A Letter from Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis
 Dear Friends,
This morning, I was proud to host a reception in honor of International Women's Day at the YWCA San Gabriel Valley in the City of Covina. I was joined by California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom who provided keynote remarks, and together we honored 11 women for their service to the residents of the First District.
International Women’s Day is a day of collective global activism and celebration for and by those committed to realizing women’s equality. This year, the International Women’s Day 2024 campaign theme is Inspire Inclusion. During the event, the following remarkable leaders exemplifying that theme were honored:
- Belinda Faustinos, Strategic Advisor, Infrastructure Justice for LA Coalition
- Bo Sivanunsakul, Director, Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment
- Melissa A. Hammond, Captain, California Highway Patrol
- Charlene Dimas-Peinado, Trustee, Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Board of Governors
- Corinne Sanchez, Executive Director and Founder, El Proyecto del Barrio
- Debra Ward, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA San Gabriel Valley
- Gabriela Eddy, Lead Community Organizer, Strength Based Community Change
- Juliana Serrano, Vice President of Advocacy and Equity, Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley
- Maribel Valdez, Co-founder, In the Making
- Nane Avagyan, Journalist, Asbarez/Horizon TV Correspondent
- Reyna del Haro, Senior Director of Public Affairs and Brand Communications, Kaiser Permanente
I stand on the shoulders of visionary women who have achieved phenomenal success in creating infinite change. That is why hosting an annual event to recognize women who have helped strengthen our communities is so important to me. I look forward to my continued partnership with women across the First District so that we can create a society where every young girl and woman activates her infinite potential for change.
Sincerely,
Hilda L. Solis
Supervisor, First District
 This week, I had the pleasure of connecting with several Brazilian and Mexican delegates from Transparencia Electoral, a nonprofit that promotes fairness and transparency in elections across Latin America. I was happy to discuss the election process in Los Angeles County, what we are doing to make voting as easy and accessible as possible for everyone, and how we can make it better, worldwide
 In light of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, my office and the East Los Angeles Women's Center will host a health and resource fair in East Los Angeles. Attendees will receive free community and County resources, as well as HIV testing and treatment. There will also be empowerment activities, raffles, and more.
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Location: East Los Angeles Civic Center, 4801 E. Third St. Los Angeles, CA 90022
 The California Abundant Birth Project (CA ABP) is a guaranteed income program that provides monthly unconditional income supplements to 950 pregnant individuals at the highest risk of perinatal health inequities starting in the first or second trimester for 12 -18 months.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Live in Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, or Riverside counties
- Be 8 - 27 weeks pregnant
- Have a household income under the following:
- Alameda: $128,017
- Contra Costa: $132,360
- Los Angeles: $106,911
- Riverside: $81,581
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Identify with one or more of the following risk factors for preterm birth:
- Are Black or African American
- Has a previous preterm birth (live before 37 weeks)
- Have preexisting hypertension (includes preeclampsia, before this pregnancy)
- Have preexisting diabetes (before this pregnancy)
- Have sickle cell anemia (SCA)
- Not be participating in another guaranteed income program
Looking for affordable housing in Los Angeles County? The Housing Resource Center is a tool to help people list and find affordable, special needs, accessible, and emergency housing within the County. If you do not have internet access, please call (877) 428-8844 to get assistance.
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)'s Senior Grant Program assists with mobility and habitability repair to help low-income older adults (62 years or older) remain in their homes. To qualify, applicants must live within unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County Supervisorial Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5, and own a home, which is in need of home modifications and repairs.
Additionally, the Program will finance deferred maintenance repairs such as roofing, plumbing, electrical, or heating that are necessary to improve the structural integrity of the home and prolong the home’s useful age.
 Adults 65+ now have access to an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Updated vaccines can protect you from getting very sick and are completely free, regardless of your insurance or immigration status. Vaccines are available through your provider, at many retail pharmacies, and at our mobile vaccine events.
 Do you help clean up your community? Organize community group meet-ups. Encourage public art?
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation launched an LA County microgrant program that will award $500 grants to individuals making a difference in their neighborhoods and communities. There will be a total of $50,000 awarded to 100 individuals.
If you do anything to better your community, please apply today! The application takes no longer than 10 minutes.
The last day to apply is Friday, March 29, 2024.
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