On Thursday, December 9th, from 9am to 4pm, Proyecto Ayuda will provide a day of services for people struggling with homelessness in Boyle Heights and surrounding communities, hosted by the Volunteers of America Los Angeles Strengthening Families program. Proyecto Ayuda 2010 is a collaboration of county agencies, local businesses, non-profits, faith-based agencies, and other community members joining forces to provide resources for homeless individuals and families and those struggling to not become homeless.
Family and community services will include:
-Housing, Shelter, and Employment Assistance
-Medical & Dental
-Mental Health Services
-Legal Services
-Foreclosure & Tenants’ Rights Assistance
And much more.
According to Strengthening Families, the project goal is “to reengage our homeless neighbors with hospitality and direct resources, not just referrals.”
Proyecto Ayuda is providing help on the spot. By bringing all the agencies together in one place, families can access the assistance they need to hopefully get or keep them and their children off the street. This special day also aims to combat stereotypes about the homeless and help dispel the stigma.
As the recession continues, more families than ever are slipping into homelessness or teetering on the brink, living in cars and vans. Proyecto Ayuda recognizes that the homeless are not all the same. They are our neighbors, and they are often children and babies.
Ways You Can Help:
*Volunteer on December 9th at Proyecto Ayuda
*Make a donation to the project
*Donate supplies – especially baby items, toiletries, food products, and clothes
For more information, call (323) 657-5581
