Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Cesar Chavez Day Breakfast
The Social Services Ceasar Chavez Day Breakfast to be held March 31 now includes opening remarks by Congresswoman Judy Chu, State Assemblyman and State Senate Candidate Dr. Ed Hernandez and Dr. Luis Cruz, the principal of Baldwin Park High School.
Census Event
Please Join Assemblymember Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D.,Congresswoman Judy Chu& The East San Gabriel Valley Complete Count Committee For a Day Dedicated to Census 2010 on Saturday, March 27, 2010
Press Conference: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Community Assistance Forum: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Azusa Senior Center740 North Dalton Ave., Azusa, CA 91790
For additional information: 626-960-4457
What is the U.S. Census?The U.S. Census is the count of the nation's population every ten years.
Why is it important?This is our chance to make a difference in our communities for the next ten years. Funding for our schools, parks, public works projects and other programs is at stake.
Why attend this event?We need your support to ensure an accurate count.
Please bring the census questionnaire that was mailed to your home and trained volunteers will be available to assist you in filing it out or answer any questions/concerns.The first 100 people to show up will receive a free backpack for their child.
Press Conference: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Community Assistance Forum: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Azusa Senior Center740 North Dalton Ave., Azusa, CA 91790
For additional information: 626-960-4457
What is the U.S. Census?The U.S. Census is the count of the nation's population every ten years.
Why is it important?This is our chance to make a difference in our communities for the next ten years. Funding for our schools, parks, public works projects and other programs is at stake.
Why attend this event?We need your support to ensure an accurate count.
Please bring the census questionnaire that was mailed to your home and trained volunteers will be available to assist you in filing it out or answer any questions/concerns.The first 100 people to show up will receive a free backpack for their child.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Census Help Begins
St. John the Baptist Social Services began helping community members to fill out their census forms today.
Forms are now available in Spanish, English, Korean, Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
The census is important in making sure that Baldwin Park and the region have current information for planning and funding.
Today's first client came from West Covina.
Forms are now available in Spanish, English, Korean, Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
The census is important in making sure that Baldwin Park and the region have current information for planning and funding.
Today's first client came from West Covina.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Baldwin Park HPRP Program for Housing and Rental Aid
Homeless Prevention & Rapid Rehousing Program
The City of Baldwin Park announces a new program to assist residents who are:
Ø At risk of losing their rental housing due to the economic recession i.e. job loss, reduction in work hours, medical costs, etc.
Ø Homeless and have the ability to sustain rental payments after assistance has been provided.
Mortgage assistance does not qualify under this program.
Applicants must meet the program eligibility criteria, which include but are not limited to:
Ø Residence in the City of Baldwin Park;
Ø Considered Low-Income (at our below 50% of the area median income limits)
Ø Housing instability caused by the recession that puts the families at risk of losing their rental housing and becoming homeless; and
Ø Circumstances must be so that no other appropriate housing options or financial resources have been identified
The program may help with:
Ø Rental payments;
Ø Security deposits;
Ø Utility deposits & Utility payments;
Ø Moving costs.
For more information, please call (626) 665-3768
The City of Baldwin Park announces a new program to assist residents who are:
Ø At risk of losing their rental housing due to the economic recession i.e. job loss, reduction in work hours, medical costs, etc.
Ø Homeless and have the ability to sustain rental payments after assistance has been provided.
Mortgage assistance does not qualify under this program.
Applicants must meet the program eligibility criteria, which include but are not limited to:
Ø Residence in the City of Baldwin Park;
Ø Considered Low-Income (at our below 50% of the area median income limits)
Ø Housing instability caused by the recession that puts the families at risk of losing their rental housing and becoming homeless; and
Ø Circumstances must be so that no other appropriate housing options or financial resources have been identified
The program may help with:
Ø Rental payments;
Ø Security deposits;
Ø Utility deposits & Utility payments;
Ø Moving costs.
For more information, please call (626) 665-3768
New Classes?
Would you be interested in an aerobics class? Do you know someone who could benefit from a basic literacy class?
Would you like to be part of the ongoing citizenship classes?
Contact Social Services for more information.
Would you like to be part of the ongoing citizenship classes?
Contact Social Services for more information.
Position Available
A local beauty salon is seeking a hairdresser.
Please contact the social services office at (626) 337-4223 or call Juanita at (626) 339-6394.
Please contact the social services office at (626) 337-4223 or call Juanita at (626) 339-6394.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Cardinal Speaks on Census
As millions across the nation begin receiving their census forms, a taped message from Cardinal Mahony will begin airing this week on El Sembrador TV & Radio and Guadalupe Radio calling on the Latinos to “be counted” in the 2010 Census.
“Your participation ensures that your community will receive funding for schools, hospitals and other services,” explains the Cardinal in Spanish on the 60 and 30-second spots.The Cardinal also reassures the immigrant community that the Census is confidential. In his message he explains that “it is against the law to share your answers with anyone, including social service agencies and immigration.”The Cardinal’s full video message in Spanish may be viewed at: content.la-archdiocese.org/wm/hagase-contar-2-web.wmv
The Latino community has traditionally been undercounted in the Census, due to apprehension and fear in immigrant communities about providing information to the federal government. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is working with the Census Department and other community groups to alleviate concerns and educate the Latino community on the importance of the Census.
