Yesterday I had an awesome experience. In the city of Glendale an apartment building is being setup to temporarily house single moms and their kids. My first trip there our minivan was filled with two moms and three babies. All were homeless. One baby was two weeks old and 5lbs – a gorgeous baby!

The apartments for the most part were bare. Nothing inside, but the girls were ecstatic with joy that they had their own apartment. They need everything – cleaning supplies, furniture, food, curtains, silverware, clothes, toys, beds – everything! Just imagine moving into a place and you have nothing, and the only money you get is food stamps!

It is a good program. The girls can stay there anywhere from 12 – 24 months. Their rent is 30% of their income and they have to save another 30% to get back on their feet. They have to look for work or go to school – or both!

Unfortunately all social service agencies are taxed right and all of these single moms need your help.

Please DON’T GIVE JUNK!

If you can help please contact Ivet.

Ivet Samvelyan
Homeless Coordinator for the City of Glendale
Isamvelyan (at) ci.glendale.ca.us
(818) 548 3720
141 N. Glendale Ave., Room 202
Glendale, CA 91205

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