| Our mission | The mission of Harbor Interfaith is to empower the homeless and working poor to achieve self-sufficiency by providing support services including shelter, transitional housing, food, job placement, advocacy, childcare, education and life skills training. |
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Harbor Interfaith Services
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Foster GrandparentHelp develop a child’s vocabulary, grammar, and social skills. You could be assigned up to five children per week. Must have medical proof of recent TB Test as well as proof of vaccinations. Background check and commitment to at least 2-3 hours a week and 3 months of service required.Children's Center AideHelp supervise children. This includes playing with the children (toys, card games, recess, etc) or simply watching them during nap time. You might also read to the children or help with their homework. You'll also help with cleaning duties around the classrooms on occasion and help our cook present meals, snacks, and beverages to the students during meal time. TB Test and proof of vaccinations required.Clerical SupportSupport assistant aids our directors and case managers in their daily work, including filing, scanning and organizing paperwork, taking and making phone calls, front desk duties, and general assistance around the office as needed. Office work experience is a plus.FRC AideEngage in a multitude of tasks but primarily helps maintain our Food Pantry, which is one of our primary resources for our clients. After a client meets with a case manager and is given a referral, an FRC Aide prepares a bag of groceries (along with other items they may need such as a hygiene supply bag). FRC Aides also help clean, sweep and mop; process noncash donations; and maintain our clothing closet. |
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| How you help | Hundreds of volunteers regularly staff the food pantry, clothing closet, and distribute food and toys to our clients during the holidays. |
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| About us | Each year, our 90-day emergency shelter and 18-month transitional housing program provide residence and support (including childcare) to approximately 450 people. The Family Resource Center (FRC) extends aid in virtually all areas: free groceries, clothing and hygiene items; rental/utility assistance; case management and individualized referrals; access to medical and dental services; and enrollment in 14 benefit programs. Last year, 31,000 services were provided to 10,400 people. |
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It's Halloween at Harbor Interfaith Services.
Much gratitude to the 99 Cents Only chain for the huge donation of cleaning supplies and hygiene items for our shelter residents at A Bridge Housing. Picture in the lower left are Anthony Bright, Program Manager; Barry Feld, 99 Cents CEO; and Shari Weaver, Director of Programs.
Pumpkin painting for our clients in our shared housing program for the homeless in Long Beach.
We house up 44 families and provide case management to help them find housing. We offer hotel vouchers. We offer childcare and daytime academic support for LAUSD students learning from home. And more... https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-10-21/homeless-students-in-california-ucla-report
We need more new or homemade masks for our clients. If want to donate some, you can deliver them to 670 W. 9th St., San Pedro, CA 90731, between the hours of 9 to 5. Please earmark (label) your package for Martha Flecha-Raza, Family Resource Center Director. Thank you.