Community Resource Links in the

San Gabriel Valley

By Karen Gross

The Tikkun Olam Committee is compiling a list of community resource links in the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area in response to the difficult economic downturn that many in our community are experiencing. Much of the program information is available online, and we will continue to update the information as it becomes available. Rabbi Grater has a notebook with additional information and a copy of the Survival Guide published by the City of Pasadena. Many of the agencies provide services but also have a need for volunteers.

Jewish Family Resource Services
(626) 331-6532
Provides counseling referrals

Jewish Vocational Services
www.ParnossahWorksLA.org
Connects job seekers with employers

Bet Tzedek Legal Services
www.bettzedek.org
(323) 939-0506
Free service for many legal issues

SOVA Metro Resource Center
www.jfsla.org/sova
(818) 988-7682
Free groceries and supportive services

Healthy City
healthycity.org
Search for Los Angeles-area resources

United Way AIRS Referral Search
211.org
Help with food, housing, employment, health care, and counseling

Union Station Homeless Services
www.unionstationhs.org

Friends in Deed
Ecumenical Council Pasadena Area Churches
(626) 797-2402
444 East Washington Blvd
www.ecpac.net
Food pantry, homeless prevention program, and emergency funds

Foothill Unity Center
626/584-7420
191 North Oak Street
www.foothillunitycenter.org
Food and clothing, services to assist those in crisis