ARC Resource Legal Aid

http://www.legal-aid.org/en/home.aspx

The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest
and largest private not-for-profit organization
providing free legal services to low-income individuals and families ….

The Legal Aid Society handles 300,000 cases and matters annually with a staff of 1,700,
including 1,000 lawyers and nearly 700 social workers,
investigators, paralegals, and support and administrative staff
through a network of … borough, neighborhood, and courthouse offices ….

The Legal Aid Society's law reform work benefits
some two million low-income families and individuals in …
and the landmark rulings in many of these cases have a Statewide and national impact.

http://www.legal-aid.com/
The Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC)
serving all of Orange County
and Community Legal Services (CLS) serving many cities in southeast Los Angeles County
provide free and low-cost, civil legal services to low-income persons and seniors.
(800) 834-5001 - (714) 571-5200
http://www.legal-aid.com/Home/AreasOfLaw
11834 E. Firestone,
Norwalk, California 90650
-9-5, Monday - Friday

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_Aid_Society
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Claims_Court
http://dca.lacounty.gov/tsHow2SueSmalClaims.html …
Your friend will not pay back the money you loaned them.
If you file a case, you are called the Plaintiff.
The person you sue is the Defendant.
ou start your case by filling out a Plaintiff’s Claim form and filing it with the court clerk.
How much can I sue for?…
Library Resources Represent yourself in court :
how to prepare & try a winning case 7th ed.
Author Bergman, Paul, 1943-
Call Number 347.73504 BERGMAN
1001 legal words you need to know
[1st Oxford University Press pbk. ed.]
Author Feinman, Jay M.
Call Number 349.7303
Law 101 : an essential reference for your everyday legal questions Updated & expanded
ed. Author Roche, Brien A.
Call Number 349.73 ROCHE

ARC Resource Filipino Community Revised 2/2013

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines

http://www.fasgi.org
As a non-profit agency, FASGI provides social services to low-income and homeless individuals, with the language and cultural capacity to serve Asian Pacific-Islanders (API's) in Los Angeles County. With funding from city, county, state and federal levels, as well as private in-kind donations, FASGI offers the following services:
• FASGI Employment Services
• Information and Referral
• Park View House - Transitional Housing Program
• Education & Outreach Services & Information
• Food Distribution
• Case Management
• Independent Living Skills Training
• Client Advocacy
• Socialization & Recreation

http://fmcsc09.wordpress.com/contact/ (562) 438-9515
Filipino Migrant Center fmcsc09@gmail.com
2325 E 3rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90814
MAIL: 404 E Carson St., Carson, CA 90745 Hotline:
(310) 421-8FMC / 8362

http://www.theflipino.com/filipinosincalifornia2.html
Filipino Community Harbor Area in Wilmington | Filipino Community ...local.yahoo.com/info-20564826-filipino-community-harbor-area...
(310) 518-3097 • 323 Mar Vista Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744
Categories: Professional Technology Organizations., Social and Welfare Services

FILIPINO AMERICAN SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC - …
www.taxexemptworld.com/organization.asp?tn=1277879
FILIPINO AMERICAN SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC - LONG BEACH, CA 90802 - 1150 E FOURTH ST STE 204 - NonProfit/Tax Exempt Organization - Form

http://filipinocc.org (310) 518-4533
Gardena Filipino Seniors' Club Office Address 2320 W 149th St,
90249-3702

Multi Purpose Senior Center, (310) 518-4533
1371 Eubank Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744

Carson Senior Recreation Center (310) 835-0212 - Rose Ela, President
Every Friday 11 - 4 pm - Friendship Club
http://ci.carson.ca.us/content/department/pub_service/senior_recreation.asp
3 Civic Plaza Drive, Carson, CA 90745, (310) 835-0212 Ext. 1479

Legal Aid Foundation, 601 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach 90802
http://www.lafla.org/ (562) 435-3501

Long Beach Health Department http://www.longbeach.gov/health/
2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815 - (562) 570-4000

Foodbank of Southern California http://www.foodbankofsocal.org
1444 San Francisco Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 435-3577 Fax (562) 437-6168

Hawaiian Garden Food Bank Inc http://hawaiiangardensfoodbank.com/
21411 Norwalk Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA (562) 860-9097

