Upcoming Events
Discover our APFY community calendar and engage in a wide array of activities, ranging from resource fairs and community events to special series and community service opportunities. There's something for everyone—students, family members, and/or community members!
Learn more about our events, sign up early to reserve your slot, and be a part of our growing community!
student calendar
Neighborhood Fundraiser
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FUNDRAISER
PANDA EXPRESS ON CRENSHAW BLVD
Monday, March 31st from 8:00AM-9:00PM
Support our free youth programs and resources.
100% of the proceeds benefit A Place for Youth programs & scholars.
Bring a copy of the full event flyer/show digitally to support.
Panda Express will contribute 20% of each purchase.
St. John's Community Health
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH MOBILE CLINIC VISITS A PLACE FOR YOUTH TEEN CENTER
Saturday, April 19 8:00AM - 3:00 PM
General screenings available: blood pressure check, physical exams, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, blood work, lab tests, and more.
Referrals to specialists and pediatric dental care available.
Services are accessible to both insured and non-insured individuals, including undocumented individuals, with a benefit counselor available.
REGISTER
St. John's Community Health
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH MOBILE CLINIC VISITS A PLACE FOR YOUTH TEEN CENTER
Saturday, April 19 8:00AM - 3:00 PM
General screenings available: blood pressure check, physical exams, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, blood work, lab tests, and more.
Referrals to specialists and pediatric dental care available.
Services are accessible to both insured and non-insured individuals, including undocumented individuals, with a benefit counselor available.
REGISTER
Join the Clean Up Coalition
Join us for a Neighborhood Beautification Project. Every First Saturday!
April 5th @ A Place For Youth Center 9AM.
Proper Tools & Protection Provided to all Volunteers
Wear Sun Protective Clothing & Comfortable Shoes
Bring Reusable Water Bottle
REGISTER
Help Feed Families
Join Us. Help Distribute Food with Africactive!
April 5th @ A Place For Youth Center 10:30AM.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park near the baseball fields.
Volunteer team is back at APFY/pick at around 1:00PM
REGISTER
Math madness
A PLACE FOR YOUTH PRESENTS A SPECIAL SERIES THIS MARCH!
MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29
Saturdays @ 10AM-1PM
ENTRY FEE $0
MATH TUTORING + LESSONS + CHALLENGES GAMES + PRIZES!!!
Snack + Lunch Included.
sIGN-uP
Mar 8,15, 22, 29
bWB SCREENING + LABA @ APFY
sIGN-uP
Mar 15
NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDRAISER
MONDAY, MARH 31ST FROM 8:00AM-9:00PM
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FUNDRAISER @ PANDA EXPRESS ON CRENSHAW BLVD
SUPPORT OUR FREE YOUTH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT A PLACE FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS & SCHOLARS
BRING A COPY OF THE FULL EVENT FLYER/SHOW DIGITALLY TO SUPPORT.
PANDA EXPRESS WILL CONTRIBUTE 20% OF EACH PURCHASE
MAR31
JOIN THE CLEAN UP COALITION
Join us for a Neighborhood Beautification Project. Every First Saturday!
Meet-up @ A Place For Youth Center 9AM. Rain 🌧️ or Shine ☀️
-Proper Tools & Protection Provided to all Volunteers
-Wear Sun Protective Clothing & Comfortable Shoes
-Bring Reusable Water Bottle
-Bring Community Service Log (If Needed)
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park (route varies).
sIGN-uP
ApR
5
HELP FEED FAMILIES
Join Us. Help Distribute Food with Africactive!
Meet-up @ A Place For Youth Center 9AM. Rain 🌧️ or Shine ☀️ Be a part of Clean Up Coalition & Help Distribute Food to our Neighbors in need at Rancho Cienega Park.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park near the baseball fields.
Volunteer team is back at APFY/pick at around 1:00PM
sIGN-uP
apr
5
St. john's community health
@ A Place for youth center
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH MOBILE CLINIC VISITS A PLACE FOR YOUTH TEEN CENTER
SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH
8:00AM - 3:00 PM
The mobile clinic event is open to all (ages 0-99) and their families. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
General screenings including blood pressure check, physical exams, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, blood and lab work, and more. Referrals to specialists and/or pediatric dental.
