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Elon Darthard Bridges Gaps in Public Health and Disaster Relief 
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Elon Darthard Bridges Gaps in Public Health and Disaster Relief 

Khari Jones Jr.,  Contributing Writer March 26, 2025

Elon Darthard has always been drawn to the intersection of health, community, and resilience. A Master of Public Health graduate from the University of Southern California (USC), she has dedicated her career to addressing medical literacy, health promotion, and community-based interventions for underserved populations. Through her nonprofit, Persevering Minds, she is making a tangible impact—most recently in disaster relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles fires. 

Assisting the Homeless During the Holidays – What To Know
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Assisting the Homeless During the Holidays – What To Know

Christopher Petty, Contributing Writer December 28, 2023

During the winter seasons, giving back to the community, friends, or even people in need, matters more than we think. Even if you cannot financially or physically assist people who are homeless, it is always beneficial to know where to point someone who may need help.

Words of the Week – Want God’s Best: Trust and Rest
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Words of the Week – Want God’s Best: Trust and Rest

Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew, Contributing WriterApril 13, 2022

When we trust in ourselves, it’s easy to make bad decisions and even do things that go against God and what’s best for ourselves. The challenge of being tired and weary is that we don’t always make the best choices. What would happen when we know that we are tired and worn out, if we went to God instead of doubting, complaining, or taking things into our own hands to solve?

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LA County Revisits the Importance of Mental Health After COVID-19 Surge; The Work of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health is ‘Amplified’ Due to Current State of Pandemic

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterNovember 13, 2020

As news of an increase in the spread of the COVID-19 virus arises, it has also heightened the senses of worry about what more can be endured, the outbreak has been a rollercoaster filled with twists and turns. There has been extreme strain put on everyone to have stability and a light shined on the overall quality of life. The County of Los Angeles continue the stride to move into the unknown but with more resources to get the mental help needed on the journey to a new frontier.