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Paulina with her Newborn

All Peoples Program Facilitator Aracely Corona shares a moment from our All Peoples Supplemental Food Program:

Meet Paulina.  Paulina is a 35 year old Latina women with three children. She walked into our supplemental food program with her new born daughter in her hands. She was accompanied by her sister. Paulina sat down at our intake table expressing that she needed emergency food since her husband had recently been laid off. As staff listened to her story, it was evident that she was also in need of a stroller. All Peoples had recently received a pallet of children’s items earlier that week through the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. In that donation, there was a stroller that also came with a car seat that fortunately was still available for distribution. Staff and interns worked to assemble the stroller, and when the stroller was ready, we surprised the client with the stroller. She was overjoyed with the surprise and expressed that she wanted to cry of happiness. Staff and volunteers helped Paulina in loading her bags of food into the stroller. She disclosed that her birthday had just passed and that this was a great belated birthday present. Paulina could not believe that she had received a stroller; one that she had always wanted for her baby. Paulina’s sister was also provided a bag of food. All Peoples’ staff and volunteers in the supplemental food program that day were humbled by the gratitude that was expressed by Paulina.

All Peoples Supplemental Food Program continues to seek an increase in donations to be able to support families in need of assistance from our Food Program as well as other Programs offered at All Peoples.

Our Goal is to Raise $4,000!

#GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and we’re getting a head start!

Your generous gift will assist with College Books, Tours, Transportation, Supplies, Workshops and Application Fees for our All Peoples Youth.

So far, we’ve raised $815 of our $4,000 goal. Will you help us cross the finish line?

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YOUR IMPACT:

“All Peoples is my second home. I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be here without them…from making me stay on top of my grades to donating transportation. Give back to the community is a concept I greatly learned from All Peoples and that is what I wish to do always.” – Crystal O., 2017 GivingTuesday Recipient currently attending Humboldt University

“I am trying to break all the norms of our household by staying in school and graduating. Thank you for taking the time to assist a first time generation college attendee. Because of how you assisted me, I will be able to help others in the future too.” – Anthony J., 2017 GivingTuesday Recipient currently attending Cal State University Los Angeles

“Being a person of color, people made me think that college was impossible, but…they thought wrong. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this donation. I hope to not only repay you, but my community as well. ” – Steve C., 2017 GivingTuesday Recipient currently attending Middlebury College in Vermont

“I’m thankful that All Peoples was there when I needed them most. I now have peace of mind, and I can focus on my classes instead of the resources I lacked. My family and I thank you…I will never forget how you helped me.” – Mateo A, 2017 GivingTuesday Recipient currently attending Los Angeles Trade Tech

Because of YOU, College Corner staff were able to assist seniors with over 40 college applications for FALL 2018!

College Corner staff assisted seniors with a total of 17 FAFSA applications with an estimated total of $100,640 Pell Grant financial distribution for the FALL 2018!

Your generous gift will assist our All Peoples Youth with College Books, Tours, Transportation, Supplies, Workshops and Application Fees.

Our College Corner Advisors work closely with our Youth to make sure that everyone knows that “College is Possible” regardless of their socio-economic status. We believe in our All Peoples Youth and support their goals and aspirations.

We know You do too.

Right now when you give, your Donation will be matched DOLLAR for DOLLAR!

Thank you for your generous donation!

“Tomorrow’s Leaders”

All Peoples Youth Director Deisy Huerta with Enrique Peralta, 2018 Cal State Northridge Graduate.

“All Peoples has provided me with a supportive foundation, and with their extensive support, I have acquired the skills to empower the Youth within my Community and demonstrate that the impossible is achievable with the power of will. ”

Enrique, born and raised in South LA, was heavily involved in our All Peoples Youth Programs. He is one of many of our success stories thanks to supportive donors.

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All Peoples Community Center

822 E 20th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90011

All Peoples Annual Gala “Sowing the Seeds of Change”!

A Message from our Executive Director:

All Peoples Community Center celebrated 76 years of service to its historic South Los Angeles neighborhood with its Annual Gala “Sowing the Seeds of Change” on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the USC Radisson.  The festivities included dinner, awards and a silent auction.  The evening was filled with excitement as we honored:

All Peoples Executive Director Saundra Bryant (left) with Dan B Genung Visionary Leadership Award Recipient Olivia E Mitchell

Olivia E. Mitchell, Assistant Chief Grants Administrator of the City of Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department, received the Dan B. Genung Visionary Leadership Award. This award honors a person of integrity who champions equal rights for all, challenges barriers that segregate individuals of different races, ethnicities, and religions, inspires people to value their own potential and reach beyond expectation; a person whose exceptional vision unifies communities, and motivates others to serve and to lead.

