Citizenship and Waiver Workshop

July 11: Advice Session for Dreamers

FREE IMMIGRATION ADVICE FOR DREAMERS!

Wed. July 11, 2012, there will be a lecture on the new Deferred Action procedure announced by President Obama for "Dreamers" in the US which will begin on August 15, 2012.

The free lecture will take place at the MEXICAN CONSULATE at 6:30 PM

2401 W. 6th St
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Limited capacity: 250
Please arrive on time

To RSVP please email Consul Solchaga at: jsolchaga@sre.gob.mx

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

Mortgage Solutions

NACA (www.naca.com) is holding its Save The Dream Tour through Sunday, January 30.

The event lets homeowners meet major servicers and investors to try to find an affordable solution to mortgage issues.

Where: Los Angeles Memorial Colisuem Sports Arena (3939 South Figueroa Street)
When: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily through January 30

www.naca.com
1-888-499-6222

Homeless Walk

United Way of Greater Los Angeles is hosting Homeless Walk 2010 The Walk to End Homelessness.

When: Saturday, November 13; registration starts 7 a.m. and walk starts 9 a.m.
Where: Exposition Park, Los Angeles
What: 5 km (3.1 miles) walk to raise money to end homelessness in Los Angeles County
Who: United Way and thousands of walkers

Info or to Register: (Cost is $35 incoluding t-shirt and parking)
1-888-2-HELP-LA
www.homewalkla.org

Commencement Speaker

Fr. Mike Gutierrez, Pastor of St. John the Baptist, will be giving the commencement speech at the 85th Graduation Ceremony of Marian College on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Philosophical Research Society Auditorium.

The school is located at 3326 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90010
wwww.mariancollege-california.com

Immigration Event February 1: meet a Congressman

CLUE LA (Clergy United for Economic Justice) is hosting an immigration reform event at La Placita Church (Our Lady Queen of the Angels Church) February 1 at 5:00 p.m.

Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez will meet with attendees to bring news from Washington D.C. and President Obama on immigration reform and what is needed.

The church is located in downtown Los Angeles near Olvera Street at 535 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. http://www.laplacita.org/

For more information, please contact Sylvia Carranza
213-381-5611 x 128
scarranza@launionaflcio.org

Resources for Youth Dental Care and Los Angeles Homeless Prevention

There are some more resources available for families in need.

-For Free and Low-Cost Dental Services for Children and Teenagers:
AltaMed Health Services
877-462-2582
http://www.altamed.org
They serve the San Gabriel Valley Area, including Baldwin Park, El Monte and Pomona through a partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public health Department

-For Renters At Risk of Eviction (ONLY in the City of Los Angeles)
Los Angeles City Homeless Prevention Program (LACHPP) may be able to help!

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPANT IN LACHPP?
1. Individual is a tenant and not a homeowner;
2. Tenant lives within the City of Los Angeles;
3. Tenant must be at risk of homelessness (received a written 3-Day Notice or Unlawful Detainer);
4. Tenant lacks the financial resources and support networks needed to obtain immediate housing remain in existing housing;
5. No subsequent housing options for the household have been identified; and
6. Tenants who, within six months, will have sufficient income to pay for their own housing; and
7. Tenant(s) total current income must not exceed the amounts in the table below:

Household Size Annual Household Income
1 Person $27,250 or less
2 Persons $31,700 or less
3 Persons $35,700 or less
4 Persons $39,650 or less
5 Persons $42,800 or less
6 Persons $46,000 or less
7 Persons $49,150 or less
8 Persons $52,350 or less


ARE THERE PRIORITIES FOR CERTAIN TENANTS?
Yes, the following tenants are given priority: (a) living in permanent supportive housing; (b) living in other affordable, rent‐restricted subsidized housing (Section 8, public housing, affordable housing trust fund housing); (c) living in a rent‐stabilized apartment; (d) living on a fixed income, such as SSI, SSDI, GR or CalWORKs; (e) tenants with disabilities or aged 62 years or older; and (f) homeless in the previous 24 months.

HOW DO I APPLY OR OBTAIN MORE INFORMATION?
Call Inner City Law Center at (213) 891-2880. Also, you can walk into our main office at 1309 E. 7th Street; Los Angeles, CA 90021 or the Weingart Access Center at 506 S. Main St.; Los Angeles, CA 90021, and speak to an ICLC representative.

How Can You Help?

Analysts estimate that 1 in every 8 people in Los Angeles faces issues of hunger every day. With a struggling economy, people throughout the area face issues with food, unemployment, medical care, legal matters, and financial need. They also seek assistance with family issues. St. John the Baptist is working hard to meet this increasing demand in Baldwin Park and the region.

Can you help?

Do you have jobs that need to be filled? CONTACT US!

Any donations are welcome, particularly of non-perishable food, bus tokens, food gift cards (grocery stores and restaurants) and monetary help.

In addition, the program is looking for benefactors for:

- sponsor acquisition of information resources to aid clients
- a computer to allow people to seek work on the internet
- a refrigerator to allow for distributing fresh, nutritious food
- four plastic chairs for use while serving hot meals

If you or a company would like to help make a difference, please contact the Social Services Department at:
- sjbsocialservices@gmail.com
- (626) 337-4223
- Social Services, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
3883 Baldwin Park Blvd., Baldwin Park, CA 91706

Thank you!

God Bless. Dios Bendiga.