Schiff-Backed Community Projects in CA-28 to Receive More than $7.7 Million
Funding Will Support Local Economic Development, Health Care, Food Aid, Housing Assistance, and More
Today, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) announced that $7.7 million in community projects he championed were included in the 2022 federal government funding legislation, which passed the House this evening. When signed into law by President Biden in the coming days, the funding will support 10 local health, housing, education, and cultural programs throughout California’s 28th District.
“In California’s 28th Congressional District, we are fortunate to have within our community numerous organizations dedicated to supporting our families every single day. And I am pleased to announce $7 million in federal support is heading to Los Angeles to assist these organizations in their mission of bettering our community,” said Schiff. “Ten organizations based in Glendale, Burbank, and Los Angeles will receive new funding to help them deliver life-saving health services, emergency housing, small business support, and public safety investments that enhance our quality of life. It was an honor to fight for these resources in Congress, and I look forward to seeing all the good they will accomplish.”
The community projects included:
- $1.6 million for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to purchase new equipment enabling advanced diagnosis and personalized care for children with complex conditions such as autism and developmental disorders, as well as rapid diagnosis of rare genetic disorders in newborns.
- $1 million for the Thai Community Development Center to support construction and startup costs for the Thai Town Marketplace in East Hollywood, which provides a low-cost entry point for low-income members of the community to start a business.
- $975,000 for Los Angeles City College to provide resources such as food aid, housing assistance, health services, course supplies, transportation, and tutoring for 500 students through LACC’s Basic Needs project.
- $950,000 for the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California to support ongoing construction and the development of the museum’s permanent exhibition and programming.
- $880,546 for Covenant House California to establish 16 new beds, serving an estimated 64 youth annually, at CHC’s Safe Haven emergency housing program for youth experiencing homelessness.
- $775,000 for the Los Angeles LGBT Center to support the construction of a Federally Qualified Health Center, which would provide expanded testing, treatment, and prevention services to address HIV and sexually transmitted diseases in Los Angeles County.
- $700,000 for the City of Glendale Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory to purchase equipment and supplies for evidence processing and forensic testing.
- $350,000 for Para Los Niños to hire two additional mental health counselors, purchase medical telehealth technology, and cover organizational overhead.
- $250,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley to renovate their new main clubhouse, allowing them to triple their capacity.
- $225,000 for the City of Burbank’s Fire Department to replace its water tender, allowing it to provide enhanced fire suppression resources to regional, urban, and wildland firefighting needs in the foothills communities.
Beyond the investments in community projects, the funding legislation includes $13.6 billion in Emergency Supplemental funding for Ukraine's security.
Critically, this legislation will also increase funding for key domestic priorities, including a $400 increase to the maximum Pell Grant award and allowing for the federal funding passed under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including investments in roads, bridges, transit, water systems, airports, broadband and more to begin flowing into communities.
Full descriptions for the community projects can be found here.
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