LA County Health Services is proud to share Community Connects, a newsletter to share helpful information to our valued partners in the community. As you work to protect our diverse and most highly impacted communities from COVID-19, we will regularly provide you with updates, information and resources.
We appreciate your continued partnership and efforts!
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COVID-19 UPDATES: VACCINE, TESTING & OTHER UPDATES
LA County is now past the winter surge. Stay safe by getting your COVID-19 vaccine or booster. If you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, please get tested. Note: All testing options for LA County testing sites are PCR tests. Find a site near you: Vaccinate LA County Testing in LA County
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LEARN MORE ABOUT LA COUNTY’S POST-SURGE PLAN
According to the CDC’s new Community Level Framework, the COVID-19 Community Level is Low in LA County. We are past the winter surge. In response, there is updated guidance and key messages on masking, testing, vaccine verification, and more to share with you community.
Click to see key changes to the County’s COVID-19 prevention strategies in English and Spanish according to CDC’s new Community Level Framework.
NEW: Social Media Graphics Available HERE
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
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“To strong women, may we know them, celebrate them, raise them, and be them!”
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (March 8) was an important day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural & political achievements + call for gender equality.
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LA COUNTY’S GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM
The Breathe LA County program is a guaranteed income project that will provide 1,000 eligible residents with $1,000 per month for three years. The program launched its webpage here in English: breathe.lacounty.gov or in Spanish featuring Google Translation at the bottom of the page for translation into other languages. Details about the program, eligibility requirements, and how and when to apply are on the page.
Please encourage people to apply!
Applications available between March 31st and April 13th.
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ONE-STOP RESOURCE HUB FOR LA COUNTY RESIDENTS
Older adults, families, and caregivers can now easily navigate and access a wide-range of age-friendly County services in our new centralized resource hub for older adults in LA County.
Find additional resources specifically for older adults, visit One Degree, a community resource platform, here.
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ARDI’S STRATEGIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT EVENT
The LA County Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative (ARDI) would like to invite you to attend an interactive session this month to help guide the LA County Racial Equity strategic planning process. This process, under the LA County Chief Executive Office, is part of a sweeping initiative in LA County to guide, govern, and increase the County’s ongoing commitment to fighting racism, especially racism that negatively impacts Black residents. Please join ARDI for one of five (2-hour) sessions scheduled between March 12th to March 17th!
Please register for the date and time that works best for your schedule:
NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ASSETS
The Vaccinate All 58 (VA58) Neighborhood Partnership Program Funding opportunity aims to educate community members on safe practices for the prevention of COVID-19 and importance of vaccinations. It provides awards of up to $5,000 to neighborhood and grassroots groups serving as trusted messengers in their own communities.
Learn more about this opportunity, click here.
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LOS ANGELES ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Up to $50,000 will be awarded to support the wellbeing of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations and projects that are focused on addressing anti-Asian hate and violence, COVID-19, food distribution, affordable housing and eviction support, mental health, or other related efforts are encouraged to apply.
Additional information & application information please click Here
Application deadline is April 29, 2022
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COMMUNITY INNOVATIONS FOR RACIAL EQUITY RFP AND SURVEY
There were two funding opportunities with Build Healthy Places Network (BHPN) with the Community Innovations for Racial Equity Initiative to focus on building local Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)-led community development capacity, supporting community power, exploring innovative community ownership models, and addressing the barriers and gaps within community development and health partnerships to effectively propel racial equity.
Selected organizations will be awarded up to $40,000 to support staff or a consultant to lead healthcare engagement, $60,000 of in-kind technical support provided by the BHPN, and facilitated connections to a national network of peer support.
Click to learn more, RFP webpage. | Deadline - Friday, March 18, 2022:
LA COUNTY MOBILE TESTING FLYERS
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COVID-19 mobile testing units are available in your community in addition to regular sites.
Customize testing flyers for your area, click here for more details.
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LA COUNTY HELPFUL RESOURCES:
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