CORE CALIFORNIA

“What does this work mean to YOU” featuring CPHT and HEART! Our California Public Health teams come together to share the reasons that brought them to this meaningful line of work — and why they continue to show up every day for our communities. Behind every great person is an even greater story, take a listen at what these wonderful people have to share! 🦋

Last month, THRIVE's Youth Advisory Board and parents made hygiene kits! They will be donated to the ReFresh Spot on Skid Row. Thank you to our amazing YAB and their parents for putting them together <3 #teenmentalhealth #hygienekits #takespacetopause

Last week, we hosted a disaster preparedness workshop with CORE. The workshop provided our community with key emergency resources to help ensure the safety and security of their families, while also empowering them to feel prepared for any situation.

Last month our YAB got to participate in a Disaster Preparedness and Wildfire Safety Workshop! Thank you to our CRDP and FSF teams at CORE for putting the workshop on. 🎉 #teenmentalhealth #disasterpreparedness #wildfiresafety

On Saturday, April 4th, the ECHO-SGV Community Convening brought together 100 community members at the Rosemead Community Recreation Center for a day centered on connection, support, and learning. We were honored to hear from Rosemead Mayor Sandra Armenta @cityofrosemead and El Monte Councilmember Dr. Julia Ruedas @councilwoman_drjuliaruedas who shared encouraging words about the importance of community health and working together to support local families. The event created a warm and welcoming space where individuals and families could access helpful resources and services. Community members enjoyed free health screenings, connected with local organizations, picked up groceries, and joined interactive nutrition workshops offered in both English and Mandarin. More importantly, it was inspiring to see so many people actively participating, asking questions, sharing experiences, and building connections with one another and with service providers. We would also like to give a special thank you to Heart of Compassion @heartofcompassionca for generously donating groceries, helping ensure that families left the event with meaningful, tangible support. Events like this remind us of how powerful communities can be. By coming together, we continue to strengthen support systems, improve access to care, and uplift the well-being of our neighborhoods across the San Gabriel Valley.

April is Autism Acceptance Month 💙 Last month was about more than awareness—it’s about acceptance, inclusion, and meaningful support for autistic individuals and their families. Autism Acceptance Month reminds us to move beyond simply recognizing autism and instead create communities where autistic people feel respected, supported, and included every day. We can all help build a more inclusive world by listening, learning, and making space for different ways of thinking, communicating, and experiencing the world. Every person deserves to feel accepted. Every voice deserves to be heard. 💙 #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAcceptance #AutismInclusion #Neurodiversity #AutismSupport InclusionMatters CommunitySupport DisabilityInclusion AutismAwareness PublicHealth MentalHealthMatters SupportAutisticVoices HealthEquity InclusiveCommunities

Happy Earth Month 🌎! Our team shared over 500 seedlings at community events, bringing climate resilience directly into the hands of our neighbors #LISTOS #ClimateResilience #DisasterPreparedness #CORE

It’s never too late to start, your community needs you now. Show up, volunteer, take action. Even one hour, one act, one choice can make a real difference. Be the reason something changes today.🌱 #CoreResponse #TakeAction #LISTOS #communityresilience

National Volunteer Month 🌱 We show up for each other, that’s how our communities stay strong. From food distributions to composting and community gardens, it all starts with people like you. Find a local opportunity and join us through our Climate Resilience & Disaster Preparedness Calendar or @laworksnow

Booth Spotlight: CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) 🌎 We’re proud to welcome @core_cal to ARF! CORE is a global humanitarian organization working on the frontlines to support communities in times of crisis and beyond. From disaster response to climate resilience, CORE is helping protect vulnerable communities and build stronger, more prepared futures, right here in California and around the world. Stop by their booth to learn how they’re making an impact through community-driven solutions and how you can be part of the change. 📍 Pasadena City Hall 🗓 May 2, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM #ARF2026 #MobilityDog #CORE #CommunityResilience #PasadenaEvents

Husky community!! Join us this Wednesday April 22nd,2026 for an Earth Day Educational Celebration from 10:00am -1:00pm and learn how we can all take climate action together! 🌎🌱💚 Registration link is in our bio 🔗 Don’t miss out on a great experience to learn from our climate action community host partner professionals, learn how to get involved in taking action on campus and our community. College Corps will also be taking in applications 💞 First 200 guest will receive ice cream 🍦 We look forward to having you all join us! 🫶🏽

HEART In Action! 💙 Come check out the Health Equity Action Resource Team’s Hygiene-Kit making day, where they assemble packs of sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, COVID masks, and other health essentials for the community! These carefully curated hygiene packs will then be distributed at various events including food pantries, local churches, and health fairs within the San Gabriel Valley! #CORECalifornia #HEART #PublicHealth #CoreResponse