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. 

EDUCATION/YOUTH RESOURCES

• LA County Beaches & Harbors "Can the Trash!" Poster Contest Deadline 1/31/2021
• 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 - Check Back for Updates

• Free COVID-19 Testing – January 23rd 10am-4pm
  • Raul R. Perez Park at 6208 Alameda St., Huntington Park, CA
  • Pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 de 10am-4pm
• Blood Drive – January 24th 10am-4pm
  • The American Red Cross, in collaboration with Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, and the YWCA GLA will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Sunday, January 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. Please see the flyer for registration details. 
  • La Cruz Roja American, en colaboración con la Supervisora Hilda L. Solis, y la YWCA GLA organizarán una campaña de donación de sangre de la Cruz Roja el domingo 24 de enero de 10 am a 4 pm. Consulte el folleto para conocer los detalles de registro.
• Baby Diaper Giveaway – January 25th 8am-9am
  • Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA hosting a baby diaper giveaway on Monday, January 25th from 8-9am at 2900 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90023.
  • El centro de YMCA Weingart del Este de Los Angeles repartira pañales para bebés el lunes 25 de enero de 8 a 9 a.m. en 2900 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90023
• Bulky Item Pick-up Day – January 28th 9am-11am
  • The City of Vernon will host a Bulky Item Pick-up Day for Vernon residents on January 28th from 9am-11am. No item is off limits. Residents should place items on the sidewalk the night before and the pick-up crew will do the rest. For more information contact: (323) 826-1472.
  • La ciudad de Vernon tendrá un día para recolectar artículos voluminosos de basura para los residentes de Vernon el 28 de enero de 9 am a 11 am. Ningún artículo está fuera del límite. Los residentes deben colocar los artículos en la acera la noche anterior y el equipo de recolección hará el resto. Para más información, llame al: (323) 826-1472.
    
    

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
  
  

HEALTHCARE

• No-Cost Mammograms at Weingart East LA YMCA on Jan. 25th & Feb. 11 & 24th 9am-4pm
• 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

• 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

• 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
  
  

TRANSPORTATION

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

VOLUNTEER 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