VOICE OF ORANGE COUNTY ON ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION AS RESOURCE FOR HOMELESS DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL (Orange County is one of the richest Counties in the United States.)
..." All she got was a bus pass.
“I was homeless, I was losing my child and I couldn’t sleep in my car anymore,” said Nancy. Only Illumination Foundation stepped in to rescue her with a place to recuperate.
Nancy's dilemma shows how an efficient, local program is being underutilized by the hospital industry, whose emergency rooms often end up with patients from the county's homeless population, which is more than 20,000, along with 22,000 children living in unstable conditions."
ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION HOMEPAGE LINK History
Experts on homelessness within Orange County agree that it has reached crisis proportions, and that there are not enough resources designated for chronic and emergency programs. With that understanding, IF was founded in late 2007 to effectively lower the barriers for Orange County's homeless population to access existing resources and services. In July 2008 IF launched the "Pre-Transitional Housing and Wrap-Around Program", a comprehensive program that houses and supports homeless families with children in motels in Orange County. IF was established within the UC Irvine Health Care Executive MBA Program as a non-profit public charity organization. Today, IF's governing board consists of community leaders in medicine, nursing, social work, information technology and education.
The Homeless Crisis in Orange County
•21,000 - 35,000 homeless people in Orange County
•Over 26,000 Orange County public school students are living in unstable housing conditions
•3,400 shelter beds have high-entry qualifications that leave homeless people on the street
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
NEW POPE FRANCIS A WORKER WITH THE POOR
The new Roman Catholic Pope, who has decided to call himself Francis, after Saint Francis of Assisi, was elected yesterday in Rome by a conclave of Cardinals. It's said that he was the person who came in second during the election of Pope Benedict, who has resigned due to fragility.
From all we've read, YOU COULD SAY THAT THIS NEW POPE HAS BEEN A POVERTY ACTIVIST in his lifetime and that he HAS TAKEN AS A ROLE MODEL A SAINT KNOWN TO HAVE GIVEN UP ALL PERSONAL WEALTH and TAKEN A VOW OF POVERTY.
Those of us who are concerned about poverty in the United States and the World, await to see what, if any influence this new Pope will have on attitudes about those who have not.
This article in the NON PROFIT QUARTERLY is called WILL NEW POPE RENEW CATHOLIC FOCUS ON POVERTY link cites the Washington Post.
"Such a message from Rome might invigorate the charitable activity of Catholic Charities and other institutions, offering a reinforcement of their social justice mission."
From all we've read, YOU COULD SAY THAT THIS NEW POPE HAS BEEN A POVERTY ACTIVIST in his lifetime and that he HAS TAKEN AS A ROLE MODEL A SAINT KNOWN TO HAVE GIVEN UP ALL PERSONAL WEALTH and TAKEN A VOW OF POVERTY.
Those of us who are concerned about poverty in the United States and the World, await to see what, if any influence this new Pope will have on attitudes about those who have not.
This article in the NON PROFIT QUARTERLY is called WILL NEW POPE RENEW CATHOLIC FOCUS ON POVERTY link cites the Washington Post.
"Such a message from Rome might invigorate the charitable activity of Catholic Charities and other institutions, offering a reinforcement of their social justice mission."
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
NY CITY TRIES TO BAN FOODSTAMP USERS FROM BUYING SODA - CALLERS INTO GERALDO RIVERA - KABC - SPEW HATRED TOWARDS THE POOR
KABC -GERALDO RIVERA link to station and contact links.
SCPR ORG. ARTICLE BAN OF SODA - WHAT ABOUT THOSE COKE ADS? link.
"An attempted by New York City to block large sugary drinks has been invalidated by the New York State Supreme Court..."
This morning we were listening to KABC and the Geraldo Rivera show where talk was about the ban in New York which was meant to prevent food stamp recipients from buying soda. The idea is being thrown around that this will actually BAN OBESITY and that other cities and states will also try to do this!
THE PEOPLE WHO CALLED IN WERE SO IGNORANT AND RUDE, so without understanding and empathy for the have-nots that we couldn't help but wonder where they are in this life spiritually or politically. FOOD STAMP USERS WERE TALKED ABOUT AS FAT, LAZY, collecting medical benefits and sitting around watching TV. The typical shit that we are useless people, worthless people, people who do not deserve. Clearly these callers have never thought "There but for the grace of God go I.
If these people knew the YEARS some people go through, with and without lawyers, to obtain disability benefits, often living at shelters or in their cars with cancer, broken backs, and war injuries, while they are denied two and three times.
