Pulse Beat July 2021 by City of Paramount

pa r a m o u n t

PULSE BEAT ®

Paramount Chamber of Commerce (paramountchamber.com) • Serving the community since 1947 • June 2021

Paramount Chamber of Commerce (paramountchamber.com) • Serving the community since 1947 • July 2021

Chamber presents business awards, installs officers

n June 30, a beautiful sunlit day, the Paramount Chamber of Commerce installed its Board of Directors and officers and presented annual business awards at a wellattended open-air luncheon event on the Progress Park Plaza Patio. Last year’s installation was held virtually because of the pandemic, so it was both a delight and a relief to be able to get together again in person, to enjoy each other’s company and good food and to recognize Paramount businesses and leaders for their outstanding achievements during the past extraordinarily difficult year. The sponsor for the event was Weber Metals–Otto Fuchs Aerospace Group. The Chamber welcomed the following City of Paramount leaders to the luncheon: Mayor Brenda Olmos, Vice Mayor Vilma Cuellar Stallings, Councilmember Peggy Lemons, City Manager John Moreno, Assistant City Manager Andrew Vialpando, City Clerk Heidi Luce, City Finance Director Clyde Alexander, Public Safety Director Adriana Lopez, Public Works Director Adriana Figueroa, Community Services & Recreation Director David Johnson, Planning Director John Carver and Lieutenant Omar Camacho of the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department. Also attending was Diane Martinez, former Mayor of Paramount who now serves on the board of Paramount Unified School District. U.S. and California government representatives present were Cynthia Morales, representing U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard; Ernesto Castillo, representing State Senator Lena Gonzalez; Adrian Landa, representing California Assemblyman and Speaker Anthony Rendon; and Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang. Chamber President Alicia Valadez served as master of ceremonies. After thanking the Chamber Board of Directors for their “tireless efforts to strengthen the business community here in Paramount,” Alicia explained that since the pandemic had made normal events and activities impossible during the last year, the board had chosen to have last year’s officers continue serving in their positions: Alicia Valadez (Northgate Gonzalez Markets), President; Chris Rich (WaveFront Technologies), Senior Vice President; Queen Uchekwe (Weber Metals–an Otto Fuchs Company), Vice President; and Dr. Max Martinez, Treasurer. The photo below shows these officers, as well as other members of the board. Alicia offered a special recognition for Ben Berg (Transcom Communications), the Chamber’s past President, who was unable to attend because of an out-of-state family commitment. Alicia expressed gratitude to three valuable liaisons who work closely with the Chamber board: City Manager John Moreno, Paramount USD Interim Superintendent Rubin Frutos and Chamber Ambassador Chair Sam Kotob (Farmers Insurance–Kotob Agency). (Continued on page 6)

The Award of Excellence went to Paramount Care Foundation (PCF). From left: Paramount Mayor Brenda Olmos; Cynthia Morales, representing U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard; Ernesto Castillo, representing State Senator Lena Gonzalez; Michael McKown of PCF; Adrian Landa, representing California Assemblyman and Speaker Anthony Rendon; Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang; and Paramount Chamber of Commerce President Alicia Valadez of Northgate Gonzalez Markets.

The Mayor’s Award went to Modern Development Company. Accepting the award was Darren Kurkowski (fifth from left). See the first photo (above) for other names and titles.

The President’s Award went to Tony Manos of MPG Domino’s (fourth from left). See the first photo (above) for other names and titles.

Paramount Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is sworn in. From left: Gloria Gamino (Casa Gamino Mexican Restaurant); Leeor Alpern (World Energy Paramount), Jon Tanklage (Marukan Vinegar USA); Dr. Max Martinez, Treasurer; Tony Manos (MPG Domino’s); Chris Rich (WaveFront Technology), Senior Vice President; Queen Ucheckwe (Weber Metals), Vice President; Alicia Valadez (Northgate Gonzalez Markets), President; and Vicky Uisprapassorn (Vicky Professional Services). Not present for the photo: Ben Berg (Transcom Communications), Past President; Leonard Crespo (Total-Western, Inc.); Randy Gualajara (ACE Clearwater Inc.); David Lattimer (SC Fuels); and Mike Willis (Carlton Forge Works).

Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Boulevard Paramount, California 90723 Telephone: 562-634-3980 paramountchamber.com

The Ambassador of the Year award went to Edwin Jacinto of Remax College Park (fourth from left). See the first photo (above) for other names and titles.

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Vicky Uisprapassorn

World Energy Paramount PIONEERING THE TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE FUELS

Generating green jobs in the heart of Paramount Investing in our community First sustainable aviation fuel facility in the U.S. Providing California & the world simple clean energy solutions

A proud member of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce 14700 Downey Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 531-2060 | worldenergy.net

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com From the

Mayor’s Desk

July 2021

It’s important to realize that the “homeless” are not simply individuals you see living on the street. As with these two families, they can be in a motel or an RV and, in a sense, are invisible but still without a stable place to live. The City will continue its work to help those in need of assistance.

Rent relief from the state

Mayor Brenda Olmos

Mayor’s Award of Excellence

The California COVID-19 Rent Relief program has $5.2 billion for income-eligible households who need help paying back rent and utilities. Applications are being simplified for the program to help get you rent and utility assistance more easily. Fewer documents will be required, and you can apply regardless of your citizenship status. If you are behind in your rent or utility payments due to the pandemic, visit HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122 to apply.

t was my great honor to present the first Mayor’s Award of Excellence at the Paramount City Council meeting on June 8. The Mayor’s Award of Excellence is a new way to acknowledge Paramount residents, businesses and non-profits that have had a significant impact on the lives of people in town. The first recipient was April Villanueva, who epitomizes the kind of person that can have a positive effect on friends and neighbors in the simplest of ways.

