Student Loses Weight, Gains Confidence 
 
Jonathan, a 13-year old middle school student, had been part of NEW’s After School Learning Center Program since he was in second grade. He had always been very outspoken but upon reaching middle school, his demeanor changed dramatically. Once extroverted, he become reserved and timid.  Jonathan confided in the Learning Center staff that he was sometimes bullied at school... read more  

Current Job Openings

Program Instructor - Latino Tech Net

 

Program Coordinator - Latino Tech Net

 

Foreclosure Homeownership Counselor

 

Data Entry

 

Homeownership Counselor

 

Learning Center Instructor 

 

If you are interested in applying for any open positions, you may submit your resume online, or contact Michelle Reyes at (213) 483-2060 or e-mail hr@neworg.us


 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The mission of New Economics for Women is to create economic and educational opportunities for single parents, families and disinvested communities as a pathway for dreams to come true.

 

When the Governor eliminated the state’s redevelopment agencies, he also condemned many families who are living on the economic brink to homelessness.  Bea Stotzer, NEW’s Board President, describes the impact of this decision on low-income working families.

What's New at NEW?

NEW Offers Free Tax Preparation Services

NEW is offering free tax preparation services for City of Los Angeles residents .  Beginning Saturday, February 4 and continuing every Saturday until April 14, you can get help with your taxes.    You must provide proof of family income (pay stub or W-2) and proof that you live in the City of Los Angeles. 

  • You must enroll and set up an appointment
  • All scheduled appointments will take place at:

    South Valley Family Source Center
    6931 Van Nuys Blvd.  second floor
    Van Nuys, CA  91406
    Call (818) 786-4098 ext. 300
  • Download the flyer in English or Español

         Canoga Park Family Source Center
         21400 Saticoy Street.  second floor
         Canoga Park, CA  91304
         Call (818) 887-3872

   
NEW Recipient of 2011 Prospector Award

NEW is very proud to announce that its Family Source Center programs in Canoga Park and South Valley were recently awarded the 2011 California Council for Excellence Prospector Award based on the criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program.  The program educates leaders in businesses, schools, health care organizations, government and nonprofit agencies about the practices of best-in-class organizations. NEW’s winning Family Source Center programs were compared to other nonprofits based on:
•         customer satisfaction;
•         product and service outcomes;
•         volunteer and workforce engagement;
•         financial and volunteer resources; and
•         social responsibility
 
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NEW is offering HUD Certified Homebuyer Classes

  • Your choice  - English or Spanish
  • Your choice -  Los Angeles or San Fernando Valley
  • Free of Charge!

Complete this 8-hour workshop so you can buy your own new casa. Check the Workshop Schedule to find a class. Then register for the class today. (213) 483-2060 x110

Foreclosure Scam Alert

You should NOT pay for foreclosure prevention assistance. Please be aware that there are companies who are taking advantage of families facing foreclosure by offering bogus loan modification programs for which they charge fees.

If you think you may have been the victim of a loan modification scam, click here to submit a complaint.

Hispanics Say They Have the Worst of a Bad Economy

A majority of Latinos (54%) believe that the economic downturn that began in 2007 has been harder on them than on other groups in America, according to a new national survey by the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center.  Large shares of Hispanics report that they or someone in their household has been out of work in the past year (59%); that their personal finances are in "only fair" or "poor" shape (75%); that they canceled or delayed a major purchase in the past year (49%); or that they are underwater on their mortgage (28% of Latino homeowners).