Available to insured and non-insured, undocumented individuals as well.
Benefit counselor will be available.
sIGN-uP
APR
19
St. john's community health
@ rancho cienega park
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH MOBILE CLINIC VISITS RANCHO CIENEGA PARK
SATURDAY, MAY 3RD
8:00AM - 3:00 PM
The mobile clinic event is open to all (ages 0-99) and their families. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
General screenings including blood pressure check, physical exams, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, blood and lab work, and more. Referrals to specialists and/or pediatric dental.
Available to insured and non-insured, undocumented individuals as well.
Benefit counselor will be available.
sIGN-uP
MAy3
JOIN THE CLEAN UP COALITION
Join us for a Neighborhood Beautification Project. Every First Saturday!
Meet-up @ A Place For Youth Center 9AM. Rain 🌧️ or Shine ☀️
-Proper Tools & Protection Provided to all Volunteers
-Wear Sun Protective Clothing & Comfortable Shoes
-Bring Reusable Water Bottle
-Bring Community Service Log (If Needed)
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park (route varies).
sIGN-uP
MAy
3
HELP FEED FAMILIES
Join Us. Help Distribute Food with Africactive!
Meet-up @ A Place For Youth Center 9AM. Rain 🌧️ or Shine ☀️ Be a part of Clean Up Coalition & Help Distribute Food to our Neighbors in need at Rancho Cienega Park.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park near the baseball fields.
Volunteer team is back at APFY/pick at around 1:00PM
sIGN-uP
MAy3
play to empower
Stay tuned for our next Play-to-Empower Pickleball Tournament Event!
TBD
St. john's community health
@ A Place for youth center
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH MOBILE CLINIC VISITS A PLACE FOR YOUTH TEEN CENTER
SATURDAY, MAY 24TH
8:00AM - 3:00 PM
The mobile clinic event is open to all (ages 0-99) and their families. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
General screenings including blood pressure check, physical exams, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, blood and lab work, and more. Referrals to specialists and/or pediatric dental.
Available to insured and non-insured, undocumented individuals as well.
Benefit counselor will be available.
sIGN-uP
MAY
24
JOIN THE CLEAN UP COALITION
Join us for a Neighborhood Beautification Project. Every First Saturday!
Meet-up @ A Place For Youth Center 9AM. Rain 🌧️ or Shine ☀️
-Proper Tools & Protection Provided to all Volunteers
-Wear Sun Protective Clothing & Comfortable Shoes
-Bring Reusable Water Bottle
-Bring Community Service Log (If Needed)
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park (route varies).
sIGN-uP
feb
1
HELP FEED FAMILIES
Join Us. Help Distribute Food with Africactive!
Meet-up @ A Place For Youth Center 9AM. Rain 🌧️ or Shine ☀️ Be a part of Clean Up Coalition & Help Distribute Food to our Neighbors in need at Rancho Cienega Park.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park near the baseball fields.
Volunteer team is back at APFY/pick at around 1:00PM
sIGN-uP
feb
1
St. john's community health
@ rancho cienega park
ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH MOBILE CLINIC VISITS RANCHO CIENEGA PARK
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST
8:00AM - 3:00 PM
The mobile clinic event is open to all (ages 0-99) and their families. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
General screenings including blood pressure check, physical exams, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, blood and lab work, and more. Referrals to specialists and/or pediatric dental.
Available to insured and non-insured, undocumented individuals as well.
Benefit counselor will be available.
sIGN-uP
feb
1
Paint + sip for a cause (fundraiser)
Join us for a special evening of creativity, community, and giving back!
📅 Saturday, February 8th
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 A Place For Youth (Our teen center!)
This is our first-ever in-house fundraiser, and we couldn’t be more excited! Every brushstroke and sip will help us raise funds for our free teen programs and services, supporting academic success, personal growth, and career readiness.
Hosted & Sponsored by: Good Clean Fun Wines – a female co-owned wine bar & restaurant in DTLA and a dear supporter of our mission.