Low-cost pet vaccinations

April is known for helping a range of folks in her neighborhood with things like translating letters and documents from Spanish into English, running errands for seniors who can’t get out and just being there for others. She has also led a Girl Scout troop for the last four years, teaching important lessons of community service to our young people. She started the Paramount Community Facebook page that has attracted thousands of residents to share positive views about life in our city and to engage in respectful, upbeat dialogue. For all this and more, I selected April to receive Paramount’s first Mayor’s Award of Excellence.

Help for the homeless As part of our homeless outreach efforts, the City has partnered with Family Promise, a non-profit that matches homeless neighbors with permanent housing using grant funds the City has received from the federal government for addressing this issue. Transforming lives of families experiencing homelessness. Because every child deserves a home.

I’d like to share with you a couple of recent success stories involving two families with children attending schools in the Paramount Unified School District. The first was a single mom with five kids. They were living in a motel while the mother was trying to save for an apartment deposit. They were connected to Family Promise through PUSD.

The City’s second low-cost “Vaccine-A-Thon” for dogs and cats will be a drive-thru event on Wednesday, July 14, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Paramount Park, 14410 Paramount Blvd. Pet owners will be required to wear face masks. Onsite pet licensing will not be available this year. Rabies vaccinations (required for all dogs under California law) will be priced at $7 each, plus a $2 medical waste disposal fee. This is a $10 to $15 savings over traditional prices. A complete selection of other pet vaccinations will be available at discounted prices, with special combination packs to allow pet owners even greater savings when they purchase multiple vaccinations. A list of everything can be found at vetcarepetclinic.com. Flea control products may be purchased at special discount prices. For $30, you can have a microchip registration done for identification purposes in case your pet is ever lost. Nail trimming will cost $15. Checks, cash and credit cards will be accepted for veterinarian services. Please remember—all dogs must be on leashes, and all cats must be in carriers. All services are provided by licensed veterinarians from Vet Care Vaccination Services, Inc. For more information, please call 562-220-2018.

Thank you, Girl Scouts! Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on so many normal activities, the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles have a lot of cookies left over this year.

With the City funding, Family Promise provided the extra money for the deposit so the family could move in. Now, in addition to receiving Section 8 rental assistance, the mom has found a stable job so that they can sustain their new home. Our second family was a single dad with four children, all of whom had been living in an RV since 2019. The school district also linked them to Family Promise, and together we directed them to several resources to find and fund an apartment, with Family Promise checking in weekly to offer assistance and encouragement. City funds will be used to help furnish the new home. The dad has other financial assistance through multiple programs and is working on finding permanent employment.

Lots of Thin Mints and S’mores!

They have graciously been offering these extra cookies to area schools. This included reaching out to the Paramount Unified School District and sending a whopping $218,000 worth of the treats to go into backpacks and be distributed in other ways. Thank you, Girl Scouts, for your incredibly generous donation to Paramount students!

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Public Safety

City of Paramount • Paramount USD • Paramount Chamber of Commerce

Paramount Education Partnership

P E P TA L K Congratulations to our top Pirates!

ongratulations to Paramount High School’s Class of 2021 Valedictorian Emily Lizarraga (who’s headed to UCLA) and Salutatorian Melissa Muñoz (who’s off to UC, Berkeley)! As part of Education Month in June, Emily and Melissa were recognized at the June 8 Paramount City Council meeting and given backpacks, gift cards and school supplies by the Council.

Get involved with

fter holding virtual meetings for most of the past year, Paramount’s Neighborhood Watch program went back to live and in-person gatherings in June.

Neighborhood Watch is a partnership in crime prevention. Residents come to know their neighbors, look out for each other’s welfare and property and promptly report suspicious activities to law enforcement. Neighborhoods with active Neighborhood Watch programs generally have less crime than those without them. Meetings are hosted by a member of the City of Paramount’s Public Safety Department, the neighborhood’s beat deputy from the Sheriff’s Department and a City Community Service Officer (CSO). Topics discussed can include concerns about parking, traffic, loud parties, conditions of alleys— anything, really, that can enhance quality of life and promote neighborhood safety. For example, requests have been made for increased Sheriff’s patrols, resident permit parking and the installation of crosswalks. Other issues explored at past meetings included burned-out streetlights, thefts from vehicles, requests for additional street sweeping signs and red curbs near driveways for better sight-lines. To become a part of Paramount’s Neighborhood Watch program, please call the Public Safety Department at 562-220-2002.

Music & Lights Every Friday & Saturday night: 7- 9 pm $11 admission * $4 skate rental Every Tuesday night: 7- 8:30 pm $10 admission * Free skate rental * Live music

Iceland

8041 Jackson Street Paramount, CA 90723 www.paramounticeland.com

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Latinas Art Foundation receives funding to launch ‘Paramount Mariachi’ program for kids in the fall

atinas Art Foundation—a Paramount-based nonprofit organization cultivating the next generation of Latinos through arts, music and dance—has received a donation to begin a youth mariachi group in Paramount from Rancho Humilde Records, a Downey-based record label that specializes in a wide variety of Mexican music. The group will be known as “Paramount Mariachi.” Classes will begin this fall. The new funding will enable Latinas Art Foundation to acquire instruments and mariachi outfits and to hire instructors for young musicians interested in being part of the group. “It all starts with music,” said Latinas Art Foundation founder Lourdes Perez. “Then it becomes an area for kids to learn, grow and be a part of something they couldn’t find anywhere else. We’re here to change lives and inspire young artists!” Mariachi is a major part of Mexico’s cultural identity and sense of national pride. With the ever-growing number of Latino children living in Southern California, the many forms of mariachi music—including new, evolving versions—are ways for them to stay connected with their heritage. Mariachi is storytelling, celebration and skilled performance, as well as a unique way of expressing identity and community pride. “It is our hope that through mariachi music, our students will develop a bond with their community and learn the importance of storytelling through notes, lyrics and their own self-expression,” Lourdes Perez said. “Paramount Mariachi will offer a unique opportunity for our community, creating social development skills and community pride—and it can also enhance students’ academic success while enriching the cultural vitality and musical traditions in surrounding communities.”

