SSG – Special Service for Groups https://www.ssg.org/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:25:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.ssg.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-siteicon-1-32x32.png SSG – Special Service for Groups https://www.ssg.org/ 32 32 Statement Regarding Allegations Involving Former Service Provider Abundant Blessings https://www.ssg.org/statement-regarding-allegations-involving-abundant-blessings/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:38:07 +0000 https://www.ssg.org/?p=1380 SSG is aware of allegations involving the misuse of funds by Abundant Blessings, a former contracted homeless services provider. Any misuse of funding is deeply concerning as it undermines public trust and the essential work being done to serve individuals experiencing homelessness.  While SSG does not manage or oversee the internal financial operations of contracted […]

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]]> SSG is aware of allegations involving the misuse of funds by Abundant Blessings, a former contracted homeless services provider. Any misuse of funding is deeply concerning as it undermines public trust and the essential work being done to serve individuals experiencing homelessness. 

While SSG does not manage or oversee the internal financial operations of contracted providers, we take our role as a steward of public and private funds seriously and are cooperating fully with appropriate oversight authorities. 

SSG maintains strong fiscal protocols, compliance standards, and monitoring requirements for the funds we administer to serve individuals and families in need each and every day, and we remain committed to safeguarding those dollars, upholding accountability, and ensuring resources reach the people and communities they are intended to serve.

Press Contact:

Scott Mann

(323) 333-4850

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]]> SSG’s 2021 Community Report https://www.ssg.org/ssgs-2021-community-report/ Tue, 24 May 2022 20:50:12 +0000 https://www.ssg.org/?p=1291 The post SSG’s 2021 Community Report appeared first on SSG - Special Service for Groups.

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]]> COVID Rent Relief is Available for Renters & Landlords https://www.ssg.org/covid-rent-relief-is-available-for-renters-landlords/ Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:21:45 +0000 https://www.ssg.org/?p=1231 If you’re a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs – or if you’re a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation – help may be available. State and local programs are distributing billions of dollars in rental assistance to help renters stay housed during the pandemic.Visit the […]

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]]> If you’re a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs – or if you’re a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation – help may be available. State and local programs are distributing billions of dollars in rental assistance to help renters stay housed during the pandemic.
Visit the CFPB’s Rental Assistance Finder to find out what this means for you and what you can do. The CFPB’s site also includes resources to help renters and landlords understand other resources to help navigate various financial hardships related to the pandemic.

Find where to apply
To find the state or local agency where you can
apply for rental assistance, visit cfpb.gov/govrent

If you can’t find a program in your area, call 2-1-1
or your local housing authority for assistance.


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]]> SSG Executive Director featured during AAPI Heritage Month https://www.ssg.org/ssg-executive-director-featured-during-aapi-heritage-month/ Fri, 28 May 2021 18:50:03 +0000 https://www.ssg.org/?p=1213 Herbert Hatanaka, Executive Director of SSG, was featured by United Way of LA during their AAPI Heritage Month celebrations. We are grateful for United Way’s support of our programs, especially our services that target the most disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles County. Our fearless leader, Herb Hatanaka, was featured by @LAUnitedWay for AAPI Heritage Month. […]

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]]> Herbert Hatanaka, Executive Director of SSG, was featured by United Way of LA during their AAPI Heritage Month celebrations. We are grateful for United Way’s support of our programs, especially our services that target the most disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles County.

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]]> Connecting the Dots | October 2020 – February 2021 https://www.ssg.org/connecting-the-dots-october-2020-february-2021/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:47:00 +0000 https://www.ssg.org/?p=1249 The post Connecting the Dots | October 2020 – February 2021 appeared first on SSG - Special Service for Groups.

