LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell in partnership with the Reimagine LA Coalition and St. John’s Community Health will be distributing a total of $350,000 – $500 in cash grants to up to 200-600 residents from the unincorporated Florence-Firestone community that are in need of support paying back-due rent, mortgage payments or utilities. Florence-Firestone residents can apply now until January 31, 2026. Eligible participants will have the option to renew payments up to three times. This program, titled Florence-Firestone is Home, is one of the winning ideas voted on by local residents as part of Supervisor Mitchell’s 2nd District Community Budget – Los Angeles County’s first ever participatory budget pilot.
“We are officially in the implementation phase of our 2nd District Community Budget with the launch of Florence-Firestone is Home – a program that reflects the needs and values of our community. We know that far too many people are one $400 unexpected expense away from experiencing financial hardship. Providing cash grants that residents do not have to pay back, that can help cover rent or keep the lights on is needed more than ever,” said LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell. “I’m proud to partner with Reimagine LA and St. John’s Community Health to implement this resident driven initiative and to ensure it reaches those who need it most.”
“We are honored to participate in this program that will lift up our communities. We are grateful for Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s leadership and funding of this program and are eager to help make this a success. Every Angeleno deserves a chance to thrive,” said Jim Mangia, MPH, President & CEO of St. John’s Community Health.
Florence-Firestone is Home is open to residents of unincorporated Florence-Firestone ages 18 and older with household incomes at or below 200% the Federal Poverty Level. Eligible tenants or homeowners who need assistance with past-due rent, mortgage, or utilities are encouraged to apply for cash grants that do not have to be paid back. Anyone can apply regardless of their immigration status at https://www.sjch.org/florence-firestone-is-home.
About the 2nd District Community Budget
Launched in 2023, the 2nd District Community Budget is LA County’s first participatory budgeting pilot program led by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, in partnership with the Reimagine LA Coalition, Participatory Budgeting Project, and Tres Lunas Consulting. The initiative gives residents of Florence-Firestone and Ladera Heights real decision-making power on how $1.7 million should be invested back into their communities. Through this project, residents have shared ideas and voted on community-driven projects that are now being implemented. For more information on the 2nd District Community Budget, visit http://mitchell.lacounty.gov/cb-2023 or follow Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell on social media: Instagram, Facebook, X, and Bluesky.
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