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December 2020 Newsletter

FOR THE COMMUNITY

On January 13, 2021 South LA Commons will hold a virtual Community Celebration and Presentation on Aligning State and Local Priorities with a Community vision for the Slauson Corridor. Click on this link to register: HTTP://BIT.LY/SLACLIMATE

CD Tech is still recruiting!.

Please visit their website to learn more about the Program: https://sites.google.com/view/career-ambassadors

We value your opinion and would love to hear your thoughts on

Slauson Avenue and Wall Street Cleanup Project

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Happy holidays! Thank you all for your support throughout this challenging and busy year. Please join us as we look back at TRUST South LA’s COVID-19 response, adaptation, and milestones during 2020.

2020 year in review

February: South LA Climate Commons Launch Event

On February 8th, TRUST South LA, in partnership with the South LA Climate Commons, hosted a community event to begin creating a neighborhood plan to address climate change and displacement along the Slauson Corridor. Together, we developed strategies to create parks for people, healthy homes & clean air, jobs we deserve, and public transit that keeps up!

April: Launch of Meals Program

As a response to the emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic, TRUST South LA Launched its Meal distribution program, which since its beginning has served 1500 families consistently throughout the year, providing groceries, produce, and warm meals twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. On multiple occasions, we also gave out Visa gift cards and school supplies towards those same families.

June

#Blacklivesmatter

June 2020 saw a historical activation of the civil rights movement in the United States. TRUST South LA continues to stand in solidarity with the protesters and demonstrations across the city and country demanding justice for George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor and countless other Black individuals murdered by police. We strongly support calls to defund police across the country in order to fund necessary community-centered and community-led public investment in Black communities.

Visit from Councilmember Curren Price

Juneteenth

TRUST South LA celebrated Juneteenth by giving out free meals and gift cards. We owe a special thank-you to Councilmember Harris-Dawson (CD8) for the gift cards, Assemblymember Jones-Sawyer for coming by to volunteer and our partners SCOPE and Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI).

July

LA Al Fresco with Mayor Garcetti

T.R.U.S.T. South L.A. joined Mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and our friends in South L.A. Cafe to discuss rolling out the "L.A. Al Fresco" phase 2 program that includes street vendors.

Introduction to Slauson and Wall Project

TRUST South LA visited the Slauson & Wall project site as part of our advocacy effort for a community rooted development at Slauson & Wall. TRUST South LA board member Ms. Maritza Lopez shared:“My neighbors and I have been waiting for many years to see this project finalized. My community needs affordable community controlled-homes.”

August: City Controller Ron Galperin visits T.R.U.S.T. South L.A.

September

Proposal Submitted for Slauson and Wall Project

In partnership with Clifford Beers Housing, the LA Neighborhood Land Trust, and other key team members, we submitted a community centered Request for Proposal (RFP) for Slauson & Wall marking over 10 years of TRUST’s efforts to ensure the 7-acre lot is built by and for the community.

Launch of Food Voucher Program

TRUST South LA and the LA Food Policy Council launched the Food Voucher Program providing 30 South LA residents with $50 fresh food credits at El Principio.

USC Annenberg Article

TRUST South LA’s Executive Director Edgar Campos was interviewed by USC Annenberg Media.

October

Spooktacular Art Showcase Program

More than 40 students from 3rd to 8th grades participated to creatively showcase their vision of green neighborhoods and healthy homes.

Another Elected Official visits TRUST South LA - Assemblymember Reggie Jones Sawyer

Launch of Pilot Community Land Trust Partnership Program

WLA County approved a Pilot Community Land Trust Partnership Program. The motion includes $7.2 million allocated to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

November

County Victory!

After many months of advocacy, the L.A. Community Land Trust Coalition and Community Development Corporation partners won $14 Million for Community Land Trusts to stabilize families in L.A. County.

LA Times Feature

TRUST South LA’s Associate Director Oscar Monge was interviewed by the LA Times