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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2020
Contact: Ariana Drummond, (213) 399-7558
Adrummond@bos.lacounty.gov
Contact: Kayla Tilton, (213) 479-6970
KTilton@bos.lacounty.gov
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas Partners with St. John Mobile Testing Unit, KYCC and St. James Episcopal Church For Free COVID-19 Testing to Assist Impacted Communities in Koreatown
WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2020
8:30 a.m. – Media Availability
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Event
WHERE: St. James Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90010
WHO: Representatives from KYCC
Representatives of St. James Episcopal Church
Representatives of St. John Mobile Testing Unit
WHAT:
As a part of Supervisor Mark-Ridley-Thomas’ response to COVID-19 and its effects on communities throughout Los Angeles County and within the Second District, he has partnered with Koreatown Youth Community Center (KYCC), St. James Episcopal Church, and St. John’s mobile testing unit to provide free testing.
Long-standing systemic health and social inequities have put many people from racial and ethnic minority groups at increased risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19. This risk is particularly heightened for those experiencing homelessness.
Recently, COVID-19 has continued its spread at an alarming rate across the County of Los Angeles. in an effort to combat this, the church is currently hosting “Shower of Hope” every Saturday – which provides individuals experiencing homelessness with the opportunity to shower and cleanup.
St. John's Well Child and Family Center is an independent 501(c)(3) network of community health clinics serving patients of all ages. In addition to providing medical, dental, and mental health care, St. John’s provides services to address our patients’ educational, socio-economic, and housing needs to advance all aspects of their well-being.
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