Unearth and Empower Communities

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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.

Every 2nd Saturday of the month and now 3rd Friday, we host a Little Creators🎨 session at It is not too late to register...
10/23/2026

Every 2nd Saturday of the month and now 3rd Friday, we host a Little Creators🎨 session at

It is not too late to register for Little Creators! It is free and fun! Please register with the link in our bio or bit.ly/littlecreators

🎃👻 COSTUMES, DANCING & MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LAB! 🍿🎬Get your costumes ready, Compton! We’re bringing the community together...
10/21/2026

🎃👻 COSTUMES, DANCING & MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LAB! 🍿🎬

Get your costumes ready, Compton! We’re bringing the community together for a SPOOKTACULAR evening of Halloween fun at The Lab! 🧡🖤

🗓 Friday, October 30

📍 The Lab | 1001 Rosecrans Ave., Compton

🪩 5:30 PM – Halloween Costume Dance Party! Come dressed in your Halloween best and show off those dance moves!

🎬 6:30 PM – Family-Friendly Halloween Movie! Grab a seat, get cozy, and enjoy a movie under the stars!

🍖☕ City BBQ & City Grind will have delicious food and drinks available for purchase!

✨ FREE & OPEN TO ALL! Bring the kids, invite your neighbors, and come enjoy a fun evening with your community!

🎃 BONUS FUN: Our DiscoverU afterschool students will kick off the festivities from 3–5 PM with a special pumpkin-carving experience featuring power tools with The Makers Hub! (This activity is exclusively for students enrolled in our afterschool programs.)

Because community is what makes The Lab special! ❤️

10/20/2026

🎮🔥 THE GAMEBOX TRUCK IS PULLING UP TO THE LAB! 🔥🎮

We’re excited to have Veva Gaming & the Gamebox Truck joining us THIS THURSDAY for Lights On Afterschool! 🚚🕹️

And the BEST part?! GAMING IS 100% FREE FOR EVERYONE! 🙌🏽🎉

Bring your friends, bring the family, and get ready for an evening of gaming, music, youth vendors, hands-on activities, giveaways, and community fun!

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 The Lab | 1001 Rosecrans Ave., Compton

🎮 FREE Gamebox Truck Gaming

🎧 Live DJ & Music

🛍️ Youth Vendors & Shark Tank Competition

🎨 Interactive Activities

🍖 City BBQ & City Grind Available for Purchase

🎁 Raffles & More!

Hosted by Our Generation Cares in partnership with Unearth & Empower Communities, sponsored by ExpandLA.

💚 FREE ADMISSION! ALL ARE WELCOME!

Help us celebrate the power of afterschool programs and the opportunities they create for our youth!

Discover U at Jasmine Garden celebrated Dia de Los Mu***os 💀🎨Filled the room with personalized decorations!Day of the D...
10/20/2026

Discover U at Jasmine Garden celebrated Dia de Los Mu***os 💀🎨
Filled the room with personalized decorations!
Day of the Dead 🏵🌼

💀 💀

Need money💰 💵? Apply here and get the chance to be selected to participate in this program
10/16/2026

Need money💰 💵? Apply here and get the chance to be selected to participate in this program

💡✨ LET’S LIGHT UP AFTERSCHOOL, SOUTH BAY!! 🎉Join us for Lights On Afterschool — an evening celebrating our young people,...
10/14/2026

💡✨ LET’S LIGHT UP AFTERSCHOOL, SOUTH BAY!! 🎉

Join us for Lights On Afterschool — an evening celebrating our young people, their creativity, entrepreneurship, and the power of afterschool programs! 💚

We’re bringing our community together at The Lab for a night filled with fun, connection, and opportunities to shine! 🌟

🎧 Live DJ & music
🛍️ Youth entrepreneurs & vendors
🦈 Youth Shark Tank Competition
🎨 Hands-on activities & creative experiences
💜 Sensory/quiet space hosted by UEC’s Girls Support program
🍖 Delicious eats from City BBQ & drinks from City Grind (available for purchase)
🎟️ Raffle for a JBL Flip 5 speaker!

🍔 BONUS! The first 20 attendees will receive 2 FREE sliders + a canned drink! 🙌🏽

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Lab | 1001 Rosecrans Ave., Compton, CA

Hosted by Our Generation Cares, co-hosted by Unearth & Empower Communities, and sponsored by ExpandLA.

Because when we invest in our youth, we invest in the future of our entire community. 🌱

📲 RSVP today! Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate with us!

Couldn't make it last Saturday? Join us THIS Friday from 11-1pm for Little Creators👶🖍️! Now every 3rd Friday of the mon...
10/13/2026

Couldn't make it last Saturday? Join us THIS Friday from 11-1pm for Little Creators👶🖍️! Now every 3rd Friday of the month too!

Register here: bit.li/littleCreators
RSVP here: bit.ly/LCRSVP1

It's Indigenous Peoples' Day❤️! Let's celebrate with storytelling, art, and sharing culture 🎨📚✨. Take a moment to share ...
10/13/2026

It's Indigenous Peoples' Day❤️! Let's celebrate with storytelling, art, and sharing culture 🎨📚✨. Take a moment to share this history with your children, students, and others.

10/08/2026

It is not too late to register for Little Creators🖍️! It is free and fun! Please register with the link in our bio or bit.ly/littlecreators

📌Register for this Saturday’s meet-up
October 10th!

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Every SECOND Saturday of the month we host a Little Creators🎨session at It is not too late to register for Little Creat...
10/07/2026

Every SECOND Saturday of the month we host a Little Creators🎨
session at

It is not too late to register for Little Creators! It is free and fun! Please register with the link in our bio or bit.ly/littlecreators

Register for this Saturday's meet-up🖍️ October 10th!

Address

1001 Rosecrans Avenue
Compton, CA
90221

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+14242602949

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