All Peoples FamilySource Center Director Julio Ramos (right) with Joe Ide Spirit of Community Award Recipient Jose Figueroa

Jose Figueroa, Assistant Vice President, Community Partnership Manager Broadway Federal Bank, received the Joe Ide Spirit of Community Award. This award honors an individual who embraces the mission of All Peoples, who is generous of time and effort to improve the lives of others, and who demonstrates a deep and abiding commitment to the families of our South Los Angeles community.

All Peoples Youth Director Deisy Huerta (right) presenting the Youth of the Year Award to Karina Basturo

Karina Basurto, received the Youth of the Year Award. This award honors a young participant who demonstrates outstanding character, respect for others, and exceptional promise to become a future community leader.

Attendees were treated to the premiere of All Peoples micro farm video. We are grateful to Danny Galligani, and his friend Andrew Wright for volunteering their time and energy to produce, shoot and edit the video. I’d also like to thank Bird Amble, Helen Medina, and Lindsey Kish for their assistance with editing.

A special thank you to Toyota Financial Services (TFS) our Diamond Sponsor and to all of the sponsors and donors who made the evening a great success. You can see our donors on All Peoples website allpeoplescc.org.

All Peoples Chair Seth Walworth with wife Sue Walworth.

Last, but certainly not least the All Peoples Board of Directors and staff should be applauded for going above and beyond in making our event a total success.  I am grateful for their service to the community and the Center.

(pictured from left) Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Gala Honoree Olivia E Mitchell, All Peoples Executive Director Saundra Bryant, and Gala Honoree Jose Figueroa

We were thankful for the presence or acknowledgement by our political representatives who presented all the honorees with certificates of appreciation and encouragement; Congresswoman Lucille Roybal Allard, 40th District, State Senator Holly Mitchell, 30th District, Assembly Member Reggie Jones Sawyer, 59th District, Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas, 2nd Supervisorial District and Councilmember Curren Price, New 9th District.

Founded in 1942, to sustain a community decimated by the internment of its largely Japanese-American residents, All Peoples has been a hub of vital resources for a neighborhood that has changed from Japanese-American, to African-American, to Latino today.  The Center serves hundreds of people of all ages, six days a week, with an extensive menu of educational, financial literacy, health empowerment, and family support programs at its facility just southwest of downtown Los Angeles.

All Peoples Executive Director Saundra Bryant with Staff and Interns

“Sowing the Seeds of Change” is our challenge for the future of legacy of All Peoples. We will continue to work in partnership with our program participants to address the issues that they deemed relevant. We will continue to encourage our young people to believe in themselves and never give up on the dreams they have for themselves, their families and this community. As staff, we have a responsibility to inform our community members through workshops, town hall meetings and public forums. Each day, we must endeavor to provide quality service to the youth and adults who enter our doors. Real Solutions, Real Heart and Real Service is who we are yesterday, today and in the future.

For more photos the event, please visit our Facebook Page HERE!

Real Solutions and Service to South LA

Miguel Orozco and Margarita Ramirez

Miguel Orozco and Margarita Ramirez are on the path to opening an independent contractor business and purchasing a home.

Meet Miguel Orozco and Margarita Ramirez. The couple has been married for over 10 years, and are raising three young boys in South Los Angeles. In May of 2018, Miguel and Margarita enrolled in All Peoples’ Spanish Financial Literacy Workshops. During the workshops, they were educated on financial topics which includes: budgeting, savings, banking products, credit building, investments, and the “how to” avoid identity theft. Currently, the couple are receiving financial coaching sessions and recently enrolled in the IDA program.

Miguel and Margarita are working on two financial goals: 1) support to establish an independent contractor business, and 2) purchasing a home. Miguel has already submitted his paperwork to become a license contractor. Miguel and Margarita are mono-Spanish speakers, and due to language barriers, they requested support from both their FamilySource Center case manager and financial coach to help interpret and change their business from a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to a Corporation (Co.) status. Currently, Miguel and Margarita are waiting on their submission results. In addition, both are seeking additional services at All Peoples such as: CARECEN services; and FamilySource Center’s College Corner to obtain college preparation workshops for their children.

With assistance of our All Peoples and FamilySource Center staff, Miguel Orozco and Margarita Ramirez are on the path to opening an independent contractor business and purchasing a home.