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In a medium bowl, mix together 3 1/2 cups black beans that have been drained and rinsed,  1 1/2 cups diced mango and 3/4 cup diced tomato. In a small bowl, whisk together  1 tbsp canola oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp dried oregano and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.  Toss the black bean salad with the dressing, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.  Serve 1 cup of the salad over 1/2 cup lettuce.  This recipe makes 6 servings

On their website, you are able to conduct a Housing Search for the full range of housing alternatives, including Emergency, transitional, Market-Rate, Section 8, and Subsidized Properties. In addition, you can access resource lists, links, and other helpful information, you can visit www.chirpla.org.  They are currently accepting housing applications, the deadline is August 12, 2022.

FREE Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles this Summer

1. Head over to Travel Town

Take your train-obsessed tot over to Travel Town! While a ride on the train isn't free (it's $3 for kids under 12 and $3.50 for adults), entrance to the grounds where you can see all the trains (and even see some ongoing preservation work taking place) is always free, 7 days a week.

2. Attend a free summer concert

From the Getty on the Westside to the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park, there are plenty of chances to catch free live music this summer.
 

3. Attend a free summer movie

Nothing is better on a warm summer night than an outdoor movie - especially when it's free. There are free movie screenings all over the city this summer.
 

4. Cool off at a park splash pad

There are splash pads all across the city, the perfect way to beat the heat for free!
 

5. Dance Downtown

Swing, samba, or just plain jump every Friday evening this summer. The Music Center's Dance DTLA is the perfect Friday night event for the entire family.