tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48148902503171284242024-03-05T06:14:46.897-08:00The NANDC VoiceWelcome to the NANDC blog! It is a forum for sharing news, views and opinions about what's happening in our community.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-72417462339260955282009-02-20T15:35:00.000-08:002009-02-20T15:40:09.014-08:00Food Desert to Food Oasis<span style="font-weight:bold;">Food Desert to Food Oasis</span> - <span style="font-style:italic;">A Symposium to Revitalize South Los Angeles through Grocery Store and Business Development</span><br /><br />April 8 & 9, 2009<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The California Endowment, Centers for Healthy Communities<br />1000 N. Alameda Street<br />Los Angeles CA 90012</span><br /><br />Day 1: 8:30am - 5pm<br />Day 2: 8:30am - 2pm<br /><br />Join advocates, retailers, labor, and consumers in this summit to revitalize South Los Angeles through grocery store and business development. Participants will hear success stories in community redevelopment and growth from around the country; learn about community involvement; hear retailers' perspective s and their creative solutions; and debate the perceptions and realities of South Los Angeles. The second day will conclude with a discussion of two case studies, solutions to the food desert and a networking lunch.<br /><br />Sponsored By: Community Health Councils,PolicyLink, Local Initiatives Support Corporation<br /><br />For more information, visit our website at: <a href="http://www.chc-inc.org">www.chc-inc.org</a> or contact Mia Boykin at 323-295-9372 ext. 216<br /><br />Limited seating available. Please pass this information on.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-84408753798365356282009-02-20T14:55:00.000-08:002009-02-20T15:05:31.498-08:00Free Film Classes for YouthYouth from the ages of 14-18 can qualify for six to twelve week courses in film, TV, and computer animation. Classes have limited spaces available and enrollment will be decided on a first come first serve basis.<br /><br />All students who complete the entire program will receive a Certificate of Completion Award. Completion of the program requires that each student attend every class and finish all assignments. Any student who is unable to complete a class and wishes to receive a certificate must make-up the missed class and assignments at a later date.<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What We Do.</span></span> The New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute is a non-profit 501(c)3 "mobile" educational program that has the unique approach of actually bringing the school to the youth who, due to a lack of financing and or resources, would otherwise not have the chance to experience the Hollywood dream. The New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute will bring a team of instructors and equipment, including guest industry professionals, on location to youth in their own community to offer classes, free of charge, with industry standard equipment and state of the art technique. This method of on location teaching will allow the youth to express themselves more naturally and develop the ability to use their creativity in a way that can benefit the community in which they live.<br /><br />The goal of the New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute is to provide youth in the communities with the tools and knowledge that can enhance their creative abilities through six week introductory courses on film introduction, photography and computer animation depending on the interest of the student. In addition, as the students qualify, a twelve week continued education will be offered, as well as the opportunity to travel with the school to other areas and use what they learned to help teach others. The classes will then encourage the youth to use their creativity in a manner that can strengthen relationships and contribute to the well being of the community and give them a new career opportunity. This innovative approach of bringing the school on location will give the communities a creative outlet for the youth to use that can continue to work and grow even after having moved on to another neighborhood.<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Professional Instructors.</span></span> With state of the art equipment and qualified instructors the students will learn the same techniques used in professional media.By going on location for filming projects, students will get hands-on film-making experience that main stream multimedia companies use. <br /> <br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Future Opportunities.</span></span> Students who qualify will be invited to go on location with the team to events and get the chance to help and gain experience in real multimedia jobs.<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Internships with Major Companies.</span></span> Through New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute, as students qualify, internships with major TV and film studios will be available.<br /><br />Non-Profit Organizations interested in participating please email information to: contact@filmartinstitute.com.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Contact us:<br />Film & Art Institute<br />1953 N. Gower St.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90068-4008<br />Tel/Fax: (323) 465-3510<br />contact@filmartinstitute.com <br />Website: <a href="http://www.filmartinstitute.com">www.filmartinstitute.com</a></span><br /><br />On Location In Your Community - South Los Angeles <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Free Opportunities</span><br /><br />Six to Twelve Week Courses in Film , TV, Photography & Computer Animation <br />Six Week Introductory Film Class <br />April 18, 2009 - May 30, 2009<br />Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm <br /><br />This will be an introduction course to film-making. The focus will be to empower the students with a basic understanding of film-making and give them confidence in multimedia related work. There will be a guest speaker on a weekly basis to share their expertise with the students. A promotional video for the school will also be produced and the students are encouraged to participate. <br /><br />Week 1: Orientation Basic Film Language<br />Week 2: Basic Light and Sound<br />Week 3: Basic Video Editing<br />Week 4: P.S.A. Production<br />Week 5: Promotional Video Filming<br />Week 6: Output Formats and Marketing Yourself <br /><br />This course will be held at:<br /><br />Paul Robeson Community Center<br />6569 S. Vermont Avenue<br />Los Angeles, CA 90044<br />Phone: (323) 752-PAUL<br />Fax: (323) 778-1917 <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NEW HOPE FOUNDATION</span> (The Film & Art Institute is a member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.)NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-65100433303071520632009-01-31T09:24:00.000-08:002009-01-31T09:29:27.166-08:00LADWP Giving Away Compact Flourescent Lightbulbs (CFL)The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is delivering two FREE compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) to our residential customers. Delivery teams will be in your area over the next few months to provide you with a bag containing your free bulbs and conservation information. