Homelessness and Self-Sufficiency Support

Community Resources - Southern California

Free Haircuts and Grooming Services

Services: Offers free haircuts and grooming services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

  • (213) 629-1227
  • 303 E 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
  • [Los Angeles Mission](https://www.losangelesmission.org)

Project Beauty Share

Services: Provides free beauty services and products to women in need

  • (425) 260-8768
  • 13901 NE 180th St, Woodinville, WA 98072 (operates in multiple regions, including Southern California)
  • [Project Beauty Share](https://www.projectbeautyshare.org)

SNAP Benefits Assistance

Services: Offers assistance with applying for SNAP (CalFresh) benefits

  • (866) 613-3777
  • 12860 Crossroads Pkwy S #100, City of Industry, CA 91746
  • [L.A. County DPSS](https://dpss.lacounty.gov)

California Department of Social Services

Services: Provides resources and assistance for food stamps and nutrition programs

  • (916) 657-1805
  • 744 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814
  • : [CDSS](https://www.cdss.ca.gov)

Housing Resources

Services: Connects individuals with shelter, transitional housing, and resources for homelessness

  • : (213) 683-3333
  • 811 Wilshire Blvd #300, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  • [LAHSA](https://www.lahsa.org)

United Way of Greater Los Angeles

Services: Provides resources for finding housing and emergency shelters

  • (213) 626-2345
  • 1150 S Olive St #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • [United Way LA](https://www.unitedwayla.org)

Job Placement Assistance (EDD)

Services: Offers job placement assistance, training programs, and unemployment insurance

  • (800) 300-5616
  • [EDD](https://edd.ca.gov)

WorkSource California Centers

Services: Provides job training, career counseling, and job placement services.

  • Varies by location; check website for local center details.
  • [WorkSource California](https://workforce.org)

Literacy Training and Educational Resources

Services: Offers free tutoring and resources for adult literacy and ESL.

  • (213) 228-7000
  • 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  • [LAPL Literacy](https://www.lapl.org/literacy)

California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)

Services: Offers educational programs and workshops to enhance literacy and job skills.

  • (310) 243-3696
  • 1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA 90747
  • [CSUDH](https://www.csudh.edu)

Community Resources - Southern Nevada

Free Haircuts and Grooming Services

Services: Free haircuts for individuals facing homelessness

  • (702) 385-2662
  • 1501 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101
  • [Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada](https://www.catholiccharities.com)

SNAP Benefits Assistance

Services: Offers assistance in applying for SNAP benefits

  • (702) 765-4030
  • 4190 N Pecos Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89115
  • [Three Square](https://www.threesquare.org)

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DWSS)

Services: Assists with food assistance applications and SNAP enrollments.

  • (702) 486-1646
  • : 3330 E Flamingo Rd #55, Las Vegas, NV 89121
  • [DWSS Nevada](https://dwss.nv.gov)

Housing Resources

Services: Helps connect individuals with shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing

  • (702) 455-5188
  • 1600 Pinto Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89106
  • [SNH CoC](https://www.helphopehome.org)

The Shade Tree

Services: Provides shelter and housing support to women and families facing homelessness.

  • (702) 385-0072
  • 1 W Owens Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
  • [The Shade Tree](https://www.theshadetree.org)

Job Placement Assistance

Services: Offers job placement, resume building, and workforce training for individuals looking for employment

  • (702) 486-0129
  • 6330 W Charleston Blvd #190, Las Vegas, NV 89146
  • [Employ NV](https://www.employnv.gov)

Goodwill of Southern Nevada

Services: Job training and placement services, focusing on helping individuals with barriers to employment

  • (702) 455-5188
  • 1600 Pinto Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89106
  • [SNH CoC](https://www.helphopehome.org)

Literacy Training and Educational Resources

Services: Offers GED preparation, adult literacy programs, and ESL courses

  • (702) 486-6452
  • 1820 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104
  • [Nevada Adult Education](https://www.doe.nv.gov)

The Public Education Foundation

Services: Offers literacy and educational resources, including tutoring and mentorship programs for students and adults

  • (702) 799-1042
  • 4350 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119
  • [Public Education Foundation](https://thepef.org)

These resources aim to support individuals in Southern California and Southern Nevada by providing essential services and opportunities to enhance self-sufficiency and overall well-being. These resources will support Wise Up’s mission in Southern Nevada by providing critical assistance to those who need it, from grooming and food assistance to job placements and educational advancement.