Housing & Utilities
UTILITIES
Internet Access
Everyone on- helps bring low-cost internet service and affordable computers to those who need it. EveryoneOn works with a wide range of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and device providers to feature their low-cost internet service programs and computers. Find low cost internet through their website: https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers?partner=CETF
Internet For All Now: The California Emerging Technology Fund has provided access to affordable offers, as well as a number to call 1-844-841-INFO (4636) to assist parents.
More Resources:
At-a-glance Low-Cost Internet and Devices: https://www.everyoneon.org/lowcost-offers
Talking to parents about internet access: https://www.everyoneon.org/talking-to-parentsguardians
Outreach and Flyers: https://www.everyoneon.org/resources
Free/Low cost devices & phone services
Assurance Wireless - provides eligible low-income free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes. Plus a free phone. https://www.assurancewireless.com/
California LifeLine Program - provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households. https://www.californialifeline.com/en
Electricity & gas
Southern California Edison
If having trouble paying bills, contact SCE customer contact center to discuss payment extensions, or arrangements; sce.com/bill help or by calling: 1-800-950-2356
California Department of Community Services & Development
https://csd.ca.gov/pages/assistance-homeenergyefficiency.aspx
Southern California Gas
SoCalGas will not disconnect services to customers who can't pay bills amid coronavirus outbreak SoCalGas customers can call 1-877-238-0092 to speak with a representative about their bill. Extended payment plans available.
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION
The federal McKinney-Vento Act is legislation that ensures that children and youth experiencing housing challenges have full and equal access to an appropriate public education and that they experience success in school. The program protects children who are living in transitional housing situations and states that any student lacking a fixed, regular or adequate place to live is eligible for this program.
Specifically, if students live under any of these conditions:
Living in a shelter (family, youth or domestic violence shelter or transitional living program)
Living in a motel, hotel or weekly rate housing
Living in a house or apartment with more than one family because of economic hardship or loss
Living in an abandoned building, in a car, at a campground or on the street
Living in substandard housing (without electricity, heat or water)
Living with friends or family because you are a runaway or unaccompanied youth
If your family is currently experiencing housing challenges, such as those mentioned above, please contact Susie Flores at (562) 966-0210 or you may also complete a referral for support located on the home page.
PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Looking to apply for Section 8 or Low-Rent? See who your contact is and if you qualify!
Click link: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PHA_Contact_Report_CA.pdf
(Select the "Physical Address" that is closest to your area.)
EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE
The Whole Child helps families who are homeless, or on the brink of homelessness, chart a path out of their current situation into permanent housing.
Operates exclusively as a Charitable Organization servicing homeless and low-income individuals and families with children.
Find a great place to live with the largest affordable housing listing service in the nation - whether you have a section 8 voucher or are just looking for a new home.
HOPICS provides housing and behavioral health referrals, case management, benefits assistance, and transportation for single adults and families who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
HOUSING RESOURCES
Stay Housed L.A. County is a partnership between the County of Los Angeles and local community and legal services providers. They provide the residents of Los Angeles County with information and resources to keep people in their homes.
The Los Angeles County Development Authority offers programs that benefit residents in the unincorporated LA County areas. You can find information about Section 8, public housing, and affordable housing.
Los Angeles Tenants Union offers an array of resources for tenants, from information about renters rights to tips for tenants on police and ICE.
Covid-19: Tenants and Landlords. What you need to know about temporary rent freezes and eviction moratoriums.