Message from our Executive Director |
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Dear South Central LAMP Family,
As we enter this season of gratitude, I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for their support of South Central LAMP. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – it’s an opportunity to spend time with our family, eat, and wear comfy clothes!
I also enjoy seeing how the families we support adopt some of these traditions, while including their own twist. My Salvadorian family would make Sandwiches de Pavo or Pan Con Pavo (check out the recipe for these incredible non-traditional turkey sandwiches!). My husband’s Mexican family would make Pavo in chile (turkey in chili is amazing by the way!), and some families make tamales for this holiday.
No matter the food you bring to the table, the values are the same, being grateful. Grateful for the little and big things. Grateful for those we have met along the way, and for everything we have experienced. Grateful we live in a world with so much kindness.
Thank you for caring about people you may have never met; I promise the kindness you bestow upon us is felt throughout our community. Our families know that much of what South Central LAMP provides is done through contributions by individuals that recognize the need, and want to make a difference. Again, thank you for all that you do for us, we are grateful for you.
Diana Pinto
Executive Director
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Adult Education Program Update |
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The holiday spirit is in full swing at South Central LAMP! We kicked off the celebrations with our amazing Harvest Festival, where the families from our Family Literacy and CSPP programs "Trick-or-Treated" their way around campus collecting fantastic books. The holiday fun doesn't stop there! Throughout November, we're spreading the warmth by providing holiday food bags to our families.
While our Spanish Kinship Support Group takes a holiday break starting in November (don't worry, we'll be back in February!), our online ESL classes are still going strong. Plus, our Hybrid Parent Workshops offer valuable insights into parenting themes, and our Online Parenting Classes continue to be available.
In the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, let's not forget to prioritize our mental wellness. It is crucial to remember to take care of ourselves and our emotional well-being, ensuring a season filled with joy and fulfillment.
Jessie Hernandez
Adult Education and Program Manager
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Children's Education Program Update |
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On October 31, we celebrated our annual Harvest Festival in partnership with RIF (Reading Is Fundamental). Each child in our program had the opportunity to trick or treat for books!
They also enjoyed a few sensory activities, like feeling for pumpkin brains and making their own slime. Of course we had our traditional Scarecrow Contest and Costume Parade!
Clifford the Big Red Dog even joined us, and he said his favorite part of the event was watching the joy as the kids received new books! Every year our Harvest Festival is a fun, safe space for our families to enjoy time together.
Thank you to all of our volunteers, Board members, and staff who made this such a special event for our families.
Samira Alvarez
Children’s Education and Program Manager
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Join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive! |
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Help us provide our families with a bountiful Thanksgiving!
This year, we are looking
to feed 60 families.
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Food Drive Donation Ideas:
- Baby Food (pureed and boxed)
- Beans (dried and canned)
- Boxed Stuffing Mix
- Bread
- Cake Frosting
- Cake Mix
- Canned Corn
- Canned Fruit in Juice
- Canned Soup
- Canned Tomato Products
- Canned Vegetables
- Cereal (low/no sugar)
- Chicken and Beef Stock
- Condensed Milk
- Corn Bread Mix
- Dried Fruit
- Gravy
- Honey
- Jelly
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- Lentils
- Marshmallows
- Mixed Nuts
- Nestle Media Crema Table Cream
- Nut Butter and Alternatives (peanut, cashew, sunflower)
- Olive Oil
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Pie
- Potatoes
- Quinoa
- Rice (boxes and bags)
- Shelf Stable Milk
- Tortillas (corn, flour, whole wheat)
- Tuna
- Yams
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If you are interested in participating, we request that all food donations be delivered to us by noon on Monday, November 13.
For more information, please contact Audrey Rudolph at arudolph@southcentrallamp.org, or 323-234-1471 ext. 107.
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Looking to Make a Difference this Holiday Season?
Participate in our Annual Toy Drive!
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We are looking for partners to participate in our annual toy drive!
The links below will take you to our Mother's Holiday and
Children's Toy Drive Wish Lists!
Wish List Item drop-off is December 4-6.
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Join us for our 1st Annual Toy Wrapping Party on
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Support South Central LAMP on ShopRaise!
South Central LAMP is partnering with ShopRaise, a simple way to turn your everyday shopping at over 1,000 retailers into support for our many programs, and an easy way for you to make philanthropy part of your online purchases. From groceries and apparel to technology and travel, a percentage of everything you buy will support South Central LAMP! The best thing is, it's free! Click the button below to join ShopRaise, then select the South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project, Inc. Thank you for continuing to help make a difference in the lives of women and children in South Central Los Angeles!
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Please Note: Our NEW Mailing Address
As of July 1, 2023, when mailing to the South Central LAMP,
please address your letter to:
South Central LAMP
P.O. Box 11336
Los Angeles, CA 90011
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Stay Connected with South Central LAMP!
For more information on ways to support South Central LAMP, please contact our
Development Director, Nicole Burcham, at nburcham@southcentrallamp.org,
visit our website, or follow us on social media to learn more about our programs.
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