Urban Partners Los Angeles

This past weekend, Urban Partners Los Angeles hosted a community talking circle to gather feedback on our programs. We believe it is essential to align our organizational decisions with the actual needs of the community we serve, rather than relying on assumptions.

During the session, community members—including individuals with disabilities, those currently unemployed, and single parents—shared how our food, infant necessities, and tutoring programs provide vital support to their lives. We learned that while many of our neighbors face significant hardships, our services have helped alleviate many of their daily difficulties.

While some of our board members that run our programs maintain close engagement, and relationships with our community who come to our weekly programs, we felt it was important to open this additional space for community members to share their input in a safe environment and open dialogue.

These testimonials serve as a powerful reminder that while many basic needs remain unmet, our collective efforts are making a meaningful difference.

Dear Community,

You are invited to a free community event this Saturday, January 31, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

The event is hosted by Los Angeles Baby Cooperative/Urban Partners Los Angeles, El Nido, Best Start SFV, and Immigo. We will be meeting at Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural in the San Fernando Valley to discuss immigration resources and legal services.

In addition to the presentation, we will provide lunch and childcare activities. Diapers will also be available for families in need.

If you plan to attend, please Let us know by emailing or calling (info provided on the digital flyer), or direct message, so we can ensure we have enough food and the correct diaper sizes available for your family.

Location:
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural
12677 Glenoaks Blvd.
Sylmar, CA 91342

Please see the attached digital flyer for additional details.

Urban Partners Los Angeles is asking the CommUnity for donations this Thanksgiving to help fund our continued food distribution efforts to help families in need.

We would be extremely grateful if you would consider making a contribution. Any amount is appreciated and will have double the impact thanks to a matching opportunity!

Here are a few suggested donation levels:

- $30: To commemorate our 30 years in operation.

- $95: To honor the year of our founding (1995) and the incredible life of our founder, Rochelle, who passed away at 95 years of age.

Please use the link below to donate through our personal fundraising page:

https://www.ahfwad.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1002001&pg=personal&fr_id=1060 (https://www.ahfwad.org/site/TR/Events/General?px=1002001&pg=personal&fr_id=1060)

Thank you for your support.

Sharing a few photos from our most recent weekly food distribution. As always, we were at the First Unitarian Church, continuing our mission to feed our community every Saturday.

These distributions are a vital part of our work, and we are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support that makes this possible.

We are dedicated to ensure that consistent and nutritious meals reach those who need them most in our community.❤️

On Saturday, August 16th, we (UPLA Board Members) had the pleasure of hosting a special dinner to honor Rochelle McAdam, the Founder and former Chair of Urban Partners Los Angeles. This event was a tribute to her more than three decades of tireless work and unwavering commitment to feeding our community.

We are truly grateful for her invaluable contributions and the significant role she has played in helping to uplift and strengthen our community over these many years. Her legacy of service continues to inspire us all.

To learn more about UPLA, please visit us at:

Urbanpartnerslosangeles.org

We held our monthly Board Meeting, which was yesterday, June 21, 2025. We continue to have strategic discussions on how best to uplift and support our community. It was a meaningful meeting, with some of our board members attending via Zoom.

Urban Partners Los Angeles has proudly served the community for over 30 years, and we remain deeply committed to our mission. We are especially excited to now have Luane Stanzler, a youth representative, as a new addition to our board. Her perspective will be invaluable as we continue our work for the future of community.

To learn more about our nonprofit and the work we do, please visit urbanpartnerslosangeles. org

Thank you for your continued support.

Urban Partners Los Angeles — Groceries for Our Neighbors Program (weekly food distribution). Pictures taken today 3/1/2025 🗓️

We are grateful to all of our organizers/volunteers and staff that continue to show up and help our community 🫶🏽

Photo taken at today's UPLA monthly board meeting (February 22, 2025). While some of our dedicated board members were able to join in person, the rest of our dedicated board members joined us virtually via Zoom.

I'm proud to share that we continue to work diligently behind the scenes to ensure the smooth operation of Urban Partners Los Angeles. As we are proud of over 32 years of service, we are grateful for the commitment of our board and staff.

Week after week, we are here serving the community. Together we are strong!

The Urban Partners LA food bank will always hold a special place in my heart. Founded by Rochelle McAdam in the immediate aftermath of the LA Riots and modeled after the Black Panthers’ free breakfast program, @urbanpartners.la has been providing food, tutoring, immigrants services and mentorship for over 30 years. I got involved with them during the pandemic and along with @deejay.bennett and @djroxanne helped develop their music program. @msladymich recruited me after my work with her in the Bernie campaign. It’s been a crazy few years since then, with UPLA having to adapt to shifting political and economic landscapes, but thankfully we’ve always had the support of toy donors like @jeffchi44 @joinhumanityheroes @solidarityprojects and the leadership of @vic_cs121 and @carlosthemailman Today’s toy drive brought a lot of smiles to young faces (thanks for coordinating it @marissamonroe__ ) and it helped end the year on a high note, even if the reality is that poverty is more challenging than ever for large swaths of LA’s population. Swipe to see how long the lines are just to get food (and this video was taken hours after we had opened our doors). The fight for systemic change is ongoing. Want to get involved? Just ask.

Standing with our neighbors. Another successful food distribution thanks to all the volunteers. You are champions!!!

Food for all.