The Asian Community Service Center was established in 1979. The center serves the Gardena, El Camino Village, and West Carson unincorporated areas and other neighboring communities. It is a multipurpose facility designed to offer a wide range of services and social activities providing opportunities for daily learning, skills enhancement, community engagement, socialization, and healthy living for residents of all ages.
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Emergency Food Assistance | The center coordinates, organizes and distributes food to provide food to low-income individuals, including the elderly and persons with disabilities. Maintains and prepares monthly reports to be submitted to the Food Bank. |
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Title V | Centers serve as training sites for subsidized part-time work for unemployed older adults (age 55 or older). Center directors provide training and supervision. |
Youth Training Program | Provides at risk and disconnected youth with career exposure opportunities, resources and support to prepare them for future success centers are participating training sites. |
PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
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Special Service for Groups (SSG) | Licensed agency that provides support and resources for older adults and their family’s in the community. Center Director coordinates with the program staff from SSG. |
Dept. of Mental Health | Co-located with the Dept. of Mental Health that provides in-house sessions and activities to clients. |
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Holiday Giveaways/Seasonal Celebrations | Centers plan celebrations and activities around holidays (.eg. Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas, etc.) that include giveaways and activities. |
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Meeting Room Reservations | Centers have meeting rooms available for reservation by organizations seeking to provide a service to the community. |
LA Found Bracelet Distribution Site | For Alzeihmers and Dementia Participants – Centers is a distribution site for LA Found Bracelets. |
Cooling Center | If there is excessive high temperature, centers are activated as Cooling centers to provide relief from extreme heat conditions. The goal is to offer a safe, cool environment for those who might be at risk of heat-related illnesses. |
Information & Referral | Provide information and refer community members to programs/services available. |
Translation | Staff assist translate simple documents for the community. |
Form Assistance | Staff help complete simple forms such as Utility CARE Discount, Jury Duty, etc. |
Farmer’s Market Voucher | Seniors receive vouchers to use at farmer’s markets. |
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Toy Loan Program | DPSS Toy lending program that provides incentives to children in the community. |