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LA County to benefit from $188M in federal funding to address homelessness By City News Service
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he city and county of Los Angeles will receive major federal funding to support housing and services for homeless individuals, including survivors of domestic violence, stalking and sexual assault, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced Tuesday. In late January, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced nearly $3.16 billion in Continuum of Care program awards for more than 7,000 projects throughout the country. The L.A. region is getting about $188 million. "Now, more than ever, we are doing all we can to get people off the street and into permanent homes
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with access to services. That is why we are making sure the service providers on the frontlines of this crisis have the resources they need," HUD Secretary
Marcia Fudge said in a statement. Los Angeles Continuum of Care includes all cities in Los Angeles County, with the exceptions of Glendale,
Long Beach and Pasadena. Each year, HUD announces a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity for the CoC program nationally, and LAHSA typically
prepares and submits the funding application. LAHSA officials said their organization will receive $10.26 million in new funding for two new
housing projects -- adding 435 units to the L.A. area's inventory. In addition, $1.4 million will be provided to them for 47 beds going to domestic violence survivors experiencing homelessness in 31 time- limited slots. "We are grateful to HUD and the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs for renewing and expanding assistance for our rehousing programs. We look forward to bringing more people inside through supportive housing and increasing our efforts to help more domestic violence survivors find a home as a result of this funding," LAHSA CEO Va Lecia Kellum Adams said in a statement.
Monrovia honors Japanese American legacy with Satoru Tsuneishi Park
Pasadena’s Black History Parade to honor Jackie Robinson
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n Jan. 16, the Monrovia City Council, in a unanimous decision, designated approximately 8,600 square feet at 1111 Encino Ave. as the future site of the Satoru Tsuneishi Park. Amid recent construction, the Hale Corporation gifted the city with this piece of land in the southern part of the city. Tina Cherry, Monrovia's community services director, expounded on the project's vision, highlighting the park's dual role in nurturing both physical activity and the collective memory of Monrovians: "The city has been working to find ways to bring additional green space and recreation for those living in south Monrovia. The Tsuneishi Park will provide an opportunity for more Monrovians to get outdoors and recreate. Having a park that tells a part of the Monrovia story strengthens community for all who visit." At age 19, Satoru Tsuneishi relocated to the United States from Shikoku, in 1907, marking the beginning of a lifelong connection to Monrovia. He achieved the distinction of becoming the first Asian American graduate from Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte High School in 1914. Intent on entering the ministry, Tsuneishi ultimately chose a different path: the route of agriculture. Alongside his wife, Sho, they cultivated a life, rearing 10 children, raising chickens, and growing strawberries.
he 42nd annual Black History Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the theme “Past, Present, Future: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson.” The parade begins at Fair Oaks Avenue and Mountain View Street and ends at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., where the festival takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Pasadena’s Black History parade is one of the largest and longestrunning in Southern California. Throughout the day’s activities, Jackie Robinson’s many contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the Pasadena community will be recognized and honored. Danny J. Bakewell, Jr., will serve as the parade grand marshal. This year’s celebrity grand marshals will be Michael Jai White and Gillian White, both award-winning actors who have earned accolades both on and off screen. Pastor William Turner Jr. will serve as the community grand marshal, with the Tournament of Roses princesses (Rose Court) as the youth grand marshals. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early at the parade to navigate street closures, find parking, and claim their favorite viewing spots along the parade route. Free parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis at Calvary Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 135 Glorieta St.