A Letter from Los Angeles County Board Chair & Supervisor Hilda L. Solis
Dear Friends,
We end this week with a powerful reminder of Los Angeles County's commitment to community.
Today, I hosted a tour and a press conference at the Pomona Fairplex, a space that I am proud to share will serve as an emergency intake site (EIS) for unaccompanied children. The space has been transformed into a safe haven - one that will provide nutritious meals, educational opportunities, medical and mental health support, recreational activities and so much more. Ultimately, the goal of this site is to reunite unaccompanied children with their families or a caring sponsor. You can learn more about the site at our FAQ here.
Since the announcement of the site, my office has been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support and residents who are willing to make a donation, volunteer or provide assistance in some way. Seeing this reaffirms what I already know, that our residents are always willing to step up to the plate and serve as angels of hope when needed. After all, we are Angelenos at heart.
And in other positive news, Los Angeles is approaching the yellow tier which will allow for even more re-openings in the County. Meanwhile, my office remains committed to ensuring every resident in the First District has access to a life-saving vaccine so we can cross over to that tier. This week, we launched several new vaccine clinics, with more on the way! Take a look below for a vaccine clinic near you.
With this in mind, I hope you head into the weekend in high spirits as we prepare for a new chapter - one in which we come back to a Los Angeles County that is compassionate, supportive and rooted in community. As always if you have any questions, you can reach out to my office.
Sincerely,
Chair Hilda L. Solis
Supervisor, First District
 Today, I had the honor of touring the Pomona Fairplex that will serve as an emergency intake site for unaccompanied children who have recently come to the United States, with children arriving as soon as tomorrow. I am so grateful to our County departments and federal and local partners who have stepped up to establish a welcoming and nurturing environment for the children upon their arrival. For frequently asked questions, you can visit our website at the link below. Catch some of our coverage on ABC7!
Check out some of this weekend's vaccine clinics in the First District below!
Remember, the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for those 16 & 17 years old. Persons under the age of 18 will need to have parental consent to receive their vaccination.
SUNSHINE PARK VACCINE CLINC
In partnership with Fulgent Genetics and the Department of Parks and Recreation, my office launched a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in unincorporated San Jose Hills. To make an appointment,visit vaccine.fulgentgenetics.com. Appointments will be prioritized by walk-ups are welcome! Open to residents over the age of 18.
Dates: Tuesday-Saturday
Time: 8am - 4pm
Location: 515 Deepmead Ave, La Puente, CA 91744
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Baldwin Park Vaccine Clinic
This weekend, my office is partnering with the City of Baldwin Park and Proyecto del Barrio to bring a vaccine clinic to the Arts & Recreation Center! Open to residents 18+. You can make an appointment online here. Thanks to our partners at the LA Regional Food Bank, there will be food boxes available for a limited time!
Date: Saturday, May 1st
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 14403-B Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
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Walnut Vaccine Clinic
Walnut Residents! This weekend, May 1st, my office is partnering with Tzu Chi USA to distribute COVID-19 vaccines! 1,000 doses of Moderna will be administered. You can make an appointment online here.
Date: Saturday, May 1st
Time: 8:00am - 4:00 pm
Location: 1920 Brea Canyon Cut-off Rd, Walnut, CA 91789
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 The First District Community Grants Program is open! Nonprofits serving First District residents are encouraged to review the application criteria and apply for funding. Please visit hildalsolis.org/grants for more information.
 COVID-19 FUNERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
We cannot take away the pain and suffering from losing a loved one from COVID-19. But we hope to ease some of the pain through a recently launched program to provide financial support to residents grieving their loss. LA County has partnered with the federal government to launch the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program to reimburse residents up to $9,000 for those who lost a loved one to COVID-19, retroactive to January 20, 2020. LA County encourages eligible applicants to call FEMA's Funeral Assistance Line at 844-684-6333 (TTY) 800-462-7585 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, or visit FEMA.gov for additional information.
 Asian Americans Advancing Justice Bystander Intervention Trainings
Anti-Asian and xenophobic harassment are on the rise across the US -- and the world. In these virtual workshops hosted on Zoom and co-sponsored by Asian Americans Advancing Justice - LA and Hollaback!, you’ll learn how you can intervene effectively as a bystander without ever compromising your safety.
Sign Up below:
Friday, May 7th 2021, 11am - 12 pm PDT: Register Here
Wednesday, May 12th 2021, 1 pm - 2 pm PDT: Register Here
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