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PROTECT L.A.’s MOST VULNERABLE

MASS SHELTER EXPANSION PROGRAM

Twenty of the City’s Recreation Centers have been transformed into
shelters with over 800 beds for homeless Angelenos. All shelters
maintain appropriate social distancing practices and are equipped
with medical services provided by certified nurses, showers or
hygiene facilities, daily meals, and security services.

HEALTH & HYGIENE SERVICES

To date, over 100 new portable toilets and 300 handwashing stations
have been made available throughout Los Angeles. In partnership
with YMCA, the City has also opened nine sites to provide hygiene
services, including showers, to individuals experiencing
homelessness.

PROJECT ROOMKEY

To date, the State, the County, and the City have secured 24 hotels
and motels with 2,400 rooms countywide for homeless individuals
who are elderly or have medical conditions that put them at high risk
for COVID-related complications and need personal space to practice
social distancing.

EMERGENCY SENIOR MEALS RESPONSE

The Mayor's office is committed to working with FEMA, the State,
philanthropic partners, businesses, and restaurants throughout Los
Angeles to procure, produce, and deliver meals to seniors who are
staying safer at home.

SUPPORT L.A. RESIDENTS

RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Our Housing and Community Investment Development Department is
in the process of developing a rental assistance component as part of
the City’s Eviction Defense Program to prevent tenants from being
displaced and falling into homelessness.

SMALL BUSINESS MICROLOAN PROGRAM

In partnership with the City Council and the Economic and Workforce
Development Department, the Mayor’s office launched an economic
relief program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. This
program provides $11 million in no-fee microloans of $5,000 to
$20,000, which may be used to cover working capital.

FY 2020-21 PROPOSED BUDGET 5