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]]> RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE IN FIVE LOS ANGELES ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES: INTERGENERATIONAL RISK AND STRENGTHENING FACTORS https://www.ssg.org/relationship-violence-in-five-los-angeles-asian-american-communities-intergenerational-risk-and-strengthening-factors/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:27:37 +0000 https://www.ssg.org/?p=1180 SSG releases a new publication. In 2019 the Blue Shield of California Foundation partnered with A3PCON, SSG R&E and six community organizations (Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers, Korean American Family Services, Koreatown Youth & Community Center, Pacific Asian Counseling Services, South Asian Network, and Center for Pacific Asian Family) to conduct a needs assessment […]

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]]> SSG releases a new publication. In 2019 the Blue Shield of California Foundation partnered with A3PCON, SSG R&E and six community organizations (Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers, Korean American Family Services, Koreatown Youth & Community Center, Pacific Asian Counseling Services, South Asian Network, and Center for Pacific Asian Family) to conduct a needs assessment on domestic violence. This study explores risk and protective factors in five Southern California Asian American communities: Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, North Indian Hindu, and Pakistani Muslim. These factors include cultural traditions, norms, attitudes and beliefs, particularly around gender roles, intergenerational family dynamics, intimate relationships, and approaches to child-rearing.

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]]> Connecting the Dots | March – August 2020 https://www.ssg.org/connecting-the-dots-march-august-2020/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 21:37:00 +0000 https://www.ssg.org/?p=1262 The post Connecting the Dots | March – August 2020 appeared first on SSG - Special Service for Groups.

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]]> For Asian Americans, food deserts encompass both income and culture https://www.ssg.org/fooddeserts/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:30:00 +0000 http://ssg.org/?p=1113 API Forward Movement is ensuring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who live in Los Angeles’ food deserts have access to fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant produce in the midst of a global pandemic. APIFM’s Food Roots program serves as a lifeline for both Asian American farmers and communities in need. Read the full story: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-americans-food-deserts-encompass-both-income-culture-n1235225 Story […]

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]]> API Forward Movement is ensuring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who live in Los Angeles’ food deserts have access to fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant produce in the midst of a global pandemic.

APIFM’s Food Roots program serves as a lifeline for both Asian American farmers and communities in need.

Read the full story: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-americans-food-deserts-encompass-both-income-culture-n1235225

Story by Taylor Weik via NBC News

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]]> Health Disparities in South Los Angeles https://www.ssg.org/health-disparities-in-south-los-angeles/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 23:43:33 +0000 http://ssg.org/?p=1028 SSG’s Research & Evaluation Team (R&E) has been working closely with the South Los Angeles BHC (SLABHC) and The California Endowment to help change the negative narrative of South Central Los Angeles with hopes of creating long-term systems change solutions. In close collaboration with the SSG R&E team and other consultants, the SLABHC created a […]

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]]> SSG’s Research & Evaluation Team (R&E) has been working closely with the South Los Angeles BHC (SLABHC) and The California Endowment to help change the negative narrative of South Central Los Angeles with hopes of creating long-term systems change solutions. In close collaboration with the SSG R&E team and other consultants, the SLABHC created a series of podcasts to unpack the health inequities that are driven by oppressive systems that plague the daily lives of South Central residents.

The members of the SLABHC identified key drivers that lead to the health disparities seen in the South Central community such as displacement, unemployment, poverty, policing, and environmental racism. To hear a more in depth story of these health disparities and how South LA community residents & organizers are fighting, please tune into the series of podcasts and be sure to explore the SLABHC website for more information about community movements happening in South LA!

South Central LA Is the Future

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]]> Interpreter Shortage in Hospitals Due to Pandemic Can Be Deadly https://www.ssg.org/interpreter-shortage-coronavirus/ Tue, 19 May 2020 20:47:00 +0000 http://ssg.org/?p=959 In the wake of Coronavirus, many Los Angeles County residents who are limited english proficient are unable to access medical interpreter services while hospitalized. Reporter Catalina Villegas of Spectrum News 1 interviewed PALS for Health Division Director Mireya Munoz on the shortage and what this means for patients. Read the full story: Interpreter Shortage in […]

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]]> In the wake of Coronavirus, many Los Angeles County residents who are limited english proficient are unable to access medical interpreter services while hospitalized. Reporter Catalina Villegas of Spectrum News 1 interviewed PALS for Health Division Director Mireya Munoz on the shortage and what this means for patients.

Read the full story: Interpreter Shortage in Hospitals Due to Pandemic Can Be Deadly by Catalina Villegas (via Spectrum News 1)

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