Newsletter

The County of Los Angeles Aging & Disabilities (AD) Department, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (DOA), will be conducting Public Hearings in January 2026 to discuss the FY 2026–27 Area Plan Update. These public hearings will provide older adults, caregivers, and community partners with an opportunity to comment on proposed program changes and service modifications to programs for older adults. ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center will be hosting one of these hearings on Tuesday, January 20th from 1-3 pm at 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335. We encourage you to attend and give your feedback regarding programs for older adults.

Click here for Spanish Language flyer.

ONEgeneration’s Annual “Adopt a Senior” SHARE Project provides a wonderful opportunity for generous donors and community partners to assist homebound and frail older adults within our community. This holiday season, over 290 seniors (ages 60-101), along with low-income families, received gifts of essential household items tailored to their specific needs. Bath benches, nutritional drinks, robes, blankets, toiletries and so much more were provided for those unable to afford these necessities or venture out to acquire them, the thoughtful contributions from our donors make a significant difference. Each year, the care our donors put into every package is truly heartwarming; whether it’s selecting the perfect size dog toys or a Dodgers Christmas ornament for a lifelong fan, these gifts often become the only treasures they receive during the holidays. This year, one donor made it possible for a senior to receive a recliner chair, a gift that will significantly enhance his daily quality of life due to health issues that confine him to that chair for most of the day.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in SHARE this year! We are incredibly grateful for the support from our corporate partners and philanthropic groups, including Kaiser Permanente - Woodland Hills, UCLA West Valley Medical Center, Intuit, Corebridge, the National Charity League (SFV Chapter), and many others. Thank you also to the families and individuals in the community who embraced the spirit of giving by assisting an older adult this holiday season! Your support for those we serve is truly appreciated.

If you didn’t have a chance to participate this year, we kindly invite you to consider contributing to our programs to directly support older adults in your community.

Mary Margret Garcia is a member of Wilkinson Senior Center, and a volunteer. Mary Margret is known as M&M as we have many Mary’s in the center! She is a mother and a grandmother. Her son David lives close by, and she is proud Nana to his two girls. M&M enjoys cooking Italian food and enjoys a good meal out. Mary spends her free time volunteering when she is not working out at the SilverSneakers classes, Boxing and Dance, or Yoga chair exercises to name a few. M&M has been busy this holiday season helping with decorations, stuffing bags of candy, helping with bread sales, selling snowflakes, working the parties, and additional administrative tasks. M&M likes to keep busy at the center but also several charities in the community, especially involving kids. We appreciate you and all you do at the center! 

In December, dedicated volunteers from the Kwanza Jones & José E. Feliciano Initiative came together with ONEgeneration for a meaningful day of service and giving. Prior to their arrival, they generously donated two new storage sheds to enhance our Food Pantry program, enabling us to store larger quantities of shelf-stable foods. Additionally, they provided essential electric pallet jacks, which greatly assist our limited staff in efficiently moving bulk foods.

On Friday, December 10th, staff members participated in the Walk-Up Food Pantry program, distributing bags of food to over 190 households of older adults and low-income families. Beyond serving those in-person, they also took the time to assemble “Kind Kits,” which included activities, warm hats, socks, and other items for homebound older adults. These hardworking volunteers initiated the process of transferring items from the food pantry into the auxiliary sheds they supplied, creating space for more produce in our temperature-controlled Food Pantry area, which is limited.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the wonderful and compassionate volunteers who joined us on this day. We look forward to partnering with you in the future. Your legacy gifts will support our food pantry and programs for years to come, helping many who rely on our services!

During the month of December, the children and their neighbors “older adults” bonded as they celebrated the holiday season together. They created a variety of crafts that honored Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Through these activities, both generations learned about different holidays and traditions.

Some of the crafts and activities included paper plate menorahs, tracing holiday symbols, painting snowflakes, tasting latkes, reading holiday books, making Kwanzaa suncatchers, and creating shaped Christmas trees. We even had a special visit from one of our childcare grandmothers, who read us a book and showed us a light-up menorah and dreidel.

