Run for a Seat on Mission Hills Neighborhood Council
The 2021 NC elections are coming. YOU SHOULD RUN! We’re looking for a few good neighbors who are conscientious, community-minded, and eager to represent Mission Hills. File by February 2.
Free Internet for Students
An extraordinary initiative aimed at providing 100GB per year of free internet service for the next five years for up to 18,000 students in Los Angeles who are struggling to stay connected online to classes and essential support services.
Mission Hills Struggling with Homeless Encampments
The Mission Hills Neighborhood Council has heard multiple concerns from stakeholders about homeless people in Mission Hills, particularly at the old Pizza Hut located just south of the 118 on Sepulveda. Here are some options for who you can contact about these concerns.
Track Your Ballot
Recently, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk announced a simple way to track your Vote by Mail Ballot every step of the way. You can subscribe today to receive real-time tracking notifications by text, email, or voice mail.
Financial Counseling & Education
Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County helps low and moderate income families with mortgage counseling and financial literacy education. If you are interested in seeking help, you can find the NHS class list and contact them for financial counseling at Counseling@nhslacounty.org or by telephone at (213) 381-2862.
Emergency Renters Assistance Subsidy Program
This program is to assist Los Angeles renters who have been economically impacted by COVID-19. The application will be open for five (5) days, starting at 8 AM on July 13th, and closing at 11:59 PM on July 17, 2020. After the application deadline, all applications submitted by 11:59 PM July 17th will be included in the random selection process. The subsidy is anticipated to assist an estimated 50,000 Los Angeles households. It will provide a grant of up to $1,000 per month, with a maximum grant of $2,000 per household, and will be paid directly to the tenant’s landlord on behalf of the tenant.
LAUSD School Opening Update
A presentation was made to the LAUSD School Board on Reopening. Families responded that 35% wanted students to attend school on campus full time. 37% requested a blended approach, whereas 28% wanted to remain online. However, only 44% of staff were willing to return to campus.
COVID-19 Testing at CVS
CVS Pharmacy is bringing #COVID19 testing to our community. Testing is critical to managing the spread of the virus and finding a path to safely reopen the economy. For more information and to book an appointment, please visit: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing.