2nd District Unincorporated Communities Newsletter | Saturday, November 22

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Dear Neighbor,

The findings in the recent State of Black Women Report from the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI ) are a powerful reminder of a truth we cannot ignore: while Black women and girls continue to lead, build, and strengthen our communities, they remain disproportionately burdened by systems that were never designed with them in mind. From wage inequality and housing instability to health disparities and limited opportunities for leadership, Black women are overrepresented in every major inequity.

I am proud to share that CABWCEI and Mount Saint Mary’s University have used the findings from this report as a call-to-action and have created the Holly J. Mitchell Girls Empowerment Institute. This seven-month program will equip middle and high school girls across Los Angeles with mentors, workshops, and experiences to nourish their confidence, purpose, and leadership — because if you can see it, you can be it.

Addressing the root causes highlighted in the State of Black Women and the County’s State of Black LA report—and the continued overrepresentation of Black and Brown communities in our foster care and justice systems—requires a deep commitment to disrupting cycles of harm and investing in upstream solutions.

During this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board passed my motion with Supervisor Horvath to advance the County’s commitment to a unified prevention framework to help ensure every child and family has the foundation necessary to flourish.

By aligning County departments under shared goals and common measures—led by the Office of Child Protection—we can build a stronger, more equitable system that delivers early support and reduces disparities.

We know that eliminating harm is essential, but it is not the whole journey. The County’s commitment to a prevention framework that is coordinated, measurable, and grounded in justice allows us to go further in serving our most vulnerable communities and improving outcomes for all residents.

In service,
Holly J. Mitchell
Supervisor, Second District

This week, LA County’s Pathway Home Initiative conducted encampment resolutions in our Willowbrook, Lennox and Inglewood communities, resulting in dozens of individuals opting-in to accept interim housing with support for their journey to permanent housing. Thank you to the County’s Homeless Initiative, Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS), People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) and Caltrans for making this resolution possible.

Below is a list of upcoming non-displacement clean-ups happening during the week of December 1 in our unincorporated communities. Please note that clean-ups are ongoing and include outreach to build trust and connect people to services as we work to secure interim housing.

Florence-Firestone

• 91st and Compton Ave
• 61st and Wilmington
• Firestone Blvd and Holmes
• Compton Ave and 83rd St

Willowbrook:

• Imperial Hwy and Mona
• Alameda and 133rd St

If you would like to notify the County of encampments in your community, you can submit via The Works App here.

Every year for the holidays, my office participates in the LA County Department of Public Social Services Adopt-a-Family initiative. This program matches sponsors with families DPSS serves to help make their holiday wish lists come true.

Sign-Up to Sponsor a Family: If you’re able to give a little extra this season, please sign-up to help get gifts for a family, learn more here.

If you’re one of the families that DPSS serves and has an active case with IHSS, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, or CalWorks, you can apply to be part of the Adopt-a-Family program, click here.

We are continuing our Unincorporated Communities Engagement Series, our office will be hosting our next Let’s Chat for a 2nd Community meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd at Mona Park, 2291 E 121st St, Compton, CA 90222. Join us to meet with your 2nd District constituent services team, receive the latest updates on key initiatives, and share input on solutions for your community.

Need a ride? If you’re a resident of Florence-Firestone, we’re coordinating a bus shuttle pick from Roosevelt Park to help you get to the event. Register here to attend: bit.ly/SD2-UA-Dec3

Major changes are coming to CalFresh/SNAP starting on January 1, 2026, as a result of the Trump administration's “Big Bill” (H.R.1) that passed earlier this year. To help support recipients, LA County’s Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is hosting free online webinars covering updates including, eligibility changes for non-citizens, new work rules for adults without dependents, and more. Register for an upcoming virtual session here.

Our office is proud to represent Marina del Rey (MDR) and to work with residents on ways we can continue to improve and invest in this vibrant community that is truly LA’s Marina. We are extending our survey until Sunday, November 30, to hear from all residents about how you use LA’s Marina and any ideas you may have for its bright future. Take the survey here: http://bit.ly/49rKFTm

The vision of the LA County Youth Commission is to ensure that all youth-serving systems in LA County are informed by and co-designed with the voices and lived experiences of the young people most impacted. To learn more about this commission and its upcoming 2026 survey, visit: https://youthcommission.lacounty.gov/

Hospitality Job Fair

Monday, November 24 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Intuit Dome
3930 W Century Blvd,
Inglewood, CA 90303

Explore exciting culinary opportunities, including Prep Cook, Cook 2, Cook, Steward, and Lead Steward and learn how you can grow your career. Free parking will be available in the West Garage, with interviews held on Court B.

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department is offering the Fire Fighter Trainee (Paramedic) Exam as part of an emergency hire process. No written exam is required for this position. Applicants are encouraged to review the exam bulletin for complete requirements, eligibility criteria, and filing procedures.

For more information and to apply, visit fire.lacounty.gov

(Spanish Flyer)

Access to Medi-Cal, CalFresh, & Public Benefits for Immigrant Communities

Tuesday, November 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Online via Zoom

Join the LA County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs for a webinar covering changes to eligibility for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and other benefits for non-citizens, updates about data privacy, and other immigration topics. Spanish & Korean interpretation available.

Let’s Chat for a 2nd Community Meeting: Florence-Firestone, Willowbrook & Athens Village

Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mona Park
2291 E 121st St,
Compton, CA 90222

Join the Office of LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell for our unincorporated community meeting! We invite you to connect with your 2nd District constituent services team, receive the latest updates on key initiatives, and share input on priorities and solutions for our communities.

All constituents are welcomed.

You can learn about and provide public comment on upcoming Board motions before they come to the Board of Supervisors for a vote at one of the five public meetings also known as Cluster Meetings taking place each Wednesday. 

The next set of Cluster Meetings is on Wednesday, November 26. To learn about cluster meetings, visit ceo.lacounty.gov/agendas. Sign-up to receive weekly notifications on cluster meetings here.

The Board of Supervisors meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., except on Tuesdays following a Monday holiday when meetings begin at 11:00 a.m. The next meeting is a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 18. View all public Board meetings live at: http://bos.lacounty.gov/Board-Meeting/Live-Broadcast.

We encourage you to share this newsletter with your neighbors! 

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