Meet our Team – Diana Para

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Let’s get to know Diana Para, All Peoples Community Center’s FamilySource Intake Assistant and After-School Youth Coordinator for Washington 702:

Favorite Food: BimBimBap, Korean Dish

Favorite Color: Blue and Violet

Favorite Animal: Sloth

Favorite Quote: “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We Keep Moving Forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”

How would you describe All Peoples Community Center:  I would describe All Peoples as a place where no matter who you are, they will provide help. All Peoples is a home for the community and for the people who work here.

Favorite Part of Your Job: My favorite part of my job is the new work techniques I am learning from everyone. I am slowly opening up to new experiences and learning more while at the job. I also enjoy getting to interact with the kids and watching them learn as well and be a part of community events.

My best All Peoples story: During our Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, I worked as a lead server, making sure that the other volunteers and I got food to the tables where the families were being seated. I remember this event more because I was put in charge at one point by helping lead the volunteers to where they needed to go and making sure that we were working together as a team. At the beginning, it was very stressful because communication was not the best at first and there was not really a system yet on how to keep track of which tables had been served food. Once there was a system in place, it went smoothly, and I was proud of myself because I was more vocal with directions. I am a very introverted person, and I am not really one to tell people what to do or to speak up. So, the fact that I was speaking up and helping the volunteers is something that I am proud of because it showed me that I can lead a team.

Hobbies: Reading, Painting, and Coloring

Fun Fact About Me/Hidden Talent:

I want to travel around the world in the future. I also want to learn more from school and be successful to help my family.

Me in 3 Words: Kind, Open-Minded, and Easy-Going

We’re so happy that Diana is part of our All Peoples Family!

 

 

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Meet our Team – Kristie Gonzalez

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Let’s get to know Kristie Gonzalez, All Peoples Community Center’s FamilySource Case Manager:

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Animal: Elephant

Favorite Quote: “Men of quality are not threatened by women of equality.”

How would you describe All Peoples Community Center: All Peoples is a place to help the community. It is a place where clients can seek help on a variety of things from food, to youth programs, to housing related services. And if we cannot help immediately we will find resources or direct the client elsewhere where they can seek the help they need. Point is the client does not leave feeling like they were not helped or wasted their time. It is a place where clients can feel safe and feel supported.

Favorite Part of Your Job: My favorite part of my job is being able to help clients whether it is something big or small. It is hoping to make a difference and alleviate some of the stress a family or client may be going through. Also, being able to provide clients with resources that they may not be aware of. I also enjoy being able to encourage clients that their dreams are possible and achieving their goals is possible. Sometimes all it takes is a little push or someone that believes in you.

My best All Peoples story: My favorite All Peoples story is when I gave my clients their holiday presents in December. I could tell Mom’s spirit was low and I could tell she felt defeated because of everything she had been going through. Parent thought she was not going to have presents to give to her children that holiday season. I know it really meant a lot to her and her children. We cried (tears of happiness of course).

Hobbies: Dancing, Hiking, and Traveling

Fun Fact About Me/Hidden Talent: I use to Polynesian dance and perform.

Me in 3 Words:Feminist, Smart, and Honest

We’re so happy that Kristie is part of our All Peoples Family!

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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.

 

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Justice for George Floyd

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A Message from our Executive Director Saundra Bryant:

Dear Friends of All Peoples,

It is challenging to write this letter because I have so many emotions going through my head. My heart breaks for the family of George Floyd. We all watched in horror his death at the hands of one police officer. Equally egregious were the three onlookers who were sworn to “protect and serve” George Floyd and did nothing making them equally complicit in his death. The frustration and anger that I feel are due to this not being an isolated incident or an anomaly. It has become a common theme across this country as we witness the deaths of African American males and females. This most recent incident is forcing our country to take off the blinders and acknowledge the issue that has been ignored far too long.

Systemic racism does exist in this country, and as long as we refuse to accept the reality and work to dismantle the evil, we will continue to see protests of some kind. It is racism that maintains a status quo of policies and structures that are bias against African Americans and people of color. As long as we continue to keep our heads in the sand and ignore the pain and suffering that is right in front of us, we as a country will stay on the path to implode.

