The goal of the One Stop Emergency Service (OSES) program is to offer temporary aid to low-income American Indians who encounter an emergency.

Eligible individuals may qualify to receive the following services:

Shelter

  • Homeless individuals may receive temporary shelter for approximately 1 week.
  • One time rental assistance may be provided if it will prevent the individual or family from being evicted and becoming homeless.

Food

  • A one-time food voucher for a local supermarket.
  • A food basket consisting of non-perishable food items.

Transportation

  • A one time emergency gas voucher for a local gas station.

Utility

  • Partial payment may be made directly to the utility company in order to prevent a utility from being turned off.

Resources

  • Resources provided by other agencies that can service emergency needs such as medical services, employment services and health needs.

Cultural & Recreational

  • Documents needed for medical assistance, Medicare, etc.
  • Cultural Activities are organized throughout the year to provide social and communal celebrations of Native American heritage and culture.

Fire Assistance

  • Emergency relief funds for those effected by wildfires in Los Angeles (for example, January 2025 fires in LA)
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Harm Reduction

  • Harm reduction supplies are available on site for those who need them.
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For OSES Program inquiries, please call 818-336-6105 or email oses @ pukuu . org.