Health Matters
Positive Deviance: Monthly messages from Michelle Burton
Positive DeviancePositive deviance – the observation that in every community there are certain individuals or groups whose uncommon behaviors and strategies enable them to find better solutions (https://positivedeviance.org/)Michelle Burton, PhD, Deputy CEO of...
Micro-Grant Funding Opportunity
LOS ANGELES SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS, AND THE LOS ANGELES FOOD POLICY COUNCIL ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE FOOD RESCUE MICRO GRANTS. THE FULL RFP CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, AND ADDITIONAL...
Celebrating Black History Month
ENG | ESPWhitney Hammock Community Navigator I celebrate my black heritage by going after and fighting for everything my ancestors were told they didn’t deserve. Advocating and bringing resources to my community. Resources that we take for granted like, healthier food...
Food Rescue Macro Grants
ENG | ESPThe City of Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment has partnered with Community Health Councils and the Los Angeles Food Policy Council to create the Food Rescue Grants. The Food Rescue Grants is a two-part funding opportunity intended to create lasting...
Governor’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget
ENG | ESPIn January, Governor Newsom released his proposed budget of $297 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes a $22.5 billion deficit compared to last year when the state had a large surplus of $100 billion. The deficit in California is partly due to...
First Step Toward Widespread Phase Out of Oil Drilling
by Kacey BonnerLA County Coalition to End Oil and Gas calls for further action to address the Inglewood Oil Field and advance environmental justice for frontline communities.LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve an ordinance...
What’s Good South LA?
We are incredibly pleased to share a huge win for South LA! On January 24th, LA County Board of Supervisors voted to approve an ordinance that will prohibit new oil and gas extraction activities and phase out existing oil drilling in unincorporated Los Angeles County....
Positive Deviance: Monthly messages from Michelle Burton
Positive DevianceIt’s February and I feel a little like Patrick Mahomes on Super Bowl Sunday, not quite at 100% but still in the game and doing my best to lead by example. Honestly, I don’t follow sports as closely as others might, but I do admire the passion and...
Rising Communities
“CHC is about a love for our community…wanting people to reach their potential and removing any obstacle that would prevent them from enjoying a healthy and productive life.”Lark Galloway-GilliamFounding Executive DirectorThe history of Community Health Councils (CHC)...