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59 The People's Guide 2015 Housing South Central Health & Rehabilitation Pro- grams (Mental illness) (310) 631-8004 St. Joseph Center (Individuals and Families) (310) 396-6468 Testimonial Community Love Center (Shelter for Single Women w/ children under age 12)(323) 291-6753 The Serra Project (Assisted living for HIV/AIDS Patients) (323) 344-488 Shelter Plus Care Shelter Plus Care also has some vouchers. The requirements for Shelter Plus Care Vouchers are the same as the requirements for the Shelter Plus Care project-based program (see pg 58). Housing Authorities Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) (626) 262-4510 Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) (213) 252-2500. Long Beach Housing Authority: (562) 570-6985 Other cities: Check in the City Government pages in the phone book or online 3. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Some private owners participate in the Low- Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). In this program, private landlords reserve some of their units to offer at affordable rates. Eligibility for the units is based on income, and each unit has a set rent amount. For more information about this program, you should contact the individual owners or management offices directly. 4. Housing Resource Agencies The following groups can help or refer you to help of many kinds, such as vouchers to stay in a motel if you are homeless, or programs that can lead to permanent housing. PATH: (213) 644-2216 Downtown & Mid Wilshire (213) 252-0772 South Central (323) 565-2703 AIDS Project Los Angeles (213) 201-1600 Catholic Charities (213) 251-3400 Hope Again (323) 661-4004 Little Tokyo Service Center (213) 473-1602 Midnight Mission (213) 624-9258 St. Vincent DePaul (323) 224-6280 West Angeles Counseling Center (323) 733-8300 Foreclosures 1. Help for Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure Many people who are in danger of losing their homes due to foreclosure have turned to loan modification or foreclosure "rescue" companies for help – only to realize they've been scammed. Anyone can become a victim of a loan modification scam. Be careful about signing any papers from groups you are not sure about. If you are facing foreclosure and want assis- tance, you can contact a housing counselor for advice at: 888-995-HOPE [4673] or www.makinghomeaffordable.gov There are also local groups that are available to provide advice. Below is a list of some of the groups in Los Angeles the government has approved. For information for another city, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development's website at www.hud.gov. East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) (323) 269-4214 www.elacc.org Korean Churches for Community Development (213) 985-1500 www.kccd.org Korean Resource Center (323) 937-3718 www.krcla.org Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Ser- vices, Inc. (888) 895-2647 www.nhslacounty.org New Economics for Women (213) 483-2060 www.neweconomicsforwomen.org NID-HCA Reeves (323) 299-4067 www.nidonline.org Operation Hope, Inc. (213) 891-2900 or (213) 891-2900 www.operationhope.org Shalom Center for T.R.E.E. of Life (213) 380-3700 www.shalomcenter.net Thai Community Development Corporation (323) 468-2555 www.thaicdc.org Watts Century Latino Organization (323) 564-9140 www.wattcenturylatino.org West Angeles Community Development Corporation (323) 751-3440 www.westangelescdc.org 2. Renters Living in Buildings that were Foreclosed If you are living in a building that was fore- closed, you still have rights. The new owner must give you a 90-day notice to move in most situations. If you have a lease, you may be able to stay until the term of your lease ends. Some cities may have local rules that provide additional protection. In the City of Los Angeles, for example, you cannot be evicted from a building solely because it was foreclosed upon and there is a new owner. You should contact a local renter's rights group for more information. (See "What Are My Rights As A Renter " on page 60). Foster Youth Your Housing Options If you are in the foster care system now, or were in the system between your 16th and 19th birthdays , there are several housing options available to you Even if you • were in the juvenile probation system, but were living in a suitable placement (meaning you were placed by the court somewhere other than with your parents) between the ages of 16 or 19 – you might be able to get housing at least for a while. The system is complicated but you can call these numbers for help and advice: Youth Development Services (877) 694-5741 (877) MY ILP 411 ilponline.org The Alliance for Children's Rights (213) 368-6010 kids-alliance.org