Temple Isaiah's Resource Network


 The Los Angeles Times published a five part series that we think might be useful in helping to understand and cope in these difficult times. Below is the story and list of the resources they recommend.


To the series, "Surviving Recession, A Consumer Guide"


To the parts:


"Guide For the Newly Poor: Suddenly on the Skids" (food, housing and health care)


"What to Expect in a Foreclosure"


"Free Loan Aid" 


"Common Signs of a Scammer"


"Foreclosure Glossary"


"Unemployment Insurance:  A Guide"


 Please find below links, information and resources for:

  1. Employment Opportunities
  2. Upcoming Workshops
  3. Networking Opportunities
  4. Emotional Support
  5. Refinance, Mortgage and Financial Planning
  6. Emergency Financial Assistance
  7. Housing

1. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:


 Parnossah Works  www.parnossahworksla.org


A joint project of Jewish Vocational Services and The Jewish Federations of Los Angeles connecting job seekers with employers.


 Jewish Jobs www.jewishjobs.com


A clearinghouse for Jewish communal jobs


 WorkSource


City of Los Angeles WorkSource Centers are open all day, every day, in every neighborhood of Los Angeles. Please call (213) 744-7211 or visit www.lacity.org/wib to find the center closest to you. WorkSource Centers are designed to connect job seekers with employers. Services include job resource centers with job listings, phone banks, fax machines, internet access, job referral information, and employment workshops. For individuals who need more intensive services, career counseling, vocational training, on-the-job-training and other services are also available.


 2. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:


 3. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:


 T.I.N.G. Temple Isaiah Networking Group


 We have a thriving business networking group called “T.I.N.G.,” which is free to join and meets the third Tuesday of every month at 8:00 am in the social hall. Breakfast is served, and all are welcome to attend.


 4. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT:


 Temple Isaiah Clergy


We will always do our best to help those who find themselves in need. Please email us:


Rabbi Zoë Klein rabbiz@templeisaiah.com


Rabbi Dara Frimmer rabbidara@templeisaiah.com


Rabbi Rick Kellner rabbirick@templeisaiah.com


Cantor Evan Kent cantorkent@templeisaiah.com


 Jewish Family Services


www.jfsla.org


 24 Hour Hotlines


Department of Mental Health: (800) 854-7771.


The Suicide Prevention Center: (877) 727-4747.


The City of Los Angeles INFO Line - 311 - provides referrals for counseling resources.


The County of Los Angeles INFO Line - 211 – and hotline at (800) 339-6993 provides


referrals for counseling, financial assistance, food and shelter.


5. REFINANCING, MORTGAGE or FINANCIAL PLANNING:


Some congregants with expertise in these areas have offered personal assistance. Please contact a member of our clergy for a referral.


New Government Website: http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/


6. EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:


 Jewish Free Loan Association www.jfla.org


"Where to find low cost legal services"  http://www.latimes.com


7. HOUSING:


The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development has certified a number of agencies, non-profits and legal aid groups to provide counseling and support to families in distress. The following lists key approved organizations in the LA area:


 Acorn Housing, Los Angeles


213-748-1345


3655 South Grand Street, Suite 250


Los Angeles, CA 90007


http://www.acornhousing.org


lnelson@acornhousing.org


ACORN also offers assistance for illegally evicted tenants through their Tenants Rights Support Center at (213) 747-4211 ext. 226.


 ByDesign Financial Solutions, DBA CCS of Los Angeles


800-750-2227


6001 E. Washington Blvd., Suite 200


Los Angeles, CA 90040-2922


http://www.bydesignsolutions.org


rpittman@bydesignsolutions.org


 Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc (LANHS)


213-381-2862 x112


3926 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200


Los Angeles, CA 90010


http://www.lanhs.org


cunseling@lanhs.org


LANHS also offers relocation assistance for homeowners displaced by foreclosures on a regular basis throughout the City. The contact information for these services is the same as the number and website provided above.


 Shalom Center for T.R.E.E. of Life


2975 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 415


Los Angeles, CA 90010


jleeshalom@sbcglobal.net


 West Angeles Community Development Corp


6028 Crenshaw Blvd.


Los Angeles, CA 90043


phebert@westangelescdc.org


New Economics for Women


303 S. Loma Dr.


Los Angeles, CA 90017


http://www.neweconomicsforwomen.org


homeownership@neworg.us


NID-HCA Reeves


323-299-7900


4602 Crenshaw Blvd.


Los Angeles, CA 90043-1219


http://www.nidonline.org


fsico@sbcglobal.net


 Operation Hope, Inc.


707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 3030


Los Angeles, CA 90017


http://www.operationhope.org


stacy.sanchez@operationhope.org