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Join us! March 13th: La Center United Coalition Meeting: Youth Film Screening Join us in reviewing several youth directed and led short films about teen mental health. We will reflect on the films and discuss open questions about the experiences of teens in our community. We will also discuss how to have conversations with young people on mental health and supporting young people in learning healthy coping skills. | Prevention Policy Day Three youth from the la center community accompanied by La Center United Board Chair Kris Soske and partner Jesse Jimenez accompanied three youth from the La Center community to attend Prevention Policy Day. They were able to meet with Representatives, share concerns around vaping, promote the Locks Save Lives campaign, and discuss enacting Nikki’s Law. | Community Connections Meeting Last month La Center united hosted a community connections meeting where groups and individuals could attend and share out information about when they meet, what services and opportunities they offer community groups and individuals, and areas of need. If you are interested in the outcomes check out the collaboration notes. https://www.smore.com/b0y6r |
Join us! March 13th: La Center United Coalition Meeting: Youth Film Screening
Prevention Policy Day
Community Connections Meeting
The Loft is open 3:00-5:30pm every Wednesday that La Center School District is in session.
What?
The Loft is open to Middle school and High school students who are seeking a fun, safe environment to connect and engage after school. Participants can join in a variety of activities from dodge ball, basketball, pool, ping-pong, board games, video games, arts, crafts, and life skills.
Register Now!
Fill out the Youth Registration Form and bring with you on any Wednesday!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NZRxtFTiiAEiN_u0dX9F8xN8-mvNp1t7/view
Volunteers Needed!
If you love working with young people, or leading skills or an activity please contact lacenterunited@gmail.com for more information.
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If You Can offer Time Here are some ways to get involved: Volunteer: We are always in need of volunteers for coalition events and for The Loft teen center. Whether you are able to volunteer one time or ongoing, any volunteer time is immensely appreciated and helps La Center United work towards our goals. | If You Can Offer Your Talent: Here are some ways to get involved: Can you cook, draw, paint, present? Do you have a unique job in a career field that growing or a job related to prevention? We could use your specialized skills in connecting with young people, their parents, educators and the community. | If You Have Treasures to Share:Items: If you are spring cleaning, and looking for a place to donate items you no longer use, The Loft is always in need of supplies.Please consider donating new or used items, checkout our wishlist https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Kd-TflM7j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link A Meal: Please consider donating a meal or sponsoring a meal for The Loft after school program or La Center United community meetings. Donations: La Center United is able to provide community resources and prevention opportunities due to generous donations from community members. Please consider donating to the cause https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=JeU9jP2eO7JDEBTk8YV6com6psiqi9qIVKQA3CoSljv3Mqfm1S-A1XU2mV7nt-qHKv0yCG&country.x=US&locale.x=US |
If You Can offer Time
Volunteer: We are always in need of volunteers for coalition events and for The Loft teen center. Whether you are able to volunteer one time or ongoing, any volunteer time is immensely appreciated and helps La Center United work towards our goals.
If You Can Offer Your Talent:
Can you cook, draw, paint, present? Do you have a unique job in a career field that growing or a job related to prevention? We could use your specialized skills in connecting with young people, their parents, educators and the community.
If You Have Treasures to Share:
Items:
If you are spring cleaning, and looking for a place to donate items you no longer use, The Loft is always in need of supplies.Please consider donating new or used items, checkout our wishlist https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Kd-TflM7j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
A Meal:
Please consider donating a meal or sponsoring a meal for The Loft after school program or La Center United community meetings.
Donations:
La Center United is able to provide community resources and prevention opportunities due to generous donations from community members. Please consider donating to the cause https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=JeU9jP2eO7JDEBTk8YV6com6psiqi9qIVKQA3CoSljv3Mqfm1S-A1XU2mV7nt-qHKv0yCG&country.x=US&locale.x=US
La Center United
Our Mission:
Inspiring our community to be safe, healthy and resilient
Preventing destructive behavior through open access to education and environmental strategies
Supporting those in need, sharing ideas, and offering help
Our Vision:
A healthy and resilient community for youth and families