General Relief - Social Services - http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/PG132.htm
http://www.calfresh.ca.gov/ http://www.csac.counties.org/

Long Beach Rescue Mission http://www.lbrm.org/ info@lbrm.org
1430 Pacific Ave. Long Beach, CA 90813; Box 1969, 90801 (562) 591-1292

Broken Loaf Food Pantry: Sat: 9 to 11: Free Food & Clothing/Shoe … more
http://www.lakewoodfirstumchurch.com/Broken%20Loaf%20Food%20Pantry674622 4300 Bellflower Blvd., Lakewood 90713 (562) 425-1219

http://www.gazettes.com/news/homeless-project-takes-to-city-streets/article_c6ae6af0-8a67-11e1-aabb-001a4bcf887a.html Ref: 285-1330 ext. 266.
HIP began in February, and organizers said they hope to be fully staffed by early summer. All in all, they will add about 18 members including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, case managers and psychiatrists. For the health side of service, HIP will be partnering with The Children’s Clinic. The most vulnerable homeless who will be targeted will include people afflicted with schizophrenia, major depression, affective disorders, diabetes, STDs, hepatitis, AIDS, cardiopulmonary disease, cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, chronic pain and arthritis.
“It’s completely mobile, so people don’t have to go to a site, we’ll bring all these services to them,” Legere said. “That’s what’s unique for this.”

http://www.cdss.ca.gov/calworks/ …
CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.

http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-finder#benefits&qc=cat_1
http://hgcity.org/?p=272
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Assistance
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welfare_in_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temporary_Assistance_for_Needy_Families
http://www.welfareinfo.org/payments/
http://www.welfareinfo.org/apply/

http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/cityfoodbanks.cgi?city=Long%20Beach&state=CA
Senior Centers provide donation (government funded meal programs)…
Meals on Wheels lunch programs; plus Lakewood offers FREE trans
Dial-A-Lift and ACCESS transportation available - aids accompany FREE
DASH & Dial-A-Lift free to Lakewood residents 60 years of age or older without their own transportation. 5050 Clark Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90712, 562-866-9771 x2140, 562-866-9771
http://www.lbtransit.com/Services/Dial-A-Lift.aspx
http://accessla.org/home/
Department of AGING http://www.aging.ca.gov/ - federal/state resources#

Lakewood First United Methodist

February 6, 2013, 3:17 AM Wednesday

Lakewood First United Methodist Church
http://lakewoodfirstumchurch.com/
http://lakewoodfirstumchurch.com/Broken%20Loaf%20Food%20Pantry674622
http://mysite.verizon.net/restxi49/ballroomdanceinformation/
4300 Bellflower Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90713-2507
(562) 425-1219
office@lakewoodfirstumchurch.com

Dear Congregation:

Namaste! I salute the light within you+

I am the victim of murderous assault. Through God’s grace, Jesus, Holy Spirit I am progressing in miraculous recovery. Vital needs have been physical therapy and social interaction. Do not drive: routine up at 3 a.m. - begin extensive prayer list - walk to daily mass/communion - in bed by 6.

I’m a normal 71+ senior who avoids needed exercise, but loves dancing. El Dorado Senior West has it going on Monday/Wednesdays with free dancing and live band!!! I so desired day lessons; began searching. Michael Miller of your church offers them Saturdays and Sundays!!! What a special professional and gifted teacher!!! Absolutely 10+++++++++++
He and associates: Dana, Karma, Sheila are very special dance instructors.
I have had trouble with `memory and sequence’…what a thrill to re-experience the `synapses’ connecting with his talent and blessed empathy+

Last Saturday, February 2, I arrived early; experienced Broken Loaf Food Bank and clothing outlet. Wow!!! Christians who walk talk+++
I worked with homeless for over two decades; you are so, so needed.

May God Bless You All Always. I am keeping you all in daily prayers/caring-sharing your ministry.
Respectfully, MJG

She's A Mensch

She’s a Mensch

Joan is a constant at mass;
few rows back from the altar:
I greet her/peers in my prayers -
we are devoted spiritual class.

Nurse by profession;
highest in my lay opinion:
role models blessed as God’s Catholics -
Mother Teresa/St. Vincent de Paul accession.

