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District Wins

AD-61 District Wins - Community Impact

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Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway & Health Fair

Annual community event serving families across Inglewood, Hawthorne, and surrounding communities.

  • 1,000+ backpacks and school supplies distributed to students.

  • Free services included:

    • health screenings

    • haircuts and braiding

    • school resources for families.

Community partners included local businesses and nonprofits.

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Emergency Preparedness Fair

District-wide public safety event helping residents prepare for earthquakes, fires, and disasters.

​Connected families with:​

  • fire departments

  • emergency response agencies

  • disaster preparedness resources.

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Support for Veterans

U.S. VETS Inglewood Donation for Thanksgiving Dinner

Donation supporting housing and services for 600+ veterans at U.S. VETS Inglewood.

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Faith-Based Housing Development

Inglewood First United Methodist Church

  • Groundbreaking for 60 units of affordable housing on church land.

  • Partnership with Rev. Victor Cyrus-Franklin (Pastor Vic).

  • Utilizes California’s Faith-Based Affordable Housing laws to expand housing access.

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Pastors Brunch – Faith Leadership Coalition

Convened pastors and ministry leaders from across AD-61 at The Proud Bird, Los Angeles

  • Strengthened partnerships between state government and churches addressing:

    • homelessness

    • housing

    • youth services

    • food programs

    • senior support

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Holiday Toy Drives with Local Police

Donated toys and supported holiday toy drives hosted by local police departments

  • Helped ensure gifts for children in families facing economic hardship.

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 Hawthorne Senior Center Construction

Secured state funding to support the new Hawthorne Senior Center.

  • Construction currently underway.

  • Facility will provide:

    • senior meals programs

    • health and wellness activities

    • social programming for older adults.

Redtail Crossing Affordable Housing – Westchester

102 units of affordable housing delivered

  • Includes supportive housing for formerly unhoused residents.

  • Named after the Tuskegee Airmen (“Red Tails”).

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