Client Resources

 

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ECDA understands that our clients cannot fully maintain their mental health without first stabilizing their basic needs. In addition to our personalized case management/linkage support, this link provides resources to essential services such as food, housing, employment, and much more.

Housing Resources

211 LA center provides housing information services for people in Los Angeles County. Call Center hours are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. For Service/ Intake please call (877) 428-8844 or visit https://211la.org/resources/site/los-angeles-county-housing-resource-center

Food Assistance

211 LA Food Finder will help you navigate the different food supports and programs, and connect you quickly to food resources. Please visit https://211la.org/food-resources for more information. 

M.E.N.D. in the city of Pacoima provides free meals and food distributions. Services are available to individuals and families who reside within MEND’s area of service and meet income guidelines. When registering for services, please bring a photo ID, proof of address, and income. For more information please call: (818) 897-2443 or

(818) 896-0246 or visit https://mendpoverty.org/client-resources

First Lutheran Church in the city of Van Nuys provides free meals and food distributions Mon. – Fri 9 AM to 2:30 PM. For more information please call (818) 989-5844.

Osborne Neighborhood Church in the city of Arleta provides free meals and food distributions every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 10 AM- 12 PM (or until they serve everyone). For more information please call (818) 899-7473.

Family Rescue Center in the city of Canoga Park provides free meals and food distributions Mon-Fri 9AM -1 PM; Clothing Mon -Thu 9AM12:30PM, Fri 9AM- 12PM. This center serves the following cities: Canoga Park, West Hills, Tarzana, Northridge, Woodland Hills, and Reseda. Requirements: Family- ID & A Bill (Homeless do not need ID) For more information please call (818) 884-7587.

Guadalupe Community Center in the city of Canoga Park provides free food distributions every Mon, Wed, Fri 9 AM- 1 PM. Requirements: Must live in the area; ID required. For more information please call (818)340-2050.

Our Redeemer Outreach in the city of Winnetka provides free food distributions every Wed, Thur, Fri 10 AM- 2:30 PM. This organization also provided clothing and showers as well. For more information please call (818)341-1629.

Panorama Baptist Church in the city of Pacoima provides free meals and food distributions every Wed 4 PM – 6 PM. For more information please call (818) 894-2281.

Employment Support

211 LA Income & Employment provides employment opportunities and job fairs in Los Angeles County. https://211la.org/resources/subcategory/income-employment

See’s Candies is hiring seasonal sales associates in the city of Canoga Park. To apply please visit https://seescandiescareers.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/index 

Living Spaces in Van Nuys is hiring for a retail sales associate-product specialist. For more information please visit https://www.livingspaces.com/company/careers

Lowe’s in Topanga Canyon is currently hiring seasonal sales associates for day and overnight shifts. The starting pay rate is $15-$16 an hour. To apply and learn more click on the link https://corporate.lowes.com/careers

Macy’s is hiring a part-time retail administrative support team at their Sherman Oaks location. For more information please visit https://www.macysjobs.com/

The Home Depot is hiring full and part-time seasonal associates in their warehouse distribution centers. To apply and learn more click on the link  https://www.homedepotretailjobs.com/

Amazon is hiring for a grocery associate clerk at their North Hollywood location. The starting pay rate is $15.35. For more information please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/

Burlington is hiring sales associates in their North Hollywood location. The starting pay rate is $15. To apply and learn more click on the link

https://burlingtonstores.jobs/

Vallarta Supermarkets has several positions in various locations available. The starting pay rate is $14.25. To apply and learn more click on the link

https://vallartasupermarkets.com/en/join-our-team 

Educational Resources

LA County Library online provides resources and online free tutoring in math,science, reading, and writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP, state standardized tests, and even a language lab for those learning Spanish or Mandarin. Visit https://lacountylibrary.org/back-to-school-digital-resources/ for more information.