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A Hand Up Not A Hand Out

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) builds simple, decent, sustainable and affordable homes in partnership with low-income families or individuals. We offer a hand up, not a hand out, by providing a once in a lifetime opportunity to build a long-term investment for your future.

HFH GLA is currently accepting applications for homes in Long Beach, Lynwood and South Gate.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must demonstrate need. Home-buyers must be low-income, earning between 30-80% of area median income for Los Angeles County. View Eligibility Income Chart below.
• Must have good credit (no recent bankruptcies, liens or judgments).
• Must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles by: 1) Completing Sweat Equity Hours, 2) Complete an 8-hour HUD-certified pre-purchase homebuyer education workshop and an 8-hour Habitat Education Program, as well as additional courses through HFH GLA's comprehensive home-ownership education program.
• Must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.

Habitat for Humanity GLA
17700 S. Figueroa Street
Gardena, CA 90248

Tel: 310-323-4663 Email : info@habitatla.org

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Los Angeles, CA - June 10-18th, 2011: More than 1,000 celebrity, entertainment industry, and executive volunteers are expected to turn out over the next week to help Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) and its sponsors build eight affordable, sustainable homes as part of the Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity (HFHFH) program. The week-long build sponsored by Lowe's, will take place June 10 - June 18 and will feature special build events including today's Executive Build, four Hollywood build days and the Lowe's Power Women, Power Tools build. This event will bring together some of the most powerful voices in Hollywood and top corporations to address the affordable housing crisis in Los Angeles and provide a hands-on solution for families in the City of Burbank.

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More than a dozen children from Roosevelt Elementary presented a $1,000-check to the Burbank Temporary Aid Center on Tuesday - the fruit of a month-long focus on compassion.

Pedro Torres, a client services manager for BTAC, accepted the check on behalf of the nonprofit on the playground of Roosevelt Elementary School.

He said the money will contribute to sack lunches that the center distributes daily for the homeless. They include water, crackers with tuna or chicken.

Burbank Unified School District

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Featuring two of the nation's most-acclaimed high school show choirs

In 2009, the smash hit series "Glee" turned the world of competitive high school show choirs into a nationwide sensation. Yet even before "Glee" hit the airwaves, young music fans across the country were already buzzing about two wildly innovative high school show choirs from Burbank, California - John Burroughs' "Powerhouse" and Burbank High's "In Sync".

Event Information

• Parking Opens at 4:30pm
• Gates open at 5:30pm
• Concert begins at 7:00pm
• Parking is $8.00 cash per vehicle
• Ticket Prices
• General Admission - $12
• VIP Reserved Super Select - $25
• VIP Box Seats of 4 - $200
• Tickets purchased at the gate on the evening of the performance will be an additional $2 per ticket.

Over the past decade, these two groups have helped redefine contemporary show choir garnering countless championships, appearing on national television shows, performing with top celebrities and creating a buzz with their innovative performances from coast to coast. And, year after year, both "In Sync" and "Powerhouse" have consistently ranked in the top 5 nationally, earning Burbank the distinctive title "Show Choir Capital of America."

To celebrate these two programs' extraordinary accomplishments - and as part of Burbank's Centennial - the City of Burbank, Burbank Unified School District, and the Burbank Arts for All Foundation will present The All American Show Choir Super Show at 7pm, June 11th, at the historic Starlight Bowl Amphitheatre.

For one night only, Burbank and Burroughs will set aside their passionate rivalry and lend their talents to a concert event benefitting arts education programs in every Burbank public school. In addition to the two high schools' choirs and other special performances, the evening will also include the appearance of celebrity guests.

As its grand finale, The All American Show Choir Super Show will culminate with all 110 members of In Sync and Powerhouse performing together - on the same stage - for the first time ever.

