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Dear Neighbor,
This week, Black Maternal Health Week continues (April 11 to April 17), helping to raise awareness and advocate for solutions to end the disproportionately high maternal health challenges faced by Black women and birthing people across the nation. Black women continue to be four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications compared to White women.
In February of last year, the Board approved my motion to expand access to doula services across LA County, recognizing their positive impact on pregnancy and birthing outcomes. Now, doula care is a Medi-Cal-covered benefit. Thanks to collaborative efforts between my office and the Department of Public Health, we've also established a hub to provide technical assistance, support, and training for women to become certified and skilled doulas under Medi-Cal.
I encourage everyone to check out the Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Initiative (AAIMM) to learn about the services, resources, and upcoming events during Black Maternal Health Week in the 2nd District and throughout the County.
Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
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UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY UPDATES |
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Addressing Homelessness: West Rancho Dominguez RV Encampment Cleanup
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Addressing Homelessness in the 2nd District: My office recently joined the LA County Homeless Initiative, Department of Public Works, and LAHSA for the start of an RV encampment clean-up on 148th Street in the West Rancho Dominguez community. This is a multi-day clean-up with outreach staff providing residents living in RVs with interim housing and supportive services to help achieve stability and ultimately move into permanent housing. Once the RVs are moved, the County’s Department of Public Works will remove all remaining trash and debris from the sidewalks and roads.
Thank you to community members for working with our office in our ongoing effort to reach every block–and every person experiencing homelessness in our district.
To report an encampment in your community, download The Works App or call 888-838-6746.
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Advocating for Federal Support for LA County |
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I joined fellow Board colleagues to meet with legislators in DC who represent our shared constituency of Los Angeles County residents. We discussed expanding access to affordable housing, ending the homelessness crisis, protecting children and families, bridging the digital divide, and other key priorities with the goal of enhancing the lives of our 10 million residents. Thank you to Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Laphonza Butler, Senior Advisor Tom Perez, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff - for taking the time to discuss these important issues. I look forward to sharing more updates from our advocacy meetings.
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Celebrating LA County’s First High Road Training Partnership: Early Care & Education Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship
Access to quality, caring, and consistent childcare is vital for families who want to earn an income and prepare their children for success. Los Angeles County has an urgent need for more Early Care and Education professionals - and to help address this problem - I was thrilled to celebrate the start of the County's first High Road Training Partnership in the Early Care and Education sector. 40 participants have officially started the County's Assistant Teacher Apprenticeship Program for Early Childhood Education at West LA College. Students received on-the-job training and 2,000 hours of paid on-site, work-based learning. At the end of this paid two-year program, apprentices will graduate with a State-issued Associate Teacher Permit, be tuition and debt-free, and have job connections with committed childcare employers.
There is still time to apply for the next cohort, beginning in August 2024 at Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Anyone in LA County can apply by June 30. Fill out the application form here: Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program in the San Fernando Valley.
Update on Parking Enforcement in Unincorporated Communities
In the unincorporated areas throughout the County, many residents face a lack of parking enforcement in their neighborhoods, including limited service hours. My office remains committed to finding solutions to this issue. The Board approved my motion calling for the County’s Chief Executive Office to review the plans presented by Public Works and the Sheriff's Department to determine which department would be best suited to lead parking enforcement in our unincorporated communities. The motion also calls for quarterly performance reports on parking enforcement services to enhance service and accountability in parking enforcement throughout the County’s unincorporated communities. You can read the full motion here.
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The ebtEDGE mobile app allows EBT customers to manage and protect cash, and Cal Fresh benefits. Access to ebtEDGE lets users freeze/unfreeze their EBT account, change their PIN, and block out-of-state and online transactions. The ebtEDGE app can be downloaded from the Apple or Google Play stores.
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LA2050 GRANTS CHALLENGE
LA2050 is giving away $1 million to improve Los Angeles, but first, they need to know what issues YOU care about most. Voting is online through May 8, open to all ages, and available in 12 languages. It takes less than five minutes to make an impact. Issues have been sorted into five categories: play, learn, live, create, and connect. You'll vote for the one or two issues that you care the most about in each category. Go to the LA2050 Grants Challenge and vote today!
