National Health
Center Week
About National Health Center Week
National Health Center Week (NHCW) is an annual nationwide celebration designed to raise awareness about the critical role that Community Health Centers like Venice Family Clinic play in providing comprehensive, innovative, and cost-effective care to people in underserved communities. At Venice Family Clinic, it’s our opportunity to highlight the essential care we provide to over 45,000 individuals and families across the Westside, Inglewood, the South Bay and everywhere in between, regardless of ability to pay, immigration status or housing status.
Each year during National Health Center Week, Venice Family Clinic hosts a series of free and family-friendly events across our Clinic sites to reach people who need it most, including neighbors who are living unsheltered. We provide essential services including free health care services & screenings, school supplies, healthy food, immunizations, HIV testing, mental health support, dental check-ups, oral health education, help with CalFresh and health insurance enrollment, Free Food Markets offering fresh produce and much more.
Whether you’re a volunteer, donor, local business, or simply someone who believes in health equity, we invite you to be a part of this important week.
Calendar of Events
Free Food Market + Resource Fair
Monday – August 4 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Inglewood South La Brea Health Center
1091 South La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301
- Free food distribution
- Health insurance and CalFresh/SNAP enrollment
- Early Head Start and family resources
- Blood pressure checks
- Immigration and legal aid resources
- Mobile mammography
- General health, dental information and more
Homeless Connect Day
Wednesday – August 6 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Chuck Lorre Rose Avenue Health and Wellness Center
604 Rose Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
- Free warm meals (breakfast and lunch)
- Showers, hygiene kits, and clean clothing
- Health insurance and CalFresh/SNAP enrollment
- DMV services and ID assistance
- Homeless court
- Haircuts and personal grooming
- HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis testing
- Immunizations and medical check-ups
- Dental care and more
Wellness Day
Thursday – August 7 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Colen Health Centers
4700 Inglewood Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230
- Health insurance and CalFresh/SNAP enrollment
- Early Head Start and family resources
- Stress management and mental wellness activities
- Group fitness and exercise classes
- Immigration and legal aid resources
- Healthy food and refreshments
Children’s Health Day
Friday – August 8 • 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Maxine Waters Health and Dignity Center at York School
11802 York Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250
- Health insurance and CalFresh/SNAP enrollment
- Early Head Start and family resources
- Immunizations
- Vision services
- Guided Clinic tours
- School supply giveaway
- Face painting, balloon animals, and arts & crafts
- Storytime / book giveaway
- Back-to-school shopping experience for the whole family
Volunteer Opportunities
Help us make NHCW a success by volunteering at one of our events! You could help hand out school supplies, assist at our Free Food Market, guide patients through services, or simply help us create a welcoming and fun environment. We can’t do it without you!
Volunteers are an integral part of the Clinics’ success, and community events are no exception. National Health Center Week (NHCW) is a week-long event that has many moving parts in which volunteers can support pre-event, during and post event – there is an opportunity for all ages to give back.
Pre-event logistics may include supporting donation drives, assembling giveaway kits, and organizing donations. During the NHCW events, volunteers support the engagement activations available to attendees. Engage with and give back to your community by joining us now!
For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact Stephanie Barreiro, Volunteer Services Manager, at (310) 664-7561 or sbarreiro@mednet.ucla.edu
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
National Health Center Week is a unique opportunity for local businesses and corporations to come together and create a meaningful impact in our community. Venice Family Clinic invites you to be part of this important week by supporting our mission through sponsorship, in-kind donations, or sharing your services and expertise as a vendor.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Become a Sponsor: Gain prominent recognition by sponsoring NHCW events and showcase your commitment to community health.
- Donate Goods: Help us provide for our patients and programs by contributing in-kind donations that benefit event attendees.
- Partner as a Vendor: Offer your services and expertise at our NHCW events and play a vital role in making each event a success.
To learn more about how you can get involved, please reach out to Jose Flores, Manager of Individual and Corporate Development at JoseLFlores@mednet.ucla.edu or (310) 664-7908.
See the Impact
Thanks to our Clinic staff, volunteers, and sponsors,
we served 1,500+ community members last year!
🚿 32 Showers |
💇 33 Haircuts |
🧪 75 STI Screenings |
🍲 650+ Hot Meals |
🥕 7,400 lbs Fresh Produce |
🩺 50 BP Screenings |
💉 30 Vaccines |
🧼 200 Hygiene Kits |
📚 600 Children’s Books |
Donate Now
Your gift ensures we can continue offering free and low-cost health care to people who need it most. Support our National Health Center Week initiatives and help provide essential health care to children and families.
News & Stories
Explore highlights from previous National Health Center weeks:
KTLA
Carson South Bay Community News
Spectrum News 1
2025 Sponsors
Contact Us
For more information, please reach out to VFCCommunityOutreach@mednet.ucla.edu.