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Why is the LADWP Providing CFLs?</span><br /><br />CFLs are one of the simplest and most effective energy savings tools available. One CFL can reduce an annual electric bill by $8 to $10. Just think of how much money you can save on electricity if you replaced every bulb in your home with a CFL! And, the savings continues because a CFL bulb will last 10,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours for a traditional bulb.<br /><br />WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR FREE BULBS INSTALL THEM IMMEDIATELY AND START SAVING MONEY!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Proper CFL Disposal</span><br /><br />Please follow the instructions on the box regarding proper disposal. CFLs may be disposed of at LADWP Customer Service Center collection bins or at City S.A.F.E. recycling centers. Call the Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at 1-800-988-6942 (press option 2) or log on to <a href=http://www.lacity.org/SAN/index.htm>www.lacity.org/SAN/index.htm</a>, and select "Universal Waste" for more disposal information.<br /><br />For more information regarding the CFL distribution visit <a href=http://www.ladwp.com>www.ladwp.com</a> or call (213) 367-4614.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-86333926179073102462009-01-30T11:50:00.000-08:002009-01-30T11:51:10.299-08:00Don't Dump on LA!Do you know that citizen's can receive a <span style="font-weight:bold;">$1,000 for reporting illegal dumping</span>. Tune in this Sunday morning to radio station KHHT 92.3 FM's public affairs program "Community Review" at 7 a.m. to learn more. "Don't Dump on LA," the City's illegal dumping prevention campaign, will be featured. During one segment of the hour-long show, host Josefa Salinas will interview Deputy City Attorney Sonja Dawson of the Neighborhood Prosecution Program and Chief Street Services Investigator Gary Harris of the Bureau of Street Services. They will discuss critical issues related to this concern for our city and the $1,000 reward citizens can receive for reporting illegal dumpers. Ads about the campaign are running on the station through mid-February. A commercial about Sunday's morning's show also is airing. If time permits, please tune in to "Community Review" to learn more about "Don't Dump on LA" and the reward.<br /><br />Richard E. Lee<br />Public Information Officer<br />City of Los Angeles<br />Department of Public Works<br />200 N. Spring Street<br />Los Angeles, CA 90012<br />213 978-0324NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-51709235059885191112009-01-27T17:07:00.000-08:002009-01-27T17:16:03.900-08:00Free Mammograms!We will be offering Free mammograms at the FRC on February 4th from 8:30-3:00. This free service will be available to those women without health insurance, who are 40 and over. Please print the attached flyers and share with your contacts.<br /><br />Registration is recommended.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Family Resource Center invites you to participate in our Women’s Health Day!</span><br /><br />Where: L.A. Care Family Resource Center (Located in Plaza Mexico Shopping Center)<br />Address: 3180 E. Imperial Highway Lynwood, CA 90262<br />Telephone: 1-310-661-3000<br />When: Wednesday, February 4, 2009<br />Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-1987148334158018022009-01-14T11:02:00.000-08:002009-01-14T14:47:42.959-08:00NANDC Now Accepting Applications<b><center>ALL STAKEHOLDERS:<br> NANDC IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR <br>PRESIDENT AND TWO (2) AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS</b></center><br /><br />All stakeholders can apply to fill open seats on our board. You do not have to be registered to vote with L.A. County. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen. Your immigration status does not matter. To be a stakeholder you must do ONE of the following within the EC NANDC boundaries:<br /><br />1) Live;<br />2) Work;<br />3) Own property;<br />4) Own a business;<br />5) Attend school; or<br />6) Attend a religious institution (like a church, mosque or temple).<br /><br />Your application must include:<br /><br />1) A copy of your resume<br />2) A letter addressed to the community from the applicant describing the value the applicant would add to the community as a member of the governing board.<br />3) A petition signed by a minimum of 10 stakeholders in support of your application. Signatures shall include name, address and telephone number for each NANDC stakeholder.<br /><br /><b>INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.</b><br /><br />The deadline to apply for NANDC President is February 28, 2009. Applications for At-Large position are accepted on an ongoing basis until the seats have been filled.<br /><br />Email your application to <a href="mailto:ecnandc.capata@gmail.com?subject=Board Application">Rachel Capata</a> (click on her name to send an email), or deliver in person to our next meeting. For meeting location info, please visit www.nandc.org.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-53762647896321242102009-01-13T16:57:00.000-08:002009-01-13T17:04:13.218-08:00Facing Foreclosure? Know Someone Who Is?<b>HELP FAMILIES PREVENT FORECLOSURE</b><br />Because nothing is worse than doing nothing.<br /><br />Refer residents, friends and family to the <b>Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services</b> or <a href="mailto:counseling@lanhs.org">LA NHS</a>. LA NHS provides confidential foreclosure prevention clinics and counseling at NO CHARGE.