From left: Paramount Mayor Brenda Olmos and Latinas Art Foundation founder Lourdes Perez (holding check) express their appreciation to Rancho Humilde Records founders Jimmy Humilde, José Becerra and Roque Venegas at Paramount City Hall.

About Latinas Art Foundation: A Southern California nonprofit organization, Latinas Art Foundation is dedicated to the appreciation of Latino fine arts and culture. An important goal of the organization is to empower women and young girls, as well as to provide the community with education and exposure to Latino arts and culture. For more information, visit latinasartfoundation.org or call Danaly Leon at 562-485-7920. About Rancho Humilde Records: Founded in 2011 by Jimmy Humilde and his friends José Becerra and Roque Venegas, Rancho Humilde Records now has more than 80 acts that share one mission: to evolve the regional Mexican music tradition for a younger, more bicultural generation of fans. Headquartered in Downey, the company has developed a number of artists and produced numerous hits, many of which reflect what Humilde calls “the L.A. vibe.”

World Energy—providing clean energy and local jobs

orld Energy is one of the largest clean energy suppliers in North America. Since 2018, we’ve been your neighbor and a part of the Paramount community. With over 90 full-time team members at our Paramount facility, World Energy is continuing to convert the former Paramount Petroleum refinery into a 100% renewable energy facility.

World Energy is a proud member of the Paramount community, and we promise to continue to maintain open communications with all our neighbors. Whether in our daily operations or during the conversion of the facility, we will make every effort to understand and minimize impacts on our neighbors and team members, including: • Hiring locally for green, well-paying jobs. • Supporting schools and community organizations. • Prioritizing safety, operating excellence, and the well-being of our community. We are committed to ensuring members of our community are well-informed about our operations and our facility conversion project, and that they have a direct connection with our team to ask questions and share ideas. Together, we will make Paramount a beacon for clean energy innovation. We are listening, and we want to hear what you have to say. Please find our contact information below: • 24-hour community helpline: 562-531-2060 (en español) • ParamountQuestions@worldenergy.net For more details on our continued conversion to a 100% renewable energy facility, visit worldenergyparamount.net Interested in working with us? Find employment information at worldenergy.net/about-us/careers

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Chamber business awards (Continued from page 1)

Chamber Ambassadors recognized Ambassador Chair Sam Kotob came to the podium to present awards to our hard-working group of Chamber Ambassadors, about whom he said: “We support the membership by being out there as an extension of the office, helping with events and ribbon-cuttings, delivering introductory packets and directories to businesses and often coming to the Chamber office. It’s our job to be many hands that reach out to our community and membership, including visiting all new members and new businesses in Paramount.” He then called each Ambassador forward to receive an award: Tony Warfield (Syncis), Vice Chair; Nicole Murray (World Energy Paramount), Secretary; Jaime Abrego (World Energy Paramount), Margaret Alarcon Garcia (Paramount USD), Luis A. Baez (Palacios Funeral Home, Inc.), Erika Estudillo de Ponce (WaveFront Technologies), Corrine Galbez (World Energy Paramount), Dan Ursery (On the Mark), Dr. Linda Timmons (Advocates for Family Unity), Tim Hickok (Penta Pacific Properties), Gariela Tovar Hernandez (Paramount-Tepic Sister Cities), Matt Wagner (GM Properties) and Edwin Jacinto (Remax College Park).

Platinum Sponsors (left to right): World Energy Paramount, Carlton Forge Works, Weber Metals, Inc.–an Otto Fuchs Company and MPG Domino’s. Not present for the photo: SC Fuels.

Ambassador of the Year Award Not long afterward, Sam presented Edwin Jacinto the coveted Amabassador of the Year award (see the photo on page 1). “Edwin is a family man and a realtor serving the City of Paramount since 2015,” Sam said. “Edwin has gone above and beyond to show his love for our community and to serve others. Besides doing his daily job and being available as a Chamber Ambassador, he organized and ran weekly food giveaways in Paramount and surrounding cities, which is why he has been selected by the Ambassador Chair as our Ambassador of the Year.”

Award of Excellence This award is chosen by the Chamber staff to recognize an organization that was particularly important to the community during the pandemic. The winner was Paramount Care Foundation (PCF). Michael McKown accepted the award for PCF Chair Mike DeMaster. The citation noted: “Every week as the public health situation became critical, this organization continued to provide food to those in need, even during the lockdown period. We recognize Paramount Care Foundation for their constant efforts, rain or shine, to bring supplies and food to those hardest hit.”

Gold Sponsors (left to right): WaveFront Technology, Inc., and Northgate Gonzalez Markets. Not present for the photo: Transcom Telecommunications.

Dr. Max Martinez presented a special award to Chamber President Alicia Valadez, who will continue serving for the current year.

Mayor’s Award The Mayor of Paramount selects a business to receive a special award for contributions to the community. This year Mayor Brenda Olmos picked Modern Development Company, the parent firm of Bianchi Theatres, Paramount Drive-in Theatres and the Paramount Swat Meet. Darren Kurkowski accepted the award on behalf of Glenn Bianchi. During the worst days of the pandemic, the Bianchi facilities, including the parking lots, were frequent gathering places for crucial drive-through distribution of masks, food and other necessities for the community. The facilities were also used for morale-raising drive-through family events at Halloween and Christmas, all at no charge to the city.

President’s Award For her special award, Chamber President Alicia Valadez selected Tony Manos of MPG, which operates Domino’s Pizza businesses. Alicia noted that during the pandemic, “Domino’s saw the need of struggling families and made efforts to provide dinners for as many families in need as they could. MPG provided over 25,000 certificates for dinners to families, first responders and teachers throughout the pandemic. For one month, they handed out 250 pizzas each week at Cal State Long Beach to students. For eight weeks, Tony mandated that all of his stores donate 50 pizzas each week to businesses and organizations around them. Domino’s really stepped up to the challenge and made a difference in many lives.”