Joan is a comfort to me;
Mensch/kindness, grace, and honor:
Dear Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit -
Please bless this servant of THEE.
###

Family Ode

Family Ode
© January 4, 2013

Eight in heaven, four on earth -
eldest mid-70s and ill -
me: survivor of murderous assault,
two younger - all twilight years -
reviewing familial memories from birth.

They were beckoning -
as I was crossing death’s door -
awesome welcoming party,
all on shore -
but I returned for reckoning.

In coma Mom intoned N A M E S -
pierced together metaphysical meaning -
Prayer Warrior assignment to proliferate,
La Fenice, reborn Phoenix -
lighting individual/generic flames+

I hear myself call out to mother -
M o m - poignant wail for comfort -
same for dad,
retarded sister -
eldest and closest brother.

I pray, muse, ponder, enjoy, reflect -
seasons of my past lamenting sins -
searching for virtues that justify,
eclectic life resonate of classics -
birthing connections that intersect.

Deviated from course set by parents/church -
180 degree turn towards liberal feminism -
volcanic equality envy ruled my soul,
independent, educated, accomplished
defined pilgrim’s progress search.

Writing works in progress lapsed -
focus shifted to social communion need -
people who involve people luckiest in world,
reciprocity energy transfusion
necessary before physical collapsed.

Universe communion is heaven’s manna -
past, present, future time flows in continuum -
psychic energy connects to one/all,
caring/sharing/receiving/giving/
blessing unification enriching divine karma.

###

Episcopalian Kudos

AssociationRenaissanceCreators@yahoo.com
Feb. 4, 2013, Mon. 3:05 AM
Dear Episcopalians:

An invitation from Joyce and Gene Dery to attend historical Episcopal Church of the Messiah in Santa Ana on January 6, Feast of the Epiphany was met with delight for it had been over forty years since last visit. My day starts at 3 a.m. with bended knee and beginning extensive prayers; continues with mile plus walk to Catholic mass/communion extending intermittently throughout day.

It was in the early 70s that I began kith & kin pilgrimage of visiting a different church each week. Certain ones `stood out’ for `walking the talk’.

Episcopal Church of the Messiah was just as I remembered: warm, friendly, neighborly affection. I was so delighted that last week, January 27, rode bike to St. Thomas of Canterbury in Long Beach. Once again, Episcopalians greeted newcomer with congenial hospitality.

Yesterday I called Dial-A-Lift to attend Saint Luke’s in Long Beach.

There are superlatives needed to describe congregations that on a scale from 1 to 10 hit a 20! Sermons from humble, charismatic, and enlightened ministers need to be media showcased. The sacred uplifting music played and sung caresses the spirit enduring like holy incense. Congregants role model the best of what it is all about: spiritual and democratic inclusiveness. Kudos St. Luke’s: Tony, Cara, Christian, Scott+

I am victim of horrific assault: 42 stab wounds. I truly believe God’s grace, Holy Spirit, my Lord Jesus blessed me with miracle renewed life to continue pilgrimage of meeting, praying for renaissance `kith & kin’ who personify: loving God with whole mind, heart, soul/loving neighbor as self.

Episcopalians: I SALUTE THE LIGHT WITHIN YOU+
May God Bless You/Yours Always+

Respectfully,
R. M. Namaste’ (aka MJG)

