Question 1

Financial Resources:

Accepted Answer

Maravilla Foundation: This program provides financial assistance to low-income households in Los Angeles County. The services they offer are utility assistance, water bill assistance, no-cost weatherization, lead paint removal, and appliance replacement and repair. 
323-721-4162 
 
PACE Energy: PACE Energy provides outreach, energy and environmental conservation education, weatherization services, and utility bill assistance to low income individuals and families throughout the greater Los Angeles area.  
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90017 
213-353-3982

United Way of Greater Los Angeles: A community funded organization that administers services for non-profit organizations in Los Angeles County. In partnership with Southern California Edison and SoCalGas®, the organization can provide one-time assistance to households across the Southland who are struggling to pay their utilities bills. 
213-808-6220 
 
Lazarex Cancer Foundation: A nonprofit organization that provides assistance with costs for FDA clinical trial participation, identification of clinical trial options, community outreach and engagement. 
877-866-9523

Question 2

Legal Resources:

Accepted Answer

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: Free, high-quality legal services to people living in poverty across Greater Los Angeles. They provide direct representation, offer counsel and advice, provide referrals, and educate the communicate about their legal rights through workshops and seminars. 
(800) 399-4529 for English and Spanish support; Additional phone lines in other languages available on website

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California: One of the nation’s largest legal and civil rights organizations for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Free and/or low cost legal advice, litigation, and in some cases representation. Services are open to all, regardless of ethnicity.  
1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90017 
213-977-7500

FAME Legal Clinic: Services to thousands of low-income residents in the greater Los Angeles area on a non-discriminatory basis. Since opening their doors in 1993, their mission is to improve public confidence in the legal system by delivering free legal services, referrals to government agencies, mediation services and referrals to other fee and non-fee legal service providers. 
2249 S. Hobart Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90018 
323-735-1251

Public Counsel: Nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy. 
610 South Ardmore Avenue Los Angeles, 90005 
213-385-2977

Question 3

Housing Resources:

Accepted Answer

PACE Handyworker Program: The PACE Handyworker Program provides FREE repairs and property improvements to low-income seniors and disabled individuals to address health, safety, and security issues in and around their home. 
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90017 
213-353-3982 
 
LA Family Housing: A non-profit Homeless Services agency that connects families with minors and single adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to services such as Temporary Shelter, Financial Assistance for rent/rental arrears, and Housing Focused Case Management. 
7843 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, 91605 
818-255-2766

Stay Housed LA: A partnership between Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles and local community and legal service providers. The program provides the residents of Los Angeles County, from Lancaster to Long Beach, with information and resources to keep people in their homes. 
888-694-0040

Question 4

Food Services:

Accepted Answer

211 LA Food Finder: An online mapping tool that allows LA County residents to easily find food resources from 211 LA's database. Resources include senior food needs, meals, groceries/food pantries, food benefit programs, and child/youth nutrition.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: A nonprofit that distributes food and other essentials to children, seniors, families and other individuals in need. The Food Bank source, acquires, and distributes food throughout Los Angeles County through partnered agencies and programs. 
1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, 90058 
323-234-3030

CalFresh Program: The CalFresh Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) helps low-income households increase their food-buying power to meet their household’s nutritional needs. CalFresh benefits issued through Electronic Benefit Transfer, also known as EBT card, can be used in grocery stores and participating Farmers Markets. Homeless, elderly or disabled persons may purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants with their EBT card. 
866-613-3777

GetCalFresh: An online application tool to assist individuals applying for the CalFresh Program.

Question 5

Child and Adult Care & Services:

Accepted Answer

Easter Seals: The mission of the Easter Seals works to help make a profound and positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities. They provide opportunities for individuals with special needs to live, learn, work and play in their communities. 
1063 McGaw Avenue, Irvine 
714-834-1111

PACE Education: A free Head Start and Early Head Start program serves low-income children (age: birth – 5 years) and their families. The program offers early childhood education and social services that help children get ready for success in school.  Head Start also provides services to families and children who are homeless or in foster care, and to children with disabilities.   Open five days a week from September through June, education sites offer full-day and part-day programs.   
1055 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90017 
213-353-3982

Kesem: A nonprofit organization that supports children who has a parent with a cancer diagnosis or has lost a parent to cancer. They provide children with free, fun-filled creative programs and a lasting community.  
440 N Barranca Ave, Covina, 91723 
253-736-3821

Question 6

Support Groups:

Accepted Answer

The Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program at USC: AYA@USC connects young adults with cancer, caregivers, family members with a robust support community that consists of healthcare providers, experts in the field, philanthropic partners and community partners through educational workshops that address important topics around AYA oncology, networking and social events.  
1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, 90089 
323-865-0581

Celebrate Life Cancer Ministry: A nonprofit, multicultural organization that provides caring support for cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers through volunteers, called Care Ambassadors. They provide programs, resources, and even volunteers to escort and comfort patients during treatments. They also offer support groups, social events and financial and educational resources. 
2851 W 120th St, Hawthorne, 90250 
424-258-5433

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles: a nonprofit whose mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. For more than 40 years, CSCLA has been providing free, no-cost psychosocial support and services to persons living with cancer – all ages, all diagnoses, and at all stages – and their loved ones. 
1990 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, 90025 
310-314-2555

Question 7

Counseling Resources:

Accepted Answer

Imerman Angels: A national nonprofit organization that provides free, one-on-one cancer support and personalized mentoring for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers. 
866-463-7626

Herald Cancer Association: A non-profit social service society that provides support and care for cancer patients and their family members.  
715 E. Mission Road, San Gabriel, 91776 
626-286-1306

Question 8

Transportation Services:

Accepted Answer

Low Income Fare Is Easy (LIFE) Program: Designed to assist Los Angeles County Low-Income riders with the cost of public transportation. At initial sign-up qualifying riders can receive a free 90-day pass and 20 free regional rides each month on Metro or a discounted pass on any of the 13 LIFE participating transit agencies. 
lifeinfo@iilosangeles.org

American Cancer Society Road To Recovery®: A program by American Cancer Society that eases the burden of cancer patients by giving free rides to cancer-related medical appointments. Trained volunteer drivers will pick up individuals, take them to their appointment, and drop them off at home. 
800-227-2345

Question 9

Other Cancer Resources:

Accepted Answer

Every Woman Counts: A program that provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to California’s underserved populations 
1-800-511-2300 
 
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program​: A program implemented by California Department of Health Care Services that provides cancer treatment benefits to eligible low-income California residents diagnosed with breast and/or cervical cancer.​ 
800-824-0088

California HPV Vaccination Roundtable: A coalition of diverse stakeholders with a mission to work together to prevent HPV-associated cancers and pre-cancers by increasing the California HPV vaccination rate to 80% by 2026. The three priority areas are: engaging health systems and providers, increasing parent and community knowledge, and using and improving HPV vaccination data.

California Dialogue on Cancer: The California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC) is the cancer coalition established by California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program in 2002 that serves as the vehicle for comprehensive cancer control in California. Their mission is to reduce cancer suffering and mortality in California through risk reduction, early detection, better treatment, and enhanced survivorship. 
1631 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, 95816 
916-731-2528

Assessing Cervical Cancer Healthcare Inequities in Diverse Populations

California Resources