Silver Sponsors (left to right): SoCal Gas Company, Marukan Vinegar USA, Farmers Insurance–Kotob Agency, ACE Clearwater, Inc., and Dr. Max B. Martinez, DDS, FAGD, FACD.

Sponsors for the past two years recognized On behalf of the board, Alicia offered thanks “to major contributors who have sponsored Chamber events over the past two years, including the Poker Tournament, State of the City Address, Job Fair, Golf Classic, Women in Business & Leadership Luncheon, numerous networking events, and even today’s Awards & Installation Luncheon.” Recognized sponors were (see photos at the right): Platinum Sponsors: Carlton Forge Works, MPG Domino’s, SC Fuels, Weber Metals, Inc.–an Otto Fuchs Company and World Energy Paramount. Gold Sponsors: Transcom Telecommunications, WaveFront Technology, Inc., and Northgate Gonzalez Markets. Silver Sponsors: ACE Clearwater, Inc., Farmers Insurance–Kotob Agency, Marukan Vinegar USA, Max B. Martinez (DDS, FAGD, FACD) and SoCal Gas Company. Bronze Sponsors: AppleCare Medical Management–Part of OptumCare, CalMet Services, Inc., Casa Gamino Restaurant, Dixon Golf, Farmers & Merchants Bank, GM Properties, Gus’s Deli, BBQ & Grill, LGH Ceramics, McDonald’s, Paramount Resource Recycling, Press Forge Company, Signature Bank, Total-Western, Inc., West Coast Equipment and Vicky Professional Services.

Bronze Sponsors (alphabetical order): AppleCare Medical Management–Part of OptumCare, CalMet Services, Inc., Casa Gamino Restaurant, Dixon Golf, Farmers & Merchants Bank, GM Properties, Gus’s Deli, BBQ & Grill, LGH Ceramics, McDonald’s, Paramount Resource Recycling, Press Forge Company, Signature Bank, Total-Western, Inc., West Coast Equipment and Vicky Professional Services.

Representatives from Weber Metals–an Otto Fuchs Company, our event sponsor, give their attention to the awards presentation. The company received an award as a Platinum Sponsor (see photo above).

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Local restaurants that provided food for the luncheon were Aji Verde Peruvian Restaurant, Café Corleone Italian Restaurant, Casa Gamino’s Mexican Restaurant and Gus’s Deli, BBQ & Grill. All are Paramount Chamber of Commerce members and frequent supporters of Chamber events.

Flanked by a table loaded with awards to be handed out, Pastor Ken Korver of Emmanuel Reform Church offered an invocation for the day’s festivities.

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang (right) offers his congratulations to Chamber Board Member Tony Manos (MPG Domino’s) after Tony was named the recipient of the President’s Award.

You may have noticed from photos of our Awards & Installation Luncheon that all our Paramount Chamber of Commerce Board members and Ambassadors come from companies that received awards for their ongoing dedication to the growth and prosperity of Paramount and the well-being of its residents. We’re extremely grateful for their support of Chamber events and fund-raisers. In addition to their invaluable services to the Chamber, their commitment goes far beyond the board room and the Chamber office. They serve on committees and take part in activities that benefit the entire community, focusing on education (especially through the Paramount Education Partnership), community outreach and community development. Many of them also serve the Paramount community in other capacities by participating in civic-minded nonprofits and organizations around town—even during a pandemic. Although the past year has been extremely difficult, we sincerely hope that the event documented on these pages is an indication that we’re getting back to normal.

Paramount City Manager John Moreno (waving) expressed his pleasure at seeing such a fine turnout for the event.

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Decline-in-value assessments are available for businesses and property affected by pandemic

hile home prices have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses and retail property owners have struggled to hang on, despite significant losses. Because of the impacts of the pandemic on commerce, the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office is proactively reviewing small businesses and other commercial properties to determine if they are entitled to property tax relief. If you think your property lost value because of the pandemic-induced recession, you may be eligible for a Decline-in-value Review of your property’s assessment. The filing period to request such a review runs through November 30, 2021.

What is a Decline-in-value Review? In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 8, an amendment to the state constitution that allows a temporary reduction in assessed value when a property suffers a “decline-in-value.” A decline-in-value occurs when the current market value of your property is less than the current assessed value as of January 1. Here are the basic eligibility requirements: 1. You must demonstrate that on January 1, the market value of your property was less than its current assessed value. 2. You must file a Decline-in-value Review Application, form RP-87, with the Los Angeles County Assessor between July 2 and November 30 for the fiscal year beginning on July 1. Applications are valid if postmarked by November 30. If November 30 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a legal holiday, an application is valid if either filed or postmarked by the next business day.

The basic process 1. On your claim form, provide the Assessor with information that supports your opinion that the market value for your property is less than the assessed value. The best supporting documentation is information on sales of comparable properties. You should select two comparable sales that sold as close to January 1 as possible, but no later than March 31. 2. An appraiser will review your claim form and the information you provide. Other sales information available to the Assessor may also be considered. If the market value as of January 1 is less than the trended base value, your assessed value will be lowered to the market value for the fiscal year beginning on July 1. The adjusted value will be reflected on your annual tax bill. 3. If the current market value is higher than the trended base value, no change in assessed value will be made. You can learn more, including downloading a free brochure that explains the review process in greater detail, at assessor.lacounty.gov.

Wednesday, July 28 5 to 7 p.m.

Display a table from your company (included with your entrance).

Networking Mixer on the Patio Progress Park Plaza 15500 Downey Avenue

Appetizers, beverages, raffles, display tables Members: $15 • Non-members: $20 For reservations, call 562-634-3980 or register online at Paramountchamber.com (must be 21+). Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and expect enlightening conversations with your local business colleagues.

Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

! E T A D E H T

July 2021

l a u n n 0th A

r i a F y t i n u m t n u m o m o a r C a P & b Jo Park SAVE

f o r e b m nt Cha

2 e c r e omm

u o m a Par

Event sponsor:

1 3 t s u ug

9 a.m-1 p.m. Free admission & parking

What to expect at our Job & Community Fair • 45 businesses (so far) ready to hire—They’ll be looking to fill a variety of both full-time and part-time positions. • Job seekers—Our fair brings in a wide variety of job seekers ready for hire, saving businesses time and money as they seek to fill open positions. • Continental breakfast for hiring businesses—A chance to network with other businesses before the event opens to the public. • Private interview room—We’ll have a private room set up specifically for your on-the-spot interviews with job candidates. • Resource information—Representatives from federal, state and county agencies will be on hand to offer help and advice. • Special on-site services for job seekers—Expert advisors will be available to help you build or improve your resume, and we’ll be holding workshops on how to improve your resume and interview skills.

Join us at Paramount Park •14400 Paramount Blvd. H O S T E D

B Y :

PARAMOUNT Chamber of Commerce

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Paramount Chamber of Commerce

member-to-member discounts As a Paramount Chamber of Commerce member, these discounts are extended to you by your fellow members. Visit the following businesses to receive the discounts listed below. But remember, these offers are available only to Paramount Chamber members! Attorney & Legal Services

Hotels & Motels

Lerma Law Office (562-272-4353): 15% discount on initial retainer fee or flat-rate service.

Embassy Suites Hotel (562-861-1900): 15% off best available room rate (subject to availability). Ask for “Chamber rate.”

Automotive

Insurance

Herald’s Garage (562-633-2136): 15% discount on labor and a free engine light reset.

2000 Insurance Service (562-602-0001): 25% off new business.

Beauty

Clínica Médica Hispana (562-630-1991): 25% discount.

Marali Beauty Salon (562-964-1126): Free haircut & treatment with purchase of any chemicals. Communications Transcom Telecommunications (562-630-1200, ext. 221): 10% off equipment (business phone services). Contractors H1 Floor Covering (424/785-5551): 15% off first visit. Jones Scaffold Co. (800-266-3864): 10% off net rental of scaffold equipment. Financial Services SG Tax Services (562-630-4004): $25 off tax preparation for Chamber members and their employees. Vicky Professional Services (562-634-1178): 20% off bookkeeping and accounting service. Flowers Diana’s Flowers (562-529-5045): Free local delivery and free balloons. Funeral Services Palacios Funeral Home (562-972-5429): 5% off services.

Medical

Plumbing & Heating Downey Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning (562-861-1234): 10% off HydroJet service and/or 10% off material. Production (Events) YSL Production (323-490-6315): 20% any event services: Sound, lighting, stage, LED video, wall & truss equipment.

Casa Gamino (562-634-6225): 10% discount on food purchases. Delfin Seafood & Market (562-630-1928): 10% off any order. El Compa Restaurant (562-630-1068): 10% discount on all food purchases. Gus’s Deli, BBQ & Grill (562-630-2802): 10% off all food purchases. Mariscos Alas (562-633-1348): 10% Chamber member discount. 15% discount for law enforcement & City employees. Mariscos El Perihuete (562-408-1661): 10% off on food purchases over $10. Mariscos Mi Lindo Sinaloa #1 (562-529-5110): 10% discount on all food purchases.

Printers

Pika Tortas Ahogadas (562-529-5787): 10% discount on all regular-priced food items (excludes combo deals).

Source Graphics, Inc. (562-408-2734): 10% discount on all printing.

El Sinaloense Restaurant (562-363-3011): 10% off on food purchases.

Real Estate

Roofing

GM Properties (562-696-0200): 5% of gross commissions on closed deals will be sent to the charity of our choice in your name. Ask for Matt.

One Coat Roof Seal LLC (833-232-8121): 20% off each can.

Penta Pacific Properties (562-699-1922): Free market value opinions on commercial and industrial properties.

Spiritual Quest (877-535-2267): 50% off salt lamps only.

The R.M. Cool Company (562-630-6000): Preferred pricing for Chamber members. Restaurants Café Corleone (562-408-6100): 10% discount on all food purchases. Casa Adelita (562-408-2360): 10% off (may not be combined with other specials).

Pulse Beat available only online until further notice In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce has decided to suspend hard-copy printing and distribution of the Paramount Pulse Beat until further notice. However, the full text of each new Pulse Beat will be available online each month on the Paramount Chamber of Commerce website at paramountchamber.com. If you would like to have a printed copy of the Pulse Beat, contact us and we can mail it to you, or you can pick it up at the Chamber office. If you have questions, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 562-634-3980. We at the Chamber thank you for your continued support and understanding during these difficult times for our community, and we will keep you informed about our future plans for the publication.

Wellness & Health

Enagic (562-833-3823): Free ionized alkaline water. Wholesalers & Distributors Rayvern Lighting Supply, Inc. (562-634-7020): 5% off fixtures and ballast orders (commercial distributor of lighting and fixtures). To add your business to this section, please call the Paramount Chamber of Commerce for information:

562-634-3980.

PULSE BEAT A monthly publication of the

Paramount Chamber of Commerce 15357 Paramount Boulevard Paramount, CA 90273 562-634-3980 • Fax: 562-634-0891 paramountchamber.com Executive Director: Barbara Crowson Executive Assistant: Dora Sanchez

Distributed to and read by more than 20,000 residents and business owners in Paramount. Layout & design: Danmark Associates Copyright 2021 by Paramount Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Pulse Beat and Paramount Chamber of Commerce are not responsible or liable for any claims or offerings made herein or responsible for product availability that may be advertised.

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

Run your card for as little as $31 per month. Call the Chamber at 562-634-3980.