<br /><br /><b>NO ONE SHOULD PAY FOR A LOAN MODIFICATION</b><br /><br />In Los Angeles County, a home is foreclosed every 15 minutes. Don't wait, do something now. Foreclosure affects everyone!<br /><br />Homeowners will learn about the foreclosure process and the specific steps they must take to prevent foreclosure. Counselors will request to see a homeowner's mortgage statement(s) and monthly budget. <br /><br />Email LA NHS to register for a clinic <a href="mailto:counseling@lanhs.org">here</a>.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-67125189452870340092009-01-13T15:02:00.000-08:002009-01-13T15:05:11.850-08:00Park & Pay Stations Installed Near USCThe Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is in the process of installing Park & Pay Stations near USC. The pay stations will be activated as follows:<br /><br /><b>Tuesday, January 20, 2009<br />Jefferson Bl between Vermont Ave and McClintock Ave (13 pay stations)</b><br /><br /><b>Thursday, January 22, 2009<br />Jefferson Bl between McClintock Ave and Figueroa St (9 pay stations)<br />west side of Figueroa St south of Jefferson Bl (3 pay stations)</b><br /><br />Additional information can be found at <a href=http://www.ladot.lacity.org/tf_Parking_meters.htm>here</a>. Traffic officers will be stationed nearby as ambassadors to assist the public the first two days of operation of the new Park & Pay Stations.<br /><br />As you may know, LADOT has been adjusting parking meter rates and hours of operation since September 2008 to better match the heavy demand for parking throughout the City. Previously, L.A.'s rates were among the lowest in the country, having not been adjusted in over 20 years on the average. The minimum parking meter rate in the City is now $1 per hour, with rates up to $3 and $4 per hour Downtown.<br /><br />In addition, most meters ceased operation at 6:00 PM, just when they are most needed in many areas to keep parking spaces turning over and available for evening customers. The meter hours have now generally be extended to 8:00 PM Citywide. In entertainment and shopping districts, where the demand for parking extends later, meters operate up to midnight on Friday and Saturday nights and from 11 AM to 8 PM on Sundays.<br /><br />The parking meter rate for the Pay Stations and all single space meters in the area will be $1 per hour, and the new meter hours will be 8am-8pm Monday-Saturday. The existing time limits, such as the "4 Hour Parking" near the campus, will remain the same.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-67227097868223961872009-01-13T14:51:00.000-08:002009-01-13T14:54:43.697-08:00Important Workshops Regarding the Expo LineThe City of Los Angeles is conducting community workshops as part of the development of Transit-Oriented District (TOD) Plans and Market Studies for four Metro Exposition Line stations. Please attend the workshop for your station of interest.<br /><br />The community workshops will be held as follows:<br /><br /><b>Vermont & Western Expo Stations<br />Saturday, February 7, 2009<br />10 am – 2pm<br />Ahmanson Senior Center (EXPO Center)<br />3990 South Menlo Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90037<br /><br />23rd & Flower / Jefferson Stations<br />Saturday, February 14, 2009<br />10 am – 2pm<br />Los Angeles Trade Tech College<br />Garden Room<br />400 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015</b><br /><br />Issues regarding the Expo Line are of great importance to the citizens of our community. Please plan to attend and spread the word regarding these workshops to as many people as you can.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-44161758185314882502008-11-21T12:14:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:19:20.176-08:00Don't Dump on L.A.!LOS ANGELES (November 20, 2008) - City of Los Angeles public officials today introduced “<span style="font-weight:bold;">Don't Dump on LA</span>,” a new prevention campaign targeting South Los Angeles and Wilmington, stressing the City’s $1,000 reward for citizens who report information that leads to the arrest and conviction of illegal dumping violators.<br /><br />Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo joined Council members Janice Hahn, Council District 15, and Jan Perry, Council District 9, and other public officials to announce the campaign in a news conference at the intersection of Lanzit Avenue and 112th Street, one of the most heavily impacted thoroughfares in South Los Angeles.<br /><br />“Illegal dumping continues to plague and degrade quality of life in many of our neighborhoods, including South Los Angeles,” said City Attorney Delgadillo. “Together with our Department of Public Works partners, we will continue to target some of the worst areas in our city for illegal dumping and increase awareness of this serious problem so that all of our residents can live in a safe and clean environment.”<br /><br />In addition to Department of Public Works Board members and the Bureaus of Street Services and Sanitation, representatives of the Los Angeles Police Department, EnvironmentLA (the Environmental Affairs Department), and the California Integrated Waste Management Board joined the elected officials at today’s news conference. The campaign will target severely impacted sections of Council Districts 8, 9, and 15 in South Los Angeles and Wilmington.<br /><br />"For years, I have worked closely with the community to find ways to keep people from dumping in our neighborhoods. We have installed cameras in alleyways, we have changed the law so that we can impound the cars of people who dump, but the missing piece has been surveillance and enforcement of our laws--which is why today’s announcement is so welcomed," said Councilwoman Janice Hahn. "With the grant we have<br />received for the “Don’t Dump on LA” campaign, we will soon see increased surveillance and enforcement. We need to make some arrests and set some examples."<br /><br />EnvironmentLA was awarded a $500,000 California Integrated Waste Management Board grant on behalf of the City to combat illegal dumping and fund the campaign. Cleanup of chronic, illegal dumping sites; additional surveillance of known illegal dumping problem areas; and community outreach for prevention and proactive approaches are components. It will serve as a pilot for the development of an effective incentive and enforcement strategy citywide.