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40 coupons down and 660 to go! Thanks to the 40 charity minded neighbors who logged on and ordered coupons so far, keep going, we appreciate it.

Digital TV Converter Box Program - From Neighbor to Neighbor

Some of us watch TV, some of us don’t. If you have cable or satellite, you’re probably not concerned about the switch to a digital TV signal coming up this June. For the past few months, the Federal Government has been running a coupon program to help consumers defray the cost of buying a converter box. Unfortunately, a legislative oversight has excluded more than 700 residents of SROs (single resident occupancy hotels) in Skid Row because their address is considered “commercial.” Residents of these hotels make less than $10K a year and arguably need this assistance more than most.

The Affordable Housing & Social Services Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council has been advocating on behalf of the residents of Skid Row to get this changed – unfortunately, the legislation will not be revised before the switch to a digital signal. However, we have found a legal way around this oversight – we are inviting the community to help us by donating their unused coupons to the disenfranchised members of our neighborhood.

Here’s what you can do:

· Go online to https://www.dtv2009.gov and register for up to two coupons.
· Then, fill out this form with your confirmation number.
· We will pick up the coupons from you when you’ve received them in a few weeks and provide them to residents of Skid Row.

Please spread the word. Thank you for your time and consideration!