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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| 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 provider serves 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 |
|---|---|
| Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) | Assist with benefit applications and claims, they have a driver’s license program and college fee waivers. |
| Back to School Backpack Giveaway | School supplies and local resources provided to the community. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Holiday Giveaways/Seasonal Celebrations | Centers plan celebrations and activities around holidays (.eg. Halloween, Thanksgiving, & Christmas, etc.) that include giveaways and activities. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Information & Referral | Provide information and refer community members to programs/services available, including APS referrals. |
| Forms Assistance | Staff help complete simple forms such as Utility CARE Discount, Jury Duty, etc. |
| Translation | Staff assist translate simple documents for the community. |
| Exercise Class | Simple exercise activity for the seniors. |
| Utility Assistance | Center assists eligible individuals and families submit their utility bills (SoCal and SCE). Reviews, prepares and submits utility bill submissions in the system. |
| Farmer’s Market Voucher | Seniors receive vouchers to use at farmer’s markets. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Toy Loan Program | DPSS Toy lending program that provides incentives to children in the community. |
| Child Lane (daycare) | Child care rovides day care services to low-income parents. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Public Access Computers/Computer Lab | Computers and printers available for the public to use on their own or in a class setting; tablets available at some centers too. |
| Presentation/Workshops | Variety of topics covered at the center; varied dates and times. |
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