Willowbrook Senior Center
12915 Jarvis Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
310-217-5650

The Willowbrook Senior Center was established in 1979. The center serves the Willowbrook, Athens and Westmont 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 older adult residents.
| 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. |
| AARP Senior Workshops | Variety of classes that target seniors in the community by providing classes such as driving and use of new technology; variety of dates and times. |
| Presentation/Workshops | Variety of topics covered at the center; varied dates and times. |
| 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. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Health Screenings | A variety of screenings are held at various centers; varying dates and times. |
| Crochet/Knitting | Crochet/Knitting is taught from new to advanced learners; varied dates and time. |
| Sewing | Class that teaches sewing to community members; varying dates and times. |
| Quilting | Class participants learn to quilt all levels welcomed; varied dates and times. |
| Line Dancing | All exercise is taught to fun music in which a partner is not needed; varied levels, dates and times. |
| Card/Board/Table Games | Bid Whist, Canasta, Chess, Checkers, Puzzles amongst others for seniors. |
| 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. |
| PROGRAM NAME | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Fitness Center | Exercise equipment available at the center. |
| Farmer’s Market Voucher | Seniors receive vouchers to use at farmer’s markets. |
| Wellness and Resource Fairs | Resources and activities that help bring health and wellness to the community for an event. |
| LA Found Bracelet Distribution Site | For Alzeihmers and Dementia Participants – Centers is a distribution site for LA Found Bracelets. |
| Free Income Tax Preparation | Community organizations provide free income tax preparation to income eligible individuals and families. |
| 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. |