DOING OUR PART IN THE BATTLE AGAINST HOMELESSNESS
The NATIONS EPIDEMIC - The PROBLEM: HOMELESSNESS
Thousands of families with children continue to face homelessness in Los Angeles County. According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) 2017 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Report 8,529 family members are homeless in Los Angeles County on any given night. With little or no support, many homeless families are forced to move from place to place, and may even find themselves sleeping in their cars, parks and other places not meant for housing.
The lack of affordable housing combined with steadily rising rents and stagnant wages, have made low-income families in Los Angeles County particularly vulnerable to becoming homeless. This is especially true for single parent households (many of them lead by WOMEN) that fall on hard times due to the loss of a job, health issues or family problems. The lack of support and access to resources makes it difficult to find and retain permanent housing.
The instability and lack of security can have devastating effects on children in families experiencing homelessness. It adversely affects their developmental growth, making them four times as likely to get sick, and causing high levels of anxiety. There were an estimated 63,000 homeless students enrolled during the 2015-2016 school year, according to the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
CFW along with many other stakeholders is on the forefront of tackling this crisis. We work with many cities, local experts, corporations, community-based organizations, hospitals and community members to find the best sustainable solutions in our communities. These solutions CFW and our local partnerships provide range from temporary housing, intensive and coordinated services pre and post permanent housing, employment, location of permanent housing and advocacy for development of more affordable housing.
Our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals who are dedicated to helping end homelessness for families with children. It is with their vision and commitment that we continue our work in the community and give homeless families the chance to build a better future.
about
Connections for Women, Inc. is an independent, charitable, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 2015 to help alleviate Los Angeles County's Homeless Crisis. The Founding Directors Tamika Boyce and Marie Thomas, have worked very closely with homeless shelters in and around Los Angeles County, to provide homeless women with children, access to a variety of resources. Through unique partnerships with local churches and key stakeholders in the community, we provide critical resources including emergency crisis housing, healthy meals, low-income housing placement assistance, childcare, employment and job preparation, transportation assistance, winter clothing, personal items, infant supplies and basic household needs.
We currently operate twelve emergency crisis housing facilities in the County of Los Angeles. We house 60 families. The population is approximately 100 adults and a little over 200 children.
Our Impact:
At Connections For Women, we empower our families to overcome their barriers to housing so that they can transition out of homelessness and poverty. Our programs build on each family’s strengths and teach them professional and life skills while also bolstering their ability to be self-sufficient and independent. Since our inception, we have placed over 150 families in permanent housing, including 500 children.
Over 300 Families have benefited from our programs
60% - Families transitioned into their own homes
70% - Families retained permanent housing for a year or more
58% - Households obtained employment
95% - Children received trauma-informed counseling
200+ Hours - 1 on 1 tutoring for school aged children
our mission
Connections for Women, Inc is a non-profit organization that assists homeless women with children in reaching economic self-sufficiency, by providing emergency crisis housing along with the necessary resources, tools, and education needed for success.
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We seek to provide Homeless Families with resources to achieve and maintain Family Unity, Economic and Job Stability. Through strategic partnerships with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System and other community organizations, we are helping to reduce the homeless population and end the cycle of homelessness throughout Los Angeles County by providing Emergency Crisis Housing, Transitional and Independent Living Environments.
What We Need: In order to better serve the needs of our clients while providing Emergency Crisis Housing we are in need of various forms of donations. Some of the needs of our clients and facilities are as follows:
Agency Needs:
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Transportation (6 Vans)
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Deep Freezers (6)
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Refrigerators (12)
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Youth Playground Sets
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50 Bicycles
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Commercial Kitchen Space
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12 Hot Boxes
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24 Computers
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Family Center with Training Lab and Homework Center
General Items:
Personal Hygiene Items:
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Food
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Clothing
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Grocery Store Gift Cards
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Computers
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Car Seats
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Bassinets
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Cribs/Mattresses
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Bedding (Twin Size)
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Household Cleaning Products
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Toilet Paper
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Toothpaste
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Toothbrushes
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Body Soap
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Lotion
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Shampoo
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Conditioner
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Laundry Detergent/Pods
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Bath Towels
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Face Towels
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Feminine Products
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