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Some San Fernando Valley residents can get up to $500 in wildfire relief
An aerial view shows homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
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The L.A. City Council set aside $25,000 on Tuesday to help residents of Council District 6 in the San Fernando Valley who lost income due to the destructive wildfires.
Where the money comes from: Councilmember Imelda Padilla of District 6 put forward a motion that uses discretionary funds for the relief efforts.
How and how much? The social justice and economic nonprofit Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (ICON CDC) will administer the funds to the community. “The grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and as funds allow,” according to the ICON CDC website.
The grants are $250 for individuals and $500 for families.
Who qualifies? Self-employed workers like street vendors, landscapers, housekeepers and others are eligible. The application is open. Council District 6 is composed of Arleta, Lake Balboa, North Hills East, North Hollywood, Panorama City, Sun Valley and Van Nuys.
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