If these people knew what it is to TRY AND EAT HEALTHY on about $5 a day, especially when you have to walk and carry groceries while in pain and can't afford the gas to go comparison shopping to find the deals.
TRY IT FOLKS who aren't already doing it. FIVE DOLLARS A DAY for three healthy meals and often, no refrigerator or stove. Maybe a microwave. Typically the five dollars will buy a couple burgers, a premade sandwich and a piece of fruit. Vegetables? How many raw carrots can you crunch? MANY PEOPLE WHO GET FOOD STAMP BENEFITS ALSO GO TO FOOD BANKS!
It's true that soda pop is loaded with sugar. But what about the "diet" or no calorie soda? Still can't buy those? OK, what about VITAMIN WATER. We know many people who use about a dollar of that $5 a day to buy a vitamin water because THEY HAVE NO MONEY FOR VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS.
More so, what about all the JUNK FOOD - and we mean FAST FOOD - that homeless and poor people eat. WILL BANS ON EBT RESTAURANT BENEFIT be next?
HOMELESS and POOR PEOPLE DO GET FAT ON JUNK FOOD. They often have little choice in food selection. The goal is sometimes to just get rid of the hunger pangs. Shelters often serve food that is FAST FOOD. Plus it seems like Ralphs an other food donation sources give away deserts and breads. They get a tax deduction but you wonder why their bakeries keep making more than they can sell. We guess it's a tax evasion trick.
One of us almost felt nauseated by the talk heard on Geraldo Rivera this morning.
SCPR ORG. ARTICLE BAN OF SODA - WHAT ABOUT THOSE COKE ADS? link.
"An attempted by New York City to block large sugary drinks has been invalidated by the New York State Supreme Court..."
This morning we were listening to KABC and the Geraldo Rivera show where talk was about the ban in New York which was meant to prevent food stamp recipients from buying soda. The idea is being thrown around that this will actually BAN OBESITY and that other cities and states will also try to do this!
THE PEOPLE WHO CALLED IN WERE SO IGNORANT AND RUDE, so without understanding and empathy for the have-nots that we couldn't help but wonder where they are in this life spiritually or politically. FOOD STAMP USERS WERE TALKED ABOUT AS FAT, LAZY, collecting medical benefits and sitting around watching TV. The typical shit that we are useless people, worthless people, people who do not deserve. Clearly these callers have never thought "There but for the grace of God go I.
If these people knew the YEARS some people go through, with and without lawyers, to obtain disability benefits, often living at shelters or in their cars with cancer, broken backs, and war injuries, while they are denied two and three times.
If these people knew what it is to TRY AND EAT HEALTHY on about $5 a day, especially when you have to walk and carry groceries while in pain and can't afford the gas to go comparison shopping to find the deals.
TRY IT FOLKS who aren't already doing it. FIVE DOLLARS A DAY for three healthy meals and often, no refrigerator or stove. Maybe a microwave. Typically the five dollars will buy a couple burgers, a premade sandwich and a piece of fruit. Vegetables? How many raw carrots can you crunch? MANY PEOPLE WHO GET FOOD STAMP BENEFITS ALSO GO TO FOOD BANKS!
It's true that soda pop is loaded with sugar. But what about the "diet" or no calorie soda? Still can't buy those? OK, what about VITAMIN WATER. We know many people who use about a dollar of that $5 a day to buy a vitamin water because THEY HAVE NO MONEY FOR VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS.
More so, what about all the JUNK FOOD - and we mean FAST FOOD - that homeless and poor people eat. WILL BANS ON EBT RESTAURANT BENEFIT be next?
HOMELESS and POOR PEOPLE DO GET FAT ON JUNK FOOD. They often have little choice in food selection. The goal is sometimes to just get rid of the hunger pangs. Shelters often serve food that is FAST FOOD. Plus it seems like Ralphs an other food donation sources give away deserts and breads. They get a tax deduction but you wonder why their bakeries keep making more than they can sell. We guess it's a tax evasion trick.
One of us almost felt nauseated by the talk heard on Geraldo Rivera this morning.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
SAN FERNANDO FRAUD RING ARRESTS - IDENTITY THEFT OF HOMELESS AT SHELTERS IN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
SIX ARRESTED IN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY FRAUD RING - NORTH HOLLYWOOD TOLUCA LAKE PATCH link
"Federal authorities today arrested six of eight defendants charged in an alleged San Fernando Valley-based fraud ring that used stolen identities to collect nearly $10 million in phony tax refunds.
