Community Input Sessions

First 5 LA is inviting all local grassroots organizations representatives and advocates working to achieve positive community change across LA County to a Community Input Session. We invite all community stakeholders to provide their best thinking and ideas about key aspects of our place-based investment in 14 Best Start communities throughout Los Angeles County. We are seeking a better understanding of community assets and strengths that can reinforce the vision, passion and work of the Best Start Community Partnerships for years to come — even as we carefully consider how First 5 LA can continue to strengthen the overall Best Start effort.

Please confirm your participation at one of the following Community Sessions:

Wednesday, September 7

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Assembly Room – 2nd Floor

1324 S Normandie Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90006

RSVP: Joaquin Calderon, jc*******@fi******.org

Thursday, September 8

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

David Gonzalez Recreation Center

Basketball Gym

10943 Herrick Avenue

Pacoima, CA 91331

RSVP: Ellaine Hartley-Polissky, eh******@fi******.org

Additional Resources:

Community Input Sessions Flyer – September 7

Community Input Sessions Flyer – September 8

Best Start brochure in English and Spanish, Khmer and Mandarin

First 5 LA’s 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Highlights

CONTACT US

Questions regarding this Community Input Sessions should be directed to Joaquin Calderon, Program Officer, at jc*******@fi******.org.




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