I believe in non-violence. I don’t want to see the burning and looting or the National Guard in my City. At the same time, I don’t want to see any distraction from the message calling out for change, accountability, and recognition that “Black Lives Matter.” The dignity and respect for all people have been a consistent value of All Peoples. We stand in solidarity, calling for an end to the systemic racism in this country. We call for it now, not in the future, because we have been waiting for too long.

I have served as a member of the Community Police Advisory Board for more than 20 years. I have worked with more than seven captains. Most encouraged community members to speak out if officers fell short of professionalism that the badge is supposed to represent. I also understand that it is essential to revamp the policies and call out those instances of racial profiling and seek justice that is equitable for community and law enforcement.

WE MUST ALL SEARCH OUR CONSCIENCE AND CONSIDER WHAT OUR NEXT ACTIONS WILL BE. “IF NOT NOW, WHEN? IF NOT YOU, WHO?”

Sincerely,

Saundra Bryant

Executive Director

 

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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.

 

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Meet our Team – Ulises Alegra

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Let’s get to know Ulises Alegria, All Peoples Community Center’s FamilySource College Ambassador:

Favorite Food: Korean BBQ, Pupusas

Favorite Color: Orange

Favorite Sports Team: Dodgers

Favorite Animal: Sea Turtles

Favorite Quote: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why­­­­­­­­­­­­­­.”

How would you describe All Peoples Community Center: All Peoples is an amazing place for the community and its employees. It is a diverse and fun work environment that strives to encourage and assist the community in a positive manner. It helps youth strive to reach their academic goals and assists them in every step of the way. All Peoples is truly an amazing place with spectacular individuals.

Favorite Part of Your Job: My favorite part about my job is helping students and seeing a smile on their face when they see that their problem got fixed/solved. I also really enjoy working on the creative work I do like the College Tour flyers and the posters I make with my co-worker Michelle Blanco.

My best All Peoples story: My best story would probably have to be when I introduced myself at my first staff meeting. I honestly did not know how to properly introduce myself, and I was sweating buckets. Every time a staff member would finish and get closer to being my turn, I would start getting more nervous and anxious. I don’t even remember what it is that I said when it was my turn, but I’m sure I stuttered and messed up a couple times. To top it all off later we were put into groups and had to present on a certain topic, and I was chosen to present along with Deisy and I was super nervous. I debated many times to just say I needed to go to the restroom and just stay there, but I knew that wasn’t an option and had to face my fears. In the end it wasn’t as bad as I thought, and every single staff member was welcoming and friendly which is what I love about All Peoples.

Hobbies: I enjoy drawing both on paper and digitally. I also like reading manga, watching anime, photography, and hanging out with my friends.

Fun Fact About Me/Hidden Talent: A Fun Fact about me is that I was a police explorer in 11th Grade. It’s like a police scout of sorts. We would do mock scenarios, learn police codes, and we would volunteer in city events.

Me in 3 Words: Happy, Creative, and Shy

We’re so happy that Ulises is part of our All Peoples Family!

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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.

 

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Mayor Garcetti Visits All Peoples

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Mayor Garcetti Visits All Peoples

All Peoples would like to acknowledge and thank Mayor Eric Garcetti and Hollywood talent lawyer Matt Johnson (pictured with All Peoples Executive Director Saundra Bryant) for visiting All Peoples and showing their support for the Center and its community members.

“There’s a huge sense of urgency to try to mitigate the level of suffering that people are going to endure through this crisis,” stated Matt Johnson, whose team has raised more than $40 million for the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti, through his Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, is currently providing meals to isolated senior citizens, providing personal protective equipment for those who can’t afford it, and giving direct financial assistance to people who are living in poverty and have lost income due to the pandemic.

You can read more about Mayor Garcetti and Matt Johnson’s visit to All Peoples and their support for Angelenos HERE.

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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.

 

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Meet our Team – Belginy Molina

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Let’s get to know Belginy Molina, All Peoples Community Center’s FamilySource Case Manager:

Favorite Food: My mother’s Salvadoran chile rellenos

Favorite Color: Pearl gray

Favorite Sports Team: I don’t have one but I love to watch professional volleyball, especially during the Olympics.

Favorite Animal: Black Panther

Favorite Quote:“Failure is not an option.”

How would you describe All Peoples Community Center: APCC is a center that serves the community by providing help, advocacy, resources, and important information. The center is composed of different social services programs and support services that aim to not only assist community members but to also help plant seeds of self-empowerment in every individual that walks through our doors. Whether someone needs help understanding their public benefits programs, seeks financial coaching or needs help with housing applications, APCC can help. If we do not offer the services that an individual seeks, we make sure to provide them with a list of places that do.

