Are You Prepared?

Are You Prepared?

With wildfires rampant, it is a good time to consider whether you are signed up for emergency notifications from the City. Some preparation ideas: Sign up for NotifyLA alerts and encourage your neighbors to do so as well. Leave your phone on to receive Notify LA...
Apply for a Neighborhood Purposes Grant

Apply for a Neighborhood Purposes Grant

You are invited to apply for a Neighborhood Purpose Grant. GVGC has a budget of $5,000 to spread across various organizations benefitting Valley Glen. Fill out the Neighborhood Purpose Grant Forms and send them in to Board Member Robin Shafer by January 31, 2025 for...
Apply for the Youth Conference

Apply for the Youth Conference

Are you an Angeleno between the ages of 14-17 looking to explore civic engagement, local government, and community leadership? Apply to attend the 2025 @EmpowerLA Youth Conference! EmpowerLA proudly presents the 2025 EmpowerLA Youth Conference, a one-day event...
Preventing Homelessness

Preventing Homelessness

Are you or someone you know facing eviction? We’ve got a solution that can help your community, clients, staff, families and neighbors in LA county. At STEP Fund, our mission is simple: preventing evictions by offering crucial support to economically vulnerable...
Amelia Earhart Statue Restored

Amelia Earhart Statue Restored

July 20, 2024 community members and Los Angeles City leaders came together in North Hollywood for an unveiling and rededication of the statue of the legendary aviator, Amelia Earhart. One of North Hollywood’s most iconic residents, Amelia Earhart was the first woman...
Laurelgrove Park Ribbon Cutting

Laurelgrove Park Ribbon Cutting

We celebrated the completion of the Laurelgrove Park renovation with the ribbon cutting on Monday, July 1, 2024. Part improvements include: New play area Fitness equipment Updated parkway path Butterfly garden Shade structures Tables & seating GVGC Board Members...
City Trees Save Lives

City Trees Save Lives

Explore groundbreaking research by Edith de Guzman and the LA Urban Cooling Collaborative on reducing heat-related ER visits through increased tree cover and reflective surfaces in LA County. Dive into the WIRED article written by Matt Simon here:...
Green Bridge at the Great Wall

Green Bridge at the Great Wall

At our May 13, 2024 Meeting we heard an update about the bridge planned to span the wash at the Great Wall of Los Angeles. The new bridge will be craned in place in July. It is scheduled to be complete in September with a public opening in November pending approvals...
Joanne D’Antonio & Carla Fuentes Received Service Awards

Joanne D’Antonio & Carla Fuentes Received Service Awards

Board Members Joanne D’Antonio and Carla Fuentes were recognized for their outstanding leadership and service to the Greater Valley Glen Council at the March 28, 2024 Women’s Leadership Event at City Hall. The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment highlighted...