The SPA 6 Homeless Coalition stands in solidarity with the Black community and all parties fighting systemic racism and inequity. South Los Angeles is all too familiar with racial injustice, economic disparities and social inequities.

We share in your pain as our collective wounds are reopened by yet another killing.  The recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and Breonna Taylor are reminders of the history of injustice and legacy of pain inflicted against Black Americans in this country.

 We hope you are doing well, staying safe and taking care of yourselves, your family, and your community.  Please see surveys and resources below.  Survey responses would be great as soon as possible. Thank you everyone.  We are all in this together.....Always,  SPA 6 Homeless Coalition Steering Committee

As afollow up to our enlightening presentation from Cadrena Heard of Community Coalition -SURVEY LINK BELOW:

 Shall you be well. My name is Cadrena Heard, and I currently serve as a Prevention Manager here at Community Coalition.One of my primary roles is working to ensure that South Los Angeles service providers have a voice in decision-making processes to increase the investment of program services that develop the ability and empowerment for families and communities to thrive.

Following are important updates on response to the coronavirus by Mayor Garcetti and Los Angeles County agencies, followed by several links to services

MAYOR'S UPDATES

•   State Reopening Guidelines: On Monday, Governor Newsom gave guidance about how counties may take steps forward from the current stay at home orders. The new guidance allows counties and cities to set their own orders based on real-time data of local public health conditions. LA County may have a lower death rate than the national average, but it has suffered more than half of the COVID-19 related deaths in California despite having only about one-quarter of the state’s population. Our timing on opening may differ from other parts of the state; we will follow the guidance of medical professionals. Physical distancing and face coverings will still be a key after opening.

1.   What is the County’s eviction moratorium?  

 The Los Angeles County Eviction Moratorium (Moratorium), effective March 4, 2020 to May 31, 2020 (Moratorium Period), implements a Countywide ban on evictions for residential and commercial  tenants, and space renters living in mobile home parks, for nonpayment of rent, if the tenant or space  renter can show they have been financially impacted related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Important news from Home for Good LA, a partnership of United Way of Greater Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
 

               Sharing an important resource via our partners at Southern California Grantmakers
 
     Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted a motion to establish the LA County COVID-19 Relief Fund, which directs the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) to develop and implement a loan and grant fund by April 21st. The motion also directs DCBA to move swiftly to infuse additional capital into Los Angeles County.