It has truly been a fun and busy month! ONEgeneration’s Intergenerational Program wishes you all a joyful holiday season.

ONEgeneration's GAP Holiday Celebration Brings Joy to Families!

Recently, our Grandparents As Parents (GAP) program hosted its annual holiday celebration at the ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center—and it was a joyful success! More than 100 children and caregivers came together to enjoy delicious food, festive activities, a Christmas movie, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Families especially loved decorating Christmas cookies, face painting, and striking a pose at the photo booth. Adult caregivers were also treated to a relaxing sound bath, while the kids enjoyed watching The Grinch. The afternoon’s highlight was a very special visit from Santa Claus, which brought smiles all around.

The GAP program extends heartfelt thanks to Juan Sosa and all of our generous vendors who helped make this memorable celebration possible. Because of your support, our families were able to create lasting holiday memories together.

In honor of the leadership of Stu and Carol Zimring. Mike Feuer

In memory of Katharina Andersson. Linda Andersson

In loving memory of Stephen Oyelakin Oyelowo. Ellie Harrison

To my father Joseph B. Van Orden who lived in Woodland Hills, CA. Blair Van Orden

In honor of Kenneth Kang. Sonja Solomun Young

In memory of Martin Zimring. Donald Zimring

In memory of Hugh Gilmartin. Missing your smile. Evelyn

A tribute to ONEgeneration in honor of my family for my happiness and health through dance. Bobbe Aiona

     We are grateful for ONEgeneration. Carol & Jack Fox

To the extraordinary team at ONE who give quality of life to so many and peace of mind to those who love and care for them. Thank you! Susan Pomerantz

In honor of the volunteer program led by Amber. Rubino, Louis, & Judith 

To all the employees and volunteers for providing service. Joyce Schumann

Many thanks for everything. God bless all of you! Elenita Santos

Good Health to All. Rickey and Robbi Gelb

In honor of Dorothy L. Stern, Mother. Judith Hope Meyer

In memory of George P. Martin deceased Jan 2019. Cathie Z. Martin

In honor of Cheryl Gora - wonderful person, wonderful friend. Charles Rosenbach

In memory of Isabelle Kay. Friend

In Loving Memory of our parents Young Suk & Poung Ja Kang. Kyung Kang

ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center 

• Location: 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA 91335
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Annual Registration of $15.00 can be paid by cash, check or card
• Call (818) 705-2345 for more information
• Class Schedule click here
• Lunch Menu click here

Wilkinson Senior Center - Northridge

• Location: 8956 Vanalden Ave, Northridge, CA 91324
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4 pm
• Annual Registration of $15.00 can be paid by cash, check or card
• Call (818) 654-8376 for more information
• Click here for Activities Schedule
• Click here for Lunch Menu
• Click here for Travel Schedule

Nutrition Services

• Homebound Meal Delivery: If you are a Senior, 60 years or older and in need of meal delivery, please call our Case Management in-take line at (818)708-6624 for information. 
• Dining Center: ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center: Reseda: In-person dining, Monday - Friday. REGISTRATION for lunch will be open starting at 10:30am. Lunch served at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $3 suggested donation. Information (818)705-2345.
• Dining Center: Canoga Park: In-person dining Monday - Friday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. $3 suggested donation. Information: (818) 708-4758, Please leave a message. 
• Dining Center: ONEgeneration Wilkinson Senior Center: Northridge: In-person dining, Monday - Friday. Lunch served at 11:30am - 12:30pm. $3 suggested donation. Please call to register (818) 654-8382. 
• Dining Center City of San Fernando Las Palmas Park: In-person dining weekdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. $3 suggested donation. Please call to register (818) 654-8007. 
• Homebound Meal Delivery (Calabasas/Agoura Hills Areas & City of San Fernando): If you are a Senior, 60 years or older, in the Calabasas/Agoura Hills Areas or in the City of San Fernando and need meal delivery, please call (818) 654-8007 for more information.

Transportation Services

• If you are a Senior, 65 years old or older and are in need of transportation, please call 818-708-6614 for information.

