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RESIDENT RESOURCE GUIDE JEFFERSON SQUARE Prepared by Housing Corporation of America www.hcahousing.org EIN 87-0457932 Last updated April 14, 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: K-12 .................................................................................................. 2 IN-PERSON ........................................................................................................................................ 3 ONLINE .............................................................................................................................................. 5 AMENITIES ............................................................................................................................................ 6 ARTS & CULTURE .............................................................................................................................. 7 GROCERY STORES ........................................................................................................................... 9 LEISURE ............................................................................................................................................ 11 PARKS & RECREATION .................................................................................................................. 13 SCHOOLS & COLLEGES ................................................................................................................ 15 SHOPPING CENTERS ..................................................................................................................... 19 HEALTH & SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 21 DISABILITIES ................................................................................................................................... 23 FAMILIES & CHILDREN .................................................................................................................. 25 MENTAL HEALTH ........................................................................................................................... 26 VETERANS ....................................................................................................................................... 27 OTHER ............................................................................................................................................. 27 TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................................................... 28 FOR THE ELDERLY & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES .................................................................. 29 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ........................................................................................ 29 OTHER ............................................................................................................................................. 30 SOCIAL SERVICES .............................................................................................................................. 31 ADDICTION ..................................................................................................................................... 32 CHILDREN & YOUTH ...................................................................................................................... 32 ELDER SERVICES ............................................................................................................................ 34 FAMILY SERVICES ........................................................................................................................... 37 IMMIGRATION ................................................................................................................................ 40 SAFETY & VICTIMS SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 40 OTHER ............................................................................................................................................. 41 WORKFORCE TRAINING .................................................................................................................. 42 SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... 45 1 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: K-12 2 IN-PERSON 826LA opportunities for a better quality of life by (310) 915-0200 effectuating improved health & wellness, 1714 W. Sunset Blvd. facilitating academic success, promoting Los Angeles, CA 90026 personal, social & economic growth, https://826la.org providing access to artistic excellence & 826LA provides a variety of free cultural awareness, increasing financial programming throughout the week for literacy and building community agencies & students ages 6–18, designed to institutions. challenge and enchant while strengthening writing skills. They offer California Science Center tutoring, workshops, and field trips after (323) 724-3623 school. 700 Exposition Park Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90037 Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood https://californiasciencecenter.org (323) 467-2007 Discover the exciting learning opportunities 850 N Cahuenga Blvd. offered by the California Science Center! Los Angeles, CA 90038 Explore our selection of demonstrations, https://www.bgchollywood.com field trips, traveling programs, professional The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood has learning, and more. Whether you are an been providing academic enrichment adult or a child, traveling alone or with a programs to students since its founding in group, you will surely open your mind, 1937. We offer a broad array of academic, stimulate your curiosity, and have FUN! health, artistic, and leadership programs for our students at our main facility, as well Grammy Museum as after school programs at West (213) 765-6800 Hollywood and Van Ness elementary 800 W Olympic Blvd. Ste A245 schools. Our mission is to "inspire and Los Angeles, CA 90015 empower young people, especially those https://grammymuseum.org who need us most, to realize their full Our activities are local, regional & potential as productive, responsible, and national. They recognize excellence in caring adults. music & music education; Give students a path to professional success; Provide Brotherhood Crusade exploration opportunities into all areas of (323) 846-1649 music and, tools to demonstrate how 200 E. Slauson Ave. music education contributes to making Los Angeles, Ca. 90011 students college and career ready. https://brotherhoodcrusade.org Programs include: Grammy Camp, After- Our mission is to remove and/or help school Session, Grammy Career Day, and individuals overcome the barriers that deter a Summer Session. their pursuit of success in life and facilitate 3 Los Angeles Public Library - Central Rancho Cienega Park and Sports Library Complex (213) 228-7000 (323) 290-3141 630 West 5th St. 5001 Rodeo Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90071 Los Angeles, CA 90016 https://www.lapl.org https://www.laparks.org/reccenter/ranch This library offers a multitude of programs o-cienega-sports-complex for kids of all ages. From story time for the At Rancho Cienega Park and Sports toddlers in the mornings to after-school Complex, kids can work on their mindfulness exercises and tutoring, they schoolwork and practice sports. have something for everyone. The Programs this park offers are: After School programs also offer classes for teens. These Club, Computer Lab, Summer Day Camp, classes include creative writing, financial and Teen Day Camp. literacy, college and career planning, various clubs, and much more. Programs Unusual Suspects are offered in-person and online. (323) 739-0768 3719 Verdugo Rd. Plaza De La Raza Los Angeles, CA 90065 (323) 223-2475 https://theunusualsuspects.org 3540 N. Mission Rd. Theatre company offering theatre arts, after- Los Angeles , CA 90031 school, and mentoring programs for Los http://www.plazadelaraza.org Angeles' youth. The center's School of Performing and Visual Arts, its primary program, offers free YouthSource Center classes in the arts for low-income residents 213-482-8618"501 South Bixel St. of Los Angeles City Council District #1 and Los Angeles CA 90017 also accepts people who live in other parts https://ewddlacity.com/ of Los Angeles County for a fee. Classes are YouthSource is a city-wide program open to generally offered for people age five and young people ages 16-24. All of our older and include dance, theater, music and services are FREE! Some of the visual arts. The center also hosts a variety of opportunities our centers offer include work special events during the year which readiness, career exploration, job skills promote Latino culture and may include training, tutoring, college prep, and public exhibits of Latino art; special projects mentoring. to help the community experience different facets of art; and special holiday celebrations. 4 ONLINE Art in Action Khan Academy — Kids https://artinaction.org https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan- Art in Action provides art curriculum, academy-kids/ materials, and training that empowers Free online program engaging kids ages 2 students to develop creativity, critical to 7 in core subjects like early literacy, thinking, self-expression, and problem- reading, writing, language, and math, while solving skills. Through hands-on learning encouraging creativity and building social- students expand their knowledge in art and emotional skills. art techniques, cultural understanding,