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Fire Service Day & ECWA Wellness Event Returns to South LA with Helicopters, Free Resources, and Family Fun

On Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Fire Service Day & ECWA Wellness Event will shut down King Boulevard between Coliseum and Hillcrest for a day of celebration, safety demos, wellness resources, and family fun. Hosted by the Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council (ECWANDC) in partnership with Fire Station 94, Council District 10, and several neighborhood organizations, the free street fair unites first responders and neighborhood leaders to uplift, protect, and celebrate the South LA community.

The Gouché Foundation Scholarship Luncheon

he Gouché Foundation announced that it will be hosting its 1st Annual College Signing Day & Scholarship Awards Luncheon, awarding $12,000 in college scholarships to inner city youth. The ceremony will take place on July 14, 2018 from 12-5pm at the California Yacht Club Cabrillo in San Pedro, CA. The luncheon will end with twelve high school graduates walking away with scholarships totaling $1k each, in an effort to assist them on their path to higher education.