Ticket includes:
🍷 A guided natural wine tasting (21+ with valid ID)
🖌️ A canvas & glass to paint your masterpiece
🍽️ Delicious bites
🎶 Great music & social vibes
🍹 Non-alcoholic/mocktail tasting available
Ticket Pricing:
$60 – Wine Tasting Experience (21+ only)
$40 – Non-Alcoholic/Mocktail Tasting
100% of proceeds go directly to A Place For Youth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID: 92-3646111), helping us continue our mission of empowering teens.
Thank you for your support—we can't wait to sip, paint, and make a difference with you!
sIGN-uP
feb
8
child care service (v-day edition)
A charity fundraiser. 100% of the contributions support our youth programs & services
$60 first child ($40/additional)
Ages 4-12
Babysitting Service | Dinner & Snack | STEAM Activity | Arts & Craft Activity | Games | Movie
Register Now! Limited Spaces Available.
sIGN-uP
feb
14
NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDRAISER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th FROM 8:00AM-9:00PM
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FUNDRAISER @ PANDA EXPRESS ON CRENSHAW BLVD
SUPPORT OUR FREE YOUTH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
100% OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT A PLACE FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS & SCHOLARS
BRING A COPY OF THE FULL EVENT FLYER/SHOW DIGITALLY TO SUPPORT.
PANDA EXPRESS WILL CONTRIBUTE 20% OF EACH PURCHASE
feb
28
final 2024 saturday of service
Join us for a Special Saturday of Service: Distribute Food with Africactive, Access Free Healthcare Resources with St. John's Community Health (Mobile Clinic) & Distribute Mommy + Baby Essentials Drive Donations
This will be our last Saturday of Service of the 2024 year. We hope you can be with us to spread joy and cheer.
Thank you to our partners africActive & St. John's Community Health for their support and continued service in our community!
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park to volunteer at their weekly food distribution
sIGN-uP
DEC
21
Math winter camp
Middle School 10AM-12PM: Reviewing Math Skills from Grades 3-8
High School 1-3PM: Covering a SAT/ACT Test Prep Curriculum
Please note, snacks/Lunch will be offered 12P-1PM for attending students.
Our dedicated team of mathematics tutors will be covering a special math curriculum that engages students in practice, activities, and games to help improve math skills + knowledge, gain confidence, and have fun in the learning process!
sIGN-uP
DEC
16-20
Help Feed families!
Join us after Community Cleanup Coalition to Distribute Food with Africactive!
APFY Volunteer Team departs APFY at 9AM sharp. Rain or Shine!
From 9AM - 10:30AM The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park to volunteer at their weekly food distribution
At 1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!!
sIGN-uP
DEC
14
help clean up our west adams community!
Community Cleanup Coalition Meet up @ APFY
This initiative aims to connect us with our neighbors & beautify our neighborhood.
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
@ 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park
@1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!
sIGN-uP
Dec
14
holiday mommy & baby drive
Spread Joy by Giving!
africActive & APFY are teaming up to collect donations for mommy and baby essentials!
Who is africActive? A nonprofit organization committed to mobilizing resources to fight hunger in our community.
africActive is a volunteer-led non-profit transforming lives and communities by offering free resources and services that address immediate and long-term needs - all while spreading the giving culture, sharing a smile, and a fun and supportive environment.
This holiday season, we want to ensure that mothers and their babies have the necessary essentials. We are asking for our community's support to meet their needs!
Top Requested items include:
Baby Wipes
Baby Formula
Diapers
Shampoo
Bottles & Pacifiers
Toys
Visit our Walmart & Amazon Wishlists For More Items and/or To Donate Requested Items!
To Donate Other Essentials Not Listed:
Please Call (310)571-5911 or email info@aplaceforyouth.org for approval prior to dropping off.
All Donated Items Must Be New or Like-New (With Approval)
Drop-Off Donation Location
A Place For Youth
4901 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016
Accepting donations through Friday, December 20th @ 7PM
Distribution Date & Details:
Saturday, December 21st @ 1030AM
Rancho Cienega Park during africActive Food Distribution
To Volunteer With Us on Distribution Day and/or Learn More Visit 12/21 Event Below.