According to a 132-count indictment, filed this week in Los Angeles federal court, members of the scheme obtained nearly 2,000 stolen identities, many from retired people and residents of homeless shelters, some of whom had not filed federal tax returns in years.
Prosecutors allege the defendants then submitted forms to the Internal Revenue Service under the names of the identity-theft victims. After getting refunds, the defendants took the fraudulently obtained checks to various check cashing companies, which took their own cuts, according to the indictment."
If you're staying at a shelter and think you may have been used like this, please contact the local police and file reports so that you can try and fix your credit! (You may also be able to change your Social Security Number with SS.)
"Federal authorities today arrested six of eight defendants charged in an alleged San Fernando Valley-based fraud ring that used stolen identities to collect nearly $10 million in phony tax refunds.
According to a 132-count indictment, filed this week in Los Angeles federal court, members of the scheme obtained nearly 2,000 stolen identities, many from retired people and residents of homeless shelters, some of whom had not filed federal tax returns in years.
Prosecutors allege the defendants then submitted forms to the Internal Revenue Service under the names of the identity-theft victims. After getting refunds, the defendants took the fraudulently obtained checks to various check cashing companies, which took their own cuts, according to the indictment."
If you're staying at a shelter and think you may have been used like this, please contact the local police and file reports so that you can try and fix your credit! (You may also be able to change your Social Security Number with SS.)
Friday, March 8, 2013
WERE PRESCRIPTION PAINKILLERS YOUR WAY DOWN TO THE STREET? - HOMELESS CLINIC(S) PUSHING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND MALINGERING ON REFERRALS FOR DIAGNOSTICS
Prescription drugs such as Vicodin are highly addictive.
We're hearing that some homeless who are going to "free," "homeless," or other low income clinics are not getting the immediate referrals they need for diagnosis, and instead are being given a steady supply of muscle relaxants, and/or a variety of prescription painkillers such as Vicodin, Oxycontin, even Morphine. Some of these people are on long waits for X-Rays, MRI's, CAT scans, and other diagnostic tools.
If the homeless person is impatient, they are told to go to EMERGENCY at COUNTY FACILITIES.
We're hearing that some homeless who are going to "free," "homeless," or other low income clinics are not getting the immediate referrals they need for diagnosis, and instead are being given a steady supply of muscle relaxants, and/or a variety of prescription painkillers such as Vicodin, Oxycontin, even Morphine. Some of these people are on long waits for X-Rays, MRI's, CAT scans, and other diagnostic tools.
If the homeless person is impatient, they are told to go to EMERGENCY at COUNTY FACILITIES.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
OXYCONTIN ARRESTS - SEATTLE AND LOS ANGELES - DEA LINK
DEA REPORT ON ARRESTS link
“Members of this ring regularly circulate between Los Angeles and Spokane to fuel their customer’s insatiable appetite and pharmaceutical addiction,” said Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Matthew G. Barnes. “For too long, their web of destruction has fed upon, and profited from the misery of many Washingtonians, only to leave a surplus of illegally obtained pain killers and ruined lives in their wake. I would like to commend the ongoing cooperative efforts of our federal, state and local partners to keep our communities safe.”
Basically, reading other news stories on this same event, 40 people have been arrested and the fraud involves doctors, medical clinics, billing the government, as well as street sells.
Since we' ve heard of homeless selling and using OXYCONTIN, we thought we would post this. If you're in need of rehab, don't be ashamed. We know many of you started this addiction from legit prescriptions due to very real bodily pain. Starting with AA or another 12 step group may be the thing to do. AA NATIONAL MEETING DIRECTORY! (Ask your local group if they know of meeting for other substances!) See our other health links on this blog's side bar!
“Members of this ring regularly circulate between Los Angeles and Spokane to fuel their customer’s insatiable appetite and pharmaceutical addiction,” said Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Matthew G. Barnes. “For too long, their web of destruction has fed upon, and profited from the misery of many Washingtonians, only to leave a surplus of illegally obtained pain killers and ruined lives in their wake. I would like to commend the ongoing cooperative efforts of our federal, state and local partners to keep our communities safe.”
Basically, reading other news stories on this same event, 40 people have been arrested and the fraud involves doctors, medical clinics, billing the government, as well as street sells.
Since we' ve heard of homeless selling and using OXYCONTIN, we thought we would post this. If you're in need of rehab, don't be ashamed. We know many of you started this addiction from legit prescriptions due to very real bodily pain. Starting with AA or another 12 step group may be the thing to do. AA NATIONAL MEETING DIRECTORY! (Ask your local group if they know of meeting for other substances!) See our other health links on this blog's side bar!
