Looking for a summer camp? Row LA still has a few spots left!

 

“Please let interested friends and family know there are few spots available during the other three weeks.

Registration is open for our Summer Camp! Spots are limited and are going fast, so check it out today.  “

“June 26 is recognized internationally as United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. On this day in 1987, the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment went into effect. “[T]he term ‘torture’ means any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person, or for any reason based on discrimination of any kind, when such pain or suffering is inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity. It does not include pain or suffering arising only from, inherent in or incidental to lawful sanctions.”

“Over and over again we see it… the need for reading glasses, plumbing repairs, a stove, utility bills, rent, food, dental work, new windows and yes, even rat extermination…these are just a few of the things that your support helps provide to seniors in need. The list goes on and on of things that make a difference in the quality of life for someone and allow them to remain in their current living situation.  So many needs and until now, nowhere to turn for help.

MAPS Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization started by a group of volunteers who have spent many years providing a variety of services to seniors in the Los Angeles County area and have seen too many older adults in need of assistance.  They have fallen through the cracks of other social services. Through fundraising, we attempt to provide a one-time safety net for those seniors who cannot afford the things that may allow them to remain safe and independent wherever they may call home.

It is strictly a labor of love for the board of directors and other volunteers who assist in our outreach and fundraising efforts. Since we have been established, social workers and other health care professionals who are close to these seniors in need have come to rely on us to help with these unique problems. The funds raised go directly to helping seniors and their families in need.

Help improve the life of a senior today! “

“Our fellows make a difference.

JYLA corps members are helping to feed our community, responding to the needs of our immigrant friends and neighbors, educating students, and walking the path of spiritual growth, creative expression, and compassionate community building – even (and especially) during this difficult time!”

 

Click here to learn more about Jubilee Consortium.

Even though IAMLA is still closed they are still teaching other about the history of Italian Americans.

“Did you know that the Bozzani brothers opened a bicycle and motorcycle shop next door to the Italian Hall (now the IAMLA) in downtown LA’s Little Italy in the early 1900s? They then became one of the largest automobile dealerships in Southern California and one brother, Amerigo, helped oversee the construction of the west’s first freeway! The dealership Bozzani Volkswagen, still exists today and is family owned.”

Click here to learn more about IAMLA.

The Healing WELL groups are still meeting online you can join Yoga with Wren, 12 Steps for Healing and their women’s group! Check out their calendar for more info. 

Click here to learn more about The Healing WELL. 

“Families & Criminal Justice envisions a future in which the development of every person is fostered by healthy relationships, supportive human networks, adequate community resources, equitable social policies and just economic systems.​​ The mission of Families & Criminal Justice is the prevention of intergenerational crime and incarceration.

The work of Families & Criminal Justice is based in Attachment Theory.  This set of concepts explains the bond between young children and their primary caregivers, and its importance in child development and future relationships.

We also utilize a reflective, relationship-based approach to practice.  In relationship-based practice, “who you are is as important as what you do.”  Relationship-based practice provides for the parent what we want the parent to provide for the child: a healthy, nurturing, responsive relationship.”

Click here to learn more about Families and Criminal Justice. 

On June 12th Access books had a book giveaway at 99th street school! They also gave away masks to families that came to get books today! 

Click here to learn more about Access Books.

South Bay Village Incorporated is making sure the seniors in their community know about all the resources available to help them stay safe during this time. 

 

Resources for Seniors from City of Torrance.

Hello Commissioners!
I hope you are all doing well! I don’t know if you know about all the resources the City has for Seniors that you may want to pass on to any seniors who have not heard.
• The Torrance Cares 2 GO – A food deliver program the cost $55.00 but is enough food for a few weeks.
• The COVID19 Senior Hot Line (the Bartlett’s phone number) staff are answering questions about COVID19 and any other questions they get.
• “NEW” Coming soon. I will share more information once the program is finalized. There is a screening process, that need to be passed to be excepted. It is the testing program for seniors 65+ (City of Torrance residents who are in the highest-risk categories are eligible for in-home testing) if they currently have symptoms. This includes those individuals with COVID-19 symptoms who are: 65 and older; and/or
Have underlying health conditions including:
Diabetes
Heart disease
Hypertension
Chronic lung disease
Moderate to severe asthma; or,
People who are immunocompromised, including as a result of cancer treatment
• The City has a Virtual Recreation site with a lot of programs for seniors who use computers;
https://www.torranceca.gov/services/virtual-recreation
• Attached is the information newsletter that went out to over 400 seniors. All we address on.

The founders of RowLA were all Masters rowers in Marina del Rey. While training, they noticed the lack of diversity among young rowers in the marina waters. At the same time, they became aware of the opportunities for young high school female rowers as they moved toward the college application process.

Knowing that the sport of rowing offered fitness, camaraderie, emotional strength and leadership skills, the founders decided to create RowLA to afford these benefits to young girls in the LA public schools. Modeled after other successful outreach rowing programs, RowLA plans to start with a small but quality program and expand over time.

Founded in 2009. Mothers Beach – Palawan Way, Marina del Rey, California 90292. RowLA is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Founding Director, Liz Greenberger

For the past five years Liz has worked with first generation to college minority students in the public schools through a project called Tech4Success. She has been active in the public school system for over 15 years and was recently honored by the City of Santa Monica for her work.

In the 1980’s Liz served in the Reagan White House in the National Security Council as a policy analyst focused on the Middle East.

She is a rower and coxswain as well as a mother of three grown children, all involved in watersports.