Long Beach Briefs: Safe Parking Program Extended and City Seeks Partner in Long Beach Justice Fund

Long Beach Extends Operations for Safe Parking Program

The City of Long Beach has extended its safe parking program and relocated the operating site to a larger, medium-term location near the city’s multi-service center or MSC. The safe parking program provides a safe, dignified environment for people living in their vehicles to park overnight while also being connected to supportive services and temporary or permanent housing.

The safe parking program now operates at a parking lot located at 1664 W. Anaheim St., near the southeast corner of Santa Fe Ave. and Anaheim St. The relocated operating site expands nightly occupancy to 50 parking spots, includes basic needs like privacy, restrooms, handwashing stations and a pet relief area, and offers participants easier access to the MSC for additional services during the day. The program operates seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Details: http://tinyurl.com/LB-Safe-Parking-Program 

City Seeks Partner to Expand Legal Services Within the Long Beach Justice Fund 

The City of Long Beach is seeking to partner with one or more qualified organizations to provide free legal representation and outreach, through the Long Beach justice fund to low-income immigrants who are at risk of deportation. The expansion of the justice fund will provide community connection services, such as outreach, legal service education, client advocacy, and additional forms of legal representation to safeguard residents from potentially facing deportation.

Details: http://tinyurl.com/LB-Justice-Fund