Adult Daycare    

 ONEgeneration's Adult Daycare program has re-opened in-center operations.

• Call 818-708-6625 or email adultdaycare@onegeneration.org for additional information

Infant/Toddler & Preschool Programs

These programs are currently open with modifications.

• Call 818-708-6377 for more information.

Grandparents As Parents

• Call 818-264-0880 for information about participating in a support group or for other available resources.
• Court Navigation services are available free of charge. Please contact Jaime, ONEgeneration's Court Navigator at 818-370-2263 for an appointment.

Encino Farmers Market

Open Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm at 17400 Victory Blvd. Plenty of free parking.

• Business/Community outreach booth rentals available each week contact ssexton@onegeneration.org 
• Follow us on social media @encinofarmersmarket

Volunteer Opportunities

We have many no-contact volunteer opportunities. All volunteer work is 'in-person".

• If you are interested in volunteering email volunteer@onegeneration.org

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4th Wednesday 9:30-11 AM

Family Caregiver Support Group - In Person

1st Tuesday 3-4 pm Family Caregiver Support Group - Virtual

1st & 3rd Tuesday, 2-3 pm

Women's Support Group -

In Person

Small Business Support Alert!

ONEgeneration is here to help Los Angeles Department of Water & Power small business customers access free energy-efficiency upgrades and money-saving rebates. We can guide you through signing up for:

• Free LED exit sign upgrades

• Free LED lighting replacements

• Rebates on restaurant equipment like electric cooktops, ovens, griddles, steam cookers & more

Let us help you save energy and reduce operating costs! Send us an email to get started: Juana Torres at jtorres@onegeneration.org

For more information visit: https://smallbiz.ladwpsbs.com/

gap@onegeneration.org

jodum@onegeneration.org

gap@onegeneration.org

(818) 847-3828

(800) 824-0780

(818) 342-4686

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(800) 434-0222

My Comfort Zone

a poem by Norman Molesko  



My activities are being guided

by what I call my comfort zone,

by good feelings that are ingrained.

These feelings become immersed in my mind,

where I detect a sense of composure,

a place of tranquility and safety.

My comfort zone is my oasis,

the location of my inner sanctuary,

where I am at peace and serenity.

No chance of becoming overwhelmed.

No chance of becoming stressed.

© Norman Molesko 2025 Ambassador For Seniors

Donation: Help us support older adults in our communities! We depend on community member donations to keep our programs running. We thank you for your generosity! Donate on our website using PayPal or a credit card by clicking on the button above or visiting our website at www.onegeneration.org and clicking on the Donate Now button.

Ralphs Reward Card: Register ONEgeneration as your Ralphs Reward Card's designated nonprofit organization and ONEgeneration will earn donation funds each time you shop at Ralphs. Register online at www.ralphs.com by clicking on the button above or by calling 800-443-4438.

Facebook Campaign: Did you know that you can create a fundraiser on Facebook and select ONEgeneration as the non-profit you would like to the funds to go towards? Just pick @ONEgencares, the amount you would like to raise and the end date of the campaign. ONEgeneration will later receive all of the funds raised.

Legacy Brick:

Honor a loved one with a personalized engraved brick placed near the main entrance of our Intergenerational Center.

To learn more please email ssexton@onegeneration.org

In-Kind Donations: ONEgeneration's Senior Enrichment Center Thrift Corner Store is looking for donations of slightly used clothing and household items. For questions or to schedule a donation drop-off, call Andree Goens at 818-708-6605.

Vehicle Donations:

Donate an old car to ONEgeneration and everything will be handled for you, including free pickup. Click on button above to be taken to our vehicle donation web page or call 855-500-RIDE or 855-500-7433 for more information.

Donor-Advised Funds: If you wish to make a donation to ONEgeneration through your DAF, please contact the Financial Institution holding these funds. Your desired contribution to ONEgeneration must come directly from them. Learn more on our website's donation page, scroll down on page to tabs.

Check Donations: To donate via a check, please make it payable to ONEgeneration & mail to

ONEgeneration Fund Development, 17400 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91406.

We appreciate your support!