Marin Independent Journal

Marin County to withdraw COVID general relief cushions

One of the last government life preservers to keep low-income people afloat during the pandemic is being deflated. Marin County has announced that it will end extended benefits and waived work ...
Los Angeles Times

Letters to the Editor: Our secret weapon against homelessness: increasing General Relief payments

To the editor: I was shocked to read that L.A. County’s General Relief payment to destitute individuals is still a scant $221 per month. Equally shocking is that this monthly amount has not been ...
Marin Independent Journal

Marin County relaxes poverty relief rules

Marin County has adjusted requirements for receiving financial assistance in an effort to ease access to help. State law mandates that counties provide general relief or general assistance to indigent ...
The Digital Universe

Worldwide Relief Society devotional encourages women to give, find relief through covenants

The General Relief Society Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke at a worldwide Relief Society broadcast on Sunday, March 17. From left to right: Sisters J. Annette ...