Welcome to the stars, intrepid traveller.

http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/los_angeles_assistance_program.html
This link has incredibly helpful links for Los Angeles residents (in the US) to charities (which help people from all religions and cultural backgrounds) and services that help with bill paying, homelessness, housing, and the services listed below. Feel more than free to let me know if there's anything I can add or update:

• California HUD foreclosure and housing counseling
• California foreclosure and mortgage programs
• California Section 8. Read more
• California rescue missions
• California free community clinics
• California energy bill help. More
• California free legal advice
• California food banks. Click here.
• California medical bills
• California free health care
• California dental clinics

A very helpful email I received from a friend:

For only $5, a pair of chickens can provide a family from a poor community in Burma, Cambodia, India or Uganda with a source of eggs to eat and sell. So, they’ll be healthier and on the way to earning a small income.

When you order, you can choose a traditional printed card or an e-card to give to a friend or relative for Easter – or any occasion. You’ll also receive a tax-deductible receipt.

Why not encourage people in your church or workplace to buy Easter chickens, by downloading a free promotional poster?

Buy your chickens online, or call (toll free) 1800 244 986.

Thanks for your support.

Hello everyone,

 I am offering ficlets in exchange for donations for the "lightning round" at help_haiti.

My thread is here: http://community.livejournal.com/help_haiti/2706.html?thread=2555794#t2555794

I know Hannah (rosehiptea) is also offering ficlets in exchange for donations too. Please check out her thread - she's a fantastic writer. You won't regret it.

ETA: The winter_queen email address listed in the thread is my alternate one (my hotmail address with my actual name is only given to a few work colleagues, really close friends and family to protect my privacy).

2nd ETA : I am also offering 10 ficlets or a 1000-1500 word fic in exchange for donations here:

http://community.livejournal.com/help_haiti/6394.html?thread=3653114#t3653114

Hello everyone,

A horrifying earthquake has killed many people in Haiti (Action Aid says there's an unconfirmed death toll of around 50,000 people). About 3 million people have had their way of life and homes destroyed by the earthquake (source: Action Aid). This is absolutely heartbreaking and terrible beyond belief. Along with the countless number of people killed, there are many who have badly injured and disabled by this disaster.

You can help donate to various charities to send much needed relief to people in Haiti. Salvation Army has an Appeal for the Haiti Earthquake (where you can donate) here:

https://salvos.org.au/donate/secure-online-donations/?appeal=drhaiti

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Learn more here:

http://www.actionaid.org.au/index.php/Make-a-donation/actionaid-responding-to-haiti-earthquake.html


Aussies can donate by ringing 1300 66 66 72

You can also act to save animals injured by the earthquake. Do this by contacting the WSPA on 1300 13 97 22.

I can't express enough in words how much volunteers and donations are seriously needed and appreciated. Thank you so much if you do help. Every bit helps.

Hey there everyone,

There are now more than 1 billion people who are suffering from world hunger. According to Avaaz, that's one sixth of the world´s population. This is unacceptable. Nobody should have to suffer starvation, especially not so many people.

Next week, global leaders will meet at the World Food Summit in Rome to discuss how to tackle this enormous dilemma. But some wealthy countries are considering whether they should stop supporting a new $20 billion pledge made earlier this year. This pledge was made to rejuvenate agriculture in the poorest countries.

Please sign the petition below and tell friends. Add your voice to back vulnerable nations and reduce starvation. Avaaz will show this petition to world leaders:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/world_hunger_pledges/?cl=370691241&v=4475

Thanks so much if you do sign or alert others on this news.