South Central LAMP

09/29/2026

Last Thursday and Friday, juniors from Louisville High School joined us at South Central LAMP for two days of service! Thursday started off with a bit of repair work to our front fence and cleaning around our site. Then, on Friday the juniors spent time with our little ones reading and playing side by side. They also helped prepare classroom activities for our upcoming Harvest Festival. A big shout out to the adult chaperones who also created a western themed bulletin board for us! Thank you to our Louisville volunteers for your energy, kindness, and time. Our students and staff truly appreciated your dedicated service!

09/18/2026

Back to School Night was a wonderful way to kick off the new school year! Our families came together for an evening filled with learning, creativity, books, and community. Children explored hands-on STEAM activities—building marshmallow-and-toothpick structures, creating binary code bracelets, and making colorful “fireworks in a jar”—and each had the opportunity to choose a new book to take home.

Thank you to our families, staff, and volunteers who made the evening so much fun and helped us start the year with excitement and connection. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning and growing together!

08/06/2026

💙 Looking for a meaningful way to give back?

South Central LAMP has volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, community groups, and corporate teams who want to make a real difference in the lives of women and children in South Los Angeles.

Whether you enjoy working with children, helping at our weekly food distribution, assisting with administrative projects, or lending a hand at special events, there's a place for you!

Every hour you give helps strengthen our community and empowers families to reach their full potential.

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities here: https://conta.cc/3TjBDBR

Please share this post with your friends, family, and colleagues—we'd love to welcome more volunteers to the South Central LAMP family! 💙

Email from South Central LAMP How you can get involved!   2026 Volunteer Newsletter Dear South Central LAMP Community, As we prepare for another exciting school year, we invite you to become an even

07/15/2026

Join the South Central LAMP Team! We’re Hiring an ESL Teacher!

Are you passionate about empowering adult learners and making a meaningful impact in the lives of immigrant families? South Central LAMP is looking for an ESL Teacher to support our Family Literacy Program by helping parents build their English skills, confidence, and connections within our community.

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/South-Central-Lamp

07/14/2026

Enrollment Is Open! South Central LAMP supports families through our Family Literacy Program (English classes, parenting, and parent-child activities) and our California State Preschool Program (CSPP) for eligible children. 💛 Join our community and let’s grow, learn, and move forward together!

04/28/2026

Our recent visit to Sally Ride Elementary School in South Los Angeles was such a meaningful experience! Over a dozen parents joined us as we toured TK and Kindergarten classrooms, explored the STEAM lab, and learned more about the school’s ESL and parenting programs available to families.

What stood out most was the incredible engagement from our parents. They asked thoughtful questions about class sizes, communication with teachers, school safety, extracurricular opportunities, and how students are supported academically. Their curiosity and advocacy were truly inspiring.

We couldn’t be prouder of our families—and a big thank you to the school staff for the warm welcome and for complimenting how wonderful our little ones were! 💛

04/22/2026

This coming Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., join Council District 9 at the South LA Wetlands Park for a special CD 9 Arbor & Earth Day Celebration.

04/20/2026

We're excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual EmpowerMind: South Central Wellness Summit - Liberation Through Wellness! This free community event takes place this Saturday, April 25th from 11am-3pm at Augustus Hawkins Nature Park (5790 Compton Ave, Los Angeles)!

The summit will include free refreshments, grocery distribution, wellness resources, workshops, music, raffles, and more. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and access supportive resources.

Attendees are encouraged to register to receive free food: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empowermind-the-south-central-wellness-summit-liberation-through-wellness-tickets-1982027793485?aff=ebdssbdestsearch .

Walk ups are able to attend. Onsite registration will be available. (While supplies last).

The EmpowerMIND: South Central Wellness Summit: Liberation Through Wellness is a call to return to ourselves. Rooted in an ancestral perspective, this gathering honors the wisdom, resilience, and healing practices of Black and Brown Indigenous traditions that have sustained our communities for generations. Through participation, people will gain insight into various strategies and learn about tangible resources that can support their wellness journey.

Every year, our theme reflects the moment we are living, an increase in immigration raids, slashing of social services and programs that black, brown, and indigenous communities rely on, the erasure of history, etc. This year's theme is Liberation Through Wellness. It signifies the attainment of self-determination, equitable rights, and the removal of systemic or internal barriers, allowing for the realization of one's full potential.

04/06/2026

The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, in collaboration with Central City Neighborhood Partners, and Council District 1, are hosting a pop-up food distribution at the MC Francis Community Garden - 2909 Francis Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 - tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7 at 10:00 am. More details on the attached flyers!

04/02/2026

Ready, set, go! 🐣✨

This year’s Easter Egg Hunt at South Central LAMP was full of excitement and joy. The Easter Bunny delivered over 1,000 eggs—and a big thank you to Board Members Cecilia Estrada and Mary Dolmage for helping make the magic happen!

Our amazing staff, interns, and volunteers guided each group of children through the playground and grassy areas as they eagerly searched for hidden treasures. The laughter, smiles, and excitement as they discovered each egg filled with treats made the day truly special.

We loved every moment and can’t wait to welcome our adorable egg hunters back after spring break! 💛