July 2021

B U S I N E S S

C A R D

DIRECTORY

ERALD’S GARAGE

General Dentistry General Dentistry R

Hablamos Español Hablamos Español

Max B. Martinez, DDS, FAGD, FACD Max B.un Martinez Chia-l tsao, DDS

Vilma Flores REALTOR®

DDS, FAGD, FACD

562-260-6899 mobile

GET YOUR FREE HOME VALUE REPORT 15740 Paramount Blvd, Ste. A, Paramount, CA 90723 DRE License #01312934 • 562-251-0217 Office

29 Smog Check

For the maximum touch of care

Chia-Lun Tsao

vflores@calhomesrealty.com Se habla español

Complete Automotive Repair Collision Center & Body Shop 95 Plus Certificate & ETF

16299 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723Foreign & Domestic • Autos & Trucks • Complete Engine DDS Check Engine Light • A/C • Electronic • Transmission Rebuilding Phone: 562-531-4740 • drmaxmartinez.com

16299 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

562-531-4740 • drmaxmartinez.com

cmh

Suspension • Brake Service • Specializing in Fleet Service

Fernando Kim: likeautobody@gmail.com 8124 E. Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

562-633-2136 Joseph Keays Vice President

CA Lic. #731172

City directory - Proof Form Paramount Chamber of Commerce City directory - Proof Form Paramount Chamber of Commerce Clínica Médica Hispana 866-204-4068 • 562-861-1234 11829 Downey Ave., Downey, Ca 90241 • joe@downeyplumbing.com

Sammy T Kotob Insurance Agency 147 S Beach Blvd La Habra, CA 90631

FENICO

PRECISION CASTINGS

CA License 0L68077 Cell: 714-932-9656

562-634-5000 • 800-634-5000

Fax: 562-691-9113

fenicocastings.com • stran@fenicoinc.com

skotob@farmersagent.com • 562-691-9100

7805 Madison St., Paramount, CA 90723-4220

Sanchez Professional Services

Income Tax, Real Estate & Immigration Services

Peticiones Familiares • Residencia Cuidadania • Permisos de Trabajo Veronica Sanchez

7300 Alondra Blvd., Suite 201A Paramount, California 90723 562-372-1382 • 562-633-6588

WARD PROPERTIES 16311 Garfield Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Rose C. Towe

562.633.2300 • Fax: 562.633.2345 wardprop.com • Rose@wardprop.com

Madame 57 Years In57Business Years In Business

Pompador

PARAMOUNT

We Llve Animals We Llve Animals

13516 13516Paramount ParamountBlvd. Blvd. Dog CatCatGrooming • Dog&and Grooming • Chamber of Commerce (CornerofofParamount ParamountBlvd. Blvd.&& 105 105 Freeway) (Corner Freeway) 13516 Paramount Blvd. Local Pick-Up and Delivery • Dog and Cat Grooming • www.madamepompador.com Local Pick-up & Delivery madamepompador.com (Corner of Paramount Blvd. & 105 Freeway) Barbara Crowson, Executive Director All Breeds and SizesPick-Up and Delivery Local www.madamepompador.com

(562) 408-6145

All Breeds and Sizes (562) 408-6145 (562) 408-6145 All Breeds & Sizes 15357 Paramount Blvd. • Paramount, CA 90723 paramountchamber.com • 562-634-0891

Paramount American Legion Post #134

O Serving our veterans since 1923 O Business meeting every second Tuesday Trusted janitorial services of the month at 6 p.m. Please check off the below listed items carefully, sign and fax to 562-634-0891 for nearly 60 years Please check off the below listed items carefully, sign and fax to 562-634-0891 ❏ Company Name ❏• Phone ❏ Approved Complete janitorial services ❏ Company Name

❏ Phone

Contact: Brad Pollak

❏ Approved

❏ Logo ❏ Logo

• Post-construction cleanup with Changes ❏ Approved ❏• Fax ❏ Approved with Changes effective disinfecting services ❏Safe, Fax ❏ Second Proof Required with Changes

❏ Address ❏ Address

❏ Spelling ❏ Spelling

❏ Second Proof Required with Changes CLEANTIME Signature Required __________________________ Signature Required __________________________

Small Business Development Center

Building Co. By CheCkiNg the ABove LiSted itemS,Maintenance heLPS uS to eNSuRe No eRRoRS ARe mAde. 7550 Somerset Blvd., Paramount, CA E. Conant ARe St., Bldg. O-2, Suite 108 By CheCkiNg the ABove LiSted itemS, heLPS uS to eNSuRe4900 No eRRoRS mAde. “Canteena” open daily at 1 p.m. Long Beach, California 90808 Hall for rent—call for a quote at: 3450 E. Spring St., Ste.101 • Long Beach, CA 90806

562-421-2010

562 -788 -7352

cleantimejanitorialservices.com

562-938-5100 longbeachsbdc.org

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

EMPLOYMENT

Picjumbo (Pixabay)

OPPORTUNITIES

Membership RENEWALS We’re very grateful that the businesses below have renewed their Paramount Chamber of Commerce memberships, making our valuable services possible. Paramount Iceland, Inc..............................................54 years 8041 Jackson St., Paramount, CA 90723

Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas)...........54 years 555 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Casa Gamino Family Restaurant Inc..............................53 years 8330 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

EPOXY COATING LABORER—Long-term, full-time (40+ hours per week). Will train. Install various flooring systems for commercial and industrial projects. Perform tasks involving physical labor; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Operate equipment (as instructed). Techcoat Contractors, 15720 Garfield Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723. Contact: Brenda or Jessica at 562-529-5700. Apply Monday– Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. WAREHOUSE MAINTENANCE WORKER—Longterm, part-time (20 to 25 hours per week). Will train. Staging equipment and materials for daily projects. Receive and process warehouse stock products. Maintain inventory. Operate and maintain warehouse vehicles and equipment. Run errands (as needed). Techcoat Contractors, 15720 Garfield Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723. Contact: Brenda or Jessica at 562-529-5700. Apply Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN—Full-time. Experience helpful, but willing to consider an excellent new graduate who can learn quickly. Call Martha at Fobi Pharmacy: 562-630-5700.

Ward Properties........................................................37 years

BARTENDER—Part-time, including evenings and weekends. Call Leroy: 562-634-9001.

