10 • Life in L a Habra • Sprin g 20 09
Feature Story: La Habra’s Network of Community Resources
Ca ri n g Co m m u n i t y Reso u rce Guide Advance! P.O. Box 2307 La Habra, CA 90631 562-691-2117
Provides FREE college information, focusing on applications, financial aid, and general information.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra 1211 Fahringer Way La Habra, CA 90631 562-691-2413 www.ourchildrensfuture.org
It is well-known that there are many non-profit organizations and service clubs in La Habra. After all, the City’s motto is “La Habra — A Caring Community,” which is exemplified through the numerous programs and services offered by these groups. Individuals and families can find resources, information and assistance by contacting these groups. This guide contains non-profit (501c3) organizations physically located in the City of La Habra. Keep this guide handy for future reference! Friends of the Children’s Museum Children’s Museum at La Habra 301 S. Euclid St. La Habra, CA 90631 www.lhcm.org Provides an educational and fun environment at the Children’s Museum where kids can develop skills, express creativity, discover the world, and learn to work with others.
Friends of the Library
Provides building facilities, professional staff, a fun environment and programs to assist youth in developing self-esteem, values and skills.
221 E. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 www.ocpl.org/61brnch.asp
Community Action Partnership of Orange County
341 Hillcrest St. La Habra, CA 90631 www.garycenter.org
101 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 562-905-9619 Community Action Partnership provides assistance by appointment only for utility assistance/ weatherization, food program, information, referral, and support.
Community Resource Care Center 350 Hillcrest St. La Habra, CA 90631 Provides emergency assistance to the homeless and residents in need of food, clothing, financial assistance, or counseling.
Friends of Children Health Center 501 S. Idaho St., Suite 190 La Habra, CA 90631 562-690-0400 Provides low cost medical and dental care for children with or without health insurance from birth to 19 years of age.
The Gary Center
La Habra Depot Theatre
WIC
311 S. Euclid St. La Habra, CA 90631 562-905-9625 www.lhdepottheatre.org
131 S. Harbor Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 562-691-1350
Provides opportunities for people of all ages to participate in theatrical productions while providing cultural and personal enrichment to local families.
La Habra Family Resource Center 301 S. Las Lomas Dr. La Habra, CA 90631 714-447-3460 The Family Resource Center of La Habra offers individual, family and group counseling free of charge based on eligibility of programs.
La Habra Life Center
579 W. La Habra Blvd. Designed to service mental health La Habra, CA 90631 needs by offering youth intervention, 562-691-9395 community counseling, education Free pregnancy tests, referrals to and health programs. prenatal care, counseling, pregnancy support services, and assistance Help for Brain Injured with domestic violence and shelter Children/Cleta Harder referrals.
Developmental School 981 N. Euclid St. La Habra, CA 90631 www.hbic.org
Provides a caring atmosphere for the neurologically impaired, educating over 30 day-school children and 25 after-school kids.
The Institute for Healthcare Advancement 501 S. Idaho St., Suite 300 La Habra, CA 90631 562-690-4001 IHA administers Friends of Children Health Center and the Family Resource Center of La Habra and sponsors an annual health literacy conference.
Orange County Youth Centers 1811 W. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 562-905-7076 The Orange County Youth Center offers youth ages 16-21 the opportunity to develop career interests, receive academic support, gain valuable work experience, and achieve their educational goals.
Rosie’s Garage
Lactation/breastfeeding programs, nutrition programs, prenatal nutritional assistance, food vouchers for families of children 0-5.
Se r v ice C lubs America Lodge #1609 Annette Zappia 611 La Presa Dr. La Habra, CA 90631 562-697-0947
La Habra American Legion Post 267 Nile Stuart 209 N. Orange St. La Habra, CA 90631 562-697-0695
Elks Club of La Habra Jim Rutherford 541 E. Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 562-691-9122
Kiwanis of the Highlander John Rees 151 N. Euclid St. La Habra, CA 90631 562-905-9750
Kiwanis Club of La Habra Cynthia Holmberg 1666 El Travesia La Habra Heights, CA 90631 562-905-6246
La Habra Host Lions Club Dave Collins P.O. Box 248 La Habra, CA 90631 562-694-4920
The Rotary Club Belinda Kahn/Dawn Stille P.O. Box 990 La Habra, CA 90633-0990 562-690-7100
348 Grace St. P.O. Box 2125 La Habra, CA 90631-2125 714-447-8592 www.rosiesgarage.org
Soroptimist International La Habra/Brea
A nationally recognized after-school tutoring program for neighborhood children.
Jane Shellhouse P.O. Box 521 Brea, CA 92882 714-255-8446