| Looking to Help Fire Victims? Here are Some Options: Two Santa Monica Donation Centers: 1207 14th St. and 1538 Montana Ave. Donate new or gently worn men’s & children’s clothes (NO women’s clothes needed), Backpacks, Target gift cards, Socks, Charging cables & chargers, Laptops & iPads, Only new clothes, Tampons, Blankets, Towels, N95 Masks, Batteries, Power banks, Canned food, Instant oatmeal, First aid supplies, Meal replacement bars, Energy drinks, Eye drops. Santa MoniCARES is accepting financial donations to support first responders, evacuees, local nonprofits and City of Santa Monica recovery efforts. Donate to SaMo Based Volunteer Collective: “Over the last 6 days, Volunteer Collective has become a critical resource for connecting much-needed volunteers to the most effective relief efforts. This week alone we have activated over 17,000 volunteers across Los Angeles and they are delivering essential supplies, assisting at shelters, and providing critical support to those who need it most.” Donate here.Compass Real Estate Hosting Fire Relief Donation Drive: Click here to see a list of the items they are collecting at their offices at 2115 Main St. all week. Click here to reach out to Ted Winterer with any questions.Insurance UpdatesCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has instituted a moratorium on home insurance non-renewals and cancelations related to the fires for one year. If your home insurance has been canceled or suspended due to the fires, please call the Commissioner’s office at (800) 927-4357. The Insurance Support Workshop is this weekend at Santa Monica College, January 18-19th. 10am – 5pm on Saturday, and 10am – 1pm on Sunday. @ SMC, Performing Arts Center East Wing, 1310 11th St. Schedule a free, confidential appointment with Department of Insurance experts: (800) 927-4357.Rents Dropped Last Year: According to the “Apartment List” National Rent Report, the national median monthly rent closed out 2024 at $1,373 in December, after declining by 0.6 percent, or $8, from the prior month. Year-over-year rent growth nationally also currently stands at -0.6 percent, meaning that the typical apartment is currently renting for slightly less than it was one year ago. Los Angeles rents declined by 1% for the year. Click here to read the full report.The Street Seen: Heritage Square @ 2612 – 2640 Main Street & Ocean Park Blvd.: “Conceived at the time of the City’s centennial in 1975, the Heritage Square project involves moving two historic houses from Ocean Avenue to a vacant city lot at Main St and Ocean Park Blvd. Before it opens in 1978, the project becomes entangled in local opposition and the newly formed Coastal Commission.” More details here.2024 Homeless Count Postponed to Late February Due to Fires: Visit theycountwillyou.org to learn more OR reply to this email to join an OPA team. How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Between now and Jan. 31, Christmas trees can be placed at the curbside or alleyway next to recycling and waste containers on scheduled trash collection days. This SMDP article details “how to dispose of your Christmas tree responsibly.”Things To Do This Weekend: Improv Show at Lula’s (Thursday 7 – 9pm): “Grab dinner & margaritas and enjoy the hysterical, completely made-up-on-the-spot comedy show based on YOUR suggestions!” @ Lula Cocina Mexicana, 2720 Main St. More details here.DJ Swiftie (Friday 11pm): DJ Swiftie is the ultimate curator of a Taylor Swift-themed experience, spinning all your favorite T-Swift hits alongside high-energy pop, electronic, and dance beats. @ The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Blvd. More details here.Community Dog Training Classes (Saturday 12pm): People’s Dog Training™, a Love At First Sit® program, offers Community Dog Training Classes on Saturdays at Virginia Ave Park in Santa Monica. Class fee is $5.00, then Pay-What-You-Can after that, with class proceeds are donated to charity. , Virginia Ave Park 2200 Virginia Ave. More details here. Family Paint Party (Saturday 7:30pm): Unleash your inner artist and create a beautiful painting with the step-by-step guidance and expertise of local artists Auburn and Tila. Hotel MdR 13480 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey More details here.Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am – 1:30pm): We are excited to announce that, yes! There will be a farmers market this Sunday with special guests School of Rock at 10am and Fleece Kawasaki from 11am-1pm! See you all soon! Looking for a way to help World Central Kitchen efforts? Triple Beam Pizza and Border Grill are accepting farmers market produce purchases. Ask the market info booth. |
OPA Update 1/16/24: How to Help Fire Victims, Insurance Updates, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
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