DEC
1-20
Community Health & Improving health equity
*services open to the public (ages 0-99)*
We're partnering with St. John's Community Health to ensure our community has access to free general health care services. Services are offered to insured/non-insured & undocumented members of our community.
Please help us spread the word! We hope to continue to bring these services to our neighborhood!
Walk-ins welcome. Early registration encouraged.
sIGN-uP
AUG
24
help clean up our west adams community!
Community Cleanup Coalition Meet up @ APFY
This initiative aims to connect us with our neighbors & beautify our neighborhood.
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
@ 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park
@1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!
sIGN-uP
AUG
17
Help Feed families!
Join us after Community Cleanup Coalition to Distribute Food with Africactive!!!
APFY Volunteer Team departs APFY at 9AM sharp. Rain or Shine!
From 9AM - 10:30AM The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park to volunteer at their weekly food distribution
At 1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!!
sIGN-uP
AUG
17
Back-to-school Taco Bash
"WHOLLY GUACAMOLE! CAN YOU BELIEVE BACK-TO-SCHOOL IS NEAR!?
FREE Community Event for Teens + Families
We're celebrating the end of Summer, Back-to-School, & Fall Registration Openings for APFY Future Students
JOIN US FOR SOME FLAVOR 'N FUN!
sIGN-uP
AUG
9
help clean up our west adams community!
Community Cleanup Coalition Meet up @ APFY
This initiative aims to connect us with our neighbors & beautify our neighborhood.
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
@ 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park
@1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!
sIGN-uP
Sep
14
Help Feed families!
Join us after Community Cleanup Coalition to Distribute Food with Africactive!!!
APFY Volunteer Team departs APFY at 9AM sharp. Rain or Shine!
From 9AM - 10:30AM The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park to volunteer at their weekly food distribution
At 1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!!
sIGN-uP
SEP
14
help clean up our west adams community!
Community Cleanup Coalition Meet up @ APFY
This initiative aims to connect us with our neighbors & beautify our neighborhood.
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
@ 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park
@1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!
sIGN-uP
Oct
12
Help Feed families!
Join us after Community Cleanup Coalition to Distribute Food with Africactive!!!
APFY Volunteer Team departs APFY at 9AM sharp. Rain or Shine!
From 9AM - 10:30AM The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park to volunteer at their weekly food distribution
At 1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!!!
sIGN-uP
OCT
12
help clean up our west adams community!
Community Cleanup Coalition Meet up @ APFY
This initiative aims to connect us with our neighbors & beautify our neighborhood.
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
@ 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park
@1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!
sIGN-uP
Nov
16
Help Feed families!
Join us after Community Cleanup Coalition to Distribute Food with Africactive!!!
APFY Volunteer Team departs APFY at 9AM sharp. Rain or Shine!
From 9AM - 10:30AM The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park to volunteer at their weekly food distribution
At 1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!!
sIGN-uP
NOV
16
help clean up our west adams community!
Community Cleanup Coalition Meet up @ APFY
This initiative aims to connect us with our neighbors & beautify our neighborhood.
The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
@ 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park
@1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!
sIGN-uP
Dec
14
Help Feed families!
Join us after Community Cleanup Coalition to Distribute Food with Africactive!!!
APFY Volunteer Team departs APFY at 9AM sharp. Rain or Shine!
From 9AM - 10:30AM The coalition will clean up near W Jefferson Blvd/La Brea Blvd/West Adams Blvd/Exposition Blvd and near Rancho Cienega Park + Vineyard Park depending on route.
At 1030AM we meet with Africactive Team at Rancho Cienega Park to volunteer at their weekly food distribution
At 1PM all volunteers + team are provided lunch!!
sIGN-uP
DEC
14
Get Involved
Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm
After-school Programming: 2pm-7pm
A Place For Youth is a registered public charity,
501(c)(3) nonprofit status organization.
Tax ID: 92-3646111.
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