Monday, March 4, 2013
PASSING AS A TOURIST, SHOPPER, or GYM BUNNY ?
Are you homeless under the stars, camping in a park, official camping ground by the sea, or wherever, perhaps PASSING AS A TOURIST, when there is no home to go home to? Some homeless families find this to be the way to go, especially if someone in the family is also holding down a job.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
JOHNNY CASH - ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Dedicated to you homeless who are trying to keep that old car together with a few extra hamsters and bumper stickers.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
RUMOR REACHES US OF HOMELESS RESOURCES COMPETITOR OUT TO GET US!
Competitor? For POVERTY ACTIVISTS there may be differences of opinion but if you're on the same side of the issue, wanting to eliminate poverty and homelessness, are you actually competing?
A rumor reached us that an individual staying at San Fernando Valley shelter that you've read about in these posts has a HOMELESS RESOURCES web site which takes contributions of money has been putting us down. Meanwhile, the story goes, this person is applying for and taking Government Benefits and not reporting the money.
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It's not like we aren't aware that there are lists of homeless resources to be found other places. In fact there are just so many lists of resources.
We hope that what we have to offer here is MORE THAN the lists. It's real easy to pretend that each and every homeless shelter or resource provider actually has a heart, has our best interests in mind, and DOES EXACTLY WHAT THEY CLAIM TO DO WHEN THEY TAKE CONTRIBUTIONS.
MOST OF THE HOMELESS RESOURCE PLACES PRIDE THEMSELVES IN HANDING OVER LISTS OF OTHER RESOURCES - often out of date information or repetitive since they have PHOTOCOPIED pages of the same lists. There are also medical clinics that claim to help the homeless but who do not advocate but who basically think they are helping because they 'send" people to another organization. You can do a whole hell of a lot of go-sees trying to get help.
When we've told some these places that there was inaccurate information on their lists, well, months go by and they don't correct the list. One Burbank location had a shelter listed in North Hollywood that had gone out of business more than 2 years before! One food bank gave us a list and half the places we called had changed info.
It's not easy to keep up with all the changes.
WE THINK THAT SOME ORGANIZATIONS HAVE NON-PROFIT STATUS AND TAKE DONATIONS JUST SO THEY CAN REFER PEOPLE SOMEWHERE ELSE.
Then there is 211 or 311 phone help lines or one of those 800 numbers where you can call and get the latest information. Supposedly. One person we know called 211 and followed through calling 5 referrals who were supposed to have furniture. None did. It was all misinformation.
As much as we want to help you, we know that information can go out of date quickly, so while we hope that you'll find a link to that help when you need it, WE HOPE WE WILL INSPIRE YOU TO KEEP ON ASKING QUESTIONS, KEEP ON MAKING THOSE PHONE CALLS, KEEP ON SHOWING UP FOR THOSE INTERVIEWS, while knowing how difficult, exhausting, and numbing that is. We do want your comments, suggestions, testimonials, and updates!
A rumor reached us that an individual staying at San Fernando Valley shelter that you've read about in these posts has a HOMELESS RESOURCES web site which takes contributions of money has been putting us down. Meanwhile, the story goes, this person is applying for and taking Government Benefits and not reporting the money.
...
It's not like we aren't aware that there are lists of homeless resources to be found other places. In fact there are just so many lists of resources.
We hope that what we have to offer here is MORE THAN the lists. It's real easy to pretend that each and every homeless shelter or resource provider actually has a heart, has our best interests in mind, and DOES EXACTLY WHAT THEY CLAIM TO DO WHEN THEY TAKE CONTRIBUTIONS.
MOST OF THE HOMELESS RESOURCE PLACES PRIDE THEMSELVES IN HANDING OVER LISTS OF OTHER RESOURCES - often out of date information or repetitive since they have PHOTOCOPIED pages of the same lists. There are also medical clinics that claim to help the homeless but who do not advocate but who basically think they are helping because they 'send" people to another organization. You can do a whole hell of a lot of go-sees trying to get help.
When we've told some these places that there was inaccurate information on their lists, well, months go by and they don't correct the list. One Burbank location had a shelter listed in North Hollywood that had gone out of business more than 2 years before! One food bank gave us a list and half the places we called had changed info.
It's not easy to keep up with all the changes.
WE THINK THAT SOME ORGANIZATIONS HAVE NON-PROFIT STATUS AND TAKE DONATIONS JUST SO THEY CAN REFER PEOPLE SOMEWHERE ELSE.
