We couldn’t have touched the hearts of so many families this Thanksgiving if it weren’t for our unstoppable donors and volunteers. At the event we had a great showing our supporters, like Frank Chen and his wife, who not only sponsored 20 families himself, but came out and volunteered.
Read MoreFollowing our Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, we hosted a holiday-themed Bingo event for 200 community members—the largest Bingo event Watts had seen! T
Read MoreOur 4th Annual Turkey Giveaway was on Friday, November 22nd. We gave out over 600 turkeys and bags of fixings in three different communities in Watts: Jordan Downs, Imperial Courts, and Nickerson Gardens.
Read MoreWe have created a Youth Service Council of a group of young people who will act as leaders to spearhead all kinds of service projects throughout the year. The first major service day organized by this group will be in preparation for the Turkey Giveaway.
Read MoreWe have partnered with Project SOAR (a part of SoCal CAN) to create a monthly College Club. Free College Guidance, Academic Advisement, and Career Support.
Read MoreOur newly-launched youth development program has been a huge success. Almost 30 youth enrolled!
Read MoreExploring the wonders of the ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific! Our afterschool programs foster new friendships and help shape tomorrow's leaders by guiding youth through incredible journeys of growth and discovery.
Read MoreWe’re excited to unveil our new lobby, offering a welcoming space to relax, enjoy drinks, and grab a snack before or after programs. We’ve also upgraded to 5K internet and added a phone line to keep you connected.
Read MoreWe’ve remodeled our largest classroom into a technology lab, adding more computers and a tech lending library for easier access to GED classes, credit recovery, and other resources in a comfortable, inviting environment.
Read MoreWe’re excited to share that our former computer lab is now our STEAM Lab! This transformation not only enhances hands-on learning experiences but also creates a versatile flex space for the new leverage partners we’re bringing in.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce that we can now serve ALL youth in Watts from 3-6 PM! This now allows our reach beyond just ages 5-13 that take part in The ONE Academy.
Read MoreIn our ongoing commitment to meet the needs of our community, we are excited to announce that we have hired for new positions!
Read MoreWe couldn't have done our Back to School event if it weren't for the local leaders who volunteered that day! They are pillars in Jordan Downs, and Children Mending Hearts is so thankful for their support and help.
Read MoreIt was an epic day at the Jordan Downs Center as Children Mending Hearts partnered with Phoenix Tower International's PTI Wings Foundation, The CITI Team, and the Play4Peace Tour for our annual Back-to-School Giveaway!
Read MoreChildren Mending Hearts was invited to present to HACLA (Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles) and to the State of California’s Chief Service Officer, Josh Fryday.
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that we’re already one third of the way into our summer vacation and summer camps! A look back at our first three camps: Camp Bruce Lee, Arts Week, and Olympics Week. Next up, we’re magically shortening the week with our magic and illusion camp! Also coming up is Pirate Camp, Animal Kingdom Camp, Superhero Cap, Magic Kingdom Camp, and Game Camp! Each will have fun and educational activities and projects, as well as a fun field trip.
Read MoreWe have been working our way through the LAUSD Summer of Joy! We were selected to come to a dozen local elementary schools and offer two days of workshops. The theme of our presentations this year is “Empathy is My Superpower.”
Read MoreOn June 7th we celebrated the LOVE of our community with our Jordan Downs, Je T’aime event. We honored our graduating students and the community members who impact our daily lives. It was a wonderful day celebrating Watts and we were so glad to see so many smiles.
Read MoreWe are currently working with the Los Angeles YouthSource Center to place youth workers at the Jordan Downs Center for the duration of the summer. This will give our center a handful of workers, age 14-24, 100 hours of work experience with a salary paid for by the City of Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Department.
Read MoreOur top Summer Camp students were taken to Golf' n’ Stuff for a field trip, considering that golf is a summer olympic sport and mini golfing is fun for everyone!
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