Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future

SPIRITT Family Services proudly celebrates Black History Month in February! This annual celebration recognizes the excellence and resilience of the black community, highlighting its rich heritage.

From activists, inventors, visionaries, and more, black individuals have made countless contributions throughout history, paving the way for future generations to come.

As an organization dedicated to empowering children and families, we offer a wide range of services and resources to support and uplift all communities. SPIRITT recently partnered with Pasadena/Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders, (PACTL) who currently offers a Black Parenting class specifically designed for Black and African American parents with an open DCFS case. This program aims to promote family pride and cohesion to help families cope with the negative effects of racism. For more information or to enroll, please call 626-765-9150 or visit www.pactl.org.

By creating more platforms for black voices, advocating for social justice, and supporting black businesses, we can create a stronger network of support, resources, and opportunities for black communities to thrive. Let us remember to celebrate black culture and diversity not only this month, but every day.

Happy Lunar New Year

SPIRITT is excited to welcome the Year of the Dragon with open arms and a renewed spirit beginning February 10, 2024! The Dragon is considered a symbol of strength, bravery, and good fortune. May it inspire you to embrace your own inner power and pursue your goals with confidence.

The Lunar New Year holds great importance as one of the most celebrated holidays in many Asian cultures. It's a festive time for family reunions, the honoring of ancestors, and embracing an abundance of blessings for the new year ahead. We wish you and your loved ones a joyous Lunar New Year filled with prosperity, joy, and good health!

Six Fun Facts about Chinese New Year

• The Celebration Lasts for 15 Days
• The Festival Date Changes Every Year
• There are 12 Animal Zodiacs
• One Sixth of the World's Population Celebrates
• Children Receive Red Envelopes with Money
• Decorations are Mostly in Red

(Facts source: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/essential/holidays/new-year/facts.htm)

Eliminate Teen Dating Violence

It's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! This month-long campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of healthy relationships among teens. Did you know 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience some form of physical or emotional abuse from a relationship partner?

Help us spread the message about the importance of respect, consent, boundaries and healthy forms of communication among youth. Visit loveisrespect.org for more information, support, and resources related to healthy teen dating. You will find interactive tools that promote awareness and help build healthy connections free from violence or abuse. The website also offers a helpline and text messaging services for teens seeking help. Let's work together to empower, educate, and eliminate teen dating violence.

Join us by wearing orange to help raise awareness on February 6th to show your support and tag us on Instagram and Facebook @spirittfamilyservices!

Upcoming Community Events

& Programs

Outpatient Drug and

Alcohol Treatment Program

Locations: 

• Whittier Family Center: 8000 Painter Ave, Whittier CA 90602
• South El Monte Family Center: 2000 Tyler Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733

For more information or to register, please call: (855) 714-8800 or email: [email protected]

Join Our SPA 3

Collaborative Hybrid Meeting

SPIRITT is hosting its next hybrid SPA 3 Collaborative meeting on February 21, 2024, from 10:30am-12pm at our South El Monte Family Center and via Zoom. The Collaborative aims to increase community knowledge regarding available resources, improve services in the community, and increase awareness and prevention of family violence and child abuse.

For more information or to register, please call Cristal Divas: (626) 484-5572