Then there is 211 or 311 phone help lines or one of those 800 numbers where you can call and get the latest information. Supposedly. One person we know called 211 and followed through calling 5 referrals who were supposed to have furniture. None did. It was all misinformation.
As much as we want to help you, we know that information can go out of date quickly, so while we hope that you'll find a link to that help when you need it, WE HOPE WE WILL INSPIRE YOU TO KEEP ON ASKING QUESTIONS, KEEP ON MAKING THOSE PHONE CALLS, KEEP ON SHOWING UP FOR THOSE INTERVIEWS, while knowing how difficult, exhausting, and numbing that is. We do want your comments, suggestions, testimonials, and updates!
Friday, March 1, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD NOW NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE
1 - 800 - 784 -2433 National Runaway Switchboard is now National Runaway Safeline.
National Runaway Safeline link RUNAWAY ORG - click on this!
Keeping America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.
Between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away in a year.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you care about a youth and want information on how you can help someone who may be at risk of running from home.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are a teacher looking for information to pass along to your students about youth homelessness or the reality of life on the streets.
Our 24-hour crisis line has an experienced front-line team member ready to help you now. If you're not ready to call, you can post to our bulletin board, send an email, or start a live chat. It’s anonymous, confidential and free.
Our services are provided in part through funding from Family and Youth Services Bureau in the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Runaway Safeline link RUNAWAY ORG - click on this!
Keeping America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.
Between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away in a year.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are a teenager who is thinking of running from home, if you have a friend who has run and is looking for help, or if you are a runaway ready to go home.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you care about a youth and want information on how you can help someone who may be at risk of running from home.
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY if you are a teacher looking for information to pass along to your students about youth homelessness or the reality of life on the streets.
Our 24-hour crisis line has an experienced front-line team member ready to help you now. If you're not ready to call, you can post to our bulletin board, send an email, or start a live chat. It’s anonymous, confidential and free.
Our services are provided in part through funding from Family and Youth Services Bureau in the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TB OUTBREAK ON LA SKID ROW AREA - GET YOUR TB TEST NOW!
NBC VITALS : TB OUTBREAK AMONG LOST ANGELES article by Deena Beasley and Julie Steenhuysen
for Rueters. The cluster of TB cases going on in Los Angeles follows a pattern of infection. A review of 51 TB cases which the CDC investigated between 2002 and 2008 published in Emerging Infectious Diseases found substance abuse was the most common risk factor, with 58 percent of outbreak patients reporting substance abuse. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TB PAGE Most cases can be cured with a six-month cocktail of antibiotics, but rates of drug-resistant TB have been spreading fast, causing alarm among public health officials and prompting calls for more research into new treatments.
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FIND LOCATIONS FOR TESTING FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE: LAHD - COUNTY HOSPITALS THAT DO TB TESTS
for Rueters. The cluster of TB cases going on in Los Angeles follows a pattern of infection. A review of 51 TB cases which the CDC investigated between 2002 and 2008 published in Emerging Infectious Diseases found substance abuse was the most common risk factor, with 58 percent of outbreak patients reporting substance abuse. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TB PAGE Most cases can be cured with a six-month cocktail of antibiotics, but rates of drug-resistant TB have been spreading fast, causing alarm among public health officials and prompting calls for more research into new treatments.
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FIND LOCATIONS FOR TESTING FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE: LAHD - COUNTY HOSPITALS THAT DO TB TESTS
Saturday, February 23, 2013
ARE YOU WALKING AROUND UNAWARE THAT YOU OWN MONEY THAT'S UNCLAIMED?
YAHOO NEWS - UNCLAIMED MONEY IN THE ZILLIONS (just kidding, the number is 58 BILLION!)
Wouldn't that be shit! Maybe you lost your home or apartment, maybe you lost your car and computer, maybe the landlord put your furniture on the curb, and last night in the park was damn cold. Meanwhile, you don't know that there is money with your name on it.
We sometimes hear the news about a homeless person who is a heir to millions (and some would rather stay on the street where they have a sense of community) but even $186. would be good to have.
"Currently, states, federal agencies and other organizations collectively hold more than $58 billion in unclaimed cash and benefits. That's roughly $186 for every U.S. resident. The unclaimed property comes from a variety of sources, including abandoned bank accounts and stock holdings, unclaimed life insurance payouts and forgotten pension benefits."
We just met another someone who is living with relatives in Palmdale after loosing a home, so we just know that you're going to follow the link to the article and to the databases!
