SBA to offer low interest federal disaster loans to homes and businesses affected by Dec-Jan storms

Great news for homeowners and businesses that suffered damage storm damage between 12/17/10-1/4/11: Low interest rate loans (as low as 2.25 percent for homeowners and renters, 3 percent for private, non‑profit organizations and 4 percent for businesses, with terms up to 30 years) will be available. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based upon each applicant’s financial condition.

Starting on 2/10/11, an SBA Outreach Center will be set up at the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce located at 357 Glenneyre St. Hours of operation will be on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00am-5:30pm.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling SBA toll-free at (800) 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or visiting SBA’s Web site at http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.

Laguna Beach Hunger Bowl

2nd Annual National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week & Food Drive
November 1-7, 2010
The City-Wide food drive to benefit the Laguna Relief and Resource Center started in early October. Our Goal for the food drive is to collect 50,000 lbs of food for the people in need in the community. The food drive is coordinated by the City of Laguna Beach Housing and Human Services Committee and Waste Management of Orange County. Look for collection bins at local schools, shops, business offices and churches. For information about the food drive email LB.Volunteer@cox.net .

Food drive items most needed: OCTA Bus Passes, $5. Starbuck cards, small toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, razors,shaving cream soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, laundry soap, dish washing soap, kitchen cleaners, toilet paper, paper towels, plastic dinner plates, cereal bowls and utensils, men’s/women’s white socks, jeans and underwear, backpacks.

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