First5LA Best Start

We hope everyone is enjoying the #HolidaySeason!🎄 This is an amazing time of year, but it is also a time when many people struggle. @First5LA put together a resource list for families in need. Click below for info on housing and food support. first5la.org/article/resour…

I joined @MayorOfLA Garcetti last Friday for the dedication of the Vermont Sq Branch Library in honor of former LA City Councilmember & Civil Rights advocate Rita Walters. A public servant for nearly 40 yrs until her passing, Rita was a champion for racial equality throughout LA.

All parents need support from time to time. LA County is here to help. To locate a supportive agency near you, call 2-1-1, text 52-211 or visit 211la.org. #CommunitiesofHope

L.A. launches program to expand youth sports access. Free or low cost activities to kids and teens with range of abilities latimes.com/california/sto…

Licensed home-based child care providers who serve low-income communities can apply for a $10,000 grant. The City of L.A. plans to distribute $3 million to approximately 230 businesses. Applications open today. laist.com/news/education…

Our 4C for Children Quality Programs Team was excited to host free shopping events for child care providers after a period of cleaning and reorganization of our offices. The team was thrilled to be able to share lots of free materials and supplies for local child care programs.

Congratulations to @_laparks, @lacountyparks, @LANLT and all the LA County cities that have been awarded a combined total of almost $110m in funding for new local parks and park renovations under the #CAOutdoorsforAll initiative! @CAStateParks

Thanks @selacollab for putting these meetings together. The 1-710 is a connector for many of our communities and we are encouraging our team members to participate! 👍

Winter Shelters are open 11/1-3/31. The Winter Shelter Program provides a warm place to sleep and access to supportive services to our unsheltered neighbors. If you or someone you know needs shelter visit LAHSA.org/winter-shelter or call 1 (800) 548-6047.

Tomorrow is the last day to drop off any unwrapped toys or books at my office for our Holiday Book and #ToyDrive! You can help families in the #SanFernandoValley with gifts for children ages 0-13. If you have any questions, please contact (818) 504-3911. @CCRC4KIDS

We've got some #MondayMotivation from Best Start #LongBeach! Watch and Share this inspiring clip from team member Juanita Wilson as she talks about their latest Participatory Budgeting round and how community members can fund new projects for families. 💵

NBC4 is proud to bring back Help For The Hungry to support SoCal food banks – you can make a donation by texting H4H to 41444 or at 4.nbcla.com/SUjH594. Together we can make a difference! #helpthehungry

The Palmdale City Library, located at 700 E. Palmdale Blvd., will host a free Coffee & Coloring for Home adult program Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop by the Library to pick up a goodie bag to enjoy at home or in the Library. Supplies are limited, for adults only.

Join us on Wednesday, December 15th for a FREE food drive-thru giveaway at East Rancho Dominguez Park from 9:00AM - 12:00PM! 🚗🍽️ No eligibility required. #LetsFeedLACounty

Flu vaccines are designed to protect against four different #flu viruses. Only flu vaccines protect against flu, so don’t forget yours this holiday season. Learn more about the differences between #COVID19 and flu vaccines: bit.ly/3oP5FKO #FightFlu

We had a blast throwing our annual Winter Wonderland celebration this weekend! We delivered more than 1,000 toys to our participant families living in bridge housing sites across LA. It was a wonderful two days filled with cupcakes, presents, & of course photos with Santa!🎅🏽(1/3)

Get ready for some rain Long Beach. ☔️

When families nurture children’s social-emotional development through simple activities like adapting predictable daily routines, they help children develop trust and feel safe and in control. Here are tips to support your little one's growth: bit.ly/3INlw5R

Today is our 2nd Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway! We’re expecting to distribute over 350 toys to our pediatric patients. When making your holiday gift lists, we hope you’ll consider adding our pediatric patients. We still have one more event on 12/19. Visit: nevhc.org/2021toydrive

This holiday season give something that means something, and consider donating blood. There is a severe blood shortage, where all blood types are needed. AVH and the Red Cross to host a Community Blood Drive on Dec. 28. #community #blooddrive @AmericanRedCross