Resources
The following is a variety of resources for mitigating COVID-19 impacts in the South Los Angeles area.
As always, do your due diligence when requesting services, asking for references and other safety checks as appropriate.
Click here for CRSSLA tips on protecting our community from COVID-19 transmissions.
Thank you to our USC volunteers for compiling the resources and tips.
BUSINESSES
CASE MANAGEMENT
City of LA resources during the COVID crisis
Jenesse Center case management presentation
Public Health and Health Services
LA County Public Health Guidance:
Home isolation for COVID-19 positive
World Health Organization COVID-19 myth buster info
Proper hand washing techniques
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
EDUCATION AND YOUTH
A range of enhanced education services to guide, support, and prepare students for careers and success. Contact: Naomi McSwain, nmcswain@wootencenter.org, 323-756-7203
Girls Club: provides emergency child-care, preschool, list of resources for parents and children. Contact: Gloria Davis gloriadavi@aol.com, (323) 754-2122
Community Build, Inc.: Gang intervention, street outreach, case management, food distribution. Contact: Robert Sausedo rsausedo@communitybuild.org, 323-290-6560
Community Coalition: Community organizing and advocacy. Contact: Alberto Retana Alberto@cocosouthla.org, (323) 357-6271
Los Angeles Unified School District Resources for Families During School Closures
High quality STEM pathways education with focus on developing problem solving and scientific inquiry. Contact: info@stem-prep.org, (323) 795-0695
Wide Open School at-home learning project, Common Sense
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
FAITH-BASED
8825 S. Vermont Ave Los Angeles, California; (323) 752-7282.
Pastor Anthony Williams. Pastorwilliams88st@yahoo.com
Spiritual and community activities
Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches:
Range of community service linkages, referrals, education and workforce development, mentors, coaches, community learning center
Contact: Cedric Farmer, info@lametrochurches.org (323) 238-0446
Masjid Bilal Islamic Center: 4016 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90011, 323.233.7274,
bilalcenter@aol.com, Drive through food giveaways Sunday afternoons (check to verify dates)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Social security benefit update
Federal benefits from recent legislation
General public assistance info
Basic needs info
FOOD
LA CITY (office of City controller): Comprehensive Food Resource
Food delivery for seniors: Great plates delivered program WCACS LA County
CultivateLA: Organic Food
GENERAL RESOURCES
One Degree: SPA 6 general info
East Los Angeles Women’s Center Resource Guide
Cynthia Perry Ray Foundation: group of ministers’ wives and widows who help and sponsor services as well as educational opportunities in the community. Contact: Kathye Jenkins kathyejenkins@aol.com, 310) 567-4231
Watts Labor Community Action Committee: range of community service, development, and cultural activities. Contact: Tim Watkins wlcacceo@gmail.com, (323) 357-6271
HEALTHCARE
Kedren Health: Comprehensive health services, including COVID-19 testing. Contact: Dr. John Griffith johngriffith0425@gmail.com, (323) 233-0425
T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers: Comprehensive health services including behavioral health and dental. Contact; Clifford Shiepe cshiepe@tohelpeveryone.org, (213) 201-6500
Healthcare help for undocumented persons
California Black Women’s Health Project: provides training, information, advocacy, and assistance to other organizations to improve black women’s health
Contact: Sonya Young Aadam sonya@cabwhp.org, 310-412-1828
Healthy African American Families: provides education and support for families
Contact: Felica Jones, felicajones@haafii.org 213-926-0959
HOMELESSNESS/SHELTER
COVID-19 Call Center for bed access
Homeless services shelter beds current update for Skid Row/nearby communities
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES
Vermont Village Community Development Corp (VVCDC): Housing development, community services for youth and families.
Contact: Robert Rubin, rerubin@faithdome.org, (323) 758-3777
New Life Economic Development Corporation: Socially responsive property management
Contact: John Heath jheath@newlifeedc.org, (323) 778-5433
MENTAL HEALTH
Peer support for college students: Interfaith peer support
Mental Health Tips and Support: Behavioral Health During Infection and Quarantine
COVID-19 Info: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/covid-19-information
We Rise: In the voices of the people- our stories
Taking care of yourself guideline
National Council for Behavioral Healthcare
Goldentalk: Combatting senior isolation through phone calls
SCHARP: Comprehensive community-based mental health services, specialty with homelessness. Contact: Dr. Jack Barbour jack.barbour@scharpca.org, (310) 631-8004
Kedren Health: Comprehensive outpatient and inpatient behavioral health services. Contact: Dr. John Griffith johngriffith0425@gmail.com, (323) 233-0425
National Alliance for Mentally Ill: Comprehensive public education on mental illness and active advocacy for families with a significant other who suffers from a mental illness. Contact: Harold Turner hturner@namiurbanla.org, 323-294-7814
PARENTING
LAUSD General Info for Parents
Home-based education resources for parents
Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19 (translated in Spanish and Mandarin)
Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents amidst COVID-19 outbreak
Helping homebound children during COVID-19
Dr. Marleen Wong: Psychological First Aid for School Children
Sesame Street Preschool Education Resources for Coping
Scholastic: Educational courses for kids
POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS
Muslim Democratic Club of Southern California, Contact: Najee Ali, mrnajee@aol.com
RECREATION
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
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South Los Angeles Online Business Directory
Small business resilience toolkit
Financial assistance for businesses
US Treasury: Paycheck protection program
SEMPRA Energy Non-profit hardship fund
Collective Remake: Classes to develop a cooperative business
LA Al Fresco: use of outdoor space for business activities
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TESTING
Marathon Communications: works on large development projects; Contact Sharon Leacock, Outreach Coordinator sleacock@marathon-com.com
South LA Café: black, family, community owned business: coffee, healthy food, books, conversation. Contact Celia Ward Wallace: southlacafe@gmail.com; 323-481-3843