Upcoming Events Fall-Winter
Mobile Food Pantry- a farmers’ market on wheels
Compton College, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, is inviting all families to our facility to receive FREE healthy foods!
What: Food distributed may include: Fresh fruits and vegetables, canned meats, beans, soups, rice, pasta, sauces, grains, and other perishable items. You can expect to receive approximately 25-40 lbs. of food.
Drive-thru and walk-up welcome. Open to the public.
Where: Compton College
Parking Lot F- enter on Greenleaf Blvd.
Between Santa Fe Ave. and Long Beach Blvd.
When: Distribution is every second Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m.
Fall 2023 Mobile Pantry Dates:
- November 14
- December 12
For your convenience, please bring your cart or reusable bags.
This is an equal-opportunity provider
Contact: tartarsupport@compton.edu
City of Lynwood Recreation & Community Services Department
FREE Supper & Snack Meals
For kids and teens
(Ages: 1 - 18 years)
Monday-Friday
Supper: 3 pm-3:45 pm
Snack: 5:3 pm - 5:45 pm
First come first served- meals must be consumed on-site
Locations:
Avalos Community Center @ Burke-Ham Park
11832 Atlantic Ave
Henning Youth Center @ Lynwood City Park
11409 Birch Street
More Info: (310) 603-0220 ext. 319
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Discussion Workshops
Tuesdays at 4 pm
Los Angeles Public Library
120 W. Florence Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Meetings in English and Spanish!
- November 14- Child Abuse Prevention and Resilience
- November 28- Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Resilience
- December 5- Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders & Caregivers
- December 12- Understanding Childhood Behaviors & disorders
- January 9- Bullying Prevention: Kindness, Acceptance, Inclusion
- January 16- Immigration, Adaptation and Resilience
For ADA accommodations please call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Watts School Safety Collaborative
Urban Peace Institute
Join us for a series of meetings about public safety,, public health and enhancing resources in Watts.
The Watts Regional Schol Safety Collaborative is a meeting space that supports and organizes community residents and local leaders in the Watts community. Together it uplifts safety issues that families face getting to and from school by developing solutions to address quality of life issues.
Scheduled Meetings:
- December 5
- January 16
- February 13
- March 19
- April 16
- May 14
- June 4
*We will notify participants of any scheduling changes*
Address: Markham Middle School
1650 E 104th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided
Questions? Contact: Alejandra Perez, aperez@urbanpeaceinstitute.org
FREE Nutrition Class!
Presented by Pompea Smith Good Cooking
Buena Cocina Nutrition Education Program
When?
December 7
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Where?
MLK Jr. Center for Public Health
Healing Center Room
11833 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
For more information call:
(323) 344-2022
SEELA.org
Curtis Tucker Center For Community Wellness: December 2023 Events
Schedule of FREE Virtual and In Person Programming
*Schedule subject to change. Please visit our website for updates.
123 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90301
To register, please contact
Donetta: (323) 445-4491 | CardioSole
La Tijera: (424) 298-1105 | Pass It Forward
December 5
2 - 3 pm | Recognizing and Responding to an Overdose with Naloxone | Click here to Join | Or Join by Phone: (323) 776-6996 Passcode: 884 705 091#
5:45 - 7:15 pm | CardioSole Beginners Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
December 6
11 am - 12 pm | Stress Management | Click here to Join
11 am - 12:30 | Virtual Nutrition Class (Spanish) | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 852 1234 0096# Passcode: 443604#
6 - 7 pm | NAMI Family Support Group
December 8
10 - 11 am | Virtual Walking Club | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 884 1524 8746# Passcode: 002265#
11:30 am - 1 pm | CardioSole Beginners Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
December 9
9:30 - 11 am | CardioSole Beginners Cardio | Contact Donetta to Register
December 11
6 - 7 pm | Bullying Prevention | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (323) 776-6996 Passcode: 867 235 204#
December 12
9 - 11 am | CardioSole Intermediate Advanced Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
2 - 3 pm | Treatment and Healthcare for People with Substance Use Disorders | Click here to Join or Join by Phone (323) 776-6996 Passcode: 884 705 091#
5:45 - 7:15 pm | CardioSole Beginners Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
December 13
11 am - 12:30 pm | Virtual Nutrition Class (Spanish) | Click here to Join or Join by Phone (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 852 1234 0096# Passcode: 443604#
December 14
10 am – 12 pm | FREE Food Distribution | Walk-up only, first-come first-served, while supplies last
December 15
10 – 11:30 am | Virtual Walking Club (Spanish) | Click Here To Join or Join by Phone: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 884 1524 8746# Passcode: 002265#
11:30 am - 1 pm | CardioSole Beginners Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
December 16
9:30 - 11 am | CardioSole Beginners Cardio | Contact Donetta to Register
1 - 3 pm | Pass It Forward Health & Wellness Day | Contact La Tijera Avery to Register
December 18
10 - 11 am | Help Me Grow Workshop
6 - 7 pm | Mental Health and Stigma | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (323) 776-6996 Passcode 867 235 204#
December 19
9 - 11 am | CardioSole Intermediate Advanced Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
2 - 3 pm | The Connection Between Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (323) 776-6996 Passcode: 209 749 531#
5:45 - 7:15 pm | CardioSole Beginners Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
December 20
11 - 12:30 pm | Virtual Nutrition Class (Spanish) | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 852 1234 0096# Passcode: 443604#
11:30 - 12:30 | Liberty Dental Oral Workshop
6 - 7:30 pm | NAMI Family Support Group
December 21
12 - 3 pm | New You Resource Fair
December 22
10 - 11:30 am | Virtual Walking Club (Spanish) | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 884 1524 8746# Passcode: 002265#
11:30 - 1 pm | CardioSole Beginners Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
December 23
9:30 - 11 am | CardioSole Beginners Cardio | Contact Donetta to Register
December 26
9 - 11 am | CardioSole Intermediate Advanced Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
5:45 - 7:15 | CardioSole Beginners Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
December 28
10 am - 12 pm | Free Produce Distribution | Walk-up only, first-come, first-served, while supplies last
2 - 3 pm | Recognizing and Responding to an Overdose with Naloxone | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (323) 776-6996 Passcode: 884 7705 091#
December 29
10 - 11:30 am | Virtual Walking Club (Spanish) | Click here to Join or Join by Phone: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 884 1524 8746# Passcode: 002265#
11:30 am - 1 pm | CardioSole Beginners Line Dancing | Contact Donetta to Register
December 30
9:30 - 11 am | CardioSole Beginners Cardio | Contact Donetta to Register
FREE Virtual Presentation: Recognizing and Responding to an Overdose
Tuesday or Thursday 2 - 3 pm | Microsoft Teams
Click here to Join on December 5
Click here to Join on December 28
Learn the 3 vital steps to perform if you find someone unresponsive from a potential overdose and receive a FREE Naloxone (Narcan) kit.
