May 13, 2020 UPDATES & OTHER NEWS FROM YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL  View as Webpage

Harbor Neighborhood Relief Fund

FUNDING AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED! Harbor Area Neighborhood Relief Fund has been created to support the most vulnerable individuals and families in the harbor area who are in immediate need of assistance and resources. The fund is designed to respond to individuals and families that are in immediate need. Fund priorities include: Recently unemployed Homeless populations Recently homeless residents living in temporary housing Seniors or medically vulnerable populations with limited access to basic necessities Similar needs within the vulnerable populations of the harbor area Application is available on the website:  https://www.feedandbefed.org/harbor-relief-fund

Remember: Stay Informed with REPUTABLE Sources

For the latest information on Covid-19 from reputable sources, consider these links: City Controller's Covid-19 Resources Hub Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 in Los Angeles CDC Los Angeles County Public Health California Department of Public Health CA State: COVID-19 City of Los Angeles: COVID-19  Free Testing for Eligible Residents Free Mental Health Services Resources for Immigrants Help for Victims of Domestic Violence

Making Face Coverings

Make A Mask Covering - Slowing COVID-19 COVID-19 has changed how we safely engage in public, and there are ways we can mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In addition to regular handwashing and physical distancing, simple face coverings made at home with common materials can be used to slow the spread of the virus. #CaliforniansForAll has put together videos and guidelines to help you make a face covering for you and your community. You can view them HERE . We'd love to see what you create and hear about how you are helping your community! Share your stories, videos and photos using the hashtag #CaliforniansForAll on social media or e-mail us at info@cv.ca.gov . If you’d like to join #CaliforniansForAll, our new statewide service initiative that provides ways for you to safely help your community, sign-up by visiting CaliforniansForAll.ca.gov .

Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Webinars

May 14, 2020, 11:30am - ADA COMPLIANCE FOR WEBSITES

FUTURE VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS: May 18, 2020, 3:00pm - VIRTUAL INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE SERIES - Retail Industry May 21, 2020, 9:30am - VIRTUAL INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE SERIES - Non-Profit Collaborative CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS

Dept. of Sanitation explains Red Tide

Red Tide We've seen a lot of questions on social media about the red tide so we thought we'd share some detailed information with you, rooted in science. Maybe you’re wondering why the ocean is red-brown? Why fish are washing up along our coasts? If it is safe to swim in the ocean? What causes the bioluminescence at night? This Red Tide Bulletin from our partners at SCCOOS has over 50 figures of plots, maps, images, and videos from colleagues in the region. Enjoy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🔗 https://sccoos.org/california-hab-bulletin/red-tide/

Community Grant Deadline

Deadline Approaching! Submit your Community Benefit Grant Round 7 LOI by Friday, May 15th, 2020 by 4pm PST This is a reminder that the deadline to submit Round 7 Letters of Interest for the  Community Benefit Grant Program  is this Friday, May 15th, 2020 by 4pm (PST). HCBF's LOI submission process is exclusively online through  Submittable . We do not accept paper-based or e-mail submissions. Please note that HCBF does not have access to user accounts or the ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Please contact Submittable directly with any technical concern. In addition to the eligible projects and focus areas included in the  Community Benefit Round 7 Request for LOI , HCBF will also be considering the following types of projects/programs within the focus area of “Community Health & Education”:    Support for modifying established healthcare programs to incorporate pandemic-related services for individuals with chronic respiratory illness or lung disease, whose respiratory health has been weakened (impacted) by port-related activities and further exacerbated (or impacted) by the COVID-19 health crisis. Proposal addresses respiratory health risks associated with Port-related pollution on the communities of Wilmington and San Pedro by providing access to respiratory disease diagnosis and treatment, health education, and access to respiratory disease-related resources.   Important Notes: Eligibility criteria and prioritized goals included in the Request of LOI still apply and have not been changed. If a LOI has already been submitted, you have until the deadline (Friday, May 15th by 4pm PST) to revise it, if needed.  HCBF Staff will be conducting technical assistance with applicants who advance to the RFP phase.  Organizations (e.g. non-profits, clinics, schools, and others) may submit applications for both CB Round 7 and the COVID-19 Relief Fund.

2020 Census

https://2020census.gov

Fun stats: Population of the US and the World