Wouldn't that be shit! Maybe you lost your home or apartment, maybe you lost your car and computer, maybe the landlord put your furniture on the curb, and last night in the park was damn cold. Meanwhile, you don't know that there is money with your name on it.
We sometimes hear the news about a homeless person who is a heir to millions (and some would rather stay on the street where they have a sense of community) but even $186. would be good to have.
"Currently, states, federal agencies and other organizations collectively hold more than $58 billion in unclaimed cash and benefits. That's roughly $186 for every U.S. resident. The unclaimed property comes from a variety of sources, including abandoned bank accounts and stock holdings, unclaimed life insurance payouts and forgotten pension benefits."
We just met another someone who is living with relatives in Palmdale after loosing a home, so we just know that you're going to follow the link to the article and to the databases!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT - SAN DIEGO - STORAGE LOCKERS
KFMB RADIO - HOMELESS CONNECT SERVES 1150 WITH SERVICES OUTREACH article
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT HOME PAGE link here Homeless San Diegans living on the streets of downtown San Diego will continue to have a place to store their belongings while they look for work or use public transportation to connect with social services. Watch Video."
They had a conference on Valentines Day and asked San Diego residents to drop change downtown. They say they will help you furnish your home to help you succeed once placed.
We'd like to hear from some San Diego Homeless about their experiences in that county.
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT HOME PAGE link here Homeless San Diegans living on the streets of downtown San Diego will continue to have a place to store their belongings while they look for work or use public transportation to connect with social services. Watch Video."
They had a conference on Valentines Day and asked San Diego residents to drop change downtown. They say they will help you furnish your home to help you succeed once placed.
We'd like to hear from some San Diego Homeless about their experiences in that county.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
LINK TO FULL TRANSCRIPT OF PRESIDENT OBAMAS STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS 2013
WASHINGTON POST- STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS 2013
Below at the bottom of this blog page is the video.
Below at the bottom of this blog page is the video.
Monday, February 18, 2013
ASCENCIA VETERANS PROJECT - ARE YOU IN THEIR OUTREACH AREA? INCLUDES ATWATER VILLAGE, BURBANK, EAGLE ROCK
ASCENCIA VETERANS PROJECT
can help veterans of the United States Armed Forces who are CURRENTLY LIVING HOUSED OR HOMELESS IN THEIR OUTREACH AREA.
This is the area : Glendale or communities East of the 170 and 118 Freeways and West of Lake Avenue in Pasadena INCLUDING ATWATER VILLAGE, BURBANK, EAGLE ROCK. (So you know where to move your homelessness don't you?)
SERVING LOW INCOME VETS and that is for an example, a family of ONE living on $29,550 or less a year.
MUST PROVIDE DD2314 but they can help you get it.
So go get that in process right away.
ASCENCIA
437 Fernando Court
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 246 - 7900
ASCENCIA BLOG (RICHARD BRANSON JUST HANDED OVER SOME MONEY!)
can help veterans of the United States Armed Forces who are CURRENTLY LIVING HOUSED OR HOMELESS IN THEIR OUTREACH AREA.
This is the area : Glendale or communities East of the 170 and 118 Freeways and West of Lake Avenue in Pasadena INCLUDING ATWATER VILLAGE, BURBANK, EAGLE ROCK. (So you know where to move your homelessness don't you?)
SERVING LOW INCOME VETS and that is for an example, a family of ONE living on $29,550 or less a year.
MUST PROVIDE DD2314 but they can help you get it.
So go get that in process right away.
ASCENCIA
437 Fernando Court
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 246 - 7900
ASCENCIA BLOG (RICHARD BRANSON JUST HANDED OVER SOME MONEY!)
Saturday, February 16, 2013
PANIC SETS IN AT COLD WEATHER SHELTERS ABOUT NOW
It's been a very cold for Southern California season, with cold weather shelters that used to open mid October and stay open till March 15th, closing around March 1st this year, unless additional funds are paid for and other arrangements are made.
So for those who are newly homeless and have not been taken into a Year Round Program this is when panic sets in. Unlike homeless who have gotten more used to living on the streets (some say they "like" living that way) or who are seasonal laborers just using the shelters instead of paying for motels, these newly homeless, often people who have lost homes and apartments, are scared.
Social Workers at some Cold Weather Shelters will be giving updates, letters of referal, and other information to help. We want to wish you all the best of luck with this! We see no change in the economy that's big enough to put people with big holes in their resumes back to work.
