Citizenship Forum

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CITIZENSHIP WORKSHIP

Please join Congresswoman Judy Chu along with the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Education Fund, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, and many other San Gabriel Valley Community Leaders and Groups as we host a San Gabriel Valley Citizenship Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to provide assistance Free of Charge with the Naturalization application (N-400) including; application assistance (trained volunteers will fill out your application), application review by an immigration attorney, passport photos, step-by-step review of the naturalization process, and packing materials to mail your application. The office of Citizenship & Immigration Services, USCIS, will also be available to answer any questions regarding the citizenship process.

Please help spread the word on this valuable assistance that is FREE to the community. We are also in need of volunteers. If you are able to volunteer your time, please use the attached form to sign up or you can go online to sign up as well.

Citizenship Eligible Requirements: Application Service is limited to the FIRST 500 people. Must be at least 18 years of age; must be a Legal Permanent Resident for at least 5 years, OR, if married to a U.S. citizen, must have been a Legal Permanent Resident for at least 3 years; must have basic knowledge of U.S. History and Government; must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English; Must have good moral character.

Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Florentine Gardens – El Monte
12051 Garvey Ave.
El Monte, CA 91732


INFORMATION
To volunteer or if you want additional information, please contact (888) 839-8682 or visit www.yaeshora.info.
Online volunteer link is: http://ciudadania.yaeshora.info/events?id=0301.

Parenting and Violence Prevention Classes

This exciting new program made possible with the help of the City of Baldwin Park is beginning in October on Tuesday evenings. It is designed to reduce violence by individuals, in families, and in society, through a coordinated learning program. Classes will be available in English and Spanish.

Please contact the office for more information.

Counseling Services

St. John the Baptist Social Services now offers counseling services by appointment with sliding scale fees. This service is especially good for family needs.


Contact the office for more information.

Recycling Event

Los Angeles County and the City of Baldwin park are holding a hosuehold hazardous waste and e-waste roundup.

WHEN: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9 am to 3 pm
WHERE: Morgan Park, Rear Parking Lot, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park
WHAT: household electronic waste and household hazardous waste

1-888-CLEANLA www.cleanla.com
1-800-238-0172 www.lacsd.org

New Office

St. John the Baptist Social Services has now moved.

The new address is:
3912 Stewart Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

The telephone remains the same: 626-337-4223
The email is: sjbsocialservices@gmail.com

The new office is in a converted house, next to St. John the Baptist School. It has a low chain fence and large tree in the front yard and is across the street from Vallarta Market and a vacant lot. The number is visible on the curb.

New Traffic Light Comes After Tragedy

Please see the link from San Gabriel Valley Tribune on a new traffic light for Baldwin Park following the death of Esmeralda Ramirez:
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_18874633?IADID=Search-www.sgvtribune.com-www.sgvtribune.com