Event

Join us for Senator Steven Bradford's Back to School Resource Fair & Backpack Giveaway!

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 11 am to 3 pm

California State Dominguez Hills, North Lawn - 1000 East Victoria St. Carson, CA 90747  

Parking in Lot 2 (enter via Birchknoll Dr.)

FREE Services:

• Backpacks and school supplies
• Natural History Mobile Museum
• Kids Giveaways (Disney)
• Book Giveaway (LA County Library)
• Anti-bullying Workshop (Seniors Fight Back)
• Health Screenings (UCLA Health)
• Housing / Rental Assistance Resources (Housing Rights Center)
• Dental Screenings (CanAm Dental)
• Haircuts & Braids (Los Angeles Trade-Technical Institute)
• Vision Screenings
• Basketball Activation Pop-Up (The Clippers)
• Kids Activities (Home Depot, Boys & Girls Club of Carson, Strength Based Community Change, McDonald’s)
• Snacks
• School Immunizations & COVID-19 Testing (LA County DPH - Walgreens)
• And SO MUCH MORE!

Walk-ins are welcome but we encourage you to pre-register here.

Preregistering does not guarantee you a backpack. Students must be present to collect it on a first-come, first-served basis. One Free backpack filled with school supplies per registered student, while supplies last!

For more information, contact my office at (310) 412-6120. 

Senator Bradford’s Tacos and Taxes: Tax Preparation event and Resource Fair. We’ll be providing FREE tacos (*while supplies last) and in-person tax preparation services with tax professionals who will sit down and help you file your taxes!

Requirements to receive Tax Preparation Services:

• Must be a resident of the 35th Senate District (check your address here)
• Individual income of $66,000 or less.
• Make an appointment by calling (626) 545-9351.

Our Resource Fair is open to everyone and does not require an appointment.

However you may register HERE now to expedite the sign-in process on the day of the event. We will be providing FREE:

• TACOS *while supplies last
• CPR Training sessions (DPH)
• Housing/Rental Assistance Resources (Housing Rights Center)
• Pneumonia, Shingles and COVID Vaccines (Walgreens)
• Tax Advice (Franchise Tax Board)
• CalFresh and Medi-Cal Enrollment Services (DPSS)
• Legal Aid on Record Expungement and Consumer Debt (Community Legal Aid SoCal)
• Women’s Health Services (Planned Parenthood)
• Eligibility Screening for Interested WIC Applicants
• Giveaways and MUCH MORE!

Department of Public Health & Walgreens will also be providing FREE COVID-19, shingles, and pneumonia vaccinations. Please use this link to set up a vaccine appointment: tinyurl.com/VaxTaxApril1

Virtual Town Hall on Emergency Preparedness

Join California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Laura and Senator Steven Bradford for a Virtual Town Hall on Emergency Preparedness!

Hear from experts on what you can do to prepare in the event of an emergency. Special guests will include the Los Angeles County Fire Department, FEMA, California Earthquake Authority, and American Red Cross - Los Angeles Region.

Live transcription and Spanish interpreting services are provided.

Date: Wednesday, October 26th

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Register at: bit.ly/102622TH

Please register to receive a zoom link to join the event.

Senator Bradford and Supervisor Holly Mitchell are partnering with the Curtis Tucker Center for Community Wellness and AADAP Inc. to host the DEA National Rx Take Back Day!

Bring your EXPIRED & UNUSED medication to be properly disposed. Take advantage of the health and wellness fair and receive free resources and giveaways.

DATE: Saturday, October 29th

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

ADDRESS: 123 W Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301