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" "Unemployment Insurance: A Guide" Please find below links, information and resources for: 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 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: 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 24 Hour Hotlines Department of Mental Health: (800) 854-7771. The The City of The 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, 213-748-1345 ACORN also offers assistance for illegally evicted tenants through their ByDesign Financial Solutions, DBA CCS of 800-750-2227 http://www.bydesignsolutions.org rpittman@bydesignsolutions.org Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc (LANHS) 213-381-2862 x112 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 West Angeles Community Development Corp New Economics for Women http://www.neweconomicsforwomen.org NID-HCA Reeves 323-299-7900 Operation Hope, Inc. stacy.sanchez@operationhope.org