<br /><br />Radio ads on selected stations, in both English and Spanish language, will begin airing as early as late December and early January. Associated websites and radio talk shows will feature the campaign, as well. In-theater ads on illegal dumping prevention also will start to appear at Magic Johnson Theaters in the Crenshaw district during the same time period.<br /><br />Illegal dumping cleanup efforts cost the City about $12 million annually. “By conducting this campaign, we hope to encourage citizens to report illegal dumping when they see it occurring to help keep our city clean and beautiful and we remind them to call the city’s non-emergency hotline 3-1-1, to report violators,” said Board of Public Works President Cynthia M. Ruiz. “All calls are strictly<br />confidential,” she added, “and convicted offenders can receive both misdemeanor and felony sentences.”<br /><br />Citizens also can report illegal dumping online at the following website: http://www.lacity.org/boss/StreetUseInspection/form.htm. The “Don't Dump on LA,” campaign will support efforts of the South Los Angeles Illegal Dumping Prevention Collaborative which was founded by the City Attorney's Office in 2005 to develop prevention strategies to combat the problem and prioritize impacted locations. Members include the Public Works Bureau of Street Services, the Neighborhood<br />Prosecutor Program, LAPD South Los Angeles Area Senior Lead Officers, the Departments of Building and Safety, Transportation, Housing, and Water and Power.<br /><br />For more information, contact Richard E. Lee, Public Information Officer of the Department of Public Works Bureau of Sanitation Public Affairs Office at (213) 978-0324, or Frank Mateljan, Press Deputy, Office of the City Attorney at (213) 978-8340.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-62157017195850705072008-10-25T10:48:00.000-07:002008-10-25T10:52:45.199-07:00Invitation to Arts and Cultural Community MeetingsTo: Neighborhood Council Friends and Colleagues<br />From: BongHwan (BH) Kim, General Manager, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment<br /><br />The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is holding a series of community meetings throughout Los Angeles. Feedback from the meetings is essential to develop the City's new Cultural Master Plan which will provide a vision for the future of arts and culture in Los Angeles, and guide the mission of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The meetings will start promptly and include a presentation and interactive sessions.<br /><br />Please see the attached flyer for more information, including dates and locations. We hope you can attend one or more of these meetings, and please forward this flyer or personally invite friends and family who are interested in community meetings and the art and culture of Los Angeles. <br /><br />To find out more about the Cultural Master Plan, visit the<a href=http://www.culturela.org/culturalplan/index.html><br />Department of Cultural Affairs website</a>.<br /><br />For additional information, please contact:<br />Leora Lutz<br />Email: leora.lutz@lacity.org<br />Cultural Master Plan Program Assistant<br />Los Angeles Department of Cultural AffairsNANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-8085401487080820422008-10-25T10:19:00.000-07:002008-10-25T10:35:39.695-07:00NEWS: Ruling Regarding MTA Expo Line CrossingsIn a decision regarding the Expo Line Construction Authority's proposed street-level crossing next to Dorsey HS, the judge has ruled MTA's crossing unsafe and the community and LAUSD's safety concerns valid. The decision is a tentative decision that will either be adopted or amended by the full PUC commission on November 21, but it is a major milestone in the construction of the Expo Rail Line and struggle between a vocal South LA community group and their elected leaders and MTA.<br /><br />"This is a major battle victory in a long and unfortunate war," said Damien Goodmon, the Chair of United Community Associations, who's project is the Citizens' Campaign to Fix the Expo Rail Line (Fix Expo).<br /><br />"We are pleased that the Judge heard the safety concerns of the rail safety experts, traffic experts, LAUSD and the community. And we are regretful that the Commission didn't allow hearings on many of the other crossings. We believe that as the evidentiary hearings on Farmdale and Harvard revealed, the evidence used by the Expo Authority to support their assertions that they are building a safe project is both unfounded and has been manipulated."<br /><br />"We believe it is now incumbent upon our elected officials from the council members to the congressional leaders, to do the responsible thing and listen to the experts and Judge's concerns about the safety of this crossing, and take into account the impacts to the community and schools of the grade separated options. This is a transportation project that will impact this community for 100 years. It is important we have a safe light rail line that is a compliment and a good neighbor to the South LA communities that it passes through."<br /><br />"Our intent is to now go back to the community and discuss this further, but for now we are relieved that the street-level crossing has been taken off the table."<br /><br />Russ Quimby international rail safety testified in the hearing that the street-level crossing left a high risk of catastrophic accident <a href=http://fixexpo.blogspot.com/2008/10/international-rail-safety-expert-russ.html>http://fixexpo.blogspot.com/2008/10/international-rail-safety-expert-russ.html</a><br /><br /> As proposed, the Farmdale Avenue crossing creates a high risk that students will be injured and killed because the proposed safety mitigation measures essentially put the burden on students to maintain their own safety. The proposed crossing also creates a higher risk of a catastrophic accident. [....]<br /><br /> By "catastrophic accident," I mean an accident involving fatalities and/or injuries to a large number of people. As proposed, the at-grade Farmdale Avenue crossing creates the notable risk that a catastrophic accident may well occur under one of several different scenarios. For example:<br /><br /> First, that a train will collide with a vehicle with sufficient force to either derail the train into and/or push the vehicle into the proposed "holding pens" where several hundred students are trapped inside, killing or seriously injuring scores of students in a single accident.