EmployABILITY Business Grant

EmployABILITY Business Grant California business owners: Grow your business, upgrade your hiring and create job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Transcript of VideoEmployABILITY Business Grant Part of the Demand Side Employment Initiative (DSEI) from the California Department of Rehabilitation, the EmployABILITY Business Grant offers small- and medium-sized businesses in California the opportunity to grow their businesses and upgrade their hiring. Who can apply? ​Owners of small- or

Venice Family Clinic Hosts HHS Secretary

VENICE FAMILY CLINIC HOSTS HHS SECRETARY XAVIER BECERRA FOR TOUR AND DISCUSSION OF HEALTH CARE FOR PEOPLE IN NEEDNonprofit Community Health Center Shares How Federal Assistance Helps It Serve Patients   Pictured above from left to right: Venice Family Clinic CEO Dr. Mitesh Popat and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra speak to reporters during Wednesday's media availability. Photo courtesy of Venice Family Clinic. LOS ANGELES –(June 1, 2023)– Venice Family Clinic, a nonprofit community health center that provides

Housing Element Update: Save the Date Adaptive Reuse Webinars this Month

Dear Stakeholder, Last month, LA City Planning introduced the newest Housing Element Rezoning Program work effort, theCitywide Housing Incentive Program, with three public webinars. The webinars introduced the Citywide Housing Incentive Program’ssix core strategiesincluding expanding the Adaptive Reuse program, updating the Affordable Housing Incentive Programs, incentivizing housing on Opportunity Corridors, creating affordable housing opportunities through the Affordable Housing Overlay, facilitating

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS OPEN

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS OPEN: Applications for our 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Council are now open, and I encourage all high school students interested in policy, government, or public service to apply! This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to meet with their peers and discuss solutions to the most pressing issues facing the next generation. Our district is home to so many bright young people, and I look forward to welcoming a new group of them to the Youth Advisory Council soon.

Raising Sons 2 Men Mentoring Program

Venice Arts named a 2023 Nonprofit of the Year

Venice Arts is excited to share that Senator Ben Allen has named Venice Arts a 2023 California Nonprofit of The Year! We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition for our 30 years of delivering high impact arts education and creative career development programs to LA County's young people. 

Part 1 of Policy Day with CalOSBA

In honor of Small Business Month, we are proud to release this brand new 3-part series, “Policy Day with CalOSBA.” Watch CalOSBA Director Tara Lynn Gray, Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Director Dee Dee Myers, and other leaders in government as they talk about legislative policies impacting California's small businesses. In this 3-part series, you will get:  An overview of GO-Biz policies impacting small businesses   An overview of CalOSBA policies   California industry legislative

New Youth Summer Camp Program in Venice Beach

Venice Beach Recreation Center is excited to host our NEW SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM for youth 5-12 years old. Our summer camp information is attached. Sign up today, as spots are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. 

2023 Evening of Inspiration Emcee and Honorees

Safe Place for Youth’s Evening of Inspiration is just around the corner! This year’s celebration will be hosted at the stunning home of SPY Board Member and CEO of Range Media Partners Peter Micelli, featuring live music, specialty food and drinks, and a silent auction to raise funds for our life-saving programs.  We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Evening of Inspiration Emcee and Honorees. We look forward to celebrating their inspiring work to end youth homelessness on Sunday, June 11! Tickets

Veniuce Arts Fundraising for Scholarships to Summer Camp

Bring Summer Fun to Young Photographers, Filmmakers, + Comic Artists!Give today, and support full scholarships for every young person who comes through our doors.MAKE A DONATION Camp Feature: Filmmaking In Action!In our summer filmmaking workshops, students will immerse themselves in the filmmaking process from pre- to post-production.Some students will learn the basics of filmmaking or improve their technique by recreating scenes from iconic movies, and others will use their learned skills to work

Grand Opening at the West Los Angeles VA

Dear neighbor, This week we celebrated another milestone at the West Los Angeles VA in our ongoing fight to provide housing for all veterans. I was thrilled to deliver remarks at the grand opening of Buildings 205 and 208, two brand-new supportive housing opportunities for unhoused and at-risk veterans and their families. These buildings will provide 120 comfortable and safe units for unhoused veterans.  Congressman Lieu delivers remarks at the West LA VA on Tuesday. He was joined by VA Secretary Denis

Reminder to Register: 5th Annual Virtual Beautification Conference

On behalf of the City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works, the Office of Community Beautification and Keep Los Angeles Beautiful, we would like to invite you to the 5th Annual Virtual Beautification Conference held Tuesday, May 23rd at 10:00am. Please join us for an opportunity to network and collaborate on topics focused around beautifying Los Angeles. Key topics will include Littering and Personal Responsibility, Organics LA, and Beautification Opportunities for Los Angeles residents. To register,

Invest in Art, invest in Health.

 INVEST INART. INVEST IN HEALTH. Even though our auction on Artsy has ended, our Venice Art Walk Gallery is still open. Through Friday, May 19, visit the gallery to view and purchase artworks as well as murals from our Mural Mash-Up event. You may find your new favorite artist! Proceeds support the Clinic’s ability to provide quality health care and comprehensive services to more than 45,000 people in need every year, regardless of their income, insurance or immigration status. VENICE

Plastic Waste Reduction in the City of LA

 Plastic Waste Reduction Public Scoping MeetingsThe City is considering the development of a citywide Comprehensive Plastics Reduction Program. We would like to hear your thoughts on the proposed program and how the City of Los Angeles can reduce plastic waste. For more information, please visit our website. Your comments and input will be accepted throughout the scoping period, which ends at 5:00 p.m. PST on May 30, 2023, and may be submitted via three methods:1. Use this online form2.