The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for LA County and our residents. LA County operationalized the funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to build back better from the effects of the pandemic. This section spotlights the impact of ARP programs and stories provided by program participants. These highlights speak to the resiliency and strength of our community and adds another chapter to the collective story and legacy of Angelenos.
LA County Rent Relief Program: Supporting Housing Stability and Recovery During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of Los Angeles County tenants struggled to…
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Delete The Divide During the COVID-19 pandemic, digital resources, such as laptops, tablets, and broadband internet, were critical for continuing day-to-day activities during times of…
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Increase Capacity to Address Pandemic-Related Hate The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) has documented substantial multi-year increases in hate activity during and…
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Food Assistance Awareness Campaigns The Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) administers CalFresh, which is one of the largest food programs in Los Angeles County.…
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Community Health Workers Outreach Initiative The Community Health Worker Outreach Initiative (CHWOI) addressed health disparities and provided critical support to communities disproportionately affected by the…
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Laptop and Hotspot Lending and Work Ready Programs The Library Laptop and Hotspot Lending and Work Ready project was an expansion of the laptop lending…
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