For more information contact: Krystal Mousseau, kmosseau@ph.lacounty.gov, (213) 772-5624 or Steven Cagle, scagle@ph.lacounty.gov (323) 236-6307
FREE Virtual Presentation: What you need to know about substance use disorders
Tuesday or Thursday 2 - 3 pm | Microsoft Teams
Click here to Join on December 12 | Treatment For Substance Use Disorders
Click here to Join on December 19 | Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health
Learn about substance use disorders
Learn how substances affect your health
Learn how to care for yourself and your loved ones
For more information contact: Krystal Mousseau, kmosseau@ph.lacounty.gov, (213) 772-5624 or Steven Cagle, scagle@ph.lacounty.gov (323) 236-6307
What You Need to Know About Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Monthly Workshops: Join us every month, to learn about drug prevention and how to care for yourself and your loved ones.
Virtual Workshops:
Tuesday, December 5 at 10 am - Substance Use in your Community- Click here to join the Meeting
Tuesday, December 12 at 10 am - Recognizing and Responding to an Overdose with Naloxone- Click here to join the Meeting
Tuesday, December 19 at 10 am - Understanding the Connection between SUD and Mental Health- Click here to join the Meeting
Services for Screenings and Referral to SUD Treatment programs are available by phone.
For questions, please contact Luis A. Renteria, LRenteria@ph.lacounty.gov, (323) 568-8188
Youth Winter Feed The Village: Rep Your Team
Presented by Star Status Cares In Collaboration with LA County Department of Public Health
Please join us as we celebrate The Youth Winter Feed the Village: Rep Your Team Community Resource Fair Celebration.. Our premise is to increase self-esteem and awareness in our youth/teens (6-18). As well as educate and encourage positive birthing journeys surrounding the injustice of black infants and maternal deaths (Babies 0-5). All are welcome to enjoy a day full of vital resources that can help improve both physical and mental well-being.
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 11 am - 2 pm | MLK Jr. Center for Public Health 11833 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles 90059
Star Status Cares and LA County Youth and MLK Healing Center
Services being provided:
Gaming Truck | 4D Ultrasounds | Mental Health | Early Education | Supportive Services | LGBTQIA Support | Raffles | Food Giveaway | Youth Services | Games | Oral/Dental Health | Lead Services | Diapers | Giveaways
Mammogram
Onsite mobile screening event
December 2, 9 am - 5 pm
Schedule Online:
alineamed.com/nhs
For more information click here.
Service Provider Safety Sessions
Wednesday, November 15, 5:30-7:30 pm
Diversity and Unconscious Bias
Sign up: info@crimesurvivors.org | (844) 853 HOPE
Drive-Through Food & Turkey Giveaway & Legislative Resource Fair
Senator Steven Bradford
U.S. VETS Inglewood and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
In Partnership with El Camino College
Presents the 35th Senate District's 2023
Drive-Through Food & Turkey Giveaway & Legislative Resource Fair
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
10 am - 12 noon
El Camino College, parking lot F (via Manhattan Beach Blvd.) 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance
Receive 1 free turkey or pork roast per vehicle (while supplies last)
Questions? Call Jasmine Leon Guerrero at 310.412.6120 or email jasmine.leonguerrero@sen.ca.gov
2nd Annual Jordan Downs Housing Development
2023 Health and Wellness Festival
Health is Wellness
Raffles and giveaways, free basic health screenings, healing circle, vision/dental screenings, health and wellness resources, sports and fitness, flu and COVID vaccinations, kids free zone, morning yoga, music, and youth space.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Jordan Downs Center (GYM)
9900 Grape Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
11 am - 3 pm
For more information contact:
Dr. Mary Starks, MSW
(323) 578-7890
mstarks@childrensinstitute.org
childrensinstitute.org
