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Quilts to Patients at LA General Medical Center

Every patient at L.A. General Medical Center received a colorful homemade quilt made by hospital volunteers in an annual tradition celebrating acts of kindness.

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In Case You Missed It

LA County Rent Relief Program

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DCBA is pleased to announce a new program designed to help qualified landlords who have been impacted by COVID-19 related economic hardships. The Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program will provide over $46 million in direct financial assistance to qualified landlords to help mitigate the negative economic impacts of the pandemic that have left many tenants behind on rent.

The Rent Relief Program will offer grants of up to $30,000 per unit to eligible landlords for expenses dating from April 1, 2022, to the present. The program is specifically designed with a focus on helping small, mom-and-pop landlords who own up to four rental units. Its goal is to reduce tenant evictions due to rent arrears, maintain the viability of small-scale rental businesses, and ensure availability of affordable housing in LA County.

Landlords can apply for the LA County Rent Relief Program beginning in mid-December. The application process will be easy and straightforward, and applicants will receive free multilingual technical support from community partners to guide them through the process and assist with gathering the necessary documentation.

To receive program updates and be notified when the online application opens, register today at lacountyrentrelief.com.


At Your Service

Pandemic Recovery Rapid Reemployment

Pandemic Recovery Rapid Remployment program - Department of Economic Opportunity

Through the Pandemic Recovery Rapid Reemployment program, the Department of Economic Opportunity helps job seekers get back to work with training, support, and connections to quality jobs in growing industries! Sign up today to access:

  • Workforce readiness services
  • On-the-job training
  • Access to career advisors

Small businesses in LA County can also connect to immediate support and quickly hire qualified talent with 100% wages covered through PRRR including streamlined hiring, reduced payroll costs, and more! Learn more here


Out and About

Meet some new friends at the Natural History Museum

Turtle

Did you know the Natural History Museum has a team of professional animal care specialists on site 365 days a year? They take excellent care of all animals on exhibit at the museum, utilizing the natural history expertise of our scientists as well as our veterinarian, who advises on any medical and nutritional needs. Because even a frog needs a doctor sometimes.

You can meet and greet some of the live animal program resident animals, from snakes to tortoises to bugs, Thursdays - Sundays at 3pm! Learn more about this fun experience here


Photo Finish

Open House event at the Carson Library, 12/21/2023.  Photograph by Monica Almeida.

Photograph by Monica Almeida

Open house event at Carson Library.

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