DPSS is committed to keeping the public informed about essential benefits, as well as resources offered by other service organizations in the county. Please help us to share this important information with those in your community who need it most.
ACKNOWLEDGING DPSS CALFRESH CHAMPIONS
Special thanks to the DPSS CalFresh Nutrition Program team for helping thousands of residents get the help they need. CalFresh Awareness Month highlights the benefits of the CalFresh Program in combating hunger in L.A. County. To learn more about CalFresh, visit CalFresh (lacounty.gov) and apply online at BenefitsCal.com
CELEBRATE ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other AANHPI ancestries that enrich our local culture. Visit AAPI Heritage Month for a list of events in L.A. County.
DPSS TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Under the Trafficking and Crime Victim Assistance Program (TCVAP), eligible noncitizen victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes may apply for benefits like cash aid, food assistance, healthcare, help with employment, and supportive services. Learn more about DPSS and its programs at Department of Public Social Services.
 DPSS CELEBRATES HEALTHY LIVING AT KJLH WOMEN’S HEALTH EXPO
Visit the DPSS CalFresh information booth this Saturday, May 11, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the KJLH 102.3 FM Women’s Health Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center. The event will feature a live radio broadcast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. to open the expo, breakout sessions, healthy dish stage, exercise zone, free massages and health screenings, prizes, giveaways and more. The event will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. The event is FREE and open to the public. Register today at KJLH Women’s Health Expo Registration.
DISCOVER NEW CAREERS AT THE COMPTON COLLEGE RESOURCE AND JOB FAIR
Job seekers can explore part-time and full-time employment opportunities at the Passport to Your Career Internship, Job and Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This FREE event is open to all students, alumni, and community members. Current Compton College students may also take FREE professional headshots in the art gallery. Sign up today at College Central Network®.
ATTEND THE COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC HEARING
The L.A. County Community Action Board (CAB) invites residents to join the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) meeting on Thursday, May 16. Help represent the interests of low-income households in need of services. The meeting will be held at two in-person locations: Department of Public Social Services, 12801 Crossroads Parkway South, City of Industry, CA 91746 (2nd Floor Conference Room #215); and Lawndale Public Library, 14615 Burin Ave., Lawndale, CA 90260 (Meeting Room). Residents can also join the meeting online at Cisco Webex Meetings. Learn more by calling (562) 908-6327.
SHARE IDEAS AT THE L.A. COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION’S LISTENING SESSION
The Los Angeles County Youth Commission is inviting the next generation of leaders to share ideas on how the commission can support and develop effective policies, practices, and services important to young people in L.A. County’s Second Supervisorial District. This listening session will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Compton Youthbuild, 1108 N. Oleander Ave. in Compton. For more information, visit Los Angeles County Youth Commission Listening Session.
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