Los Angeles approves financial aid for workers affected by fires

Unanimously, Los Angeles City Council members approved a $25,000 relief fund this Tuesday for residents of the northeast San Fernando Valley who lost their income as a result of the fires that devastated the region since January 7.

The authorization of the resources will allow providing economic relief to pool cleaners, gardeners, personal chefs, caretakers, drivers and other service workers who were left without the possibility of receiving income due to the devastation.

The author of the motion, Councilwoman Imelda Padilla, recommended financial assistance specifically for the residents of District Six in her care (CD6), which spans areas of Van Nuys, Panorama City, Arleta and North Hills, among other neighborhoods.

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This motion was supported by Councilor Mónica Rodríguez.

“A stark reminder that our local economy is interconnected, it means that a disaster in one part of the city still affects the most vulnerable in others“said Councilor Padilla in her motion.

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“Not supporting this critical sector can lead to CD6 residents unable to pay expenses that can lead to homelessness, evictions or food insecurity“added the councilor.

For this purpose, city ​​to partner with Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporationwhich is also recognized as ICON CDC, which operates the Los Angeles Business Source Centers of the North and South Valley regions.

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The organization has operated since 2002 and offers free services primarily to entrepreneurs and small business owners with low and moderate income.

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