Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting a group of youth as Summer Night Lights began the process of getting documentation for prospective members of the 2025 Youth Squad!
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Last week, with our friends at GreenSpaces LA, families crafted beautiful picture frames in honor of Mother’s Day.
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Thinking about college? Or know someone who is? Swing by Project SOAR at our facility!
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Exciting updates at Jordan Downs! Our schedule has changed, and we’re now offering weekly lash classes along with even more activities for the community to enjoy.
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We gathered on Wednesday to celebrate Día del Niño, creating a joyful afternoon filled with activities, refreshments, and community spirit.
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Thanks to the JD Green Ambassadors and the incredible Watts community, we came together to clean up our neighborhood and create a real, lasting impact.
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Come join our new adult classes this upcoming week and spread the word! All classes are free and take place at the Jordan Downs Center.
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Our Spring Celebration was a joyful day filled with laughter, community, and colorful activities for kids and families.
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Our incredible volunteers generously lent a hand with preparing eggs for our large Easter event.
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Thanks to our incredible partners at GreenSpaces LA, students at Jordan Downs are getting hands-on experience in the art of floristry!
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The ONE Watts Mobile Unit is now rolling! Bringing books, iPads, snacks, and learning support directly to children in our community helps students boost their reading skills right in their own neighborhoods.
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We hosted a meaningful Reentry Event for our justice-involved youth that focused on second chances, support, and empowerment. Youth explored job resources, got their hair done, chose new professional outfits, expressed themselves by creating custom keychains, and shared their stories in a safe, welcoming space. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the event a success!
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Everyone at the Jordan Downs Center had a blast celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with the community! From festive crafts to games and treats, the day was filled with laughter, connection, and joy. Events like these help strengthen our bonds with families and create lasting memories rooted in kindness and inclusion. Thank you to our supporters for making moments like this possible!
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Our youth have been diving into creativity and entrepreneurship; designing custom keychains, making sweaters of their own designs, and learning how to turn their ideas into real businesses thanks to the new tools in our STEAM lab. With every item they create, they're building skills in marketing, budgeting, and storytelling.
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Children Mending Hearts is proud to celebrate a major milestone—Project SOAR at the Jordan Downs Center has now reached 100 youth participants! This initiative through the Southern California College Attainment Network provides free, personalized college and career advising to public housing residents, supporting them in academic planning, college applications, financial aid completion, and scholarship assistance.
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Thanks to the generosity of GUESS and the Guess Care initiative, we successfully hosted a Clothing Giveaway at the Jordan Downs Center on February 26. Dozens of community members received brand-new clothing, helping them feel confident and supported.
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Thanks to the support of our donors, the Jordan Downs Youth Nature Club is fostering a love for the environment in children ages 4-14. Through hands-on gardening and outdoor activities led by our friends at GreenSpaces LA, our kids are learning about sustainability, teamwork, and the beauty of nature—all while having fun!
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We had the pleasure of welcoming HACLA’s new President and CEO, Lourdes Castro Ramirez, for a tour of our facility to see the different impacts we’re making. We’re grateful for our growing partnership and thrilled to share that, during the visit, she even offered a youth member a job!
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We had the heartfelt pleasure of hosting a Valentine’s Day event for our students and their families that truly brought everyone together. The joy on the children’s faces as they eagerly anticipated seeing their parents was incredibly touching.
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Our hands-on cooking classes at Jordan Downs highlight the importance of cooking at home—showing how it’s not only healthier and more affordable than eating out but also a more sustainable choice. By learning to prepare their own meals, participants gain confidence in the kitchen, develop lifelong skills, and make smarter food choices that benefit both their wallets and the environment.
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