Governor Newsom’s New Plan to Fight Homelessness

 There is a growing homeless population in California, and there is said to be a “homelessness crisis”. While only 7 percent of the California population is homeless, that makes up over 161,000 people. Los Angeles County has the highest homeless population, at  66,436 people and over 41 thousand of those people are in the city of Los Angeles. Governor Newsom of California is in the works of creating a 12 billion dollar “comeback plan” to help fight homelessness. The plan will provide 65,000 people with housing placements, more than 300,000 people with housing stability and create 46,000 new housing units. After we clear out some of the homeless  population, Newson wants the spaces where they once lived to be cleaned. “The Governor is proposing an additional $1.5 billion investment to clean public spaces near highways and transform public spaces through arts and cultural projects.”- Sierra Sun Times. Looking forward to seeing the progress California makes with this new plan!

“For information on how you/your  agency can get a grant to access funding for mental or behavioral health issues, visit us at M.H.M. & Associates Enterprises  at www.mhmandassociates.com”. 

Luvina Beckley (CEO of MHM)

California Grants $10.5 Million Dollars Towards Recycling

 After years of denying the fact that global warming is real, Americans are now trying to figure out ways to stop it. We have learned that our greenhouse gas emissions (man-made chemicals) are what is causing the ozone layer to open. The ozone layer having a hole in it is the reason behind our planet warming. Thankfully, according to the World Meteorological Organization, in December 2020, the hole in the ozone closed. But how do we keep it closed? People are already taking action by using less plastic and recycling so that we can make less, driving eclectic cars, etc. Now, The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)  approved nearly $10.5 million in grants to California manufacturers on April 19th. The purpose of the grant is to boost recycling. Recycling is important because we can make less and less plastic, which means that less greenhouse gases will be released into our atmosphere.  Luvina Beckley CEO of MHM and Associates Enterprises says “I am happy to see people taking action in such an important cause.” Let's keep our planet healthy!

Small Businesses Are Now Able to Apply For up to $25,000 Dollars for Covid-19 Relief

 Since the beginning of the pandemic, the California government has been trying their best to help out California businesses.  It has been a hard year and a half for businesses, some were forced to close, and some are nearing the end.As of September 2020, over 19,000 California businesses were permanently closed. According to Yelp's local economic report. Millions of dollars have gone towards these businesses, and now business owners have yet another opportunity to receive funding from grants. Starting April 28th, business can apply to up to $25,000 dollars in grants for Covid-19 relief. This is a part of the $2.1 Billion from the state-funded COVID-19 relief package, signed by Gov. Newsom in February. Ms Beckley, CEO of MHM  Associates Enterprise says “ I am so glad to see our government stepping up and helping our citizens at this time. I hope it does not end here.”The application period ends on May 4th, so make sure you get yours in there on time!

“For information on how you/your  agency can get a grant to access funding for mental or behavioral health issues, visit us at M.H.M. & Associates Enterprises  at www.mhmandassociates.com”. Luvina Beckley (CEO of MHM)

The Verdict is in...

 Yes on the Verdict!!!  Not done yet:  The three other officers facing charges in Floyd's death are expected to be tried together in August. Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng are all charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter

Partnership HealthPlan of California Funds Going towards Mental Health Organizations

 Everyone knows that medical costs are out of this world, and people have to pay an arm and a leg just to live a healthy life.  That is the heartbreaking truth of our country but great news for Lake County, CA! They just received funding to go towards mental health medical costs!  

Partnership HealthPlan of California has announced a new $36 million dollar grant going out in the state of California.These funds will be distributed to 30 different grantee organizations (of which $11M will be going to Lake County).The grant is to help those who suffer from behavioral health problems. 

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, it is estimated that around 5.2 percent of adults in California suffer from mental/behavioral health issues, that is about 1.2 million californians.Those who will benefit from the grant include those in need of  basic behavioral health integration; maternal access to mental health and substance use treatment; medication management for co-occurring chronic medical and behavioral diagnosis, and more. 

“For information on how you/your  agency can get a grant to access funding for mental or behavioral health issues, visit us at M.H.M. & Associates Enterprises  at www.mhmandassociates.com”. Luvina Beckley (CEO of MHM)

Governor Newsom Sings Plan for 536 Million to go Towards Wildfire Incidents

California is notorious for its wildfires. Around the summertime, California deserts catch fire daily.  According to the C.D.P, California had over 9,ooo wildfires, and those numbers are believed to double in 2021. These fires affect the people living near them, many lose their homes, and some lose their life. Governor Newsom is in the works of creating a plan that helps fund those affected by wildfires. The plan will have  $536 million in grants distributed to programs and initiatives aimed at mitigating wildfires. 

As of last Thursday, Newson has signed this initiative and it is now  coming into action!

For information on how YOU can get a grant to support these efforts, visit mhmandassociates.com

15 Million Dollars Going Toward Home and Community Based Services

 As of January 2014, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued final regulations, or rules, for Home and Community-Based Services. The rules included the following: Outreach and information regarding the HCBS rules for individuals served and members of their support teams and Supporting individuals served on a more individualized basis to promote community integration and employment. With 2020/21 changing the world's state with a global pandemic, the federal center thought it would be best to add 15 million to the fund.