<br /><br /> Second, that a train will collide with a vehicle (particularly a truck or bus) rupturing and igniting a fuel tank which would engulf students in the holding pen in flaming diesel or gasoline.<br /><br /> Third, a combination of the above two scenarios where the students are crushed and burned simultaneously by vehicles and/or a derailed train.<br /><br />Regarding the possible delay the changes to the project may require:<br /><br />"Since when is building something more quickly more important than building it safely? Additionally, MTA's own documents show that from the inception of this project, 15 years ago, the community has been said the crossings near our schools were not safe. But out of bureaucratic arrogance and political indifference, MTA and our political leaders have fought us at every turn. So if there is a delay to the project, the delay is of MTA's own making and the failure of political leadership to address legitimate community concerns." <br /><br /><a href=http://fixexpo.blogspot.com/2008/10/fact-community-has-been-expressing.html>References to the history of community comments documented in MTA's own studies on the Expo Line.</a><br /><br />Regarding impacts the project could have on the Expo Line budget:<br /><br />"In 2004, MTA pulled this project out of the federal New Starts Program, in the process walking away from $320 million federal dollars, saying they'd spend the local money instead because they wanted to speed up construction of the project. That doesn't sound like a broke agency to me. That sounds like an agency with plenty of financial options. In the past year alone, MTA has appropriated $222 million extra dollars to the project, including $54 million to add an overpass in Culver City. And they appropriated these funds while telling us with a straight face that there's no money for grade separation in South LA. It is insulting to the intelligence of people that have followed this issue to suggest this $3 billion agency, that has engaged in these actions, doesn't have the money to make the Expo Line safe in our community - particularly right next to our large urban schools. MTA has the resources, MTA has many options, but MTA has always and continues to lack a concern for safety in South LA."<br /><br />Some excerpts from Koss' ruling, which is available on the web <a href=http://docs.cpuc.ca.gov/efile/PD/92649.htm>here</a>. <br /><br />"A.07-05-013, for authority to construct an at-grade crossing at Farmdale Ave. in the City of Los Angeles, should be denied. "<br /><br />"Authorization to construct a light rail line over an existing pedestrian tunnel crossing at Harvard Blvd., in the City of Los Angeles, requested in A.06-12-020, should be denied."<br /><br />"Expo Authority proposed a state-of-the-art system of gates and other warning devices at the Farmdale crossing, including swing gates to allow pedestrians to exit the rail right-of-way when all other gates are down. All of these gates, however, can be avoided easily by pedestrians. Considering the large number of crossings during peak periods, and the student populations using the crossing, we find that any system of gates or other warning devices at-grade would not eliminate all potential safety hazards."<br /><br />"The parties discussed several other crossings at or near school sites along other light-rail lines. However, none of these cases presented the unique characteristics of the proposed Farmdale crossing at Dorsey. This issue, therefore, provided little or no weight in our determination of practicability."<br /><br /><b>Contact:<br />Damien Goodmon<br />323.845.2003</b>NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-65351294127779967482008-10-22T16:58:00.000-07:002008-10-25T10:41:16.562-07:00Prepare Today - Survive Tomorrow!On Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the California African American Museum (CAAM), Levitical Network will host a free <b>“PREPARE TODAY – SURVIVE TOMORROW” DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FAIR</b> along with State Farm Insurance, the American Red Cross, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, and State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas. <br /><br />People of all ages are invited to attend this festive and informative event that will feature experts in earthquake, fire and other natural disasters who will share how we can assist our families, friends, foes, communities, churches and businesses in preparation. In addition to great speakers and gobs of information, there will be food, fun, music and entertainment; and activities for the kids and youth. <br /><br />Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.<br /><br /><center><em>CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGER VIEW</em></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFH4arsxAPLm8lBBcPdZ4Hh4CN2DuXpmJPBTveWKZLk3AFC4U-uKU52hfLhgHEFn_s4mhTjVUBFfst83LcnYwy_reQijrYfudzLVof02e3IX76JynAFcdDFektlSb-Yo8ooes3qCRcz2Q/s1600-h/LN-Disaster+Prep+Fair+Final.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFH4arsxAPLm8lBBcPdZ4Hh4CN2DuXpmJPBTveWKZLk3AFC4U-uKU52hfLhgHEFn_s4mhTjVUBFfst83LcnYwy_reQijrYfudzLVof02e3IX76JynAFcdDFektlSb-Yo8ooes3qCRcz2Q/s320/LN-Disaster+Prep+Fair+Final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261147725717160002" /></a>NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-65768337012013201502008-10-22T16:43:00.000-07:002008-10-22T16:53:03.966-07:00Your Genes: Choice or Chance?<center>Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas and <br />The Empowerment Congress<br />Invite you to join us in a very special and intriguing discussion on<br /><br /><b>Your Genes: Choice or Chance?</b><br /><br />Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.<br />California Science Center<br />700 State Drive<br />Los Angeles, CA 90037<br /><br /><a href=http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/GenInfo/NewsAndEvents/SpecialPrograms/ScienceMatters/ScienceMattersRSVP.php>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!</a></center><br />The past decade in biological research has produced startling findings and set the stage for major potential inroads toward progress against human disease.<br /><br />In particular scientific research on the human genome has pitted the hopes for progress toward the eradication of disease against ethical concerns about manipulating the human genome and worries over public access to private data.