Tickets for The All American Show Choir Super Show go on sale May 1st at StarlightBowl.com. Click here to purchase tickets

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Pool Safety Month Summer Cooling Tips Celebrate National Iced Tea Month Maintain Your Central Air Conditioner Pool Safety Pools and spas can be lots of fun. But they can also be very dangerous, especially to children. The Home Safety Council encourages families to follow the safety steps below to avoid injuries in and around pools and spas. • When children are in or near the water, a grownup should watch them very carefully. Do not take your eyes off them. Older children should not be left in charge of younger children in the pool area. • If you have a pool or spa, install a fence that goes all the way around it. The fence should close and latch by itself. It should be at least five feet high. • Always keep gates closed and latched. Never prop a gate open. • Do not leave furniture near the fence that would enable a child to climb over it. • Keep the pool area clear of things you could trip on. • Keep a cordless, water resistant telephone with emergency numbers posted in the pool area. • Keep poolside rescue equipment close by. Equipment should include a rescue pole measuring at least 10-12 feet and a ring buoy with line. Do not allow children to play with these tools. • Keep a life vest approved by the U.S. Coast Guard on hand. Anyone who is not a good swimmer should wear a vest. • Use plastic instead of glassware in the pool area. • For extra safety, use a pool alarm to alert you if someone falls into the pool. Recent studies show that sub surface pool alarms are most effective. These alarms are not substitutes for adult supervision of children. • Keep spas and hot tubs covered and locked when not in use. • Remove excess water from pool and spa covers. • Completely remove pool and spa covers before anyone gets in. • Chlorine-based pool care products can explode and catch on fire. Always follow manufacturer's instructions when using pool chemicals and store chemicals in a dry place away from heat sources. • Lock all pool chemicals in a secure cabinet out of children's reach. www.homesafetycouncil.org Summer Cooling Tips • Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be. • Don't set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and, therefore, unnecessary expense. • Don't place lamps or TV sets near your air conditioning thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances, which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary. • Plant trees or shrubs to shade air conditioning units but not to block the airflow. Place your room air conditioner on the north side of the house. A unit operating in the shade uses as much as 10 percent less electricity than the same one operating in the sun. • Keep in mind that insulation and sealing air leaks will help your energy performance in the summertime by keeping the cool air inside. National Home Safety Month National Iced Tea Month June 14th: Flag Day June 19th: Father's Day June 21st: Summer Begins Raspberry Iced Tea Ingredients: • 1 gallon water • 3 (3 ounce) large tea bags • 1 cup fresh raspberries • 1/2 cup white sugar • 1/2 cup powdered lemonade mix (such as Country Time®) • Ice cubes Directions: Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, and stir in the tea bags, raspberries, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to steep until the desired level of tea flavor is reached, 3 to 5 minutes; remove tea bags, and stir in the lemonade mix until dissolved. Pour tea into pitchers, and add ice to cool. How to Maintain Your Central Air Conditioner Besides changing an air filter once a month, central air doesn't require much in the way of maintenance. By following the steps below you may be able to avoid future repair bills. Remember to check the manufacturer's instructions before starting any maintenance and remember to turn the unit OFF. • Clean or change air filter (once a month).The air filter is the most important part of your cooling system. If it becomes clogged, then your system will have to work harder and longer to supply the same amount of cool air. • Clean indoor coil (once a year). A dirty coil will hinder the unit's ability to cool the air moving through the unit. This makes the unit work harder, wasting energy and money. • Brush and vacuum the fan blades and fan enclosure area (once a year) to keep your air conditioner running at maximum efficiency. • Keep outdoor condenser unit free from debris (as needed). Anything obstructing the unit will prevent it from dissipating heat as effectively, making the unit work harder. This wastes energy and money. Repair, Replace, Relaxwith Fidelity National Home Warranty (FNHW). A home warranty from FNHW provides both the home buyer and seller with "peace of mind" when it comes to repairs and/or replacement of a home's major systems and appliances. FNHW prides itself on superior customer service, including quick response time and efficient solutions for homeowners' problems and needs. This is not intended as a solicitation if your property is currently listed with another agent. These materials contain information and articles obtained from third parties. FNHW does not endorse the recommendations of any third party nor guarantee the information provided is complete or correct.

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