Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center

Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center The Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center is dedicated to building a strong community that provides information, resources and support to parents.

UPCOMING TRAINING! On April 22, 2026, join us and and for a training on recent public benefit eligibility changes for...
04/17/2026

UPCOMING TRAINING! On April 22, 2026, join us and and for a training on recent public benefit eligibility changes for noncitizens in California. Use the QR code to register or link in our bio

• 🚨🚨NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!🚨🚨Due to weather, our event has been moved to April 19, 2026!It's still going down April 19th...
04/17/2026

• 🚨🚨NEW DATE ANNOUNCEMENT!🚨🚨

Due to weather, our event has been moved to April 19, 2026!

It's still going down April 19th at noon for our 1st Autism Awareness Community Event at the Michelle & Barack Obama Sports Complex. I’m so excited to come together with our families, have a great time, and share valuable resources to our community.

It's hosted by my girl Yo-Yo (), with performances by Jon B (), Lil Cease (), and more!

Bring your whole family and come feel the love, the joy, and the support that makes this community so powerful.

🗓️ NEW DATE! Sunday, April 19, 2026
🕧 12:00PM – 4:00PM
📍 Michelle & Barack Obama Sports Complex | 5001 Obama Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA

• Hey Inglewood!! We hope to see you all this Saturday at Greater Works on Market St! Free food, free fellowship, and c...
04/17/2026

• Hey Inglewood!! We hope to see you all this Saturday at Greater Works on Market St! Free food, free fellowship, and community building in the new entertainment capitol of California!

Join us this Black Maternal Health Week for an empowering workshop centered on partner support and love languages durin...
04/16/2026

Join us this Black Maternal Health Week for an empowering workshop centered on partner support and love languages during LABOR 🤎✨

Your voice, your needs, and your support system matter—especially in labor. Come learn how partners can show up with intention, care, and love when it matters most.

📍 Inglewood Community Resource Center
2864 W. Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303
📞 (310) 330-3130 for more information

🗣 Spanish interpreters will be on site to support our comunidad!

The Lotus Festival returns this summer at the historic Echo Park Lake! The 45th Annual Lotus Festival celebrates the vi...
04/16/2026

The Lotus Festival returns this summer at the historic Echo Park Lake! The 45th Annual Lotus Festival celebrates the vibrant culture and people of Sri Lanka 🪷

Join us on July 12th & 13th for Fun, Food, Entertainment, Community and so much more!

📍Echo Park Lake, 751 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
📆 July 12-13, 2026
🕛 Beginning at 12 PM

Visit LAParks.org/LotusFestival to learn more!

Join us for our Transition to Adult Services Conference Series—designed for individuals with developmental disabilities...
04/16/2026

Join us for our Transition to Adult Services Conference Series—designed for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families!
Learn about resources, planning for adulthood, employment, education, and community living. Connect with experts, ask questions, and build a roadmap for the future.
Register using the following link.
https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/.../ASsbRnYDRfataJTgX-d-KQ...
Together, we can make the transition to adulthood informed, supported, and empowering.
Únase a nosotros para nuestra Serie de Conferencias sobre la Transición a Servicios para Adultos—¡diseñada para personas con discapacidades del desarrollo y sus familias!
Infórmese sobre recursos, planificación para la vida adulta, empleo, educación y vida en la comunidad. Conéctese con expertos, haga preguntas y construya una hoja de ruta para el futuro.
Regístrese utilizando el siguiente enlace.
https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/.../ASsbRnYDRfataJTgX-d-KQ...
Juntos, podemos hacer que la transición a la adultez sea informada, apoyada y empoderadora.


• Repost from: Join the upcoming Gardena Job Fair for your next career opportunity!A job fair will be held at the Nakao...
04/16/2026

• Repost from:

Join the upcoming Gardena Job Fair for your next career opportunity!

A job fair will be held at the Nakaoka Community Center on Thursday, May 19th from 9am - 1pm. Over 20+ employers will be available and accepting applications.
This is a great opportunity for job seekers to explore a variety of public and private employment opportunities.

Scan the QR code or visit 🔗 on our bio.

Event Detail
🗓️ Thursday, May 19th, 2026
⏰ 9AM - 1PM
📍 Nakaoka Community Center,
1670 W. 162nd St., Gardena CA 90247

✨ Mental Health Fair – “Deaf Thrive” ✨ The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness is proud to host a Mental Health Fair...
04/16/2026

✨ Mental Health Fair – “Deaf Thrive” ✨

The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness is proud to host a Mental Health Fair focused on community, support, and wellness for the Deaf community.

