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All Peoples named 2018 Top-Rated Non-Profit!

Thanks to our wonderful Community members, All Peoples has won a 2018 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits!

Here’s a few quotes from our Community Members:

“It’s hard to find a nonprofit providing more services for people in need. All Peoples is consistently and successfully building essential support systems to create a self-sufficient community. I’m so proud to be a part of this amazing organization!” ~ cgalligani

“Gracias por ayudar me y a mi familia. Este centro se siente como un familia. Doy muchas gracias por mi manajadora de caso.” ~ wemalop12

“I usually don’t write reviews for anything or anyone, but this was different. This organization has helped my family so much when we were in need. We have looked for help in so many places to no avail. My case manager Hilda is like Heaven sent. She has helped up with supplies for my husband’s job, provided books for the kids, and a lot of other services. I have never been to any place where all the staff are genuinely nice and helpful. I am thankful for all the help and the people that we have met.” ~ Anonymous

“APCC has many resources. They have a very welcoming and positive environment. Young passionate community activists and advocates helping all that come for any assistance. This is a must use one-stop shop for all families in need of resources and support.” ~ Diana

“All Peoples Community Center is one of the best resources for the community, they have services for the entire family. I had my son in the Summer Program and they kept him busy not only with academic work, but also with field trips. I am very thankful for a place like this where our children are safe and learning.” ~ flormarl

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About All Peoples Community Center

All Peoples Community Center (All Peoples) is an all-encompassing neighborhood center whose mission is to provide social services and programs that empower individuals and promote community, respect, and self-determination for all.

Founded in 1942, All Peoples has served as a true safe haven and trusted place for low-income children and families in South Los Angeles.  Today, All Peoples provides a myriad of social and educational services to more than 6,600 people per year in its 20,000-square-foot center located in a residential area of South LA’s Vernon-Central neighborhood, immediately south of downtown Los Angeles. Services are designed to achieve the following goals: to help children succeed at each stage of development; to strengthen and support individuals and families and build community; to prevent violence and crime in the community and the home; to address the root causes of gang involvement; to provide job training and create job opportunities; and to help seniors stay active and engaged.

All Peoples is a vibrant hub of activity for children, youth, and families six days a week, year-round. Services include licensed extended day childcare, after school programs, academic tutoring, a computer lab, summer camp, summer jobs, an alternative high school, workforce development and career assistance, financial literacy and education, parenting classes, domestic violence support groups, food distribution, a community micro-garden, a senior volunteer program, and more.

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

* Volunteer opportunities at All Peoples! More Info

** In-kind and Sponsorship opportunities at All Peoples!

Please contact allpeoples@allpeoplescc.org for more information.

Search Job Opportunities currently available at All Peoples Community Center!

Financial Empowerment

On February 20, 2018, we celebrated with our first 14 Graduates on completing their Financial Literacy Courses. Topics included Budgeting, Credit Building, Savings and Investments, and Identify Theft. All Peoples in partnership with Broadway Federal Bank provided bank accounts for all participants and matched all money saved during the 6-week financial course.

The Financial Empowerment program was packaged into a five-week mini-course consisting of 90 minute modules. Each week, financial instructors taught topics from the FDIC Money Smart curriculum, which is designed to help enhance financial wellness and properly educate Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) families. Topics included the following: basic budgeting; understanding credit reports; the do’s and don’ts of credit card usage; consumer’s right and protection; saving and investment products; among other subjects.

Parent(s) who attended a minimum of 4+ workshops were eligible to partake in the Individual Development Account (IDA) program which reward participants by matching their accounts. Once parent(s) graduated from the Financial Empowerment Workshops, they were given the opportunity to continue receiving financial guidance through our Financial Coaching program, which provided them with financial knowledge, tools, and resources to advance their overall financial well-being.

Throughout 2018, we had over 100 FamilySource Program participants enroll in our workshops. We also held our 1st First-time homebuyer workshop on December 6, 2018. Workshop topics included (1) Are you mortgage ready? , (2) Benefits of homeownership, (3) Types of mortgage loans, (4) The monthly mortgage payment, and (5) credit.

In collaboration with All Peoples FamilySource and YouthSource Centers, a workshop was created to deliver financial literacy workshops catering to South Los Angeles Youth. The workshop was designed to enhance financial wellness by preparing students on proper financial management. In the month of March, students were given a two-day financial literacy workshop targeting the following financial topics: basic budgeting, understanding credit reports, the do’s and don’ts of credit card usage, credit monitoring apps, identity theft protection, consumer’s rights and protection, investing in stocks, among other financial subjects.

Additionally, students were encouraged to engage in financial literacy exercises on budgeting, savings, and credit cards. The workshop concluded with fifteen enrolled Youth who graduated and received a certificate of completion from the program. Eligible Youth were given the opportunity to sign-up for the SaverLife program (an online program that rewards individuals for consistently saving at least $20 each month. The program lasts for 6 months and you can earn a maximum of $60.) Thus, prompting saving habits among the Youth.

About All Peoples Community Center

All Peoples Community Center (All Peoples) is an all-encompassing neighborhood center whose mission is to provide social services and programs that empower individuals and promote community, respect, and self-determination for all.

Founded in 1942, All Peoples has served as a true safe haven and trusted place for low-income children and families in South Los Angeles.  Today, All Peoples provides a myriad of social and educational services to more than 6,600 people per year in its 20,000-square-foot center located in a residential area of South LA’s Vernon-Central neighborhood, immediately south of downtown Los Angeles. Services are designed to achieve the following goals: to help children succeed at each stage of development; to strengthen and support individuals and families and build community; to prevent violence and crime in the community and the home; to address the root causes of gang involvement; to provide job training and create job opportunities; and to help seniors stay active and engaged.

