The Coalition for Responsible Community Development’s South LA All In Good Jobs, Healthy Communities project has been awarded $20 million in federal funding.
The funds come from the EPA’s Community Change Grant Program.
The project, which addresses issues like lead contamination and offers some training, is led by the coalition and counts Los Angeles Trade Technical-College, Community Coalition, City of Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department, Amity Foundation and the City of Huntington Park as partners.
“As a community-based, coalition-driven organization, CRCD is committed to being a catalyst for positive change in South Los Angeles. This substantial federal funding from the EPA allows us and our partners to implement impactful initiatives that address environmental justice and economic empowerment,” Mark Wilson, president and chief executive of CRCD, said. “Together, we are ensuring that South LA not only benefits from these resources but also thrives through sustainable and inclusive development. Being awarded this EPA grant is a testament to the power of collaboration and the unwavering dedication to uplift our community.”
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The California Club, a social club in downtown, has named Janis Clapoff as its new chief executive.
“We are thrilled to have facilitated Ms. Clapoff’s appointment to The California Club,” Kirk Reese, founding partner of The Club Council, said in a statement. “Her impressive background and leadership skills align perfectly with the club’s mission and future goals. We are confident that Ms. Clapoff will drive significant growth and innovation for the club.”
“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Clapoff as our new CEO,” California Club Board President Mark Hutchins added. “Under her leadership, we are confident that our club will continue to thrive and remain a premier destination for family, business, and social engagements.”
Clapoff has previously held manager and general manager positions at the Four Seasons in Santa Barbara, Montreal and Toronto, and the Halekulani in Honolulu. For the last four years, she was general manager at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel in Santa Barbara.
“I am excited to join the California Club and lead this distinguished organization,” Clapoff said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the club’s talented team and dedicated members to enhance our amenities and offerings and continue building a community of excellence.”
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The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles announced the recipients of its 2024 Board of Directors Awards last month.
Debra Gerod, a partner at Cathay-based Gruen Associates, was honored with its Gold Medal. During her career she has worked on projects with the L.A. Metro, Pershing Square and LAX.
The Getty Center, meanwhile, won the organization’s 25-Year Award and downtown-based Linear City Development won The Merry Norris Design Advocate / Developer Award for its adaptive reuse of historic properties in downtown.