🎯 Theme: You Are Not Alone - Community Support for Mental Well-Being

📅 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Location: 2222 Lavern Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041
🔗 Link in bio

What to Expect:
• Free food
• Free giveaways
• Free raffles
• Free workshops
• Fun entertainment for adults & children

🎤 Special Guest: Igor Djenge

Bring your friends, family, and positive energy as we come together to support mental wellness in the Deaf community.



More info or questions:
Chris Carson
☎️ 747-233-0573
📧 ccarson@gladinc.org

ID: A colorful flyer promoting a Mental Health Fair: “Deaf Thrive.” The design features a bright sunburst background with clouds, a smiling sun illustration, and the logo for Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD).
The event theme reads: “You Are Not Alone: Community Support for Mental Well-Being.”
Event Details:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2222 Laverna Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90041
Activities include free food, giveaways, raffles, workshops, and entertainment for adults and children.
The flyer also highlights Special Guest Igor Djenge with a photo. Contact information for Chris Carson, a QR code, and GLAD’s social media handle appear at the bottom.

• Pickup address: 2150 glenrose ave Altadena ca 91001. We at are excited to announce a special giveaway for families i...
04/16/2026

• Pickup address: 2150 glenrose ave Altadena ca 91001. We at are excited to announce a special giveaway for families impacted by the fires. Families may choose ONE item: either a stroller or an infant car seat, while supplies last.

Car seats are only available for Altadena or Palisades fire survivors. Strollers are available to anyone affected by the fire.

We will be giving out tickets upon arrival to keep things fair. No line cutting will be allowed. Please respect your place in line. If you have recieved a stroller already you don’t qualify for a car seat. If there are any left overs we will announce it next week .

Available supplies:• 70 strollers• 40 infant car seats

Our goal is to make sure these essentials reach families who truly need them most. Please share this post so it reaches fire-affected parents and caregivers in our community. ❤️

• 🇺🇸Veteran Network Event InvitationJoin us on Wednesday, April 22nd at ⏰ 10:00 a.m. at📍 Hub Cities for a special Veter...
04/16/2026

• 🇺🇸Veteran Network Event Invitation

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd at ⏰ 10:00 a.m. at📍 Hub Cities for a special Veteran Network Event.

This event is open to all Veterans and eligible spouses. It’s a great opportunity to network and listen to resources available🔄.

For more information, please call 📞 213-685-6426.

Looking for a little support this April? 🌷 We’ve got you covered! If you or someone you know is looking for free suppor...
04/16/2026

Looking for a little support this April? 🌷 We’ve got you covered!

If you or someone you know is looking for free support with basic needs like access to food, health checks, diapers, or employment, connect with your neighbors and don’t miss these no-cost community events in Los Angeles County this spring.

211 LA is also hiring for a new Accounts Receivable Specialist role! Visit 211la.org/work-211-la to learn more about the role and apply. 😉✨

211 LA Community Resource Advisors are also available day or night to help connect LA County residents to resources for food, emergency housing, aging and disability, and veteran services—just call 211. 📞

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777 S. Aviation Boulevard, Suite 105
Culver City, CA
90245

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center

The Family Resource & Empowerment Center was established in 1993, we are open to the entire Los Angeles community and is staffed by experienced parents and family members of individuals who have different abilities. We listen, we inform, we support, we encourage, we motive, we guide, WE EMPOWER. We proudly servve families, individuals and para-professionals working with, and for, children and adults who have different abilities. We can help you find answers to your questions & solutions to your problems in a warm, safe and child-friendly environment. The WFREC is dedicated to building a strong community. We also provide information, resources and support to families, professionals and other members of the community, creating successful partnerships in order to enhance the lives of infants, youth and adults who have special needs.

El Centro de Recursos y Fortaleza para familias del Oeste fue estableció en 1993, estamos abiertos a toda la comunidad de Los Ángeles . Cuenta con padres y miembros de familia de de ninos con necesidades especiales. Escuchamos, informamos, apoyamos, animamos, motivamos, guíamos, y FORTALECEMOS. Orgullosamente servimos a las familias, individuos y para-profesionales que trabajan con y para niños y adultos con diferentes. habilidades. Podemos ayudarles a encontrar las respuestas y soluciones a sus problemas en un ambiente cálido, seguro y amistoso. El WFREC se dedica para reconstruir fuertes comunidades. También proveemos información, recursos y apoyo a familias, profesionales y otros miembros de la comunidad, creando exitosa colaboracion para mejorar la vidas de los infantes, jóvenes y adultos quienes tienen necesidades especiales.