Rental assistance is available for City of Los Angeles tenants through the Los Angeles Housing Department. The application is open September 19 – October 2. English 

Los inquilinos de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles pueden acceder a la asistencia para alquileres mediante el Departamento de Vivienda de Los Ángeles. Puede enviar su solicitud entre el 19 de septiembre y el 2 de octubre. Español 

Լոս Անջելես քաղաքի վարձակալների համար հասանելի է Լոս Անջելեսի բնակարանային վարչության կողմից տրամադրվող վարձակալության աջակցություն։ Դիմելու գործընթացը բաց է սեպտեմբերի 19 – հոկտեմբերի 2-ը։ հայերեն 

로스앤젤레스 주택사업부(LAHD)는 로스앤젤레스시 세입자에게 임대료 지원을 제공합니다. 신청 기간은 9월 19일~10월 2일까지입니다. 한국어

洛杉矶租户可向洛杉矶住房部申领租金补助。 9月19日至10月2日开放申请。简体中文 

洛杉磯市租戶可透過洛杉磯房屋局獲得租賃補助。 申請日期:9 月 19 日至 10 月 2 日。繁體中文

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Meet Our Team: Pierre Cordero

Pierre Cordero is a LAFLA staff attorney with a serendipitous story. Needing assistance with a paternity case several years ago, Pierre went to LAFLA’s Torrance Self-Help Center, where he met with Senior Paralegal Kim Aston-Young. After explaining his situation to her, Kim compassionately “began to break down the process of what [Pierre] needed to do in a very caring way.”

Kim’s genuine kindness and interest in supporting Pierre inspired him not only as a litigant but also as a law student. Later, while at law school, Pierre learned about various subjects, cementing his understanding of the importance of pro bono legal aid. After law school, Pierre met with Kim, who helped him get a position as a volunteer at LAFLA’s Torrance Self-Help Center to “pay it forward.”

As a volunteer, Pierre’s interest in working for LAFLA to fight for equal justice strengthened over time. “It became abundantly clear that LAFLA is where I wanted to begin my legal career because I knew firsthand the vital role it plays in maintaining a healthy society,” Pierre expressed in reference to his initial time at LAFLA.

After joining LAFLA in summer 2022 as a staff attorney at the Inglewood Self-Help Center, Pierre’s metamorphosis from a self-represented litigant to a full-time attorney has come full circle. As a busy soul with warm intentions, Pierre rotates between the Santa Monica, Inglewood, and Torrance self-help centers. Pierre has gained a remarkable insight into the inner workings of LAFLA’s self-help centers. Optimistic about the future, Pierre believes his unique experience will “promote a culture of genuine compassion toward litigants and patience in working with those [he] supervises.” Pierre is particularly enthusiastic about helping self-represented litigants, as “litigants show immense gratitude for the services the self-help centers provide,” which he says gives his career choice real purpose.

Pierre is incredibly proud to be a member of the LAFLA team. In addition, Pierre says, “working for an organization near and dear to my heart allows me to view the performance of daily duties as a privilege instead of an obligation.” On advice for self-represented litigants, Pierre discerns that perseverance is crucial for success: “There are organizations and people out there who legitimately care. Remain zealous, and you will find your Ms. Kim waiting just around the corner.”

Staff attorneys like Pierre who are knowledgeable and dedicated to the fight for equal justice are at the heart of LAFLA’s mission. LAFLA self-help centers provide legal assistance, how-to guides, and workshops to self-represented litigants free of charge. If you would like to learn more about our self-help centers, click here.