Best Start

12/13/2021

We've got some from Best Start Central Long Beach! 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. 💵

12/12/2021

More Best Start shout outs across the web! Read and Share this informative new blog from Para Los Niños Families, highlighting the amazing work our Region 1 community members are doing to bring people together during the pandemic. 💪🏾

Drafting a Community Bill of Rights grounded in community members’ lived experience.

12/11/2021

Today, we're giving a to Nury Martinez and her .🧹 Take a look at the great work they've been doing in our Best Start Northeast Valley Community, picking up litter and making clean streets for our families. Thank you for all that you do!

12/10/2021

We hope everyone is enjoying the so far!🎄 This is an amazing time of year, but with layoffs and rising costs it is also a time when many people struggle. First 5 LA has put together a resource list for L.A. families who may be in need of a little extra help this December. Click below for info on housing and food support.

Resources for Families During the Holiday Season Los Angeles County has the resources to help make the 2020 holiday season brighter — and First 5 LA is here to help connect parents to the information and services that can help improve the lives of L.A. County children and families now. Here are id...

12/10/2021

A great event that's happening today in our Region 3 district. Drop by Westfield Topanga & The Village anytime between now and 630p for ABC7 Community's toy drive!💝🎁 This is a true opportunity to give back to families in need.

12/09/2021

This is a great opportunity for community members to connect and celebrate their accomplishments towards better in Long Beach. We are excited to spread the word and promote this event! 🎉

Since August, we’ve been raising funds through a button fundraiser to celebrate tenants and their amazing commitment in fighting for justice, tenant rights, and their communities.

The organizing of the 64th St., Daisy, and Orange Resistances has led to the adoption of an unprecedented amount of tenant protections in the City of Long Beach. It is only right that we honor these fearless warriors.

Please come out on December 11th from 1-5 PM at Veteran’s Park and let’s get to know each other. This is a potluck style gathering with various activities spread throughout. We’ll have an alter to honor our collective struggle these past two years, activities for kids, and have the opportunity to hear from one another.

12/09/2021

Happy ! Today, we wanted to call out all of the organizations the supported our families during . There are way too many to name, but partners like Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, North Valley Caring Services and Special Needs Network did amazing work collecting clothes, toys and supplies for community members in need. Please support them and the all month long!

12/09/2021

A great workshop supported by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health & Los Angeles Walks. We hope community members are able to join! 🚸

12/08/2021

We are excited to pug out another great Selacollab video from their series. Watch and Share this clip, which calls out the work happening to improve environmental health for our families. Thank you East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice for your continued work towards this cause! 🌳

12/07/2021

Great work doesn't happen out of thin air. Our community members put in tremendous effort to help families and organize advocacy plans. Here's a look at Best Start Central Long Beach and Long Beach Forward, who organized a recent retreat to plan for some exciting projects in 2022! 📋

12/07/2021

A workshop worth joining! Thank you Heal the Bay for organizing this informative event that supports and for our communities.🚿 Details below!

Last call to register for our urban stormwater workshop this Thursday, December 9 at 6pm.

LA County’s program is building climate resilience and community enhancements into our water infrastructure updates. Come see how you as a community member can partner with the County to help make a more sustainable future.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-can-urban-stormwater-do-for-us-tickets-190670379237