Media Request Contact

AssociationRenaissanceCreators@yahoo.com
501(c)(3)95-3855901
Feb. 3, 2013, 3:19 AM Sun.
Dear Media,
ARC’s educational/charitable mission is to care/share as able;
does not receive government/grant funding.
Occasionally experience individuals or groups who are making an impact on the community and feel the public would like to be more aware.
Media often lists category events/meetings like business, singles, social, religious and showcases public interest stories and usually has entertainment sections that lists upcoming events for local environs.
May I please have specific email name/phone contact information.
Thank you for your prompt professional response.
God Bless. Respectfully, R. M. Namaste’
http://www.presstelegram.com/
http://www.presstelegram.com/info speakout@presstelegram.com
http://www.gazettes.com/ http://www.gazettes.com/site/contact.html
5225 E. Second St., Long Beach, CA 90803
http://www.limelightlb.com/ http://www.limelightlb.com/_dev/user_admin/
http://lwsb.com/html/Home.aspx
http://lwsb.com/html/Contact/ContactUs.aspx
Golden Rain Foundation, Box 2069, Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 431-6586 extension 310, 324, grf@lwsb.com
http://www.ocregister.com/
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/contacting-218464-county-ocregister.html 5 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Community News offices: Anaheim - 1771 S. Lewis Street; Lake Forest - 22481 Aspan, Laguna Woods - 24351 El Toro Road; San Clemente (Sun Post) - 95 Avenida Del Mar
http://www.latimes.com/
http://www.latimes.com/about/mediagroup/la-mediagroup- contactus,0,7698150.htmlstory
202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 237-5000
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http://www.rainbownewsnet.com/2011/12/long-beachs-gay-community-faced-good.html
http://www.rainbownewsnet.com/p/submit-news.html

ARC Resource Filipino

http://www.fasgi.org/

As a non-profit agency,

FASGI provides social services to low-income and homeless individuals, with the language and cultural capacity to serve Asian Pacific-Islanders (API's) in Los Angeles County.

With funding from city, county, state and federal levels, as well as private in-kind donations,

FASGI offers the following services:

FASGI Employment Services Information and Referral Park View House -

Transitional Housing Program Education & Outreach Services & Information
Food Distribution Case Management
Independent Living Skills Training Client Advocacy Socialization & Recreation

http://fmcsc09.wordpress.com/contact/
Filipino Migrant Center 2325 E 3rd Street Long Beach, CA 90814 MAILING ADDRESS 404 E Carson St. Carson, CA 90745 Tel: (562) 438-9515 Hotline: (310) 421-8FMC / 8362 Email: fmcsc09@gmail.com

http://www.thefilipino.com/filipinosincalifornia2.html

Filipino Community Harbor Area in Wilmington | Filipino Community ...
local.yahoo.com/info-20564826-filipino-community-harbor-area...
(310) 518-3097 ·

Categories: Professional Technology Organizations , Social & Welfare Services , Social Services
FILIPINO AMERICAN SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC - …

www.taxexemptworld.com/organization.asp?tn=1277879 FILIPINO AMERICAN SENIOR SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC - LONG BEACH, CA 90802 - 1150 E FOURTH ST STE 204 - NonProfit/Tax Exempt Organization - Form
http://filipinocc.org/ Gardena
Filipino Seniors' Club Office Address 2320 W 149th St Gardena, CA 90249-3702 (310) 217-9560

ARC Resource Media

News Releases/Stories submitted by email

should be followed up by phone call within two weeks to make sure received.

If unsure, ask for contact name/email and send again.

If really important, do postal too.

Radio/TV does Public Service Announcements for nonprofits.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_service_announcement

http://www.presstelegram.com/
http://www.presstelegram.com/
info speakout@presstelegram.com

http://www.gazettes.com/
http://www.gazettes.com/site/contact.html 5225 E. Second St., Long Beach, CA 90803

http://www.limelightlb.com/
http://www.limelightlb.com/_dev/user_admin/

http://lwsb.com/html/Home.aspx
http://lwsb.com/html/Contact/ContactUs.aspx

Golden Rain Foundation, Box 2069, Seal Beach, CA 90740 (562) 431-6586 extension 310, 324,
grf@lwsb.com

http://www.ocregister.com/
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/contacting-218464-county-ocregister.html 5 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701

Community News offices Anaheim - 1771 S. Lewis Street; Lake Forest - 22481
Aspan Laguna Woods - 24351 El Toro Road; San Clemente
(Sun Post) - 95 Avenida Del Mar

http://www.latimes.com/
http://www.latimes.com/about/mediagroup/la-mediagroup-contactus,0,7698150.htmlstory
202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 237-5000

http://www.55plusmag.com/
http://nbynews.com/
http://www.aarp.org/
http://www.lagaycenter.org/site/PageServer?pagename=YW_Seniors_Program&gclid=CKrslr6Qk7UCFWyCQgodw1AAGg http://www.rainbownewsnet.com/2011/12/long-beachs-gay-community-faced-good.html
http://www.rainbownewsnet.com/p/submit-news.html