[DRAFT] LACEA Charities, Inc. Assistance Program

APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE

  • Have you had an unexpected loss of income?
  • Has a divorce left you in financial trouble?
  • Have you had an unexpected illness in your family?
  • Has your property been damaged due to a natural disaster?

Maybe we can help!

The Los Angeles City Employees Charities, Inc. works with Los Angeles Municipal employees, retirees and their families to help with the stress of personal financial problems.

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HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: Check your eligibility.
• See Section A on Application. 

STEP 2: Fill out the application.
• Be sure to fill in answers in every box.
• Your information will be kept private. 

STEP 3: Fax or mail completed application to:
Los Angeles City Employees Charities, Inc.
311 South Spring Street., Suite 1300
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Fax: 213-620-0598 

STEP 4: Meet with a consultant.
• A Club Angel representative will call you to make an appointment.
• Bring the items listed in the checklist on the following page. 

STEP 5: Get a decision.
Recommendations may include:
• Grants
• Loans
• Referral to outside resources or agencies
• Budget help

HOW WE WORK
• We will keep your information private.
• We will respond to you within 3 days of your application (24 hours in cases of abuse or a family member’s death).
• In the event that we are unable to give you a grant, we may be able to offer a loan, budget help or referrals to other resources that may help you. We will give you as much guidance as we can. 

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR MEETING
Income Statements
Current bank statements
Most recent payroll stubs from all jobs for all family members
Most recent Quarterly Great West Statement 

Bills
Please gather and bring complete billing statements. Do not bring stubs or cancelled checks.
Rent lease copy or mortgage statement
Insurance statements: auto, medical, dental, home, life
Auto coupon book (or Truth-in-Lending statement) along with original loan contract
All utility statements: telephone, gas, electric, water, waste disposal, cable, cell phone
Medical/dental monthly statements (Explanation of Benefits – EOB)
Child-care payments
Legal documents: garnishment, divorce decree showing alimony or child support
All credit card statements with list of purchases
Property tax statements (unless included in mortgage payment)
Layaway or time payments
Other: music clubs, magazines, etc.

AT YOUR MEETING
You and your Club Angel representative will look at your financial records.
Allow 2 hours for the meeting. 

AFTER YOUR MEETING
Your Club Angel representative will write a report and make a recommendation.
A team of reviewers will carefully consider the recommendation.
You will be contacted with the decision, including any referrals to other resources.

 


Los Angeles City Employees Charities, Inc.
APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE

If you are in a crisis or you have questions about the application, please call at (800) 464-0452 x103