“We are faced with the reality that many in our immigrant communities are scared and may not understand that participating in the Census will benefit them, not harm them,” said Cardinal Mahony. “I am pleased to work with our Catholic stations and other partners to reach out our brothers and sisters in the Latino community so that they understand the importance of being counted.”
In addition to the Cardinal’s message, parishes throughout the Archdiocese have also volunteered to serve as “Questionnaire Assistance Centers” for the Census Bureau. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will serve as one of these centers beginning on Sunday, March 21 through Sunday April 18.
For more information on El Sembrador and Guadalupe Radio visit: www.elsembradorministries.com and www.guadaluperadio.com.
“Your participation ensures that your community will receive funding for schools, hospitals and other services,” explains the Cardinal in Spanish on the 60 and 30-second spots.The Cardinal also reassures the immigrant community that the Census is confidential. In his message he explains that “it is against the law to share your answers with anyone, including social service agencies and immigration.”The Cardinal’s full video message in Spanish may be viewed at: content.la-archdiocese.org/wm/hagase-contar-2-web.wmv
The Latino community has traditionally been undercounted in the Census, due to apprehension and fear in immigrant communities about providing information to the federal government. The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is working with the Census Department and other community groups to alleviate concerns and educate the Latino community on the importance of the Census.
“We are faced with the reality that many in our immigrant communities are scared and may not understand that participating in the Census will benefit them, not harm them,” said Cardinal Mahony. “I am pleased to work with our Catholic stations and other partners to reach out our brothers and sisters in the Latino community so that they understand the importance of being counted.”
In addition to the Cardinal’s message, parishes throughout the Archdiocese have also volunteered to serve as “Questionnaire Assistance Centers” for the Census Bureau. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels will serve as one of these centers beginning on Sunday, March 21 through Sunday April 18.
For more information on El Sembrador and Guadalupe Radio visit: www.elsembradorministries.com and www.guadaluperadio.com.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Foreclosure Prevention Fair
The Center for Foreclosure Solutions will be hosting a free foreclosure prevention fair on Saturday, March 6, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education Performing Arts Center (4640 N. Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706).
For more information:
counselling@lanhs.org
(213) 381-2862
HUD-certified counselling agencies, lenders and legal counselling will be present.
Bring:
-income documentation
-two (2) current pay stubs
-your most recent two years' W2s
-self-employed individuals must provide four months of the most recent bank statements and most recent tax return
-most recent mortgage statement and any other related correspondence
-most recent two (20 years' tax returns
-list of monthly expenses
For more information:
counselling@lanhs.org
(213) 381-2862
HUD-certified counselling agencies, lenders and legal counselling will be present.
Bring:
-income documentation
-two (2) current pay stubs
-your most recent two years' W2s
-self-employed individuals must provide four months of the most recent bank statements and most recent tax return
-most recent mortgage statement and any other related correspondence
-most recent two (20 years' tax returns
-list of monthly expenses
Relay for Life
The Relay for Life of Baldwin Park will be held Saturday-Sunday, May 22-23, 2010 from 9 a.m. Saturdya to 9 a.m. Sunday at Baldwin Park High School. Relay for Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society.
For information see http://www.relayforlife.org/
To be on a relay team, contact Sabrina Ayala, sabrina.ayalarfl@yahoo.com
For information see http://www.relayforlife.org/
To be on a relay team, contact Sabrina Ayala, sabrina.ayalarfl@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Chilean Earthquake
To make a donation to help victims of the 8.8 earthquake in Chile, please visit:
http://donate.crs.org/site/PageServer?pagename=mg_emergency
Catholic Relief Services has extensive experience in efficiently aiding those in need in disaster areas worldwide.
http://donate.crs.org/site/PageServer?pagename=mg_emergency
Catholic Relief Services has extensive experience in efficiently aiding those in need in disaster areas worldwide.
The Census Is Coming!
The 2010 United States Census forms will soon be in the mail.
The census is important in making sure funding is allocated efficiently. If you need help completing the forms, please feel free to come to the Social Services Office.
The census is important in making sure funding is allocated efficiently. If you need help completing the forms, please feel free to come to the Social Services Office.
Cesar Chavez Day Breakfast
Come celebrate the life of Cesar Chavez as St. John the Baptist Social Services hosts the inaugural Cesar Chavez Interfaith Breakfast on Wednesday, March 31, at 7:30 a.m. in the parish hall.
Assemblyman Dr. Ed Hernandez and Dr. Luis Cruz, principal of Baldwin Park High School, have agreed to speak. The breakfast will have local political, religious and business leaders present.
Donation is $20.
Contact the office for more details.
Assemblyman Dr. Ed Hernandez and Dr. Luis Cruz, principal of Baldwin Park High School, have agreed to speak. The breakfast will have local political, religious and business leaders present.
Donation is $20.
Contact the office for more details.
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