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The L.A County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Center for Financial Empowerment (CFE) have launched a campaign called “Get Ahead L.A. ” aimed at helping residents access financial resources.
“As LA County’s economy is making positive steps toward recovery, there are still many residents struggling to get by,” said Rafael Carbajal, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs. “That’s why we have launched Get Ahead LA, delivering free financial resources at your fingertips.”
Through Get Ahead, residents can connect to financial resources such as rental and food assistance, counseling, health services or help finding a job.
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Center for Financial Empowerment announced the release of “Get Ahead L.A.,” a free online service dedicated to safely guiding Los Angeles County residents to financial resources.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant financial challenges to many residents of L.A. County. Get Ahead L.A. was creacted to help combat these challenges.
“As COVID-19 expanded throughout L.A. County last spring, hundreds of thousands of County residents lost jobs and income,” said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. “Many of these families are still working hard to pay down debts, hold on to their homes, and recover financial stability. Get Ahead L.A. is a one-stop shop for financial advice. It’s totally free, and available to any County resident who can use a financial hand up right now.”