The San Pedro Service Center was established in 1976. The programs and services help to support residents in the San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Lomita and Long Beach 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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Food Pantry & Emergency Food | Shelf-stable food is available to individuals and families in need |
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Title V | Centers serve as training sites for subsidized part-time work for unemployed older adults (age 55 or older) |
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Child Lane (daycare) | Provides day care services to low-income parents and parents who are seeking employment |
Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) | Assist with benefit applications and claims, they have a driver’s license program and college fee waivers |
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Holiday Giveaways/Seasonal Celebrations: Halloween, Christmas & Thanksgiving | Centers plan celebrations and activities around holidays that can include giveaways |
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Senior Support Group | Support group for seniors |
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Library | A quiet space for community members to access books to borrow or read at the centers |
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 |
Utility Assistance | Utility assistance provided to income eligible households for SoCal Gas and SCE utility bills; varying dates/times at centers |
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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Toy Loan Program | DPSS Toy lending program that provides incentives to children in the community |