<br /><br />What is the role of our genes vs. our personal health choices in determining health outcomes?<br /><br />As genetic information becomes more readily available should we err on the side of privacy in making decisions regarding employment, insurance and law or should we override these issues in order to address a greater common good?<br /><br />What are the ethical issues associated with manipulating the human genome and should theological considerations play any role in the formulation of policies and guidelines pertaining to genomic research and personal decision-making?<br /><br />Join us in this timely and exciting conversation with scientists and other community members to learn more about your genes and the choices and decisions you can make for yourself and your family.<br /><br /><b>Admission is FREE!</b><br /><br />Register online: <a href=http://goto.californiasciencecenter.org/sciencematters> goto.californiasciencecenter.org/sciencematters</a>, or by phone: (213) 744-2420.<br /><br /><b>Featured panelists include:</b><br /><br />Conan Nolan—moderator: Reporter, NBC4<br /><br />Pragna Patel, Ph.D.: Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, USC School of Medicine<br /><br />Mr. Olophius Perry, Esq.: District Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, L.A. District Office<br /><br />James J. Walter, Ph.D.: Professor of Bioethics and Chair, The Bioethics Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California<br /><br />Stanley F. Nelson, M.D.: Professor and Vice Chair of Human Genetics and Professor of Psychiatry, Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA<br /><br /><em>Support for this program was provided by the California Community Empowerment Foundation and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.</em>NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-3627728558131545702008-10-10T14:18:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:22:50.777-07:00City of L.A. Green Building Program<b>City of Los Angeles Adopts the Green Building Program</b> <br /><br /> On April 22, 2008, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined City Council President Eric Garcetti and Councilmembers Jan Perry, Ed Reyes and Bill Rosendahl to sign the Green Building Program into law. The Program is expected to reduce the City's carbon emissions by more than 80,000 tons by 2012, or the equivalent of taking 15,000 cars off the road.<br /><br /> The ordinance establishes a series of incentives and requirements for developers to meet USGBC LEED® standards. Effective May 29, 2008, the Standard of Sustainable Excellence gives builders voluntarily committing to pursue LEED Silver certification or higher priority processing through the Department of City Planning and Expedited Services through the Bureau of Engineering. These incentives are in addition to the existing Priority Plan Check processing through the Department of Building and Safety and Priority Service Planning through the Department of Water and Power. The project team must include a LEED AP, demonstrate how the project will achieve LEED Silver certification or higher, register with the USGBC, and attain formal certification.<br /><br /> Effective November 1, 2008, the Standard of Sustainability applies to non-residential projects 50,000 square feet or above and residential projects 50,000 square feet or above and seven stories or more. These projects must meet the intent of LEED at the Certified level. After May 1, 2009, residential projects 50,000 square feet or above, 50 units or more, and six stories or less must also meet the intent of LEED at the Certified level. The project team must include a LEED AP and demonstrate how the project meets the intent of LEED at the Certified level, but is not required to register with the USGBC.<br /><br /> The Green Building Program also establishes the Green Building Team. This cross-departmental Team fosters conversation between developers and City staff regarding policy-related issues posing obstacles to building green. Regular public meetings occur on the first Wednesday of every month. The Team will conduct public outreach, provide policy recommendations, train City staff, review the Standards, and produce an annual Green Building Report Card.<br /><br /> More information is available online at <a href=http://EnvironmentLA.org>EnvironmentLA.org</a>.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-66541104244758936702008-10-10T13:57:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:13:16.768-07:00Protect Your Health - Get a Flu ShotAt least 36,000 people die each year from the flu. Protect your health and the health of those you love. Get your FREE flu shot!<br /><br />Proteger su salud...¡Conseguir tu vacuna contra la gripe! Mas a menos 36,000 personas mueren cada año de la gripe. Proteger tu salud y la salud de ésos que amas. ¡Conseguir tu vacuna contra la gripe LIBRE!<br /><br /><b>St. Vincent Catholic Church</b><br />November 2 from 8 am - 2 pm<br />621 Adams Blvd.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90007<br /><br /><b>T.H.E. Clinic</b><br />November 8 from 9 am - 12 pm<br />3834 S. Western Ave.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90062<br /><br /><b>Ted Watkins Park (Health Fair)</b><br />November 1 from 10 am - 2 pm<br />1335 E. 103rd St.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90002<br /><br /><b>LA City Fire Station #15</b><br />(University Village)<br />November 20 from 10 am - 1 pm<br />915 W. Jefferson Blvd.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90007<br /><br /><b>South Health Center</b><br />October 20 — December 12<br />Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday<br />8 am - 11 am<br />1522 E. 102nd St. (in the trailer)<br />Los Angeles, CA 90002<br /><br /><b>Crenshaw Christian Center</b><br />October 23 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm<br />7901 S. Vermont Ave.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90000<br /><br /><b>St. Michael’s Catholic Church</b><br />November 23 from 8 am - 1 pm<br />1016 W. Manchester Blvd.