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Los Angeles County, California, has a population rubbing on ten million.Within that number abides 75,518 who are homeless. This stat comes from the Los Angeles Homeless and Services Authority (LAHSA). Homelessness within the county has increased by nine percent in the last year; within the city it has risen 10% to 46,260. These increases demonstrate…

What if for one year I could live more like my great-grandparents? What if I ate food that we had prepared at home, or when I did eat at a restaurant, I ate at someplace locally owned, operated by folks who were living their lives in my community? What if I got up and went…

Our online learning resources for educators are great for teaching others about Social Security! Chances are that a student will know someone who receives retirement or disability benefits. Our educational resources help communicate information about our programs to a new audience and show them how our programs can help people other than retirees. Understanding how…

I am a believer that God puts people in our life for a reason and just when we need them the most. Growing up I faced a few challenges … being known as the “fat” girl, having a dad who drank too much and being an only child. I think being an only child just…

There are many benefits to living in northwest Missouri, and today we focus on fine arts in Maryville, Missouri. Art, Dance, Music, Speech and Theater are supported widely in our community, and it is time to give credit where credit is due. First, many thanks to our early childhood through grade 12 school teachers (those…

It’s one of life’s questions, one for which I have never heard a completely satisfactory answer: Are training wheels the best way to learn to ride a bicycle? We may never really know. I didn’t learn to ride using them. My first bike was your standard pedal-braking, single-geared machine that had transported elementary schoolers up…

If you applied for Social Security benefits, or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can check the status online using your free personal my Social Security account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one at www.ssa.gov/myaccount to see the following information about your claim: – Date of filing. – Current…

Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being. It encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and act. Acknowledging the importance of mental health and seeking help when needed are vital for leading a fulfilling and productive life. Recently, many of you attended the Mental Health Awareness Fun…

Have you heard of the ark? The story of Noah’s Ark can be found in Genesis 6. What a crazy story of obedience. God spoke to Noah and asked him to build a huge boat because God was sending a 40-day rain which would end in a worldwide flood. God used this ark to preserve…

Does your car sometimes feel like the tires aren’t balanced quite right, like maybe they need rotated or an overall tune-up? How does it drive when it isn’t balanced? A little rough, right? Maybe the trip you’ve been looking forward to taking just isn’t quite as enjoyable because the road is extra bumpy and something…