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Empowering Our Youth!
"March For Our Lives LA" was held on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Youth and Families marched in Washington D.C. for gun and weapon awareness and reform and to demand the end of mass shootings in our schools. One of our Slate-Z Partners Community Coalition of South Los Angeles traveled to Washington D.C. with South Los Angeles Youth.
Seeking to stand in solidarity with the students in Florida who organized the march, the Los Angeles March was also held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Pershing Square, and some of our All Peoples and CRCD Youth had the opportunity to stand with fellow Students Nation Wide and voice their concerns regarding gun violence and mass shootings in our school and discuss ways to help end gun violence.
Edna Chavez, from our Slate-Z Partner Community Coalition, gave a speech at the Washington D.C. March on behalf of our South Los Angeles Community to raise awareness regarding gun violence and the empowerment that our Youth receive from Mentorship Programs, Mental Health Resources, Paid Internships, and Job Opportunities.
We're so proud of the civic engagement that our Youth have shown these past few months. Our YouthSource Case Manager Adrian Rios has worked with our Youth on Pre-voter Registration.
Our Youth Director Deisy Huerta works with the Teens in our Summer Youth Employment Program as they mentor the younger age groups during our Summer Day Camp along with various other events throughout the year.
During the last CD 9 Coalition meeting, a workgroup was established to develop a plan to increase Civic Engagement in 2018. Several organizations who work with Youth (including All Peoples, CD Tech, CRCD, A Place Called Home, and a representative from the Mayor's office) have joined the workgroup with focus on increasing engagement of Youth in South Central Los Angeles. Increasing voter registration and participation in Neighborhood Councils were major discussion items. The workgroup will report at the next CD 9 Coalition meeting in May, and I will keep you updated on our progress.
We're proud to stand in Support of our Youth, and have strengthened our resolve to continue with our Mission to provide social services and programs that empower individuals, and promote community, respect, and self-determination for all.
Sincerely,
Saundra Bryant
Executive Director
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Health, Wealth and Happiness!
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Thanks to everyone who joined us on Saturday, March 17, 2018 for our 21st Annual "Health, Wealth and Happiness" Resource and Book Fair! We appreciate every Community Member, Volunteer and Team Member that participated in the event to help promote and encourage healthy living within our Community.
A special Thank You to our Sponsors Curren Price Council District 9, CRCD, LAPD-Newton Division, M.E.J.O.R. Group, Chevron Mart - Jerry Cervantes, SEA- GRYD, Going Beyond Borders- GRYD, GS Mart, El Santo Nino, and all of our Sponsors who helped make the event possible.
Our Annual Scholastic Book Fair started on March 12, 2018 and continued through the Health Fair. Youth and Parents were able to load up on great reading materials with our Buy 1 Get 1 Free Special.
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LAUSD Donates Chromebooks!
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We would like to Thank LAUSD for their donation of Bookbags and Chromebooks for our students in the YouthSource Program. (
pictured: PSA Counselor Stacy Gooding with Youth Participants Crystal and Melody.)
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South Central Sports League
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Congratulations to our All Peoples Minors on their incredible basketball season this year! We're so proud to announce that our Youth made it through the Playoffs to the Finals and placed 2nd in their Division!
A special Thank You to Coach Sal and Coach Enrique for their passion and leadership with our Youth. We're already looking forward to next season!
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YouthSource Rocks the Vote!
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YouthSource Update: We now have 16 New Registered Voters! If you're 16 or 17, you can pre-register to Vote in California. Please contact our YouthSource Case Manager Adrian for more information at (213) 747-6357 ext 151.
Our very own YouthSource Case Manager Adrian Rios and Intake Specialist Michelle Watson were recently featured in
the HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Newsletter: HUD Happenings for our Youth Job Outreach at the recent "Get Paid! Work Ready Job Fair LA!" at LATTC. The "Get Paid! Work Ready Job Fair LA!" was sponsored by the SLATE-Z Education Committee which All Peoples are active members.