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90044<br /><br /><b>Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza</b><br />October 23 from 10 am - 4 pm<br />3650 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90008NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-82413370247939669242008-10-10T13:31:00.000-07:002008-10-10T13:40:21.277-07:00Notice of Public Hearing on NC Financial Disclosure<b>NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, Saturday, October 11, 2008</b><br /><br />To: Neighborhood Council Friends and Colleagues<br />From: Board of Neighborhood Commissioners<br /><br />The Board of Neighborhood Commissioners (BONC) will hold two Town Hall sessions on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at 11 am and 1:30 pm at the Citywide Congress of Neighborhoods to learn about and provide input on the various limited personal financial disclosure options for neighborhood councils currently under consideration by the City Council of Los Angeles. The Town Hall format is an opportunity for us to hear from neighborhood council members and stakeholders. See links for full City Ethics Commissions (CEC) Report and proposed language <a href=http://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2008/08-0351_rpt_eth_2-19-08.pdf> here </a> - Report from CEC dated 02/19/08 regarding financial disclosure and Form 700.<br /><br />Please plan to attend and make your voice heard!NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-15029209834740619222008-10-03T11:58:00.000-07:002008-10-03T12:03:12.063-07:00Gang Reduction & Youth Development<b>MAYOR’S OFFICE OF GANG REDUCTION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT</b><br /><br />On October 1, 2008, the Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the implementation of gang prevention services in six (6) designated Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Zones in the City of Los Angeles.<br /><br />Over a 6-month period, a total of $3 million, $500,000 per GRYD Zone, will be available for distribution through this RFP, subject to the availability of funding from the City of Los Angeles and the State of California.<br /><br />GRYD Zones seek to bring about significant, long-term reductions in gang activity and improve overall community health through collaborative efforts at local, state, and federal levels. Organizations will apply a comprehensive gang reduction and youth development model in addressing the full range of individual, family, peer, school, and community factors thatcontribute to high levels of juvenile delinquency and gang activity. The successful bidder's proposal must demonstrate its ability to deliver services in the core area of gang prevention.<br /><br />REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)<br /><br />The Request for Proposals (RFP) is available at the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network (LABAVN) at www.labavn.org. Registration is mandatory in order to access and apply for the RFP. Signing up on LABAVN will also provide you with any updated information on this RFP and other contractual opportunities offered through the City of Los Angeles. If there are technical assistance questions regarding the LABAVN site, please email support@labavn.org.<br /><br />NEEDS ASSESSMENTS<br /><br />A copy of the needs assessments that were conducted in the six (6) designated GRYD Zones can be found on LABVN and on the Mayor’s website located at <a href=http://www.lacity.org/mayor/>www.lacity.org/mayor</a> under the section titled “Villaraigosa plan.” Click on Public Safety, then on Gang Reduction Strategy and the needs assessments and the statistical data maps can be found when scrolling down to the bottom of the page. The RFP is also available on the Mayor's website.<br /><br />PROPOSER’S CONFERENCES <br /><br />Two proposer’s conferences have been scheduled to answer questions about this RFP on Thursday, October 9th at 9:00am-11:00am, and also from 12:00pm-2:00pm. At these conferences, GRYD and City staff will provide an overview to the RFP document and respond to questions regarding requirements of the RFP. This conference is not mandatory. <b>Please bring your own copy of the RFP. Copies of the RFP will NOT be provided at the conferences.</b><br /><br /><center>Thursday, October 9th, 2008<br />First Conference: 9:00am - 11:00am<br />Second Conference: 12:00pm - 2:00pm<br />EXPO Center<br />3890 S. Menlo Ave.<br />Los Angeles, CA 90037</center><br /><br /><em>For further questions regarding the RFP process, please email your questions to<br />LAGRYD@lacity.org or you may call (213) 473-7796.</em>NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-47620003462287110312008-10-03T11:50:00.000-07:002008-10-03T11:52:10.740-07:00Financial Crisis Seminar<center><em>Click the image for a larger view.</em><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPt_4HoFGvcVXCfNVI3QFMfURBDextrhQqy9WFHipnq2dYDi22wSlyEjyNou2bR9Kr6SUYmSl9kZcXLVJnUkHxVp7ZIauUnwpBu3Lv_7QWNTasPnmantO7MWgFDiwbQuf3VdUjU2bJXag/s1600-h/BroadwayFinCrisis.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPt_4HoFGvcVXCfNVI3QFMfURBDextrhQqy9WFHipnq2dYDi22wSlyEjyNou2bR9Kr6SUYmSl9kZcXLVJnUkHxVp7ZIauUnwpBu3Lv_7QWNTasPnmantO7MWgFDiwbQuf3VdUjU2bJXag/s320/BroadwayFinCrisis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253002209673513314" /></a></center>NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-28029124204681273792008-10-03T11:28:00.000-07:002008-10-03T11:39:02.993-07:00Register to Vote!Ready for a Change? Want to Avoid More of the Same?<br /><br />First...You and everyone you know must <b>Register to Vote!</b><br /><br />On November 4, 2008, millions of people will cast their vote for the next president of the United States. This year there is unprecedented excitement and passion to change America, but this momentum can only lead to victory if those who feel it are registered to vote.<br /><br />The deadline to register to vote is October 20, 2008. If you are not registered to vote, or if you have moved or changed your name, please visit the <a href=http://www.sos.ca.gov/nvrc/fedform/>California Secretary of State's website</a> today!<br /><br />Make sure your friends' and family's voices are heard on Election Day - be sure they are registered to vote! Simply forward this notice to them by copying and pasting the text into an email - or send them a link to this site.<br /><br />Once you and everyone you know is registered to vote, be sure you are signed up to vote-by-mail. Voting by mail is easy: No traffic. No lines. No hassle. <b>The deadline to sign-up to vote-by-mail is October 28, 2008.</b><br /><br />For voters registered in Los Angeles County, simply <a href=https://lavote.net/SECURED/AV/Default.cfm?election=%23%23%2CTJ%0A>click here to sign-up to vote-by-mail</a>. Or <a href=http://www.lavote.net/Voter/PDFS/PERMANENT_VBM_APP.pdf>click here to become a permanent vote-by-mail voter</a>, so that your ballot arrives at your address every election.