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church...................22 years

SKILLED LABOR OPPORTUNITIES—SkillsetGroup currently has these positions available for first, second and third shifts: Machine operator, sanitation, loading & unloading, forklift drivers, production line, and order pulling. Come in and apply today! SkillsetGroup actualmente tiene aperturas para puestos disponibles para Primer, Segundo y Tercer turno. ¡Ven y aplica hoy! Call us at 866-375-3094 or use Instagram (@ skillsetgroup) or Facebook for weekly updates. 7300 Alondra Blvd., Suite 202, Paramount, California 90723.

16311 Garfield Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

14815 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Community Workers of America...............................21 years 7844 Rosecrans Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Doublz, Inc................................................................20 years 15100 Paramount Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Embassy Suites, Los Angeles-Downey........................19 years 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA 90241

Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA)......13 years 9777 SEAACA St., Downey, CA 90723

Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship.........................9 years 6701 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

SC Fuels........................................................................9 years 1800 W. Katella Ave., Suite 400, Orange, CA 92867

BLVD Cocktails...........................................................7 years 8410 Alondra Blvd., Paramount, CA 90723

Medina Investments, LLC............................................4 years 8402 Florence Ave., Suite A, Downey, CA 90240

Syncis Inc. (Tony Warfield)...........................................4 years 3711 Long Beach Blvd., Suite 1004, Long Beach, CA 90807

Sam’s Roofing Material............................................4 years 7640 Rosecrans Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Rabbit Rescue Inc........................................................4 years

STATE FARM AGENT—State Farm Agents help their customers protect what’s important to them, all the while making time to give back to their neighborhoods. Improve your career! Call David Maciel: 562-305-2111. FULL-TIME SEAMSTRESS—5-Star Interior Services, Inc., needs a full-time seamstress with drapery-making experience. Contact Leroy at 818-845-4518. CREW WORKER—Specialty construction. Will train. Installation of epoxy coatings, including preparation of concrete floors and other structures using various equipment. Long-term, 30+ hours, including some weekends. Report in person to TECHCOAT, 15720 Garfield Ave., Paramount, California 90723; M-Th 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

ADP...............................................................................1 year

CLEANING SERVICE JOB (Persona para limpiesa)— A&R Cleaning Multiservices. Please contact Yolanda Monday-Friday at 562-500-2284.

Freedom Technologies, Inc.l.........................................1 year

To place an ad, call the Chamber at 562-634-3980.

7640 Rosecrans Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

4910 Airport Drive, Suite 220, Long Beach, CA 90815 15941 Virginia Ave., Paramount, CA 90723

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

BUSINESS CORNER

Six steps to growing your business with referrals

o you have enough customers? Here’s a better question: Do you 2. Identify existing customers who like what you do. Each one is that have enough of the right kind of customers? Do you agonize valuable asset called a center-of-influence (COI). and strategize over the marketing plan you’ve designed to 3. Explain—in person—that you need their help and how they can help position offerings in front of your profile prospect? What’s the you. For example: “Mr. Smith, thank you for your business over the years. right message, platform, frequency, etc.? And do you then pray that the We’d like to have more customers like you. I’m sure you ask your customers precious cash you’ve committed to marketing crosses over that pivotal for referrals and would like to ask if I may do the same with you.” line from expense to investment? 4. Ivan Misner, founder of Business Network International Z Agony and prayer—not a great strategy, right? If it sounds (BNI), furnishes the next critical questions: “Who do you familiar, you’re in good company. Marketing legend John know who has your high standards? Who uses the Wanamaker (1838-1922) once lamented: “Half of my products we offer? Who you would like to help do advertising budget is wasted; I just don’t know which business with good companies like ours?” (Add your half.” It’s true, marketing metrics have come a long own “Who do you know who” here.) way since Mr. Wanamaker’s time, but that emerging 5. When you get a referral, thank the COI marketing science has been somewhat marginalized profusely before, during and after the subsequent by increasing pressure from the digital marketplace. contact, especially if you get the business. One Indeed, getting customers on the proverbial dotted thing I always say to my COIs is: “If a referral is line is still challenging in the 21st century, especially a friend (or customer) before I contact them, I Many successful for small businesses. promise they will still be after I talk with them.” businesses grow only Beyond marketing, perhaps the primary reason for our 6. For millennia, business referrers have been paying by referrals customer-acquisition challenge can be attributed to a it forward. As Ivan Misner says: “Givers gain.” The human trait that’s at once primordial and unfortunate: We best way to have a sustainable referral strategy is to be an active make things harder than they have to be. There are many examples, referrer yourself. It’s much easier to ask someone for a referral to whom but arguably one of the most dramatic is also one of the simplest to fix: you’ve just given a referral. failure to ask for referrals. If you’re still not sold on referrals, look around and you’ll see Business referrals are now and have always been there for the picking. many successful businesses that grow only by referrals – essentially And they’re as old school fundamental as they are new school relevant. no marketing. There’s one primal reason why referrals can be more So why don’t more people take advantage of this low-hanging fruit? It’s productive than marketing: People are hard-wired to want to help other that can’t-get-out-of-my-own-way thing. Too many salespeople and people when they’re asked. organizations don’t have a referral strategy and teach referral practices. Get out of your own way and make a full commitment to creating and Even though getting referrals is fall-off-a-log easy, there are specific executing a referral strategy. practices to follow. Here are six I recommend to help you get started with Write this on a rock: Referrals are low-hanging fruit just waiting for your strategy. you to harvest. 1. Spend as much time developing a referral strategy as you do a marketing strategy. When you do, two things will happen very quickly: Jim Blasingame, an expert on effective marketing practices, is the you’ll gain new customers you weren’t getting from marketing, which will author of The 3rd Ingredient: the Journey of Analog Ethics into the World of take performance pressure off of your marketing plan. Digital Fear and Greed.

