SC CTSI Community Engagement

Mission: The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) Community Engagement core group aims to serve as a bridge between research and the community, ensuring collaborative solutions to Los Angeles' most pressing health challenges.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Hello 2024!
Community Events
Resources
The Healthy Food Corner

Health Research Studies
Follow Us on Social Media
Inspirational Quotes

Hello 2024!

Happy New Year! The Community Engagement team is starting 2024 strong as we work together on exciting new initiatives that we look forward to sharing with you!

We're committed to making a greater impact this year by enhancing our outreach methods across Los Angeles, strengthening existing partnerships and building new ones, continuing to improve health equity in Nickerson Gardens with the launch of the coordinating council, enhancing our trainings and workshops, and much more!

Stay tuned for updates!

Community Events

Community Health and Wellness Event

Saturday, February 3, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

75 East Santa Anita Avenue Burbank, CA 91502

Join ANCA Burbank for a day dedicated to health and wellness! Take a break from your busy schedule and come down to the ACF BESHIR MARDIROSSIAN YOUTH CENTER - LIBERTY HALL on East Santa Anita Avenue in Burbank, CA. This in-person event is designed to help you prioritize your well-being. Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your physical and mental well-being.

More information.

Community Volunteer Day

Saturday, February 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

4403 West Jefferson Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90016

Join the Good+Foundation Community Volunteer Day on February 24! Volunteers will complete meaningful and fun projects like creating hygiene kits, bundling clothing, and building new parent gift sets. All of the projects volunteers work on will benefit families living in poverty throughout Los Angeles.

More information.

Los Angeles LGBT Center Youth Services Career Fair

Wednesday, January 31st, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

1118 North McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover a world of opportunities and kick-start your career in the social services industry. Whether you're passionate about mentoring, counseling, or working with young people, this event is perfect for you. Connect with hiring managers in the field and gain valuable insights into various career paths.

More information.

Resources

South Los Angeles Food and Resource Distribution

Frequency: Every Tuesday

Hours: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Address: 6916 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047

Children's Institute & The Dream Center Food Distribution

Frequency: Every Friday

Hours: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Address: 2121 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

Share! Collaborative Housing

Phone: 1-877-SHARE49

Hours: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

More information here.

Watts Labor Community Action Committee

Homeless Access Center

Contact information: (323) 563-4721

Address: 958 E. 108th St., Los Angeles, CA 90059

Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Healthy Food Corner

Chicken Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

Large Onion (finely chopped)
2 Large Carrots (peeled and finely chopped)
2 Celery Ribs (finely chopped)
4 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
1 Bay Leaf
1 tablespoon of dried mixed herbs
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (chilli flakes/optional)
5 cups Broccoli (stems removed and finely chopped)
6 cups Broth (chicken stock/Home-made or good quality store bought)
2 cups Milk
2 tablespoons Cornstarch (cornflour/mixed with 2 tbsp water)
2 cups Chicken (shredded, I used rotisserie chicken)
Add Salt And Pepper

Instructions

Sauté the onion, celery, carrot and broccoli stalks in a splash of oil until soft and fragrant and just starting to brown (this takes around 10 minutes).
Add the garlic, bay leaf and herbs and sauté for another minute before adding the chicken stock, milk and cornflour mixture.
Bring to a simmer then add the broccoli florets and shredded chicken.
Allow to cook for 15 minutes then season with salt, pepper and lemon (optional).
Serve with crusty bread.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 219

% Daily Value

Total Fat 10 g

13% Saturated Fat 3.6 g

18% Cholesterol 43 mg

14% Carbohydrate19 g

7% Fiber 4.1 g

15% Sugar 8 g

16% Sodium 1163 mg

51% Protein 14 g

Health Research Studies

Interested in participating in a health research study?

RECOVER is a study from Children's Hospital Los Angeles to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19 in people under 25 years of age who are suspected of having or have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Learn more.

THRIVE is a USC study on how adolescents' minds and bodies respond to different city environment to better understand how neighborhoods affect health. Learn more.