March 25, 2020
A Message from Councilwoman Monica Rodrihuez for District 7


Angelenos across the City are facing employment and economic hardships due to the coronavirus outbreak. If you’re unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim. If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations due to COVID-19, you can file an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim. You can also visit California's Employee Development Department (EDD) to learn about resources to support tax assistance, caregiving, and other sudden illnesses. As your Councilwoman, I will continue to provide updates and resources as they come.

Please see the links below for information:
- To file a Disability Insurance (DI)
- To file an Unemployment Insurance (UI) claim
- Visit California's Employee Development Department (EDD) to learn about resources to support tax assistance, caregiving, and other sudden illnesses

Additional City Resources:
L.A. Job Portal
The L.A. Jobs Portal, a one-stop-shop for Angelenos who have lost their jobs or had their hours limited due to the impacts of COVID-19. It offers the following:

* Resources for job openings - driver jobs, grocery jobs, virtual jobs
* Resources for healthcare, employment, emergency assistance

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Supporting Our Seniors in Council District 7

A number of seniors reached out to my office regarding a need for groceries during this critical time. I was proud to partner with North Valley Caring Services and Lyft to collect and deliver meals to seniors in our district. If you are a senior or know of seniors in need of resources during this critical time, call my office at 818-485-0600. In addition, older adults can contact the senior centers they participate directly or reach the LA City Department of Aging at 213-482-7252 to receive home-delivered meals. The Department of Aging is reachable Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for more information. Packaged and frozen meals will be distributed at the following locations below:

Plummer Village Senior Dining Center - 15450 Plummer St., North Hills 91324
Las Palmas Park - 505 S Huntington St. San Fernando 91340
Olive Manor/Sylmar Center Senior Site - 13115 Bromont Ave, Sylmar 91342
Alicia Broadus Duncan MPC (Dining Center) - 11300 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima 91331
Sunland Senior Center - 8640 Fenwick St., Sunland 91040
Burns Manor Senior Dining Center - 8155 Foothill Blvd., Sunland 91040

*Adults 65 and older must send a family member, friend or caregiver who is under the age of 65 to pick-up meals at these sites. You may call your local meal provider to make arrangements. If you are not aware of who your meal provider is, you may call 1-800-510-2020 for assistance.

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