So for those who are newly homeless and have not been taken into a Year Round Program this is when panic sets in. Unlike homeless who have gotten more used to living on the streets (some say they "like" living that way) or who are seasonal laborers just using the shelters instead of paying for motels, these newly homeless, often people who have lost homes and apartments, are scared.
Social Workers at some Cold Weather Shelters will be giving updates, letters of referal, and other information to help. We want to wish you all the best of luck with this! We see no change in the economy that's big enough to put people with big holes in their resumes back to work.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
HOMELESS VETS IN LOS ANGELES NUMBER 6000 PLUS
HOMELESS VETS TOUCH WINTER BY JESSICA P. OGILVIE - LA WEEKLY - JAN 25-31 2013
"Several days ago, Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon revealed publicly that his son is living on the streets, where Alarcon sometimes sees him roaming, and has been doing so for four years... As more soldiers return from Iraq and Afghanistan, suffering from higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder than veterans of past wars, the number of homeless vets is expected to rise after having fallen from 8,000 in 2011 to 6,300 today. Some will repeatedly choose to make homelessness a way of life...
This article also quotes New Directions, which helps about 600 vets a year. Many vets stay at the National Armory closest to the VA in Westwood.
"Several days ago, Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon revealed publicly that his son is living on the streets, where Alarcon sometimes sees him roaming, and has been doing so for four years... As more soldiers return from Iraq and Afghanistan, suffering from higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder than veterans of past wars, the number of homeless vets is expected to rise after having fallen from 8,000 in 2011 to 6,300 today. Some will repeatedly choose to make homelessness a way of life...
This article also quotes New Directions, which helps about 600 vets a year. Many vets stay at the National Armory closest to the VA in Westwood.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
ST. JOSEPH CENTER'S CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM - APPLY NOW TO QUALIFY FOR FREE PROGRAM - VENICE - IMPRESS YOUR CASE MANAGER
We found this flyer at SOVA and decided to call and see if the program is still going on. It is, and we think anyone who is staying at a shelter that can promise you that you can stay until you are in the program, the ten weeks it takes to get through the program, and then the externship and job search, should apply.
To qualify... You must be at least 18, be unemployed or underemployed, be physically able to stand, move, bend, twist, and kneel and comfortably lift 50 pounds. MUST HAVE A TB TEST CERTIFIED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, read and write in English. Criminal background : No violent crimes, sexual assault, terrorist or arson threats, no identity theft, or warrants outstanding... (TIME TO CLEAN UP THOSE TICKETS WITH TRAFFIC COURT... Check out our TRAFFIC COURT LINKS! Use the GOOGLE SEARCH feature embedded in this blog!)
THERE IS NO TUITION. YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR A CHEF UNIFORM. THIS IS NOT ABOUT FLIPPING BURGERS... YOU WILL LEARN CLASSICAL FRENCH COOKING
(The shelter sure could use some help in the kitchen !)
310 - 396- 6468 X 355 to apply. CALL FIRST.
You will be interviewed. Upcoming start date is February 25th 2013, Then April 22 2013, then June 10 2013.
YOU WILL REALLY IMPRESS (ANY DECENT HUUMAN BEING) CASE MANAGER!
Link to their site!
ST JOSEPHS "Students have the opportunity to complete a kitchen practicum at our Bread and Roses Café. The externship, conducted in the renowned kitchens of some of the Westside's best restaurants, provides students who may have little employment history with recent work experience and professional references (please see below for a list of some of our externship partners). All classes are provided free of charge to participants and include such supportive services as case management and pantry enrollment.
To qualify... You must be at least 18, be unemployed or underemployed, be physically able to stand, move, bend, twist, and kneel and comfortably lift 50 pounds. MUST HAVE A TB TEST CERTIFIED WITHIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, read and write in English. Criminal background : No violent crimes, sexual assault, terrorist or arson threats, no identity theft, or warrants outstanding... (TIME TO CLEAN UP THOSE TICKETS WITH TRAFFIC COURT... Check out our TRAFFIC COURT LINKS! Use the GOOGLE SEARCH feature embedded in this blog!)
THERE IS NO TUITION. YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR A CHEF UNIFORM. THIS IS NOT ABOUT FLIPPING BURGERS... YOU WILL LEARN CLASSICAL FRENCH COOKING
(The shelter sure could use some help in the kitchen !)
310 - 396- 6468 X 355 to apply. CALL FIRST.
You will be interviewed. Upcoming start date is February 25th 2013, Then April 22 2013, then June 10 2013.
YOU WILL REALLY IMPRESS (ANY DECENT HUUMAN BEING) CASE MANAGER!
