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for restaurant workers affected by outdoor shutdown

DCBID rallies for local businesses LAUNCHES ‘dtla for the holidays’

The Downtown Center Business Improve-

ment District (DCBID) announced today its ‘DTLA for the Holidays’ campaign that encourages visiting Downtown L.A. during the holiday season while supporting local businesses and retailers. In addition to promoting DTLA as a go-to holiday destination, the DCBID is also providing the chance to win special Holiday Gift Boxes containing an assortment of unique items from small businesses and gift cards from local retailers.

The holiday campaign runs from

NoW through December 31st, and prizes include a set of gift cards to eat and shop at The Bloc and FIGat7th; a cookbook and gift cards from select Grand Central Market restaurants, a jewelry piece from St. Vincent Jewelry Center; and special gifts and goodies from participating DTLA small businesses..

The ‘DTLA for the Holidays’ campaign is being promoted via broadcast radio, digital advertising, e-newsletter, social media, and DowntownLA.com’s DTLA Holiday page, DowntownLA.com/Holidays. Featured locations and retailers include DTLA’s signature shopping destinations including The Bloc, FIGat7th, and St. Vincent Jewelry Center where there are special sales and promotions for all.

“Much like the rest of Los Angeles, retailers in DTLA have been hit especially hard by the pandemic and the restrictions designed to curb its spread. While we always promote DTLA for the Holidays, this year takes on special meaning to support our local businesses and spread holiday cheer by giving Angelenos a chance to win special gifts and engage with all the unique retailers that

make DTLA so special,” stated Suzanne Holley, President and CEO of the DCBID.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to restaurant workers.

If you are a food service worker in need of support, you should find out if your eligible to receive Secure Emergency Relief for Vulnerable Employees (SERVE).

The $800 grant is available to 4000

employees of restaurants, food stands, mobile food units and push carts, and breweries, wineries and bars that serve food on the premises.

OUTDOOR DINING SUSPENDED

Last week, L.A. County Department of Public Health suspended outdoor dining at restaurants (along with breweries, wineries, and bars) leaving many food service workers, once again, out of a job.

SERVE is the newest partnership between Mayor Garcetti and the May-

or’s Fund for Los Angeles to provide cash aid to food service workers who reside in the City. SERVE will offer 4,000 food service workers with a onetime $800 stipend to help them during this critical suspension period. Find out if you’re eligible by visiting

www.corona-virus.la/SERVE