CREDIT RESTORATION
Curious about how credit restoration works? Here are some great resources regarding how credit is reported and scored.

BANKING
Electric Orange Checking and Savings is great way to save in addition to opening other bank accounts. Electric Orange offers high returns, no monthly maintenance fees, and you can score free money when referring friends.

Bank of America Checking offers free e-banking, or either maintain a minimum of $1,500 or make $250 monthly direct deposit without acquiring fees.

Chase Checking offers free student checking accounts, as well as free checking accounts if you maintain an average of $1,500 daily balance or make a $500 monthly direct deposit.

Ally Checking offers no monthly maintenance fees.

Wells Fargo Checking offers free checking accounts if you have an average of $1,500 daily balance or $500 monthly direct deposit.

Military Students – DISABILITY CLAIMS ASSISTANCE/EXPEDITION
DAV assists in filing claims with VA free of charge. (310) 477-2539
VFW assists in filing claims with VA free of charge.
Disability.Gov is a great informational resource.

EMERGENCY HOUSING
Housing.lacounty.org (shelter listings)
Beyondshelter.org
Epath.org
Losangelesmission.org
Lafh.org (NoHo location)
Lahsa.org (has PDF of sites)
Newimageshelter.net
Salvationarmyusa.org
Catholiccharitiesla.org (Lancaster area)

Military Students – Homeless Veterans Hotline: (877) 4AIDVET (424-3838)

EMERGENCY FUNDING:
Housing.lacounty.gov (rental assistance, security/utility deposits, utility payments, moving cost assistance, motel/hotel vouchers)

LONG TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Lacountyhelps.org