Special Meeting of the Community Advisory Board (CAB), a subcommittee of the Committee on Homelessness
Monday, July 20 @ 5:30 pm
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10 TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOURSELF OR YOUR BUSINESS FROM COVID
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As cases and hospitalizations rise, many residents believe they need to get tested for COVID-19. However, LA County health officials stress that not everyone needs to be tested and emphasize the basic ways individuals and businesses can and should protect themselves from this virus.
Here are the first 5 tips to keep in mind as we navigate this dynamic situation together:
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LAUSD Schools Will Not Reopen for In-Person Learning Until Further Notice
Superintendent says online-only education to
continue as new school year starts Aug. 18
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Free Education & Entertainment for the Whole Family from LAPL's "Library at Home."
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LA Public Library’s “Library At Home” helps you and your family stay entertained and educated while social distancing measures are in place. Visit them at
https://LAPL.org
to see all the resources you can access remotely, including e-books, streaming movies, online learning for kids and those taking new career steps, and youth activities.
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Next Round of Covid-19 Relief Fund opens 7/20
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The LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund will deploy $3 million in grants available at $5,000 or $15,000 to micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. There are 6 total rounds, with finalists notified after each round.
(The Link to the Form will be live on Monday)
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Small Business Relief Loans
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This week Councilmember Buscaino announced the expansion of the Change Reaction emergency loan program into Council District 15. Greg and Jodi Perlman of
The Change Reaction
are angel donors that are assisting small businesses with loans from $5,000 to $25,000.
The program will provide:
- Interest-free loans for small businesses currently open and operating, or will be able to open upon receipt of the loan
- Loans ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 focused on businesses with 15 or fewer employees and annual revenue of $1 million or less
- Payment terms tailored to the ability of the borrower to repay
- Ongoing business support, including the restructuring of lease obligations and review of going forward operational plans
- Loan payments are deposited back into the Small Business Relief Fund for future loans to other small businesses in the community
- Eligible businesses will be required to submit:
- Proof of 12-months rent paid on time through March 2020
- Proof of submission of the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
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Mayor Garcetti's Summer Night Lights Program
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Great Plates Delivered Program Extended
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Great news, Great Plates Delivered has been extended until August 9th. Through LA County's Great Plates Delivered Program, you can help a local senior or business in your community.
Great Plates Delivered offers eligible seniors with three (3) home-delivered meals a day. Seniors over 65, seniors 60-64 years of age who have been diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19 or those at high-risk for COVID-19 may qualify. When you help a senior connect to Great Plates Delivered you're also helping your local restaurant, hospitality and transportation community get back to work.
To learn more or apply for meal assistance,
click here
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San Pedro Meals on Wheels
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DMV Driver License Extensions
The DMV is providing an automatic one-year extension to Californians age 70 and older with a noncommercial driver license with an expiration date between March 1 and December 31, 2020. Other license holders may also be eligible for extensions. For the latest DMV updates about vehicle registration and license renewals,
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Covid-19 Renter Protections
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Virtual Class for our Spanish Speaking Neighbors
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San Pedro Waterfront Arts District presents
Armchair ArtsWalk Tour on
FirstThursday, August 6th, 6:00pm
Celebrating Charles Bukowski’s 100
th
Birthday
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San Pedro
International Film Festival
Looking for something to watch tonight? Here are a few films and documentaries below. Proceeds help 9th Annual San Pedro Film Festival in Nov 2020!
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West Basin Summer Splash 2020
West Basin is hosting a series of interactive virtual education programs throughout the summer. A full listing of programs and schedules is provided below. All webinars will be live-hosted by West Basin staff or in partnership with other subject matter experts. Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions during and after each presentation.
NOTE: Space is limited and waitlists are currently unavailable, so please sign up as soon as possible.
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Reputable Sources for Covid-19 Updates
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For the latest information on Covid-19 from
reputable
sources, consider these links:
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1840 S. Gaffey Street, Box 212
San Pedro, CA 90731
310-918-8650
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