The East Los Angeles Service Center has been a focal point in the community since 1974, it serves the City Terrace, Hazard, Union Pacific unincorporated areas and other neighboring communities. The center offers 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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Diabetes Awareness | Class that teaches individuals how to manage their diabetes |
Health Screenings | A variety of screenings are held at various centers; varying dates and times |
Arts & Crafts | Group that focuses on arts and crafts projects; varied dates and times |
Quilting | Class participants learn to quilt all levels welcomed; varied dates and times |
Jewelry | Jewelry class for all levels; varied dates and times |
Walk at Ease | Designed to help reduce pain and improve overall health. It’s a 6-week program that meets 3 times a week for 1 hour |
Senior Video Exercise | Seniors exercise to a video at the center |
Public Access Computers/Computer Labs | Computers and printers available for the public to use on their won or in a class setting; tablets available at some centers too |
Tablet Instruction | Provide assistance either on one-on-one to seniors or in a class setting |
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Food Pantry & Emergency Food | Shelf-stable food is available to individuals and families in need |
Congregate Meals | Lunch meals on-site at centers for seniors |
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Legal Assistance by Bet Tzedek | Bet Tzedek provides legal assistance to the seniors |
Headstart – Volunteers of America | Targets low-income families that reside within their designated service area |
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Dances | Events held at centers that include entertainment such as music to dance to and/or food, games, etc. This is an opportunity for community members to socialize with each other |
Karaoke | Individuals sing to their favorite songs |
Bingo/loteria | Game for seniors to play; varying dates and times |
Field Trips | Community field trips to educational or culturally enriching venues/sites |
Gardening Club | Club that teaches and shares gardening techniques with each other |
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Holiday Giveaways/Seasonal Celebrations: Halloween, Christmas & Thanksgiving | Centers plan celebrations and activities around holidays that can include giveaways |
Back to School Backpack Giveaway | School supplies and local resources provided to the community |
Presentation/Workshops – Showcase them somewhere else | Variety of topics covered at the center; varied dates and times |
Wellness Fairs | Resources and activities that help bring health and wellness to the community for an event |
Voting Center/Drop-off Vote-by-Mail | Accessible voting is made available to the community at the centers |
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Disability Collaboratives | Support for individuals with disabilities and their family |
Caregiver Support Group | Caregiver support group for example:Alzheimer’s, Dementia, etc. |
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Farmer’s Market Voucher | Seniors receive vouchers to use at farmer’s markets |
Meeting Room Available | Centers have meeting rooms available for organizations to use to provide a service to the community |
Adult Protective Service Referrals | Center staff are able to submit referrals for elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect on behalf of concerned community members |
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. |
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