The port communities of Wilmington and San Pedro seem to always experience poor air quality, whether they be from port-related activities or vehicle emissions. Many who live here are aware that poor air quality adversely affects the health and well-being of themselves and their loved ones. Exposure to dirty air is one of the most […]
HCBF Releases over $209,000 in Funds for Community Health and Wellness
HCBF is thrilled to announce the release of $209,169 in grants to Los Angeles Walks, South Bay Center for Counseling, Sharefest Community Development, and Wilmington Community Clinic. The Port Community Mitigation Trust Funds will be used for health and wellness in the Port of Los Angeles communities of San Pedro and Wilmington! These organizations have […]
Ensuring Mental Health for Seniors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our lifestyles, and it has made seniors even more vulnerable to a problem that was already a crisis in the US: isolation, loneliness, and mental health struggles. Preventing those issues while maintaining a safe lifestyle during the pandemic has presented new challenges. While there is no easy solution, […]
COVID-19 Community Resources
Some helpful information about the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 or have a fever or respiratory illness (cough, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath), call your doctor’s office or local public health department before going to any healthcare location. You can contact the Department of Public Health […]
HCBF’s Air Quality Mitigation Program Award to Effenco is Approved by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
We are excited to announce that on November 21st, 2019, the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners approved HCBF’s selection of Effenco to receive Round 1 of funding through HCBF’s Air Quality Mitigation Program. Back in July, HCBF’s Board of Directors approved HCBF Staff’s recommendation to award $823,050 of AQMF funds to Effenco for rapid […]