Dear Friends and Neighbors:
Earlier this month, I had the honor of joining the Mayor and my Council colleagues on a delegation to Washington, DC to advocate for more resources and funding for Los Angeles to address homelessness, housing, climate justice, workers’ rights, and more.
We met with many federal partners, discussing bus, bike, and first/last mile infrastructure and our Reconnecting MacArthur Park project with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, talking about federal resources needed to address the opioid crisis with Senator Bernie Sanders, advocating for easing of certification requirements for rental assistance and to expand veteran eligibility for housing vouchers with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, requesting increased federal funding to combat wage theft with Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, and more. |  | The next week is filled with events across the district! Bring your family and friends and stop by halloween carnivals, Trunk or Treats, pumpkin patches, movie nights and more.
In solidarity and gratitude,
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez | |  |
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 | We hosted our first-ever Música y Poemas festival at Sycamore Grove Park! It was a special day that would not have been successful without the co-sponsorship of the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Department of Cultural Affairs, the performers and our MC Mala Muñoz, the City and community organizations who tabled, the vendors, the volunteers, and everyone who showed up to celebrate the rich culture of our district and the joy of gathering together.
We look forward to hosting more events in the future that continue to utilize our public spaces, create more resource hubs, empower our local businesses, and connect our neighborhoods so that the communities in our district are equipped with the tools they need to thrive. |  | Over the last few weeks, Councilmember Hernandez has also celebrated with the Lincoln Heights community the re-opening of the Lincoln Heights Senior Center, joined Franklin High School and Sotomayor High School for football games, and participated in the Dia de los Muertos Community Procession in the Cypress Park neighborhood. |
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 | The California Climate Action Corps mobilizes emerging leaders dedicated to advancing a climate agenda with tools and resources to connect with their local communities. Our office is hosting four fellows for the next year — Mitra, Sabrina, Emely, and Cynthia — each of whom will be working on specific projects to help make communities throughout CD1 more climate resilient!
Our Climate Fellows are currently looking for individuals interested in supporting outreach efforts to divert organic waste from landfills. Training and materials will be provided. To join the CD1 Volunteer Corps, sign up for the newsletter here. |
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|  |  | It's spooky season in CD1! All across the District, you'll be able to find a fun Halloween activity for everyone in the days leading up to October 31st. It's not a trick, so you should stop by one (or more) of these events for a treat! Click on the hyperlinks below for the flyer associated with the event!
Saturday, October 28th
Sunday, October 29th Tuesday, October 31st | Law Student Workshop - LA Civil Rights is hosting an Law Day Workshop to talk about getting more diverse students into law school and legal careers on Saturday, October 28th from 9am to 1pm. Hear from people who have been through the process in our workshops, live Q&A, and networking opportunities. Register here for the workshop.
Activities for Seniors - The Montecito Heights Senior Center (4545 Homer St) fall activity calendar can be found here. Join for exercise classes, crafts, and more. For additional information, call (213) 845-8550.
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|  | Free Rides for Students on Metrolink - Metrolink’s Student Adventure Pass Program offers free rides to K-12, trade school, community college, and university students with a valid student ID. Tickets are available on ticket machines and in the Metrolink mobile app. For more information, visit metrolinktrains.com/students.
Reusable Foodware Microgrant Program - LASAN’s Reusable Foodware Microgrant Program provides financial support to eligible food service establishments within the City of Los Angeles to assist with the purchase of washable, durable, reusable foodware. Eligible food service establishments will receive free technical assistance, training, and the purchase, delivery, and set up of reusable foodware. For more information, visit lacitysan.org/sourcereduction.
Free Citizenship Classes - Select Los Angeles Public Libraries are offering free in-person citizenship classes to green card holders looking to learn about the civics, government, interview and language skills needed for the Naturalization process. For additional information, please call (213) 228-7390.
| | File a Discrimination Complaint - The LA Civil Rights Department offers resources for those who have experienced discrimination in the private sectors of housing, employment, commerce and education. For more information, call (213) 978-1945 or email civilandhumanrights@lacity.org.
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| ULA Small Landlord Rental Assistance Program - The Small Landlord Emergency Rental Assistance Program provides financial assistance to property owners of 12 residential rental units or less. The application portal is closes Tuesday, October 31st at 6pm. For more information and to apply, visit housing.lacity.org.
Funding for Sustainability Projects Available - The US Green Building Council-Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) is accepting requests for funding toward initiatives that promote sustainability in local communities across Los Angeles until Monday, November 6th. For more information and to apply, visit usgbc-la.org.
Mental Health Toolkit for Teens - The L.A. County Department of Public Health has assembled a mental health toolkit for teens that provides up-to-date information on issues affecting youth including, social media safety, substance use abuse, relationships, and more.
| | Request City Services - MyLA311 connects Angelenos with City services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government. You can access MyLA311 by downloading the app, visiting the website, or calling the 311 Call Center for services and resources.
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| Transportation Assistance - We have buses available for CD1 organizations who need transportation assistance! All requests must be submitted 21 business days in advance. Please email Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org for more information about how to request a bus.
Grants & Discretionary Fund Requests - CD1 is currently considering requests for grants from our discretionary fund allotment. We're proud to be able to invest in our community and fund projects our residents are passionate about. To apply for funding, please fill out the form linked here as completely and accurately as possible. We'll do our best to respond to all applications within a month of receipt.
| |  |  | There are thousands of dogs, cats, rabbits and other furry friends available for adoption at LA Animal Services shelters.
Gregory
ID Number: A2037075
Gregory is a large neutered male who weighs about 17 pounds. He is a domestic shorthair. He is currently in the shelter and is in search of his forever home.
Contact LA Animal Services at (888) 452-7381 or visit laanimalservices.com for more information on how to foster or adopt a pet today. | |  | Glassell Park District Office:
3750 Verdugo Rd Los Angeles, CA 90065
Office Hours:
T, Th: 1:00PM - 5:00PM
W: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Phone: (323) 709-1800
City Hall Office:
200 N. Spring Street, Room 460 Los Angeles, CA 90012
Office Hours: M-F 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Website: cd1.lacity.gov
Phone: (213) 473-7001
Email: Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org
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