{"id":77454,"date":"2025-11-20T12:07:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T20:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=77454"},"modified":"2025-11-20T12:07:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T20:07:33","slug":"state-experts-to-brief-aapi-and-black-media-on-two-key-issues-mortgage-disaster-relief-and-vehicle-safety-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=77454","title":{"rendered":"State Experts to Brief AAPI and Black Media on Two Key Issues: Mortgage Disaster Relief and Vehicle Safety Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"

SACRAMENTO<\/strong> \u2013 The Governor\u2019s Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC), in collaboration with the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) and the California New Motor Vehicle Board, will host an\u00a0Ethnic Media Forum on Thursday, November 20, at 11:30 a.m.\u00a0to connect AAPI and Black communities with crucial information from two major statewide initiatives.<\/p>\n

This virtual briefing will feature\u00a0state experts and community voices\u00a0sharing updates and personal stories highlighting:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CalAssist Mortgage Fund\u00a0\u2013 A newly expanded state program offering up to\u00a0$20,000 in mortgage payment grants\u00a0to California homeowners whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by recent disasters. With income limits raised\u2014up to\u00a0$211,050 in Los Angeles County\u2014thousands more families can now qualify for assistance.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cCheck to Protect\u201d Vehicle Safety Recall Campaign \u2013\u00a0A statewide initiative that encourages drivers to check the recall status of their vehicles and have any open recalls\u00a0fixed for FREE\u00a0immediately.\u00a0California leads the nation with over 6 million unrepaired vehicles, many of them in\u00a0communities of color, rural areas, and low-income neighborhoods. This campaign highlights how a quick, free check at\u00a0CheckToProtect.org<\/a>\u00a0can save lives.<\/p>\n

The forum will feature\u00a0testimonials from affected families\u00a0and\u00a0expert insights\u00a0from CalHFA and New Motor Vehicle Board.\u00a0Presenters will discuss how these programs address disparities that disproportionately impact African American and AAPI Californians, ensuring equitable access to critical state services.<\/p>\n

WHAT:\u00a0Ethnic Media Forum \u2013 CalAssist Mortage Fund & Check to Protect<\/p>\n

WHEN:\u00a0Thursday, November 20, 2025 \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE: Registration required\u00a0here:\u00a0https:\/\/opr-ca.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/KW2OceaERNi0d8SarU51BA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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