Today, we recognize #ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay in honor of those who were murdered or forcefully deported during the Armenian Genocide. Now, more than ever, we must denounce hatred in all its forms.
Today, we recognize #ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay in honor of
#WeeklyLuz – If you missed my virtual town hall with Legal Aid at Work on EDD, you can watch it on Facebook or listen to it on Soundcloud at: https://bit.ly/asmlredd
#WeeklyLuz - If you missed my virtual
Please see the eviction protection factsheet in Armenian…
Please see the eviction protection factsheet in
With social distancing and safer at home orders in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, victims of domestic violence are more vulnerable than ever while sheltering in place with their abuser. No one should have to suffer. There are services and resources available 24/7 for those who need it. You are not alone.
Listen to our live discussion with Patti Giggans at Peace Over Violence and Chanel Smith from the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to hear about the services and resources available to survivors of domestic violence during COVID-19.
—–
Resources:
– Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-978-3600, or
– Dial 2-1-1 any time to get connected with services and support in your area or visit 211la.org/domestic-violence.
– You can also visit the City’s website for more information on domestic violence resources: https://corona-virus.la/DVResources
– Dial 9-1-1. Law enforcement is still responding to domestic violence calls, and Emergency Protective Orders are still being issued
With social distancing and safer at home
TOMORROW (Friday, April 23 & every Friday): We’re serving thousands of hot meals in partnership with the Sikh community on behalf of the Khalsa Care Foundation. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal through the drive-thru or pick up. Service begins at 2 pm until supplies last at the Khalsa Care Foundation (9989 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331). This is the largest hot meals service of its kind in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. For questions, call my Pacoima City Hall Office at 818-485-0600.
——————–
Ապրիլի 23-ից եւ ամեն Ուրբաթ օր, «Khalsa Care Foundation»-ի հետ նոր ընկերակցութիւն եմ հաստատել, որը Լոս Անճելըս Գաւառի ընտանիքների եւ բնակիչների համար հնարաւորութիւն կը տրամադրի դիւրութեամբ պատրաստած ճաշ վերցնելու։ Սպասարկութիւնը Ժամը 2-ին ցերեկոյեան պիտի սկսուի մինչև տաք ուտեստները վերջանան։Կենտրոնը գտնուում է 9989 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331։Սան Ֆերնանտօ հովիտի հիւսիսարեւելեան շրջանի ամենամեծ սննդի կենտրոնն է «Khalsa Care Foundation» կազմակերպութիւնը։ Զանգահարէք 818-485-0600 որևիցէ հարցերի դէպքում ։
TOMORROW (Friday, April 23 & every Friday):
Yesterday the LA City Council held a 12-hour remote meeting which concluded around 10:15 pm. I introduced a series of motions aimed at supporting and protecting all Angelenos. My comprehensive legislative package called for more relief and resources for working families, property owners, and small businesses and builds upon my commitment to addressing public safety concerns. The motions introduced yesterday include:
✅ Increasing traffic safety at food banks:
✅ Creating a working group to reopen Los Angeles
✅ Installing domestic violence resources at essential businesses:
✅ Expanding utility relief to those affected by COVID-19
✅ Supporting Angelenos living in overcrowded & multigenerational households
✅ Partnering with restaurants to feed the homeless
✅ Preparing for the wildfire season amid COVID-19
In addition to these motions, the City Council adopted my legislation for a citywide infrastructure accelerator plan to expand bandwidth in underserved communities, economic relief for small businesses, and additional support to homeless service providers.
Yesterday’s legislative wins also include an expansion of freeze on rent increases applicable to rent-controlled units from 90 to 360 days after the end of the Safer at Home order, adopting a workers protection ordinance to protect people who have been laid off or furloughed by requiring companies to rehire them based on seniority, and voting to urge the federal government to pass rent and mortgage cancellation and forgiveness. These legislative actions complement current city, county, state, and federal efforts to provide relief and further protect Angelenos impacted by this crisis.
We must do everything we can to give our community the support they need and ensure that families don’t fall through the cracks during this challenging time. The critical actions we took yesterday will provide greater relief to working families, tenants, property owners, and small businesses impacted by this COVID-19 and help prepare our community for the post-pandemic recovery.
Read my full statement here: https://bit.ly/2VxQrwr
Yesterday the LA City Council held a
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas hosted a virtual town hall wth Jenna Gerry, Senior Staff Attorney, and George Warner, Wage Protection Fellow at Legal Aid at Work.
Legal Aid at Work is a nonprofit legal services organization that has been assisting low-income, working families for more than 100 years.
If you want need assistance, Legal Aid at Work is ready to assist you in EDD claims, disability rights, LGBT+, and more. Please see the information provided below.
Website: https://legalaidatwork.org/
Information is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
To schedule a virtual appointment:
Call: 415-404-9093
If you need assistance, please contact my office at (818)504-3911, or email me at Assemblymember.Rivas@assembly.ca.gov
Assemblywoman Luz Rivas hosted a virtual town
Starting this week, California Employment Development Department’s call center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week to assist with unemployment claims.
For more information, please visit: https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
Starting this week, California Employment Development Department's
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been incredibly grateful to see the generosity and resilience of our city rising together. Tonight our partners in public safety, including the LAPD, LAFD, County Sheriffs, and California Highway Patrol, shared their gratitude with the hardworking front line staff at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. Every day, our local heroes are putting their lives on the line to keep our community safe, and I am so thankful for their tremendous sacrifice. During this crisis, the best way we can honor and thank our medical workers is to stay “Safer at Home.” To the medical and front line workers, we are indebted to you.
Over the last few weeks, I've been
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an event created to put safeguards in place to protect our environment. As we celebrate Earth Day from home this year, we are reminded of the importance of mother nature — whether its cleaning up trash, going for a walk in our neighborhood, or planting flowers, we all have a role to play to care for our environment.
Gardening is a great social distancing activity, provides health benefits, and opportunities for outdoor learning for children. The 7th Council District is fortunate to be home to a few community gardens with openings. Whether it’s donating equipment, supporting educational programming, or providing relief to our gardens, I am happy to continue my support. Please consider joining one today:
If you have any questions about these programs, please contact my office at 818-485-0600.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth
