Recurring Events/Community Connections

Compton College Farmers Market

Compton College 1111 E Artesia Blvd, Compton, CA 90221

• A weekly market at Compton College that provides a variety of fresh produce, artisan products, and local goods, assisting the community with access to healthy and affordable options. 

Turkey and Food Giveaway

 Greater Zion Church Family 2408 N. Wilmington Ave. Compton, CA 90222

• An annual event providing turkeys to families in need during the Thanksgiving season, helping ensure that all community members can enjoy a holiday meal.

Mobile Food Pantry

Compton College 1111 E. Artesia Blvd. Compton, CA 90221 

• A monthly mobile food pantry that offers fresh groceries to students and nearby communities to support those facing food insecurity. 

Blood Drives Nearby

• Periodic blood drives hosted by the American Red Cross in various locations nearby, providing an opportunity for community to support and donate. 

Meet a Mental Health Therapist Every Monday!

(Main Website)

11250 E. Compton Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059

• Therapy sessions consulting and treatment services, accessible for individuals, couples, families, adolescents, adults, and seniors

Compton Walk For a Cure

Centennial High School 2606 N. Central Ave. Compton, CA 90222

• Annual walk to raise awareness around reducing the risk of breast cancer. 

Local Yard Sales

• Yard sales are held typically in front of houses as a low price option for second-hand clothing toys, books, and furniture

Growing Up Compton Monthly Yoga

901 W Alondra Blvd, Compton, CA 90220

• The yoga workshops aim to promote wellness, enhance lives, and build healthier communities across generations.

Compton Christmas Parade

Compton Blvd. & Bullis Rd. Ending at Alameda Street.

• The Compton Christmas Parade is an annual festive event celebrating the holiday spirit with vibrant floats, marching bands, dancers, and community groups. 

1135 E Compton Blvd 90221, Compton, CA

• Sunday Mics is a monthly open mic event in Compton, offering a platform for local artists to showcase their talents. It’s a vibrant space for music, poetry, and performance, fostering creativity in the community.

Jackson St Paramount, CA 90723

• A monthly event held on the first Friday of each month in Downtown Paramount, CA, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Jackson Street near Paramount Boulevard. Visitors can enjoy live music, diverse food vendors, and artisan crafts, creating a lively community atmosphere.

• The Watts Culture Fest is a monthly vendors market that celebrates local heritage with food, goods, and arts. Held at WLCAC's 7-acre campus, it promotes cultural and economic growth in the community.

Miss and Mr. Compton Scholarship Pageant

301 North Tamarind Avenue

Compton, CA 90220

• The pageant helps youth build confidence, take pride in their community, and highlight the positive side of neighborhoods like Compton.

STEAM Fest 

Compton College 1111 E Artesia Blvd, Compton, 90221

• The Annual STEAM Fest showcases science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through interactive activities, performances, and community partnerships.

Eric Wright Family Foundation

Instagram: @ericwrightfoundation

• An annual toy drive that distributes toys to children in need to provide relief. This non-profit organization also organizes other support activities with various community partners.

801 E Redondo Beach Blvd, Compton 90220

(Sign Ups)

• The Seasonally Peas-In-A-Pod is a workshop series that helps youth enjoy learning and build a strong bond with nature.

($20)

1108 E Peck Street, Compton, CA 90221

• Every summer, kids ages 3 to 15 from across Compton participate in free week-long art camps. The camps offer activities like dance, singing, drawing, and painting, with all supplies and meals provided. The program aims to empower students by fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through the arts.

• Every summer, Progress Park in Paramount hosts free outdoor movie nights on Fridays from June to August. Families can bring blankets and chairs to enjoy family-friendly films. Some nights may include food vendors.