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Homeless dogs have an artful moment

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A recent exhibit at the Skid Row Museum, “Dogs in the House,” showcased the work of artists and organizations advocating for homeless pet owners. The multimedia works included video and audio stories of Skid Row residents talking about their pets. If you missed the show, check out this short video and also make plans to drop by the museum, a County Department of Arts and Culture grant recipient.

Care Harbor brings help and healing to the homeless

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People experiencing homelessness face daunting challenges–not least of which is staying alive and healthy out on the streets. At its annual free clinic in downtown Los Angeles, Care Harbor brought medical, dental and vision care to 1,000 homeless clients.

An island library connected to the community

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Avalon Library is newly renovated to serve the residents of Catalina with new programming and big tech upgrades. The grand re-opening was also a milestone for a Whittier couple who marked their 85th, and last visit to every County library.

Examining the impact of disinvestment

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A new exhibit at the Bilbrew Library explores the origins and legacy of “redlining” and how communities were determined to be “good” or “bad” through real estate investment practices. For those communities destined for disinvestment, decades of concentrated poverty ensued, and in some cases remain.

L.A. County gets the lead out, thanks to $134 million settlement

 L.A. County gets the lead out, thanks to $134 million settlement 1024 576 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Following an historic $134 million lead paint settlement, the Department of Public Health is leading lead abatement efforts on eligible homes in low-income communities across the County over the next 8 years. For Boyle Heights resident Merle Guzman, removing the hazardous paint from the home she shares with her young son is a huge relief after he tested positive for lead exposure.

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