Favorite Part of Your Job: I enjoy informing the community and my clients about all the different types of resources available to them. I like to motivate my younger case managed clients to do well in school and to take advantage of the opportunities that they have as U.S. citizens. I strongly believe that education is the key to success in low-income communities.

My best All Peoples story: Shortly after become employed at APCC, I started to case manage a family that was living in a temporary shelter, they had become homeless after suffering some unexpected financial hardships. It was June 2019 and the family’s primary goal was to improve their housing situation by obtaining permanent housing. The same day I enrolled the family into case management, I received an email of a housing opportunity that was sent by an APCC staff member. I informed one of the family members about it and his mother came into the center the next day to fill out the housing application. Fast forward two months, in mid-August 2019, the family was notified that they were selected to be interviewed for the available unit. The family was diligent in following up with the housing opportunity and completed all the requirements that were being asked of them. In November 2019, the family successfully moved out of the temporary shelter and into their brand new apartment. The family continues to participate in case management services and in APCC events. They remain extremely grateful to APCC for the connection to what is now their home.

Hobbies:My hobbies include running, abstract painting, creative photography and hiking with my family dog, Shylo.

Fun Fact About Me/Hidden Talent: I can run a mile in 11 minutes.

Me in 3 Words: Genuine, Analytical and Motivated

We’re so happy that Belginy is part of our All Peoples Family!

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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.

 

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Youth Art Lessons

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Our youth staff are assisting with tutoring, and enrichment activities utilizing technology to bring youth together while staying at home. Art lessons are currently being facilitated by Teens Youth Coordinator and Art Teacher Erick “Sen” Moreno. Classes are designed for beginners who are interested in learning to draw, paint, and be creative.

You can watch the art lessons be clicking the links below:

 

Grey Wolf Sketch

Lines, Shapes, & Shading

Understanding the Light

Shapes & Faces

Primary Colors

Water Colors Landscape

Acrylics Basics

 

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A Message from our Executive Director Saundra Bryant:

The All Peoples After-School “Tomorrow’s Leaders” Program currently serves approximately 279 students ranging from 1st – 12th grade. Services are offered onsite at All Peoples as well as Dunbar Village, Adams and Central, Casa Figueroa and Washington 702. All program locations operate Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

The structure of our All Peoples After-School “Tomorrow’s Leaders” Program allows ample time throughout the week for healthy snacks, academic assistance, recreational activities, and social development. Student performance throughout the year is monitored by collecting report cards and giving students a pre and post-test in math and reading using the STAR assessment program.

Based on reports, 67.5% of our students showed an increase in their reading level by minimum of a full point and 23.7% of the students maintained the same reading level. In math, 77.6% of our students showed an increase in their math level and 15.7% maintained the same math level. Staff’s main focus is to consistently work with students to improve in the areas in which they are lacking academically. Staff maintains a constant and close relationship with the school, teachers, and parents in order to help improve the student’s academic performance.

For 2019, we will start highlighting our All Peoples After-School “Tomorrow Leaders” Program by featuring a “Youth of the Month” on our website. The Youth recognized for the Month will showcase their experience in the All Peoples After-School “Tomorrow’s Leaders” Program by posting pictures and stories on our All Peoples Instagram Page using hashtag #TomorrowsLeaders. We encourage you to support our Youth by following them on Instagram as we empower them to be the change that they want to see in their schools and community.

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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.

 

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Remembering Tom Norwood

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Dear Friends of All Peoples,

We were sad to hear of the passing of Rev. Tom Norwood on Easter Sunday. Tom was the first Executive Director of All Peoples Community Center. In 1964, the church and the center separated their finances and each established separate Boards of Directors. The Community Center incorporated and called the first Executive Director. Tom was a minister and held a degree in social work. During his tenure, the Center experienced Watts Riot 1965, fire in the main building, vandalism, and thefts. We experienced the growth of hiring the first social worker to help families to navigate the social service systems within the county. Tom brought in resources to help the Center thrive.

1973, in the first quarter of college, I was given three days to move out of the dorm because my financial aid was canceled. My Mom went to Tom Norwood and secured a loan from the center so that we could locate housing and I could continue my education. Tom responded without hesitation and I was able to stay in school without interruption. I will always be grateful to Tom and All Peoples for being there when our family was in need.

