selling any, but we would like you to say "EXPOSE HOMELESSNESS BLOG" sent us. Say that too if you go to any of the independent restaurants that are taking SNAP/FOOD BENEFIT for hot meals.
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