Tune into this episode to discover the incredible staff who are the heart of All Peoples Community Center. Learn how their deep connection to the South LA community drives the center's mission of empowerment and self-determination. You'll hear how the All Peoples team is homegrown, racially diverse, bilingual, with 87% identifying as Latinx, 13% as African American, and 2% as Native American. Notably, 87% speak Spanish, and 62% are South LA residents. Discover that 43% of the staff are former program participants or interns, embodying the center's generational impact.

Explore how this dedicated staff provides "Real Solutions, Real Heart, and Real Service". We'll highlight their vital role in delivering comprehensive services, from handling 70-80 appointments daily for assistance during challenging times like 2020, to distributing over half a million meals in 2022 and over 1 million meals with partners. Learn how their work through the VITA site facilitated over $703,923 in tax refunds for families in 2019, and how they invested $145,200 in youth wages through the Summer Youth Employment Program in 2022.

Hear about the staff's resilience, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when they were deemed essential service providers and kept the doors open to offer hunger relief, emergency rental relief, and support against learning loss. We'll also touch on how the center invests in its staff through training, improved workspaces, and wellness initiatives, recognizing that their well-being is crucial for the success of the programs and the community they serve. Join us to celebrate the passionate individuals who make All Peoples Community Center a true safe haven and beacon of hope in South LA