THE CALIFORNIA ABUNDANT BIRTH PROJECT LA COUNTY PILOT PROGRAM
Applications are open for The California Abundant Birth Project, a guaranteed income program providing no-strings-attached cash during a pregnancy. This initiative seeks to prevent stress during pregnancy and improve the lives of expecting parents. If selected, qualified participants will receive a monthly $807 cash gift.
For eligibility information and to apply, visit their website at Abundant Birth Project.
ARTS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Are you a university or community college student interested in a career in the arts or arts administration? The Los Angeles County Arts Internship Program is back! This year’s program will provide over 200 paid internships for college students at more than 160 arts organizations across LA County. Positions are a mix of full-time and part-time opportunities.
Go to the LA County Arts Internship Program and apply directly to the arts organization offering the internship. New positions will be posted on a rolling basis at the beginning of each month through July 2024. Interns will be able to work from June 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025, depending on the specific needs of the organization.
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COVID-19 MOBILE VACCINE CLINIC
Tuesday, April 16 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Burton Chace Park Community Room
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey CA 90292
Do you need a COVID-19 vaccine or flu shot? This mobile clinic is open to the public regardless of insurance or immigration status. You must be 6 months and older.
Walk-ups are welcome! To make an appointment, REGISTER HERE, and for questions, email: cms@bh.lacounty.gov.
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LA COUNTY MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Tuesday, April 16 | 6:00 p.m.
LA County Public Works is hosting a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. on the Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan. The project team refined the network with your input and is ready to share an update. Come help rank the proposed improvements and programs for inclusion in the final plan and future implementation. Let us know what you think is important and why. With your help, we can chart a better path to biking in LA County.
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2ND DISTRICT TOWN HALL: THE LA COUNTY BUDGET AND OFFICE BUDGET PRIORITIES
Wednesday, April 17 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join us for a Virtual 2nd District Town Hall: The LA County Budget and Office Budget Priorities (the first of three) on Zoom to learn more about the County budget process and to share your feedback on Second Supervisorial District community priorities for the upcoming 2024-25 County budget cycle.
Spanish, Korean, and ASL translations will be available.
To dial in call 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 818 1514 5454
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MARINA CULTURE JAM
Sunday: April 21 | May 26 | June 9
Burton Chace Park
13650 Mindanao Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
The Marina Culture Jam is back! This FREE three-part arts series features a diverse range of live performances, arts and crafts, and cultural learning activities for the whole family.
For more information visit: beaches.lacounty.gov
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RESPECT MY CROWN SCREENING
Thursday, April 25 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mount Saint Mary’s Dohey Campus
10 Chester Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Join the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and Mount Saint Mary's University for a film screening of Respect My Crown. This documentary explores the rise of Black women in California politics who have battled race and gender barriers in pursuit of equality and political power–and the road they paved to achieve success.
For questions, please contact 2DS-Events@bos.lacounty.gov
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SECOND CHANCE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
Friday, April 26 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Watts Labor Community Action Committee-Phoenix Hall
10950 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90059
The LA County Justice Care and Opportunities Department will host a community resource fair at Watts Labor Community Action Committee-Phoenix Hall on April 26th. This event will feature health screenings, housing services, financial literacy resources, felony-friendly employment opportunities, expungement services, DMV services, mental health services, and a farmer’s market.
Interested vendors can register here.
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RESIDENTIAL TREE GIVEAWAY
Saturday, April 27 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park
905 East El Segundo Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Are you interested in planting a tree around your home? As part of a pilot program, our office has partnered with Southern California Edison to host a tree giveaway for customers living in the following zip codes: 90044, 90047, 90059, 90061, and 90220.
For information and to reserve your free tree, go to arborday.org/SCE and sign up today!
To request a tree to plant in the parkway on your property go to Los Angeles County Parkway Trees.
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RJLE: ADVANCING HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH NATURE & EXERCISE
Saturday, April 27 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Earvin “Magic”Johnson Park
905 E. El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Join the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell for a morning focused on self-care and community well-being by attending our Advancing Health Equity Through Nature & Exercise event. We’ll go on a GirlTREK walk – that not only promotes physical health – but also offers educational insights. Along the way, we’ll have different learning stations and enjoy immersive energy healing sessions featuring Chair Pilates and Tai Chi.
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We encourage you to share this newsletter with your neighbors!
Sign up for the Second District Unincorporated Newsletter here.
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