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Dear Neighbor,
At the beginning of this year Supervisor Barger and I co-authored a motion directing the allocation of an additional $40 million in funding (supplementing the original $5 million) to create a Countywide rent relief program benefitting our mom-and-pop landlords and tenants. As a result, I am pleased to share that the LA County Rent Relief program portal is now live and will start accepting applications on Tuesday, December 12, at 9:00 am.
I continue to hear from tenants and landlords in my district on the critical issue of back rent, your feedback helped shape this initiative and strengthens our work to prevent homelessness. Since the onset of COVID-19, my priority has been to utilize the one-time American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations for COVID recovery to assist tenants and mom-and-pop landlords most impacted in our communities. I’m proud to see that this program is now live and will fulfill its intended purpose of truly helping people stay housed in their recovery from the pandemic.
If you are a landlord or tenant who was impacted by COVID-19, I encourage you to visit LACountyRentRelief.com to learn more about the program and apply. Eligible applicants may receive up to $30,000 per rental unit for past due rent and qualifying expenses incurred from April 1, 2022, to date on a rolling basis. The Department of Business and Consumer Affairs (DCBA) will offer language assistance daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PST, starting December 12. Call our telephone hotline at (800) 593-8222 to reach a DCBA counselor for free, one-on-one service. While open to all, preference will be given to applications demonstrating significant financial distress, serving vulnerable communities, and located in high-need areas as identified by the LA County Equity Explorer Tool. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, January 12, 2024.
DCBA will conduct information sessions in the coming weeks to help provide more information and answer questions about the LA County Rent Relief program. I look forward to sharing more updates as the application becomes available.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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Ladera Heights & Florence-Firestone: 2nd District Community Budget Advisory Committee Information Session on Dec 11, 2023
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Applications are now being accepted for the Advisory Committee of the 2nd District’s first participatory community budget. If you are interested in learning more about the 2nd District Community Budget pilot or have questions about joining the Advisory Committee, join Team Mitchell on Monday, January 11 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., for an information session about our first participatory budget pilot for the Ladera Heights and Florence-Firestone community. Learn about the various ways you can engage, including joining the Advisory Committee, the overall participatory budget process, how you can support outreach, and workshops being planned for 2024. To join via Zoom, register at bit.ly/SD2-CB-Info. Join by phone by dialing +1 669-444-9171 using meeting ID: 823 9311 2118.
Commemorating World AIDS Day
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Team Mitchell, alongside the LA County Commission on HIV Black Caucus, Charles R. Drew University (CDU), and the Drew Center for AIDS Research, Education, and Services (DrewCARES), gathered for an inspiring World AIDS Day celebration. We reflected on significant progress, celebrated the resilience of our Black community, and envisioned a future free from HIV barriers to health and equality. Despite being over four decades into the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, our communities continue to be disproportionately affected. Thank you to leaders like Dr. Wilbert C. Jordan, a pivotal figure in establishing the Drew CARES program and OASIS clinic; Cynthia Davis, whose 41-year commitment will endure through her Cynthia Davis Lifelong Learning Institute; and Dr. La Shonda Spencer and Dr. William King, for their unwavering support in continuing this crucial work. To learn more and join in LA County’s work to end HIV/AIDS, visit: https://hiv.lacounty.gov/
Supporting First-Time Homeowners
I recently attended the launch of the County’s Opening Doors: Planning for the Stages of Homeownership program at Magic Johnson Park hosted by the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA). Homeownership remains crucial for building wealth, yet racial and cultural disparities persist in credit access and sustaining ownership across generations. Over 400 residents attended this summit and were able to connect to the knowledge and tools for successful homeownership, including information on mortgage relief, foreclosure prevention, estate planning, and utilization of property for rental income. For more detailed information for first-time home buyers, visit https://dcba.lacounty.gov/buying-a-home/
Lennox Inaugural Youth Round Table Discussion
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In partnership with Southern California Crossroads and Centinela Youth Services, Team Mitchell hosted our inaugural Youth Round Table at the 2nd District Lennox Community Office. We brought together Lennox youth to discuss advocacy, policy training, gun violence prevention, and community safety. I’m excited to continue this monthly initiative. Our next gathering will be in January to welcome more Lennox youth. For questions, please contact Alfonso Ruiz Delgado at (213) 974-2222 or email ARDelgado@bos.lacounty.gov.
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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Winter Shelter program is open until March 31, 2024. Winter shelters are located across the County, operating 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit lahsa.org/winter-shelter or call the Winter Shelter Hotline at 2-1-1. Winter shelter sites welcome pets and serve three meals a day.
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JCOD CFCI Care Care Grants
Are you a non-profit leader or work with justice-focused community-based organizations? The LA County Justice Care and Opportunities Department and the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell invite you to a virtual information session to learn about funding opportunities available through the Care First, Community Investment (CFCI) Year 3 Care Grants program. $175 million in grants is available for direct community investment and alternatives to incarceration programs. To attend, register on the Zoom link here or join by phone by dialing +1 669 444 9171 using meeting ID: 878 2950 9264 and passcode: 375863
Child Support Services Virtual Appointments
This month, the LA County Child Support Services Department (CSSD) will highlight numerous ways you can access their services. Participants have the option to access their child support case information online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, one-on-one virtual appointments are now available, providing support from any location for parents and caregivers. For more information and to schedule a virtual appointment, visit https://cssd.lacounty.gov/
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FREE DRIVE-THRU FOOD GIVEAWAY AT EAST RANCHO DOMINGUEZ PARK
Wednesday, Dec 13 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East Rancho Dominguez Park
15116 East Atlantic Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90221
Join Team Mitchell for a free drive-thru food giveaway. No walk-ups. Line formation begins at 8:30 a.m. There are no eligibility requirements. Food will be available while supplies last.
For additional food resources, visit GetCalFresh.org or covid19.lacounty.gov
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MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS (MEHKO) INFORMATION SESSION
Spanish: Wednesday, Dec 13 | 1:00 p.m.
English: Wednesday, Dec 13 | 5:30 p.m.
Willowbrook Library
11737 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Join the Department of Public Health and Department of Economic Opportunity Team DEO for a town hall about LA County’s proposed law enabling residents to legally run a micro-restaurant from their home kitchens, known as Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO).
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PARKS AFTER DARK WINTER WONDERLAND
Friday, Dec 1 - Saturday, Dec 16
Various Locations
Parks After Dark (PAD) is open for the winter season starting December 1st through December 16, with extended hours and free recreational activities at 31 LA County parks. Bring your family and friends to an LA County Parks location for snow days, sports, exercise classes, dancing, healthy cooking classes, movies in the park, concerts, computer courses, health outreach, and social service resource fairs.
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COOKIES, CHOCOLATE & CHAT WITH SUPERVISOR HOLLY J. MITCHELL
Wednesday, Dec 20 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Willowbrook Senior Center
12915 Jarvis Ave, Los Angeles CA 90061
Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell invites our senior community residents for a chat and resource fair filled with live holiday music, hot chocolate, coffee, and cookie decorations! Connect to valuable resources provided by the LA County Aging and Disabilities Department, LA County Treasurer and Tax Collector, the LA County Assessor's Office, and the CA State Controller.
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