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Dear Neighbor,
At the beginning of this year, the Board of Supervisors passed a motion that Supervisor Barger and I co-authored, directing the allocation of an additional $40 million in funding (supplementing the original $5 million) to create a Countywide rent relief program to support our mom-and-pop landlords and tenants. I want to ensure you are aware that the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs (DCBA) has launched the LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Portal. I’m proud to see that this program is now live to fulfill its intended purpose of truly helping people stay housed that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
If you are a landlord or tenant who was impacted by COVID-19, I encourage you to visit the LA County Rent Relief website 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. Call (800) 593-8222 to reach a DCBA counselor for free, one-on-one support. 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.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
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C Line (Green) Extension Project Community Walk |
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Our office teamed up with Metro Los Angeles to organize a Community Walk for Lawndale and Redondo Beach residents to explore the proposed options for the C Line (formerly Green Line) Extension to Torrance that will impact residents in our district. Thank you to the Over 200 residents who joined us to share their feedback. It is important to my office that we create spaces for constituents to learn more about the options being considered so you can make your voices heard. If you couldn’t make this event, we will have a community conversation on this topic On Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 5:00-7:00pm, please register here.
You can also email your comments to Metro about this project at greenlineextension@metro.net.
For more details about The C Line / Green Line Extension to Torrance project, click here.
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Addressing Homelessness: Encampment Resolution Update |
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Our most recent encampment resolution through LA County’s Pathway Home initiative took place in the Florence-Firestone and Walnut Park communities of the 2nd District and the Huntington Park community of the 4th district (represented by Supervisor Janice Hahn) - showing how our homelessness crisis touches every part of LA County. This is our fourth Pathway Home operation in the 2nd District within 4 months and the results of months of outreach to build trust for people to say yes to being part of this initiative. Each person we reach that agrees to relinquish their RV and take the interim housing being offered, receives the essential services they need to stay housed and a plan for connecting to permanent housing options that meet their needs. The 2nd District reports the highest number of homelessness encampments, with currently over 50 areas awaiting encampment resolutions. We will continue to work with the County’s Homelessness Initiative and our community partners to expand Pathway Home to reach more neighborhoods to get our unhoused neighborhoods off the streets.
Click here to learn more about the County’s Pathway Home initiative.
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Culver City Makes History |
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I had the honor of speaking to the Culver City Council and community members to celebrate the council’s unanimous vote to elect its first Black woman mayor, Councilmember Yasmine McMorrin. Culver City is one of the 12 cities within the 2nd District. I look forward to continuing working together on ways to best serve our shared constituency. Congratulations to the newly elected mayor, Yasmine McMorrin on her historic achievement! |
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Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Winter Shelter Program |
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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 the Winter Shelter Program website, or call the Hotline at 2-1-1. Winter Shelter sites welcome pets and serve three meals a day. |
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COMMUNITY BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Ladera Heights and Florence-Firestone community members ages 16+ (regardless of immigration status) are invited to join our first Participatory Budget Advisory Committee. As part of the Advisory Committee, you will help decide on what ideas received from fellow residents should receive funding to be implemented in your community.
Applications are open until December 20, 2023. Learn more here: mitchell.lacounty.gov/CB-2023/
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CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS
This month, the LA County Child Support Services Department (CSSD) will highlight numerous ways to access services. Participants can access their child support case information online, 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Additionally, one-on-one virtual appointments for parents and caregivers are now available from any location to provide support.
For more information and to schedule a virtual appointment, visit CSSD’s website here.
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ADU GRANT PROGRAM
Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Los Angeles County is partnering with the California Housing Finance Agency to support its home rehabilitation program that will give Southern California families access to affordable financing options for home improvements. There is $40,000 available in grants for families earning up to $84,160 or below per year who want to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Neighborhood Housing Services will provide FREE financial counseling and low-cost construction management services to participating families. Learn more here.
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JUSTICE CARE AND OPPORTUNITIES DEPARTMENT (JCOD) CFCI GRANTS
Are you a non-profit leader or work with justice-focused community-based organizations? Applications are now open for Year 3 Care First Community Investment (CFCI) Care Grants. CFCI Care Grants provide County funding for direct community investment and alternatives to incarceration to community-based organizations across Los Angeles County. $175 million in grant money is available.
Deadline: Friday, January 5, 2024
Learn more about JCOD CFCI Grants here.
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To access additional information on upcoming community resources and events related to education, health, housing, workforce development and more click here.
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BABY & FAMILY ESSENTIALS DISTRIBUTION
Mon, Dec 18 | 10:00 a.m.
2864 West Imperial Highway, Inglewood, CA 90303
The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Center, in partnership with Baby2Baby, will host a free distribution of essential items, including diapers, baby clothes, and hygiene products. Items will be available while supplies last. All are welcome to attend.
For additional information, visit communityresourcecenterla.org or call (310) 330-3130.
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COOKIES, CHOCOLATE & CHAT WITH SUPERVISOR HOLLY J. MITCHELL
Wed, Dec 20 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Willowbrook Senior Center
12915 Jarvis Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90061
Supervisor Holly Mitchell invites our senior community residents for a chat and resource fair filled with live holiday music, hot chocolate, coffee, and cookie decorating! 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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CARSON LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
Thurs, Dec 21 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Carson Library
151 East Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745
We are thrilled to welcome the community to a special event celebrating the multimillion-dollar renovation of the Carson Library. Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by an afternoon filled with fun activities and resources for the whole family.
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COVID-19 MOBILE VACCINE CLINIC
Fri, Dec 22 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Updated COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots, and Monkeypox (Mpox) vaccines will be available for individuals six months and older regardless of insurance or immigration status.
Click here to make an appointment. Walk-ups are also available. To find other vaccination clinics, visit VaccinateLACounty.com.
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CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL’S CHiPs FOR KIDS TOY DRIVE
Sat, Dec 23 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
6940 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90001
Join the California Highway Patrol for the ChiPs for Kids holiday event at the Florence-Firestone Community Organization Center, featuring free pictures with “Chipper” and Santa Claus. Free toys will be available to the first 300 children in line. Participating families - will also be provided free canned goods, fresh vegetables, and beverages.
Click here for more information.
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RACIAL JUSTICE LEARNING EXCHANGE (RJLE) BOOK CLUB COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: CRYING IN H MART BY MICHELLE ZAUNER
Wed, Jan 17 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Masao W. Satow Library
14433 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, CA 90249
Join Supervisor Mitchell for our next community discussion on our RJLE book of the quarter, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, a compelling Korean-American memoir about family, food, grief, and resilience.
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BOS Meeting Updates
The Board of Supervisors (BOS) meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., except on Tuesdays following a Monday holiday when meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, December 19. All public Board meetings can be viewed live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.
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This Week on Social Media
Follow Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads to get the latest updates, resources, and events happening in the 2nd District!
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