The City of Vernon strives to effectively inform members of the community on important news, events, and activities that may be of interest. Please visit this page regularly for updates on happenings in Vernon and in our neighboring cities located in the Southeast region.

For a comprehensive directory of LA County and Community resources, please click here.

EDUCATION/YOUTH RECREATION & RESOURCES

• YMCA Basketball Clinics (Clinicas de baloncesto en el YMCA) 
• YMCA Model United Nations Program for Middle Schoolers 
• Janet Elliot Mummey, Esq. 2021 Resilience Scholarship! Apply by April 6th 
• 2021 SCAG Scholarship Program – Submission Deadline: April 23rd
• Park & Connect Free WiFi Service

LA County residents can access outdoor LA County Library Wi-Fi hotspots. For those who need internet access for work, schooling, health-related information, or to complete essential tasks such as ordering groceries and household supplies, free Wi-Fi coverage has been extended to the entirety of participating parking lots. For a list of participating locations and more information about Park & Connect, visit LACountyLibrary.org/Wi-Fi.

• YMCA Distance Learning Support Program
• LA County Library Laptop Loans, Hotspot Loans, & Printing Pickup
• Low Cost Internet Southeast Community Development Corporation
• Low Cost Internet and Tech Support Human-IT
• LA County Library Virtual Programming
• College Access for All Hotline
• Educational Resources from LAUSD, PBS SoCal, KCET and KLCS-TV
  
  

EVENTS 

• Tzu_Chi_Drive-Thru Grocery Giveaway @ Gage Middle School – March 27th 9am-10:30am 
  • Dispensas de Alimentos en Gage Middle School (solo por auto) – marzo 27 de 9am-10:30am
• Maywood Drive-Thru Food Distribution – March 30th 9am-12pm
  • Distribución de alimentos (solo por auto) – marzo 30 de 9am-12pm
• No-Cost Virtual Citizenship Clinic with CARECEN April 12th 9am-2pm 
  • Taller virtual de Ciudadania 
• Diaper Distribution – Every second & fourth Tuesday of the month 10am-12pm
• Distribución de Pañales – Cada segundo y cuarto de martes del mes de 10am-12pm

FOOD RESOURCES 

• Grab N' Go Food Centers M-F 7:00am-10:00am 
• Free Hot Meal & Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm
• Bell Gardens Grab & Go Supper Program for ages 1-18
• Bell Gardens Boys & Girls Club Daily Food Distribution
• Florence Firestone Emergency Food Assistance Program
• Food Distribution for Low Income Individuals and Families
• Distribución de Alimentos para personas de bajos ingresos
• Distribución de alimentos diariamente en Boys & Girls Club de Bell Gardens
• Free Grab & Go Meals at Downey Family YMCA
• Nutrition Assistance for Los Angeles County
• Asistencia Nutricional para el Condado de Los Angeles
• Southeast Los Angeles Food Distributions Flyer
• Learn more about free food resources at https://covid19.lacounty.gov/food/
  
  

HEALTHCARE

• COVID-19 Testing at Vernon City Hall Tues-Sat 8am-4pm (appointment is not necessary)
• SELA Community Vaccination Center for COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Comunidad SELA Centro de Vacunación contra el COVID-19
• Free COVID-19 Vaccinations for Vernon residents 65+ call (323) 826-3648
• Free COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Talleres de Salud Mental
• South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
• Medi-Nurse Line Available 24-7
• Linea Medi-Nurse Disponible 24-7
• My Health LA Flyer
• My Health LA Flyer - Spanish
  
  

HOUSING

• CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
• Vernon Resident COVID-19 Grant Assistance Program (Programa de subvención para residentes de la ciudad de Vernon)
• Free Fair Housing Services by The Housing Rights Center Hotline 1-800-477-5977
• Residential Internet Access Services at Vernon Village Park Apartments
• Vernon Housing
• Resident Newsletters
  
  

LEGAL AID RESOURCES

• Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
• MAOF Immigration Forum
  • Drive-In Immigration Forum every 4th Thursday of the month
  • Foro de inmigración Drive-In cada cuarto jueves del mes
    
    

LAW ENFORCEMENT / CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

• City of Vernon Crime Map
• Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
  
  

RESOURCES FOR PET OWNERS

• Free Drive-Thru Pet Pantry in Southeast Rio Vista YMCA at Maywood Center
  • Every other Monday 10am-12noon
    
• South Gate Park Drive-Thru (animal) Vaccine Clinic - Select Saturdays 9:30am - 11am.
• Get your pets vaccinated, microchipped, etc., at South Gate Park Parking Lot located at:

4855 Tweedy BLVD. call 1(800) 988 – VETS for more information

RESOURCES FOR SENIORS

• Southeast Los Angeles Senior Resources Flyer

RESOURCES FOR VETERANS

• Emergency funds for Veterans
  
  

TAX RETURN PREPARATION

• The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.  For more information click here or locate an open site near you online with the VITA/TCE Locator Tool.
  
  

TRANSPORTATION

• Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program
• Programa de Descuento (LIFE) Para Transporte Público

VOLUNTEER / INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Volunteer at Anderson Munger Family YMCA on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
  • Located at: 4301 W 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
  • Sign up at www.ymcala.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog
• Volunteer at Urban Partners Los Angeles on Saturdays 6 - 9 a.m. and/or 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Located at: 2936 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
  • Sign up at www.urbanpartnersla.org/volunteer
• Intern with KYCC for Project Break Free
  • Who: Current college students
  • What: 240 hours of community service
  • How: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for more information
  • Note: Ideal for public health policy and community health education majors