Tom’s vision for a building campaign in the ’70s is the reason for the main building we have today. He knew that the Center had outgrown its facility and that to continue to serve the community we would need a new building. It took nearly 10 years, but in 1982 the dedication ceremony was held.

As a teenager, we did not see Tom as much as the other staff. Upon taking over the position of Executive Director I understand why he was often absent. Tom was dedicated to finding the resources and doing whatever had to be done to keep the center going. He was telling the story of All Peoples, ensuring staff was taken care of, being the liaison to the Board. I am certain other Executives of agencies understand the demands of the position.

Tom has been one of my role models for my calling of 36 years. I am honored to have known him and followed in his footsteps. Our condolences go out to his family his wife Nancy, sons Tom II and Jeff. His story will remain a part of the legacy of All Peoples.

Sincerely,

 
Saundra Bryant
Executive Director

 

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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.

 

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Meet our Team – Karina Basurto

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Let’s get to know Karina Basurto, All Peoples Community Center’s Dunbar Village Youth Coordinator:

Favorite Food: Enchiladas

Favorite Color: Blue/Turquoise

Favorite Sports Team: Club America (Mexican soccer team)

Favorite Animal: Panda

Favorite Quote:“Nature doesn’t hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

How would you describe All Peoples Community Center: In my words, it is like home. It is an inviting place that really helps out the community. Most staff members are willing to go above and beyond to help out families. A loving and caring place.

Favorite Part of Your Job: My favorite part of my job is watching students excel in all areas. The smile they have on their faces when they are having fun, finally understand their homework, or learning how to do something new is the best thing of my job. The reaction they have when they thought they would never finish their homework and when they realize they did it, they jump up in excitement. The excitement they show when they learn to cook something new and realize it is not as hard as it seems.

My best All Peoples story: My best All Peoples story is when a grandma of one of the children from the After School Program came up to me and opened herself up to discuss family issues that were going on at the time. It was a family of 3 children and they were all enrolled in the After School Program. She had the trust to tell me about it and told me to look out for changes in their behavior and that she knew they might want to misbehave. She told me about it so that we could work together to help them understand the situation and let them know that it was not an excuse to misbehave. That people will be understanding but not tolerant to everything. She told me to help her out by seeing their behavior and if they did misbehave for me to let her know. By working together, we would help them through with the problem, we did and the children are well off. This motivated me and made me realize the impact we have in the children’s life and the real difference we could make to help out families.

Hobbies:Reading and baking

Fun Fact About Me/Hidden Talent: I like to experiment and try new things. If I do something wrong, I will strive to do it better no matter what.

Me in 3 Words: Patient, caring, and hardworking

We’re so happy that Karina is part of our All Peoples Family!

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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?

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A message from our Executive Director

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A Message from our Executive Director Saundra Bryant:

Dear Friends of All Peoples,

COVID-19 has taken our reality and turned it upside down. Every day and sometimes every few hours we are listening to the news, reading the internet, talking to friends and family trying to understand and prepare for changing times. In the 1965 Watts Riot, All Peoples remained open. In the 1992 Civil Unrest, All Peoples remained open. In 2020, with the Coronavirus All Peoples has remained open. We are serving the community by appointments only to maintain the safety of staff and our neighbors. Each Friday we are still distributing food to community members, especially those who may not have any other resources. Since the crises began we have been distributing food to nearly 200 families per week. You may contact us at (213) 747-6357, Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm for services.

We also appreciate the support received to keep up with the demand for services. The Pacific Southwest Region (DOC) was one of the first to call and respond with additional assistance. Many of our donors have also increased their gifts. Our foundation funders have responded with the flexibility to make changes in our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of our community.

Many of our staff are telecommuting staying in touch with our youth and families to determine how we can be of assistance. The staff of All Peoples are my Heroes/Sheroes because they are committed to being there for our families. We could not accomplish the goals that we have achieved without their support. Remember them when you sitting down with your family. If you are a praying person, please keep our staff in your prayers.

Our pledge of Real Solutions, Real Heart and Real Service is made possible because of you. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Saundra Bryant

Executive Director

 

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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.

 

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Please contact allpeoples@allpeoplescc.org for more information.

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