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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| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| ARP Building a Better Connection for Older Adults (BBCOA) Program | The program consists of an 8-week comprehensive training course. The training empowers participants to bridge the digital divide thus facilitating access to social interactions, healthcare, and other essential services that had become elusive due to lack of technology knowledge. Upon completion of training, each participant is provided an Apple iPad with two-year data plan. |
| Public Access Computers/Computer Labs | Computers and printers available for the public to use on their own or in a class setting; tablets available at some centers too. |
| Sewing Group | Provides older adults with a welcoming space to learn and practice sewing skills, fostering creativity and community connections. |
| Crochet Club | Group participants learn to crochet all levels welcomed. |
| Quilting | Class participants learn to quilt all levels welcomed; varied dates and times. |
| Jewelry | Jewelry class for all levels; varied dates and times. |
| Senior Video Exercise | Seniors exercise to a video at the center. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Congregate Meals | Lunch meals on-site at centers for seniors. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistance by Bet Tzedek | Bet Tzedek provides legal assistance to older adults. |
| Headstart – Volunteers of America | Targets low-income families that reside within their designated service area. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Bingo/loteria | Game for seniors to play; varying dates and times. |
| Field Trips | Community field trips to educational or culturally enriching venues/sites. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Holiday Giveaways/Seasonal Celebrations | Centers plan celebrations and activities around holidays (.eg. Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas, etc.) that include giveaways and activities. |
| Back to School Backpack Giveaway | School supplies and local resources provided to the community. |
| 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. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Womans Support Group | Womans support group for older adults, disabled, youth. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Information & Referral | Provide information and refer community members to programs/services available, including APS referrals. |
| Forms Assistance | Provided by SCRS to help completing simple forms such as Utility CARE Discount, Jury Duty, etc. |
| Translation | Staff assist to translate simple documents for the community. |
| Meeting Room Reservations | Variety of topics covered at the center; varied dates and times. |
| Farmer’s Market Voucher | Seniors receive vouchers to use at farmer’s markets. |
| 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. |
| Presentation/Workshops | Variety of topics covered at the center; varied dates and times. |
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