Services
For more information on any services, email communitywealth@elacc.org or call (323) 859-8050
Financial Counseling
ELACC organizes monthly financial education workshops covering different topics and personal finance, budgeting, loans, and credit management. We provide one of one financial coaching to address specific financial goals and challenges Contact us for assistance with the following: Financial Management, Credit, Income Tax Filing, Budget Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling, Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners, and Pre-purchase Counseling. You can reach us at communitywealth@elacc.org or (323) 859-8050
First Time Home Buyer Workshops
Take a First Time Home Buyer Class Online! ELACC offers a variety of classes and workshops that prepare you to purchase your first home. See below for available options. In-Person Homebuyer Education Course Offered every month, this 6-hour course breaks down what you need to know to buy a house including money management, the importance of credit, and understanding the financing and the homebuying and escrow processes. A separate 2 hour one-on-one counseling appointment is required to complete the course and receive a certificate. The course cost is $25.00. A fee waiver is available for those who are eligible.
Lending Circles
Across the world, friends and family come together to lend money to each other. With Lending Circles, we’ve transformed this practice into a safe way to build your credit. See the link below for more information.
VITA Tax Preparation
Our free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program helps hundreds of low- to moderate-income households with basic income tax return preparation every year. Our IRS-certified volunteers work hard to ensure families keep more of their hard-earned money by connecting eligible individuals to Federal and Cal Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Give us a call at (323) 604-1950 for more information.
Supporting Street Vendors
As founding members of the Los Angeles Street Vendor Campaign (LASVC), ELACC is proud to work alongside our partners to advocate for our community’s microentrepreneurs and help them build strong businesses.
Calendar of Community Services
We are happy to offer a variety of free services for our community. Please click on the calendar icon to view our monthly offerings. For more information, contact our Community Wealth Department at (323) 859-8050.
Rental Counseling
ELACC conducts quarterly workshops focused on affordable housing. – Check the calendar for the next one - Our workshops are designed to educate participants about the various options for affordable housing, helping them understand eligibility criteria, application processes, and potential resources or subsidies. ELACC offers housing counseling which involves personalized guidance and support on housing-related matters such as rental assistance, eviction prevention, and tenant rights.
Foreclosure Prevention Clinics
This service is offered through Public Counsel. If you are a homeowner who is behind on your mortgage or at risk of foreclosure, please complete an application to see if you are eligible for a free clinic appointment with a housing coordinator or legal services attorney. Clinics are virtual every second, third, and fourth Tuesday of the month from 2 - 6 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Public Counsel at (213) 385-2977 (ext 306).
Take a First Time Home Buyer Class Online!
ELACC offers a variety of classes and workshops that prepare you to purchase your first home. See below for available options.
In-Person Homebuyer Education Course
Offered every month, this 6-hour course breaks down what you need to know to buy a house including money management, the importance of credit, and understanding the financing and homebuying processes. Course cost is $25.00.
eHomeAmerica Homebuyer Education Course
Offered year-round, this homebuyer education course teaches participants how to: 1) determine if homeownership is right for them; 2) how to shop for a home; and 3) how to maintain their home. Certificate of completion presented to client. Course cost is $100.00.
Financial Counseling
Contact us for assistance with the following: Financial Management, Income Tax Filing, Budget Counseling, Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling, Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners, and Pre-purchase Counseling. You can reach us at communitywealth@elacc.org or (323) 859-8050.
Lending Circles
Visit the Lending Circles website for more information on how to sign up: www.missionassetfund.org/lending-circles. For questions, email communitywealth@elacc.org or give us a call at (323) 859-8050.
VITA Tax Preparation
Our free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program helps hundreds of low- to moderate-income households with basic income tax return preparation every year. Our IRS-certified volunteers work hard to ensure families keep more of their hard-earned money by connecting eligible individuals to Federal and Cal Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Give us a call at (323) 859-8050 for more information.
ELACC is an approved Acceptance Agent with the IRS and can assist with Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN) applications and renewals free of charge.
Documents needed:
- Taxpayer and spouse's photo ID
- Social Security card or ITIN for all family members
- Proof of foreign status (if applying for ITIN)
- Copy of Prior Year's Tax Return
- Routing and account number for direct deposit
- All W-2, 1098 and 1099 forms
- Tuition Fees and expenses
- Total paid to daycare provider
- If Self-Employed: year to date profit and loss statement or total income and expenses for the full year written down
Supporting Street Vendors
As founding members of the Los Angeles Street Vendor Campaign (LASVC), ELACC is proud to work alongside our partners to advocate for our community’s microentrepreneurs and help them build strong businesses. Services we currently offer our street vending community include:
Our team helps street vendors navigate the permit application process in order to obtain a permit to legally sell food. Give us a call at (323) 859-8050 for more information.
Our team assists street vendors with free tax preparation, including obtaining an ITIN. Tax season is over but give us a call at (323) 859-8050 for more information about next year’s VITA Tax Preparation schedule.
For nearly 14 years, ELACC has been on the front lines of the street vending legalization movement. In 2013, ELACC and our partners, Inclusive Action for the City, Public Counsel, and the Los Angeles Food Policy Council, officially launched the LA Street Vendor Campaign. This citywide effort led to the legalization of street vending in 2018, and a statewide policy that decriminalized street vending throughout California. But the fight is not over. ELACC continues to work closely with our partners to advocate for our community’s street vendors.