"During these trying times, we were delighted to work in partnership with our community groups to bring a little bit of joy and excitement to the lives of innocent children who are less fortunate.
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) has awarded $3 million to 19 organizations as part of the second phase of its COVID-19 Response Grants initiative. In describing the grants to the Courier, Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Marvin I. Schotland said,
"The proposed ordinance is necessary in order to assist in protecting essential workers and customers from the potential risk of exposure to COVID-19," reads a staff report compiled for the Dec. 21 Regular Meeting.
"It is possible that [the Department of Housing and Community Development] could view such an ordinance negatively, which could impact the City's ability to achieve a certified housing element.
"It's extremely soothing," Lawson said. "It creates peace within, which I think is always going to be a good thing for somebody who is going through treatment.
"We're a partner with these hotels," Councilmember Lili Bosse said. "They've been a tremendous asset to us with TOT funding in the years past, and this year, things are really challenging. We need to be a partner with them, as well."
"If someone doesn't want to take the vaccine, I think they should understand that by having been vaccinated, they may be preventing the spread to many, many other people," Hopp said.
The teddy bear workshop on Dec. 21 takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is recommended for ages 16 and older. This workshop requires basic hand sewing skills, and a sewing machine is highly recommended.