Empowerment Congress

LAHSA State of Homelessness Town Hall
2021-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) for a town hall on their system’s efforts to end homelessness. During the event, they w ill provide an update on our COVID-19 response, the rehousing system, and host a Q&A discussion about their system’s 2020 performance and our goals for 2021.
LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles, created in 1993 to address homelessness in Los Angeles County. LAHSA is the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, and coordinates and manages over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
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Submit questions for the town hall.

Reimagining LA: What's Next?
2021-03-17 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Empowerment Congress and Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas for a discussion regarding new investments to address and prevent homelessness and re-envision public safety across the 10th Council District and the City of Los Angeles.
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South Coast Air Quality Management District AB 617 Community Steering Committee Meeting
2021-03-11 16:00 - 18:00
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South Coast AQMD will host a virtual meeting for the formation of the South Los Angeles Community Steering Committee (CSC).
Thursday, March 11, 2021
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/95558564942
Zoom Webinar ID: 955 5856 4942
Teleconference Dial In: +1 669 900 6833
Spanish Meeting ID: 932 0955 9643
English Meeting ID: 955 5856 4942

Community members interested in joining the Community Steering Committee should complete an
AB 617 CSC Interest Form.
Please submit your completed form to: AB617@aqmd.gov by March 26, 2021.
The virtual meeting will be open to the public and there will be an opportunity for public comment. Questions and public comments should be sent to AB617comments@aqmd.gov
Spanish interpretation will be available.
(Additional language accommodations can be made with at least 7-day advanced notice)
For more information, please visit our website at www.aqmd.gov/AB617
Documents to be electronically distributed at this meeting/event will be made available upon request in appropriate alternative formats to assist persons with a disability. Disability-related accommodations will also be made available to allow participation in the meeting/event. Any accommodations must be requested as soon as practicable. Requests will be accommodated unless providing the accommodation would result in a fundamental alteration or undue burden to the organization. Please telephone the Public Advisor (909) 396-2432 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
South Coast AQMD is the air pollution control agency for major portions of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties including the Coachella Valley.

29th Annual Summit - Reimagining Civic Engagement: Fueling a Movement for a Better Tomorrow
2021-01-16 09:30 - 12:00
Join LA City Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress for the 29th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit – Reimagining Civic Engagement: Fueling a Movement for a Better Tomorrow!
Due to public health restrictions related to COVID-19, this event will take place online.
This year’s event will feature the State of the 10th Council District Address from Councilman Ridley-Thomas, remarks from special guests, entertainment and five (5) breakout sessions. You don’t want to miss this fresh take on our annual event!
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