All Peoples is a vibrant hub of activity for children, youth, and families six days a week, year-round. Services include licensed extended day childcare, after school programs, academic tutoring, a computer lab, summer camp, summer jobs, an alternative high school, workforce development and career assistance, financial literacy and education, parenting classes, domestic violence support groups, food distribution, a community micro-garden, a senior volunteer program, and more.

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

* Volunteer opportunities at All Peoples! More Info

** In-kind and Sponsorship opportunities at All Peoples!

Please contact allpeoples@allpeoplescc.org for more information.

Search Job Opportunities currently available at All Peoples Community Center!

Spreading Holiday Cheer!

Thank you to all community members, volunteers, staff, board members and sponsors who joined us for our Annual Christmas Toy give-a-way on December 14, 2018! A special thank you to Toyota Financial Services and Capital One for their sponsorship for our Christmas 2018 event. With the help of our sponsors, All Peoples was able to provide personalized gifts to more than 115 families totaling 318 children this Christmas.

All Peoples partnered with Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School to adopt 20 families for this Christmas and Holiday Season. Each family was adopted by one homeroom/advisory class who provided gifts for each family while teaching students about the value of giving back.

We would also like to Thank Farahi Law Firm for their donation of 40 additional toys for youth and families that were unable to participate in our Annual Christmas Toy give-a-way or the Adopt a Family Program.

All Peoples was also able to host our first DCFS Christmas Party for 39 foster youth and 21 foster parents and parents. Thank you to CII – Children’s Institute, ECHO – Northrop Grumman Employees Charity Organization for helping to make this possible! All Peoples Staff and Volunteers were able to provide over 370 items to families which included clothes, hygiene products and children’s toys. * **

A special thank you to Jose Figueroa, of Broadway Federal and his elves.  

About All Peoples Community Center

All Peoples Community Center (All Peoples) is an all-encompassing neighborhood center whose mission is to provide social services and programs that empower individuals and promote community, respect, and self-determination for all.

Founded in 1942, All Peoples has served as a true safe haven and trusted place for low-income children and families in South Los Angeles.  Today, All Peoples provides a myriad of social and educational services to more than 6,600 people per year in its 20,000-square-foot center located in a residential area of South LA’s Vernon-Central neighborhood, immediately south of downtown Los Angeles. Services are designed to achieve the following goals: to help children succeed at each stage of development; to strengthen and support individuals and families and build community; to prevent violence and crime in the community and the home; to address the root causes of gang involvement; to provide job training and create job opportunities; and to help seniors stay active and engaged.

All Peoples is a vibrant hub of activity for children, youth, and families six days a week, year-round. Services include licensed extended day childcare, after school programs, academic tutoring, a computer lab, summer camp, summer jobs, an alternative high school, workforce development and career assistance, financial literacy and education, parenting classes, domestic violence support groups, food distribution, a community micro-garden, a senior volunteer program, and more.

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

* Volunteer opportunities at All Peoples! More Info

** In-kind and Sponsorship opportunities at All Peoples!

Please contact allpeoples@allpeoplescc.org for more information.

Search Job Opportunities currently available at All Peoples Community Center!

All Peoples Community Center offers Free Tax Prep!

We’re out in the Community! Jesse De La Cruz spoke to community members at John Adams Middle School on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 about our free tax services offered at All Peoples.

Please contact Jesse at (213) 747-6357 ext 119 for more information. Make sure to ask about EITC – You may qualify for up to $6,000 cash back!

It’s estimated that 20% of L.A. County residents are not claiming the Federal and State Earned Income Tax Credits (#EITC) who qualify. That’s $566 million dollars not coming back to families and our Communities. Claim What’s Yours! Free Tax Prep LA can Help!

FREE Tax Preparation:

• It’s FREE – Free tax preparation services for families who meet eligibility requirements.
• It’s QUICK – If you are due a refund, you can get it in as few as 5-8 days!
• It’s SECURE – We use the same software a paid Tax Preparer would use.

Documents You Will Need:

• Valid Identification Card
• Social Security or ITIN Cards for everyone included in the tax return
• W2, 1099, or any other income forms
• The previous years tax return (2017)
• FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT: Please bring your bank account information with a routing number or a voided check

Benefits of Filing:

• QUALIFY for the Earned Income Tax Credit & Child Tax Credit
• FASTER REFUND with electronic filing
• SAVE MONEY by eliminating check cashing fees and getting your refund direct deposit into your bank

Appointments only.

Please Call Jesse at 213.747.6357 ext 119 to schedule an appointment.

Congrats FamilySource Center Graduates!

ESL beginners

Congratulations to our ESL beginners graduating class! We would also like to give a special Thank You to Los Angeles Trade Technical College Instructor Brittany Olayele for her work at All Peoples. FamilySource Programs will resume in 2019. ESL Classes are scheduled to begin January 2019. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Citizenship Classes

Congratulations to Bibiana Granados Gonzalez and Andrea Granados who have passed their citizenship tests! For information regarding our free classes with Instructor Ana Cubas, please contact Leticia Ortiz-Gonzales at (213) 747-6357 ext 121 or lortiz@allpeoplescc.org. Childcare Provided.

FSC Computer Classes

FamilySource Fall 2018 Basic and Intermediate Level Computer classes have ended. The Beginners class was held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and the Intermediate Class was held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There was a total of 15 students who completed the program. The main purpose of these classes is to give people in the community the necessary tools on how to use a computer and how to surf the internet. Students learn (1) the basic parts of a computer, (2) how to use the internet, (3) how to pay bills on line, (4) how to create an email account, (5) how to use Office programs; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and (6) how to create a basic webpage. We have completed all our computer sessions for the year, and will be offering more FSC computer classes next year in January 2019. Congratulations to all of our graduates!

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