Image: Polly Dot from Pixabay

By Jim Blasingame (This article originally appeared on smallbusinessadvocate.com; see the author profile below)

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Learn the symptoms of heat-related illness—it could save someone’s life! The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has recently issued several heat warnings. Summer is the time when a heat-related illness could affect any of us who spend time outdoors or in over-heated environments. Older people, children, people with disabilities, outdoor workers and people with chronic illnesses are at the highest risk. Watch out for symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke and take prompt, appropriate action if either heat-related illness strikes.

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

PARAMOUNT USD - STUDENT NUTRITION SERVICES Questions? Please call

562-602-6031 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SUMMER MEALS Available each Thurday for children & teens under 18 Each child or teen will receive ingredients to prepare easy-to-make home-cooked meals for breakfast and lunch for seven days. Children or teens do not need to be enrolled at PUSD and do not need to be present. One grocery kit per person on each pick-up day.

There are two ways to pick up your grocery kits: 1. Pick up food at curbside from 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m each Thursday at any of the following schools: Alondra • Collins • Lincoln • Los Cerritos • Wirtz 2. Pick up food at the following PUSD bus stops from 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. each Thursday: 7101 Rosecrans Ave. • Paramount Blvd. & 54th Way Downey Ave. & Andy St. • South St. & Ackerfield Ave.

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Circulation of the COVID-19 Delta variant is increasing. . .

Wear a mask indoors in all public places! B

ecause circulation of the highly-transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant has been increasing locally, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places as a precautionary measure. By mid-June, Delta variants comprised nearly half of all COVID-19 variants sequenced in Los Angeles County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that Delta variants are now responsible for about one in every five new infections across the country, up from approximately one in every 10 only a week before. This is why Public Health strongly recommends that you wear a mask indoors—even if you are fully vaccinated—in settings such as grocery or retail stores, theaters and family entertainment centers, and workplaces when you don’t know everyone’s vaccination status. Until we better understand how and to whom the Delta variant is spreading, everyone should focus on maximum protection with minimum interruption to routine now that all county businesses are operating without other restrictions like physical distancing and capacity limits. Fully-vaccinated people appear to be well-protected from infections with Delta variants. The much smaller number of COVID-19 infections identified in people who are fully vaccinated have been mild illnesses. However, people with only one dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine are not as well-protected, and people who are not vaccinated are at much higher risk of becoming ill.

protection against the virus. With distancing requirements and capacity limits lifted in almost all settings, wearing a mask is critically important for those not yet vaccinated, including the 1.2 million children between the ages of 2 and 12. Virus transmission in Los Angeles County remains low, but the County has been seeing increases in both COVID-19 cases and daily test positivity. On June 15, the day of the full reopening, L.A. County saw 210 new cases, and the test positivity rate was around 0.5%. By the end of June, new cases and the test positivity rate had doubled. While this overall rise in community transmission is concerning, increases are still far below the winter surge levels of over 15,000 new cases and a test positivity rate of 20%.

Wear your mask properly for maximum protection For a mask to work properly, it needs to completely cover your nose and mouth and fit snugly against the sides of your face and around your nose. Do not allow your mask to slip below your nose! If you aren’t fully vaccinated, your mask is one of the most powerful tools you have to protect yourself and other unvaccinated people. This is especially true when you are in an indoor or crowded outdoor space. If you are not fully vaccinated and work in a setting where you have sustained close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, consider wearing a respirator (such as an N95) for additional protection; respirators provide a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles.

Get fully vaccinated as soon as possible The best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated. Public Health encourages all those who are not vaccinated and who are eligible to receive vaccines to get vaccinated without delay because of increased public intermingling and increased circulation of the Delta variant in Los Angeles County. If you are not vaccinated and you are around people outside your household, a mask offers the next best

publichealth.lacounty.gov

Make sure that your mask completely covers your nose and mouth and fits snugly against the sides of your face and around your nose. A person who wears a mask below the nose (we’ve all seen them!) is not protected from the COVID-19 virus! As a precaution, wear a well-fitting mask indoors in all public places even if you’re vaccinated.

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

THE PARAMOUNT CITY COUNCIL PRESENTS: THURSDAYS 6:00-8:00 PM • PROGRESS PARK & FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET (DOWNTOWN paramount)

• FESTIVAL SEATING Bring your own lawn chair/picnic blanket

• FOOD/promotional items For purchase

FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program will follow Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines. For more information, contact the Paramount Community Services Office (562) 220-2121 paramountcity.com

Sponsors:

Friday Night Market • MIRAGE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE

THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm

progress park • Hollywood Stones classic rock THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm

progress park • Banda Angelinas • BANDA THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm

progress park • Grupo Neblina • CUMBIA THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm

progress park • Las Colibri • MARIACHI FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Friday Night Market • Echo Park Project LATIN JAZZ CityScape is published by the City of Paramount. Any questions or comments regarding this newsletter should be sent to City of Paramount,16400 Colorado Avenue, Paramount CA 90723 or call (562) 220-2027.

Paramount Pulse Beat • paramountchamber.com

July 2021

Families grow healthy with WIC! Familias crecen sanas con WIC! WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC es un programa de nutricion para mujeres, bebes y niños. South Los Angeles Health Projects WIC Program

You may qualify if you:

WIC provides:

• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby • Have a child under age 5 • Have a low to medium income* • Receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF) or CalFresh (Food Stamps) benefits • Live in California

• Nutrition education and health information • Breastfeeding support • Food benefits • Referrals to medical providers and community services

Usted puede calificar si:

• Educación sobre nutrición e información de salud • Apoyo con la lactancia • Beneficios de comida • Referencias a proveedores de servicios medicos y servicios

• Está embarazada, está dando pecho o acaba de tener un bebe • Tiene un niño menor de 5 años • Tiene un ingreso bajo a mediano • Recibe beneficios de Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF) o CalFresh (Estampillas de Comida) • Vive en California

WIC proporciona:

*Income levels change annually. Niveles de ingreso cambian anualmente. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Está institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

310-661-3080

Call WIC today to see if you qualify. Llama a WIC hoy para ver si calificas.

@WICSouthLosAngeles • wicforyou.org