The opening of resource centers for people who have lost work in fires

Tuesday morning, the mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, praised the opening of four new resource centers to help Angelenos who lost income due to catastrophic forest fires.

The centers, which have been opened in partnership with the County of the, offer a single attendance location where people affected by fires can access emergency funds, obtain assistance for placement and training, search for a job temporary and request loans from small businesses. They can also access an emergency shelter and rental assistance and obtain aid for deposit taxes in centers, among other services.

“The other advantage of this center is that individuals can work with staff, one against one,” said Bass. “Sometimes what discourages people from obtaining their advantages is the demand process. It’s confusing, complicated, but here you can really work with individual staff who will make you go step by step in the process. »»

Individuals will be able to access services regardless of their immigration status.

“The fires were devastating for so many people, many who lost their homes and their family members. But there have also been side effects – gardeners, house cleaners, health workers, catering workers, all those who have lost their jobs, live daycare workers who have lost their homes and their jobs, At the same time, ”said Council member Hugo Soto-Martínez, whose district includes Hollywood, Westlake and Echo Park.

Soto-Martínez said that his office received voter calls every day which, despite a good life apart from the limits of Eaton or palisades fire, have always had their life turned upside down by flames.

“They are now safeguarded on the rent. They have lost income and need the city’s support, “said Soto-Martínez.

Centers will be open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in these places:

West Los Angeles: 5446 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, 90230

Northeast of San Fernando Valley: 13356 Eldridge Ave., Sylmar, 91342

West Adams / Leimmert Park: 4305 DEGNAN BLVD., LOS Angeles, 90008

Boyle Heights: 2130 1st St., Los Angeles, 90033