Since 2000, Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) has been a cornerstone in the community, providing access to free services through a collaborative model and enhancing the quality of life for underserved households throughout the City and County of Los Angeles with a focus on the Westlake/Pico-Union communities. Our foundation is based on Community, Collaboration, and Systemic Change. CCNP focuses on ensuring Equal Access to Essential Need Services, primarily regarding housing, food, health, transportation, and education, Building Financial Security through professional and career development, financial education, free tax preparation, and income supports, and Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders through academic support, youth leadership, civic engagement, and youth workforce development.
External link for Central City Neighborhood Partners
501 S Bixel St
Los Angeles, California 90017, US
3731 Wilshire Blvd
460
Los Angeles, California 90010, US
The California Association of Food Banks shared a statewide perspective on food insecurity following the release of the USDA’s 2023 Household Food Security Report. Critical hunger trends were addressed by the statewide association, alongside leaders from LA and OC Food Banks and Central City Neighborhood Partners. 🍊🍎 #EndHunger #LAFoodBank #NonProfitOfTheMonth #CommunitySupport #CCNP
On behalf of Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP), we are deeply honored to be recognized as the LA Regional Food Bank’s Agency of the Month. For nearly a decade, it has been our privilege to work alongside the Food Bank in our shared commitment to addressing hunger and providing essential resources to our community. Together, we’ve made a meaningful impact, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration and service, one meal at a time. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
On behalf of the LA Regional Food Bank, we congratulate our Agency of the Month, Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP). For nearly a decade, the Food Bank and CCNP have been working together in our shared mission to combat hunger. Together, we've been able to provide vital resources to neighbors across our community. Here's to many more years of making a difference, one meal at a time.
Central City Neighborhood Partners reposted this
Yesterday, we were proud to join the California Association of Food Banks and our regional partners in hosting a press conference presenting pivotal information about the state of food insecurity across Southern California. As a coalition of leaders, Southern California food bank directors shared a collective call to action, encouraging everyone from legislators to residents to take action in the fight to end food insecurity. During the event, our OC Food Bank Director Mark Lowry joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s CEO Claudia Bonilla Keller to share the challenges and successes we are experiencing here in Orange County as well as our work to unite regional efforts to tackle barriers together. We were thrilled to be a part of this important event and extend our gratitude to every leader in attendance working tirelessly to address food insecurity in California: California Association of Food Banks, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Central City Neighborhood Partners, Westside Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Eunisses Hernandez, Abigail Marquez #FightingFoodInsecurity #CommunityLeaders #OCFoodBank #PartnersinAction #PovertyEndsHere
Central City Neighborhood Partners reposted this
New USDA data highlights California's ongoing hunger crisis, especially in Los Angeles County, where 30% of LA County residents grapple with food insecurity, as reported by USC Dornsife. In the first eight months of 2024 alone, the Food Bank and partners distributed 82 million pounds of food, a 10% increase compared to last year. Read more on the Food Bank's blog: https://lnkd.in/gPrz5T3W California Association of Food Banks, Central City Neighborhood Partners, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Westside Food Bank, Los Angeles Community Investment for Families Department
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Koreatown open house! It was wonderful to see so many beautiful faces from our community. We loved sharing our resources with you and can't wait to continue building together! #koreatown #CCNP #losangeles
We were honored to host the FSC Directors meeting at our Westlake office and proud to see our CCNP directors in action, demonstrating their commitment and leadership! #CCNP #LeadershipInAction #FSCMeeting
Central City Neighborhood Partners reposted this
First-Gen, Fil-Am Undergrad Majoring in Sociology and Education @ UC San Diego | Changemaker | Youth Mentor | Musician
☀ This past week, I completed my role as the Summer Youth Ambassador for Central City Neighborhood Partners where I helped coordinate a STEAM summer program for local Westlake and K-Town youth in Los Angeles. During these 6 weeks, both Westlake and K-Town’s youth worked on creating their utopias, learned about various careers in STEAM, and concluded each week with a field trip to places like Griffith Observatory, Wildwoods Community Garden, Dockweiler Beach, and Franklin Canyon Park. Thank you to ALL of the youth who participated with us throughout this program and thank you to Samantha Jimenez and the rest of the College Corner Team for leading this program with me, I appreciate you all and your support! Summer's now over, and the next chapter in my life, is completing my final year of undergrad at UC San Diego! ✌ #ccnp #summerprogram #steam #collegecorner
🏠✨What a fantastic day at our Open House! Thank you to everyone who joined us and explored our resources. From stunning spaces to engaging conversations, it was a day to remember. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities! #CCNP #Openhouse
Central City Neighborhood Partners reposted this
During Financial Literacy Month, Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) hosted a series of financial literacy workshops for the communities we serve. These sessions covered vital topics such as saving for emergencies, budgeting, managing debt and credit, and preparing financially for disasters. I had the honor of leading some of these workshops in Spanish, including one on "Preparing Financially for Natural Disasters." In today’s world, where natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, preparation is key. In the past month alone, California has experienced numerous minor earthquakes, mostly ranging from magnitudes 1.5 to 2.5. While these quakes are often too small to be felt, they serve as reminders of the ever-present risk of larger events. On August 6, 2024, a 2.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near Castro Valley, and on July 28, 2024, a 3.3 magnitude quake struck near Suisun in the San Francisco Bay Area. Just yesterday, August 12, 2024, we experienced a 4.4 magnitude earthquake near South Pasadena. This quake felt stronger than 4.4 to me, as I live close to the epicenter. As a financial educator, my role extends beyond helping individuals understand the basics of saving, budgeting, and building credit. It's about empowering our community to be prepared for any unexpected emergencies, including natural disasters. Natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving lasting impacts on our lives, communities, and finances. I challenge you to take action and help underserved communities—who are particularly vulnerable during natural disasters—by following a 30-Day Emergency Plan. Let’s also challenge ourselves to be prepared and make a difference. Stay tuned for weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the plans. 30-Day Emergency Plan Calendar Week 1: Starts today! Day 1: Identify emergency contacts and create a communication plan. Day 2: Assemble a basic emergency kit with essentials like water, food, a flashlight, batteries, etc. Day 3: Identify local emergency shelters and evacuation routes. Day 4: Prepare copies of important documents (ID, insurance, medical records). Day 5: Develop a family emergency plan, including meeting points. Day 6: Practice emergency drills with family members. Day 7: Review and update your emergency kit. Community Partners let’s work together to build a financially resilient community! #Communitypossible #CCNP #FinancialEducation #DisasterPreparedness #EmpowerCommunity