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Volleyball Season starts April 14, 2018. There are three Age Divisions: Minors 8-10, Juniors 11-13 & Majors 14-17. Please contact Deisy Huerta at 213.747.6357 ext 137 to sign up!
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"March For Our Lives LA" was held on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Youth and Families of March For Our Lives marched in Washington DC for gun and weapon awareness and reform and to demand the end of mass shootings in our schools.
Seeking to stand in solidarity with the students in Florida who are organizing this march, the Los Angeles March was also held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Pershing Square, and some our All Peoples and CRCD Youth had the opportunity to stand with fellow Students Nation Wide and voice their concerns regarding gun violence and mass shootings in our school and discuss ways to help end gun violence.
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Outreach continues as we spread the word about EITC through various workshops. CalEITC means more money into the hands of hard working families and individuals.
Here are a few important things to know:
- The national poverty rate of single mothers is 26.6%, over 5x that of married couples and more than double that of single fathers.
- 9 out of 10 EITC dollars goes to families with dependent children.
- 3 out of 4 people that CalEITC4Me serves are women.
- Research shows that by boosting the employment of single mothers, the EITC reduces the number of female-headed households receiving cash welfare assistance.
Info provided by
www.caleitc4me.com
EITC Workshop held by Susana Palacios and All Peoples.
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On Wednesday, March 21, 2018 we celebrated with our recent Graduates on the completion of their Computer Courses. Our next classes are scheduled to start in April! Please contact Jose at (213) 747-6357 ext 136 for more information. Congrats to all of our graduates!
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We had a great turnout for our Cal State Northridge and Channel Islands College Tours held on March 3, 2018 with a total of 32 Youth and Parents in attendance. College Advisors David and Susana were able to guide our Youth through the Chicano Studies Building, School library, Anthropology Department and more!
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Meet Our Team - Diana Avila
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Let's get to know Diana Avila, After-School Program Youth Coordinator for Dunbar Village at
All Peoples Community Center:
My Favorites:
Food - Italian and Mexican Food,
Color - Black and Red,
Animal - All Furry Babies
Favorite Quote/Saying: "
Quiet the ego. Soften the heart. Open the mind. Be kind."
How would you describe All Peoples Community Center: I would describe All Peoples Community Center as a place where people can go to and feel safe. It's also, a place where people feel at home. It's a great place for building life skills, meeting new people and walking away with useful resources that will help you in life.
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Favorite Part of Your Job:
My favorite part about my job is bonding, helping and empowering the youth.
My best All Peoples story:
While working at Dunbar Village one day one of the students came to me upset because his teacher had given him a bad grade on his book report. We worked on it together and the following day he came back extremely happy and with a sticker his teacher gave him for doing such a great job on his book report. Although, I know this is my job to help the youth, it always feels rewarding to know that even the smallest act of helpfulness makes someone else's day.
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Hobbies: Writing, Meditating, Watching Shows and Decorating
Fun Fact About Me/Hidden Talent: My olfactory receptors are more than those of the average person.
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Me in 3 Words: C
ompassionate, Loyal and Creative
We're so happy that Diana Avila is part of our
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Leticia Ortiz-Gonzales - April 10th
Shalanda Mays - April 20th
Julio Ramos - April 21st
Liliana Hernandez - April 21st
Jocelyn Rodriguez - April 22nd
Wishing you a very special Birthday! ~All Peoples
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Save the Date: Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 6pm Newton Town Hall Community Meeting at A Place Called Home - The Bridge 2901 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90011
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Denim Day is April 25, 2018.
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Support All Peoples Community Center
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THANK YOU for supporting our work!
The tax deductible donation that you are making here enables us to continue serving the South Los Angeles community with REAL SOLUTIONS and REAL HEART.
Thank you in advance for your generous donation.
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All Peoples Community Center's mission is to provide social services and programs that empower individuals and promote community, respect and self-determination for all.
Real Solutions, Real Heart, Real Service to South LA Since 1942
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