Van Nuys Neighborhood Council: Partnering with You for Van Nuys
Got an idea for improving the quality of life in Van Nuys? The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council is the place! “Our goal is to be the go to source for residents and stakeholders on solving community problems, enhancing the community, and improving the quality of life and engage community members, regardless of what language they speak!” said VNNC President Michael Browning. Join us on the Board, on a committee, at a meeting or by suggesting a Neighborhood Purposes Grant.
Free Covid Test
Effective Wednesday, January 19, 2022, you can order FREE RAPID COVID-19 TEST KITS through the U.S. government. A total of four (4) kits can be ordered per household. The website is: www.covidtests.gov
Light Rail Coming to the Valley
In 2022, construction is expected to begin on the first light rail line in the Valley since the demise of the Red Cars in the 1950s. The East San Fernando Valley Corridor project promises to transform life for hundreds of thousands of Valley residents, linking the Van Nuys Metro station to the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink station and providing swift efficient service to some of the busiest commercial and residential areas of the Valley.
Metro Wants Your Input on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project
Learn about design proposals for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project on January 22, 10am and submit your comments online.
Mortgage Relief: Apply Now
The California Mortgage Relief Program is open to all eligible Californians who are currently experiencing pandemic-related hardships and have fallen behind on their housing payments. The program will help homeowners make past due housing payments - to a maximum of $80,000 per household - by making a one-time direct payment to mortgage servicers.
Dialing Back on the Dumping
Since 2016, Van Nuys has recorded the highest number of bulky-item requests of any neighborhood in Los Angeles. Michael Browning, president of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council, said it is a success that residents are utilizing the service so frequently. “When you see mattresses and tables and shopping carts full of things that have been discarded, it sends the message that it’s okay to do almost anything in this neighborhood,” he said.