<br /><br />For voters registered outside of Los Angeles County, <a href=http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_m.htm>click here to sign-up to vote-by-mail</a>.<br /><br />If you are a voter in Los Angeles County, you have another option to vote early. Beginning Monday, October 6, you can visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office in Norwalk and vote early in-person.<br /><br /><center><b>Early Voting in Los Angeles County:<br />Beginning October 6, 2008 <br />from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Weekdays<br />(Hours will be extended as Election Day nears)<br />Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office<br />12400 Imperial Highway, 3rd Floor<br />Norwalk, CA 90650</b></center><br /><br />For updates on voting in Los Angeles County, <a href=http://www.lavote.net/>click here to visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's website</a>.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-41953256485391170772008-10-02T12:58:00.000-07:002008-10-02T13:01:38.910-07:00Stop School Violence!<center>The California State Senate Public Safety Committee, The Senate Select Committee on Urban School Governance, Senator Gloria Romero and Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas<br /><br />Invite you to<br /><br /><b>SCHOOL VIOLENCE: <br />PREVALENCE, TRENDS, IMPACT AND PREVENTION</b><br /><br />an Informational Joint Committee Hearing<br /><br />Thursday, October 2, 2008<br />5:00 – 7:00pm<br />West Adams Preparatory High School<br />1500 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007</center><br /><br />Is the increase in school violence a series of isolated incidents, or an ominous trend? How are schools coping? What can the community do to stem the tide of Black vs. Brown violence? The joint committees seek to address these questions, and Senator Ridley-Thomas looks forward to hearing from YOU. <br /><br />For more information, or to confirm your attendance please call the 26th Senate District Office at (213) 745-6656.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-90023433406821569982008-10-02T11:42:00.000-07:002008-10-02T11:53:06.196-07:00Workplace HollywoodWorkplace Hollywood is a community based organization formed by the entertainment industry to ensure that individuals from economically disadvantaged and under-represented communities of color can successfully compete for (and gain access to) jobs in the industry.<br /><br />Go to: <a href=http://www.workplacehollywood.org>www.workplacehollywood.org</a> or email lkaplan@workplacehoolwood.org.NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-72774690435171867042008-10-02T11:39:00.000-07:002008-10-02T11:42:18.545-07:00Minority Outreach Symposium IVMINORITY OUTREACH SYMPOSIUM IV<br /><br /><b>California State University<br />Northridge, California<br />Saturday, October 18, 2008<br />2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.</b><br /><em>(Reception to follow)</em><br /><br />Offering New Strategies to Engage Minority Communities in all facets of Society by:<br /><br />- Building City-wide Coalitions<br />- Developing Ongoing Communications and Relationships<br />- Strengthening Awareness of our Cultural Similarities<br /><br />Honorary Chairs: Rabbi Steven Jacobs, Senator Art Torres and Congresswoman Maxine Waters<br /><br />Please RSVP to Elizabeth Badger (818) 713-9737 or MinorityOutreach@aol.comNANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-37724565942410790652008-10-02T11:18:00.000-07:002008-10-02T11:20:51.030-07:0048th District - TALENT SEARCH<center><em>Click on the image for a larger view.</em></center><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcivWPcBOgY_ePWsdl_r9QrK3Boq9lofFwQHNTT_RV2Nohre9E418tcLd4MrCTb7v_pQhjohBxvttKptxBR-o9d7icZPxJdg0Bda0AO_oYhGmcnE0qmvJrDCkrTU72IhSPcxVmvX29gw/s1600-h/mikedavis_TalentSearchBACK.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcivWPcBOgY_ePWsdl_r9QrK3Boq9lofFwQHNTT_RV2Nohre9E418tcLd4MrCTb7v_pQhjohBxvttKptxBR-o9d7icZPxJdg0Bda0AO_oYhGmcnE0qmvJrDCkrTU72IhSPcxVmvX29gw/s320/mikedavis_TalentSearchBACK.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252622762495543266" /></a>NANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814890250317128424.post-87933554076885662592008-10-02T11:03:00.000-07:002008-10-02T12:22:09.966-07:00$10,000 Scholarships AvailableThe Hispanic Scholarship Fund will be awarding $10,000 scholarships this fall as part of a program with Marathon Oil Corporation.<br /><br />They will be awarded to minority students for up to 2 years - a potential of $20,000 per student, plus up to 3 summers of paid internships with Marathon! <br /><br />These opportunities are open to African American, Asian/Pacific-Islander and American Indian students as well as Hispanic students.<br /><br />Please get the information about these excellent scholarships directly into the hands of your students. To accomplish this, please forward this notice to some of the following people, with a request that they email this information to students:<br /><br />1) Persons responsible for minority/under-represented students in your community/school/workplace;<br /><br />2) Persons coordinating scholarships in your community/school/workplace;<br /><br />3) Someone in administration/student affairs in your community/school/workplace who can email this information directly to your students/youth who may be interested.<br /><br />The application deadline for this program is November 1, so please get this information to students as soon as possible.<br /><br />Specific eligibility criteria and the application itself can be viewed at <br /><a href=http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=464>www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=464</a>. <br /><br />Please keep in mind that HSF awards over 4,100 scholarships each year, across disciplines, and that applying for the Marathon program also qualifies students for other opportunities, many of which are designated for students in your in your community/school/workplace.<br /><br />Dahlia Ferlito<br />Youth Clinical Outreach Coordinator<br />REAL Youth Center<br />Asian Pacific Health Care Venture<br />1530 Hillhurst Ave<br />Los Angeles, CA 90027<br />P: (323) 644-3880 x 261<br />F: (323) 644-3892<br />www.realyc.comNANDC VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03187156871382538682noreply@blogger.com0