Stories matching tag 'Families'

South LA mother starts “Deaf Latinos” group
Laura Santana | 12-21-2011 | Comments

Irma Sanchez’s three sons were all born Deaf and must communicate using American Sign Language (ASL). Inspired by her journey to learn ASL, Sanchez started the group “Deaf Latinos” – a free weekly class at her South Los Angeles home where she teaches ASL in Spanish. [...]

No home to call my own
High School Contributor | 12-24-2010 | Comments

A Crenshaw High School student discusses the emotional impact of having an absent father, a mother behind bars and a dysfunctional foster home. [...]

A big brother lost to violence
High School Contributor | 12-15-2010 | Comments

After spending time silent about the death of her brother, Theresa Olsteen wrote about the impact of loosing a family member to violence. [...]

RESOURCES: Food banks in South Los Angeles
Emily Henry | 2-1-2010 | Comments

Churches and non-profits: A list of food banks in the South Los Angeles area. [...]