Solis Awards $1.75 Million for Community Health Services in First District

Investments strengthen community-based providers as millions of residents face uncertainty tied to changes in Medi-Cal coverage

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis today announced $1.75 million in grant funding for community-based health organizations serving vulnerable residents across the First District.

The investments will expand access to physical, dental and mental health services, domestic violence support programs, and community health infrastructure as residents face growing uncertainty in accessing care.

The federal passage of H.R. 1 under the Trump administration will lead to a devastating $1 trillion cut to Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), raising concerns about potential loss of health coverage for some of the county’s most vulnerable communities.

“The investments announced today will help ensure residents continue to have access to essential care during a time of growing uncertainty,” said Board Chair Solis. “Our community-based providers are often the first and most trusted line of support for families in need, and they are facing increasing pressure as demand rises. This funding strengthens their ability to deliver critical physical, mental, and preventive health services across the First District.”

Approximately 3.2 million Los Angeles County residents rely on Medi-Cal for health coverage, including nearly one-quarter of beneficiaries in the First District. The federal passage of H.R. 1 is expected to result in significant reductions in Medicaid funding and substantial coverage losses for vulnerable populations. County officials estimate approximately 1.5 million residents could lose Medi-Cal coverage by 2027. Changes to the state Medi-Cal program are also expected to leave many immigrant communities without access to health care services, including dental coverage set to expire next month.

The policy shifts are already placing strain on community clinics and health providers as more uninsured residents turn to emergency rooms and community-based organizations as their primary source of care. The investments announced by Board Chair Solis underscore the role of trusted community health providers in maintaining access to care amid ongoing system changes.

“We know the need is greater than ever, and our community health partners are on the front lines delivering lifesaving care and services to those who might otherwise go without it,” added Board Chair Solis. “I am deeply grateful to these organizations for their longstanding commitment and for continuing to step up in this moment of urgent need.”

The $1.75 million in funding was awarded as follows:

• $250,000 to Chinatown Service Center to expand dental health services in Hacienda Heights.
• $250,000 to East Los Angeles Women’s Center to support nourishment and healing programs led by promotoras for families impacted by domestic violence.
• $250,000 to East Valley Community Health Center to support school-based health services in Rowland Unified, Hacienda La Puente Unified, and Bassett Unified school districts.
• $500,000 to El Proyecto del Barrio to support renovation and construction of the new Baldwin Park Health Center.
• $250,000 to JWCH Institute to expand dental health services in Hacienda Heights.
• $250,000 to SPIRITT Family Services to expand mental health services for residents in Avocado Heights, Pellissier Village, Bassett and South Whittier.

These investments reflect Board Chair Solis’ ongoing commitment to expanding access to essential health services for vulnerable residents across the First District.