Link to their site!
ST JOSEPHS "Students have the opportunity to complete a kitchen practicum at our Bread and Roses Café. The externship, conducted in the renowned kitchens of some of the Westside's best restaurants, provides students who may have little employment history with recent work experience and professional references (please see below for a list of some of our externship partners). All classes are provided free of charge to participants and include such supportive services as case management and pantry enrollment.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
SAINT DAVID'S CHURCH - NO HO FEED FOR THE HOMELESS
SAINT DAVID'S ANGLICAN CHURCH SITE link
"Every Saturday morning we partner with Hope of the Valley RescueMission to provide hot breakfast for the homeless in our community, we provide sack-lunch and clothing. Through our Manna ministry we provide food for those who come to our doors during the
week... St. David’s Church is an Anglican Church in North Hollywood, Southern California. We are a part of the Anglican Church in North America and we belong to the Diocese of Western Anglicans. St. David’s is a church that is catholic (sacramental), evangelical (bible-believing), and charismatic (Spirit-led).
We hear that 40 to 60 people have a breakfast on Saturdays at Saint David's and that the church has have provided this feed for many years. Short prayer before eating.
St. David's Anglican Church
11605 Magnolia Blvd.,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone: 818-761-8633
"Every Saturday morning we partner with Hope of the Valley RescueMission to provide hot breakfast for the homeless in our community, we provide sack-lunch and clothing. Through our Manna ministry we provide food for those who come to our doors during the
week... St. David’s Church is an Anglican Church in North Hollywood, Southern California. We are a part of the Anglican Church in North America and we belong to the Diocese of Western Anglicans. St. David’s is a church that is catholic (sacramental), evangelical (bible-believing), and charismatic (Spirit-led).
We hear that 40 to 60 people have a breakfast on Saturdays at Saint David's and that the church has have provided this feed for many years. Short prayer before eating.
St. David's Anglican Church
11605 Magnolia Blvd.,
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Phone: 818-761-8633
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
REPUBLIC OF PIE - NOHO - HOSTS NORTH HOLLYWOOD INTERFAITH FOOD BANK FREE CONCERT SATURDAY FEB 9 2013
Concert for the NORTH HOLLYWOOD INTERFAITH FOODBANK
will be hosted by REPUBLIC OF PIE
at 1118 Magnolia Blvd, NO HO CA 91601
FREE SHOW - bring bags of rice, dried beans (lots of time and energy to cook and with no stove this can be difficult so we don't understand), peanut butter in plastic jars (what no Laura Scudders?) cash or other food donations. CONCERT STARTS at 8 PM... A two hour show featuring Americana bands, BAD BRENDA, LITTLE FRIEND, Feef Mooney, Jillian Stapley, Ant Welkom of the Cosmic Sucker Punch, and you know there will be Others.
SOUNDS GREAT! GOOD LUCK!
will be hosted by REPUBLIC OF PIE
at 1118 Magnolia Blvd, NO HO CA 91601
FREE SHOW - bring bags of rice, dried beans (lots of time and energy to cook and with no stove this can be difficult so we don't understand), peanut butter in plastic jars (what no Laura Scudders?) cash or other food donations. CONCERT STARTS at 8 PM... A two hour show featuring Americana bands, BAD BRENDA, LITTLE FRIEND, Feef Mooney, Jillian Stapley, Ant Welkom of the Cosmic Sucker Punch, and you know there will be Others.
SOUNDS GREAT! GOOD LUCK!
Saturday, February 2, 2013
BLACK YOUTH PROJECT - BLACK HOMELESS YOUTH DON'T CALL THEMSELVES HOMELESS OR REACH OUT FOR SERVICES - THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE
HOMELESS BLACK YOUTH LARGELY INVISIBLE TO SERVICE PROVIDERS - link to article at BLACK YOUTH PROJECT
NEW AMERICAN MEDIA ..." African American youth are less likely to call themselves “homeless,” even when they do not know where they will be sleeping from one day to the next. Those surveyed used the term “couch surfing” instead, and many said they stay with a different family member or friend each night. Other survival strategies included walking the streets, or napping on buses or at fast food restaurants, according to the report..."
NEW AMERICAN MEDIA ..." African American youth are less likely to call themselves “homeless,” even when they do not know where they will be sleeping from one day to the next. Those surveyed used the term “couch surfing” instead, and many said they stay with a different family member or friend each night. Other survival strategies included walking the streets, or napping on buses or at fast food restaurants, according to the report..."
Friday, February 1, 2013
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