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Dear Neighbor,
Today, on Small Business Saturday, LA County’s Department of Economic Opportunity is launching its Economic Holiday Grant Program for small businesses to apply for up to $5,000 in funding!
💸 🗓️ Applications open: Nov 30 - Dec 31
👉 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/SmallBusinessGrants2025
Join us in taking the Shop Local Pledge this holiday season to support the mom & pop and independent retailers that are vital to our communities. Visit shoplocal.la to get started.
 Sincerely,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
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LA County Resources and Tools to Combat Identity-Based Hate and Violence
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I want to make sure you’re aware of a new county resource page:Preventing and Combating Identity-Based Hate and Violence in LA County. This page shares strategies for residents, students, and organizations to help end hate and support survivors. It also includes a helpful Community Safety Resource Guide.
Earlier this year, the Board of Supervisors approved my motion with Chair Horvath calling for a strategic and equitable approach to addressing the concerning rise in identity-based hate. The latest report from the LA County Human Relations Commission showed that in 2022, reported hate crimes reached its second-highest level in two decades.
We have a collective responsibility to stand up to racism, Asian Hate, anti-Blackness, antisemitism, anti-islamophobia, anti-LGBTQ, anti-trans hate, and hate of any form. Please add this site ceo.lacounty.gov/ardi/combatting-hate/ to your toolbox of resources, including LA vs. Hate. To report a hate crime, call 2-1-1 or visit: lavshate.org.
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Food Resources for Seniors
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Team Mitchell packed and distributed over 400 boxes of food filled with fresh produce for 10 senior serving facilities in the 2nd District. Thank you to our volunteers and Food Access LA for supporting in making these distributions possible. For more information on food resources available and where older adults can access health-conscious meals and nutrition programs visit, lacounty.gov/residents/older-adults/food-nutrition/. |
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Infrastructure LA - Updates on the Equity in Infrastructure Pledge
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I was honored to speak at the LA Infrastructure Forum, an annual event organized by Engineering News-Record. Last year at this event I joined leaders from across LA County to sign the Equity in Infrastructure Pledge at this event. It was good to come back to shared how the County is doing its part to advance equity in infrastructure projects: we tripled the number of small businesses getting county contracts, established a Small Business Revolving Loan Fund to support startup and operational costs, and are working on a wide range of technical assistance initiatives to open doors to County contracts. These are just a few examples of the ongoing work that the County is doing to provide equitable opportunity and access for small and historically disadvantaged businesses and workers.
To learn more about the County’s certification programs click here.
To learn more about how the County is supporting small businesses click here.
Recap of Nov Racial Justice Learning Exchange: The Intersection of Art and Racial Justice
We came together for our November 2nd District Racial Justice Learning Exchange event, 'Celebrating Diversity at the Intersection of Art and Racial Justice.' This event focused on deepening our understanding of the role arts and culture plays in advancing racial justice and collective healing. We started off with a tour featuring artwork in the 2nd District including “Woman in Bloom” a piece at California State University Dominguez Hills and "Monument of Love: Mother and Child” at Sankofa Park in Destination Crenshaw.
Following the tour, we partnered with LA Commons to give residents an opportunity to make their own pieces tied to symbols representing community and unity with local talented artists Guillermo Alvarez, Eric "King Cre 8" Walker, and Brittney Price.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. To learn more about upcoming 2nd District RJLE events, visit mitchell.lacounty.gov/racialjustice/.
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Every year during the holiday season, our office participates in the County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) Adopt-A-Family Program, which brings joy to families in our community that rely on DPSS. Last year, over 800 generous residents donated gifts to over 1,200 families. To learn more about how you can adopt-a-family to help with making their holiday wish list come true, visit dpss.lacounty.gov/en/community/volunteer.html.
No gift is too small, and any act of generosity is appreciated. The deadline to sign up is Friday, December 13. |
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LAHSA WINTER SHELTERS NOW OPEN
LAHSA’s Winter Shelter Program (WSP) is now open throughout LA County from now - March 31! The Winter Shelter Program is held annually to protect people experiencing homelessness during Los Angeles's colder months. Winter Shelters are located all across the County and will be operating 24 hours a day. For more information about the Winter Shelter Program, visit http://lahsa.org/winter-shelter or call 211.
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LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE GRANT REVIEW PANELISTS
The Department of Arts and Culture is looking for panelists with a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and skills to serve on grant review panels and artist selection committees! If you are an artist, community member, arts administrator, educator, or funder, we need you! Nominate yourself or someone you know by filling out this brief questionnaire here.
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2025 EMPOWERLA YOUTH CONFERENCE APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Applications are officially open for the 2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference, taking place on Saturday February 22, 2025! Young people between the ages of 14-17 from across Los Angeles are invited to apply to attend this day-long event focused on civic engagement, local government, and community impact. EmpowerLA Youth Conference attendees will explore the role the Neighborhood Council system plays in grassroots democracy, attend learning sessions on ways to be civically engaged in the community, network with like-minded young leaders, engage with City leaders, and so much more! Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all participants. Applications are due Friday, December 20, 2024. Learn more and apply: empowerla.org/civicyouth/.
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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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92ND STREET LINEAR PARK STEWARDSHIP MEETING
Sat, December 14 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Col. Leon Washington Park
8908 Maie Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90002
The 92nd Street Park will be located along 92nd Street between Graham Ave and Elm St in what is currently an LADWP utility corridor. In 2020, the Florence-Firestone community, Kounkuey Design Initiative (a design nonprofit), and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation successfully secured funding for the creation of a new public space envisioned by local residents: the 92nd St Linear Park.
To get involved with the new Park Stewardship Group, who will support the creation of the park and address local neighborhood issues, please join the upcoming steward meeting.
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2ND DISTRICT RJLE EVENT: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: AN INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES & PRACTICE
Sat, December 14 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The SEED School LA
8400 S Vermont Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Join the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, County departments, and community leaders for a panel and smaller group discussion to learn about Restorative Justice - a community-led and collaborative process that emphasizes healing rather than punishment. It brings individuals harmed and the person responsible for causing the harm together in a facilitated conversation that allows for accountability, healing, closure, and repair.
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Board of Supervisors Public 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 on Tuesday, December 3. All public Board meetings can be viewed live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.
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Follow us on Social Media
Be sure to follow the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell on Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Threads to get the latest updates, resources, and events happening in the Second District!
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