Transportation as a Vehicle for Economic Development
Economic Development Committee Transportation as a vehicle for economic development is a principle coined by Metro Board Chair and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. Join this workshop to participate in […]
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: Get Ready
Senior Services Committee This winter, El Niño is expected to bring heavy storms to our region that will likely cause flooding, landslides, downed trees, electrical outages and other impacts. This […]
Invisible Wounds Manifested: Addressing Trauma in the Lives of Students
Education Committee Trauma affects the individual, families, and communities by disrupting healthy development and learning. Whether experienced or witnessed, the compounds of severe trauma can impact school attendance, behavior, and […]
Imagining Renaissance
Arts & Culture Committee In this workshop, participants are asked to imagine what their community might look and feel like if the arts were fully integrated into the fabric of […]
Education – About the Committee
March and Rally Against Child Sex Trafficking – April 26, 2014
On Saturday, April 26, concerned community members joined together on Western Ave. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. to speak out with a strong and united voice against sex trafficking […]
Sex Trafficking
For the past year, the Empowerment Congress has worked closely with the Office of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas and various partner agencies to bring awareness to the large issue of child […]
Arts Tune-Up
Join the Empowerment Congress Arts & Culture Committee, in conjunction with the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, the Center for Cultural Innovation, Arts for LA, […]