What’s happening in the district, free tax help, and more!

Dear Friends,

I hope this message finds you well.

Every day my team is out in the field, finding ways we can improve as a community, researching the most pressing issues, while working to protect the most vulnerable. I’m excited to share some initiatives we’ve been involved with, aimed at improving the quality of life for all residents of our district, along with a few resources that we hope you will find valuable.

Thank you for helping our community become an ever better place to live.

Warm regards,

Senator Henry Stern

All victims and witnesses of hate incidents and hate crimes can report and are eligible for free hotline support services. California vs Hate is not affiliated with law enforcement, and you can report anonymously.

Hardening Your Home:

Prepare for wildfire and harden your home now. There are three ways your home can be exposed to wildfire: direct flames from a wildfire or burning neighboring home; radiant heat from nearby burning plants or structures; and flying embers. Flying embers from a wildfire can destroy homes up to a mile away and are responsible for the destruction of most homes during a wildfire. Taking the necessary measures to harden (prepare) your home can help increase its likelihood of survival when wildfire strikes.

In conjunction with the IRS, trained and certified volunteers will provide FREE income tax preparation for persons in either of these categories:  people 60 years of age or older (any income level) and people with an income of $60,000 or less, regardless of age.

Nextdoor Kind Foundation

Nextdoor Kind Foundation will award 100 microgrants for $500 to individuals in Los Angeles County to help community members inspire kindness in their neighborhoods. We’re looking for applicants that champion community-led solutions in their neighborhoods to uplift their neighbors and bring about positive change. Click here to apply. 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Now Available

Since 1968, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has provided free tax help to over 78 million taxpayers, with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. 

Tax-Aide locator is live and on-site Tax-Aide service opened in early February. Tax assistance is available by appointment and might be offered on a walk-in basis depending on the location. Access to the different types of taxpayer assistance varies in each locality.