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Altadena Businesses
Administrators of the Beautiful Altadena Facebook page have compiled an updated list of Altadena business' responses to COVID-19. Local businesses rely on community support, and many are offering modified hours and curbside pickup/delivery options during social distancing.

Local Resource Guide for PUSD Families
Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) continues to update a comprehensive resource guide for parents and students as they navigate learning from home for the coming months.

FTC Releases Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus Scams

Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the coronavirus, and the Federal Trade Commission has compiled tips to avoid being scammed. The FTC and FDA have also jointly issued warning letters to sellers of unapproved/misbranded products, claiming that they treat or prevent coronavirus. Learn more >>
Senator Portantino Presents COVID-19 Family Health Forum
This Saturday, April 11, from 11:00am to 1:00pm , Senator Anthony J. Portantino and First District PTA are partnering with four family therapists to present a virtual Family Health Forum, that will provide strategies for families abiding by social distancing to cope with the effects of COVID-19. Review event details >>
LA County Department of Workforce Development, Aging, and Community Services (WDACS) Announces Free Delivery Program
WDACS now offers a free delivery program for older adults and individuals with disabilities. This Countywide program, called Critical Delivery Service, will deliver groceries, household items, and other vital necessities to individuals who are unable to leave their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

County Resources to Address Financial Stressors

The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing residents and their families with important resources throughout the COVID-19 crisis that address financial stressors. 
  • Unemployment Insurance: File at edd.ca.gov/unemployment or 1-800-300-5616
  • EDD WorkShare Program for Employers:
  • Information and Application for Employers
  • Phone number for Employers: 1-916-464-3343
  • Phone number for Employees: 1-916-464-3300
  • Employer Assistance Grant Fund: Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that Los Angeles County will receive state funding to assist local workers and businesses during this crisis. The funding will be used to provide employment, training, and other supportive services to displaced workers, as well as rapid response and layoff aversion services to small and mid-sized businesses.
Altadena Heritage Third Thursday - Limiting Single-Use Plastics
After viewing KCET's  Life In Plastic: California’s Recycling Woes ahead of time , join Altadena Heritage on Thursday, April 16, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm to hear from experts and local activists in a panel discussion and Q&A session on limiting single-use plastics, while supporting businesses in our community, and the ecological and economic effects that may have.

This event will kick-off a campaign by collaborating groups to reduce single use plastics among residents while supporting businesses in Altadena and Pasadena. Learn more and RSVP >>
Managing the Disaster: Virtual Forum for Nonprofits
On Monday, April 13 at 1:00pm, join the Dr. Lucy Jones Center, Center for Nonprofit Management, Valley Nonprofit Resources, and Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce for a virtual forum for nonprofit leaders about the role of nonprofits in the response and recovery from COVID-19. Learn more and register >>
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