Unearth and Empower Communities

Unearth and Empower Communities Planting Seeds. Raising Voices. Sharing Power.

Unearth & Empower Communities (UEC) is a grassroots movement rooted in Compton, Ca since 2013, dedicated to building with people, eliminating poverty, and leading with justice—one neighborhood at a time. Unearth and Empower Communities works alongside city residents, officials, organizations and businesses to develop interdependent neighborhoods by training and empowering people to transform their communities.

Happy June ☀️! Who is excited for Art Camp 🎨🦸?🦸🏾‍♀️✨ LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER ✨🦸🏽‍♂️Get ready for a week full of creativi...
06/05/2026

Happy June ☀️! Who is excited for Art Camp 🎨🦸?

🦸🏾‍♀️✨ LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER ✨🦸🏽‍♂️

Get ready for a week full of creativity, art, STEM, games, imagination, movement, friendship, and FUN as we celebrate the superheroes within our community.

📅 June 22–26
⏰ 4PM–7PM Daily
📍 FREE for ages 3 years old–9th Grade
🍽 Dinner provided every day

Whether your child loves painting, building, dancing, creating, exploring, or dreaming big — this camp is for them. ❤️

More details and registration coming soon… but for now, mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your superpowers! 🦸🏽✨

🎬✨ MOVIE NIGHT @ THE LAB ✨🎬Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends and join us for a FREE community movie n...
06/02/2026

🎬✨ MOVIE NIGHT @ THE LAB ✨🎬

Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends and join us for a FREE community movie night under the stars!

📅 THIS Friday, June 5
🌅 Movie starts just after sunset
📍 The Lab

We’re showing Inside Out 2 on the patio, so come cozy and dress warm! It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend with laughter, community, and a great movie.

🍿 Movie is FREE
🔥 BBQ available for purchase from City BBQ
☕ Coffee & drinks from City Grind
🍭 Snacks, popcorn, and treats available for purchase

Every purchase helps support local youth programs and creates opportunities for young people right here in our community. We’re OPEN all day on Fridays!

Tag a friend, pack a blanket, and we’ll see you at The Lab! 🎥✨

Happy June ☀️! Who is excited for Art Camp 🎨🦸?Get ready for a week full of creativity, art, STEM, games, imagination, mo...
06/01/2026

Happy June ☀️! Who is excited for Art Camp 🎨🦸?

Get ready for a week full of creativity, art, STEM, games, imagination, movement, friendship, and FUN as we celebrate the superheroes within our community.

📅 June 22–26
⏰ 4PM–7PM Daily
📍 FREE for ages 3 years old–9th Grade
🍽 Dinner provided every day

Whether your child loves painting, building, dancing, creating, exploring, or dreaming big — this camp is for them. ❤️

More details and registration coming soon… but for now, mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your superpowers! 🦸🏽✨

🦸🏾‍♀️✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🦸🏽‍♂️UEC's FREE Community Art Camp is BACK this summer and this year’s theme is… SUPERHEROES! 💥🎨🚀G...
05/28/2026

🦸🏾‍♀️✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🦸🏽‍♂️

UEC's FREE Community Art Camp is BACK this summer and this year’s theme is… SUPERHEROES! 💥🎨🚀

Get ready for a week full of creativity, art, STEM, games, imagination, movement, friendship, and FUN as we celebrate the superheroes within our community.

📅 June 22–26
⏰ 4PM–7PM Daily
📍 FREE for ages 3 years old–9th Grade
🍽 Dinner provided every day

Whether your child loves painting, building, dancing, creating, exploring, or dreaming big — this camp is for them. ❤️

More details and registration coming soon… but for now, mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your superpowers! 🦸🏽✨

This is Unearth and Empower Communities ❤️🎨!This is the amazing team behind our programs ⭐️These incredible people are w...
05/26/2026

This is Unearth and Empower Communities ❤️🎨!

This is the amazing team behind our programs ⭐️
These incredible people are who keep everything running, growing, and improving our programs. Each member equally and uniquely empower the Compton community!

Our Girls Support: Self confidence Frames💕What did the Girls do?🌷 Flower craft snack + pizza bites🪄 “I am..” in a jar + ...
05/20/2026

Our Girls Support: Self confidence Frames💕

What did the Girls do?
🌷 Flower craft snack + pizza bites
🪄 “I am..” in a jar + affirmations
🖼️ Frames of confidence

Girls Support is a safe space for girls ages 10-14 to connect, create, and have fun!
Girls 14+ can volunteer & participate in the activities!

Paint a Pot with Girls Support THIS Friday 🎨! 🪴 May 22TH⏰ 4–6PM📍1001 Rosecrans Ave, CPT📌 Register here: bit.ly/girlsSupp...
05/18/2026

Paint a Pot with Girls Support THIS Friday 🎨!

🪴 May 22TH
⏰ 4–6PM
📍1001 Rosecrans Ave, CPT

📌 Register here: bit.ly/girlsSupport
📞 Text for Questions: 310 916 1616

MAY EVENTS @ THE LAB 🌿🎮🎷☕️5/15 – Games Night (Starts at 6PM) FREE5/16 – TENA Cares Health Fair (11AM–2PM) FREE5/22 – Gir...
05/15/2026

MAY EVENTS @ THE LAB 🌿🎮🎷☕️

5/15 – Games Night (Starts at 6PM) FREE
5/16 – TENA Cares Health Fair (11AM–2PM) FREE
5/22 – Girls Support (4–6PM) FREE
5/23 – Compton Run Club Meet-Up (7:45AM) FREE
5/24 – Jazz Night (Doors 6PM • Show 7PM) $15+ | Kids FREE

Good food, good people, and spaces built for connection, creativity, and community. Every event you attend also helps support paid opportunities for local youth through UEC programs and social enterprises. ❤️

Tag a friend & come hang with us this month at The Lab!





Happy International Family Day 🫶!Through programs like Little Creators and Houses of STEAM, we value the importance of f...
05/15/2026

Happy International Family Day 🫶!

Through programs like Little Creators and Houses of STEAM, we value the importance of family by creating spaces for families to learn, grow, and connect together. From creative play to hands-on STEAM activities, we are proud to help strengthen families and build community 🌱🎨🧪

Enjoy today with your loved ones and take time to show your children the meaning of family, connection, and community ❤️

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1001 Rosecrans Avenue
Compton, CA
90221

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+14242602949

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