Children's Institute

Last month, SCI Material Solutions was honored to co-sponsor the "Gear for Kids" event at the Children's Institute, organized by our friends Haworth. It was such a fun and fulfilling experience to volunteer alongside industry friends to build and decorate bikes for kids in the community. This year, the kids joined in on lending a hand which made it even more meaningful! We are already looking forward to next year's event! #childrensinstitute #scimaterials #scilights #gearforkids #community #flashbackfriday

Today is #WorldChildrensDay and we want to bring attention to children everywhere. Child rights are human rights. They are non-negotiable and universal but across the globe, children’s rights are being disregarded and threatened. At Children's Institute, serving children is of utmost importance to us and we understand the importance of investing in today’s children, as they are our future. To learn more about Children's Institute, the life-changing work we do or to make an impact locally, here in Los Angeles, visit our website today: https://lnkd.in/gNHgbUrx #WorldChildrensDay #NonProfit

Meet our gala honorees, Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides & retired Deputy Chief Phillip Tingirides! We're excited to honor these special people at our upcoming gala on Sunday, December 8 from 5-8pm who have devoted their lives to serve the communities in Los Angeles. "After learning about the impact Children's Institute had in the community, I knew that as law enforcement, we needed to take advantage of that opportunity and connect children and families to these resources," said Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides. We hope to see you at our gala - it's not too late to make an impact by securing your seat! For more information, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gbQXtg9J

Truly honored that DSH // architecture received an AIA Los Angeles Next LA Design Award for our Children's Institute Watts Community Hub! And a shout out to all the award winners - impressive company, to be sure.

Here's a glimpse of what our Early Childhood Education department experienced at their annual retreat! This year's focus was on the nine dimensions of wellness which included a time & space to bond with rescue puppies, getting massages & haircuts, doing yoga and most importantly, sharing laughter, meals and memories together. "This was the first year we offered a wellness-focused event and it was wonderful to see staff take time out of their busy schedule to connect and enjoy all there was to offer throughout the event," said Dalila Rodriguez Alegria, our Director of Education & Home Visitation. We hope all of our ECE staff felt the love and appreciation because that's exactly what we wanted to convey - we love and appreciate all of our early childhood educators & staff! Thank you to everyone who made this event a success including Dr. Desmonette Hazly MA, MSW, PhD, Pups Without Borders, the Beehive by SoLa Impact, @Two Dreams On Wheels and many more! #WellnessDay #EarlyChildhoodEducation #RescuePups #Educators #Education #ChildrensInstitute #NonProfit

It’s an honor that Martine Singer was just recognized by The Stevie? Awards as a silver medalist for the 21st annual Stevie? Awards for as Female Executive of the Year in the Government/Non-Profit category. These awards honor women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and the companies they run – worldwide. To read more about the 2024 competition and to view the winning organizations and leaders, click here: https://lnkd.in/gUKhBbxu Congratulations to all the winners! #TheStevieAwards #StevieWinner2024 #FemaleLeadership #NonProfit #ChildrensInstitute

We recently met with Ana B. Ibarra, Health Reporter at CalMatters, to better understand critical health issues impacting everyday Californians. Ana is an exceptional reporter who recently helped slow the closure of California's maternity wards through her reporting. Read the interview we had with Ana to become more familiar with her and her stories. CalMatters is a nonpartisan and nonprofit news organization bringing Californians stories that probe, explain and explore solutions to quality-of-life issues while holding our leaders accountable.

Earlier today, our President & CEO, Martine Singer, attended California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies (CBHA)'s "Whole System Care" Conference and met its keynote speaker, former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy. https://lnkd.in/gPxFRnAt Kennedy is an advocate for mental health and has been a driving force in ensuring mental health and substance use disorders are treated with the same priority as physical health. During his time in Congress, he co-authored the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Federal Parity Law), which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body, such as diabetes and cancer. Kennedy also founded The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites advocates, business leaders, and government agencies to advance evidence-based practices, policies and programming in mental health and addiction.

Our 11th annual "Gears for Kids" event was a hit! Last Saturday, we hosted an event inviting kids and their families to come and build a bicycle, for some their first one, along with instructions and safety tips taught by the LAPD & volunteers. Thank you to everyone who made this event so memorable & successful! The smiles and laughter from the children and their families speak for themselves - all who joined the event had a wonderful time and memories to enjoy for a lifetime. Shout out to our Volunteer & Community Engagement Team, our amazing volunteers and partners including: CicLAvia, Haworth, Unisource Solutions Starbucks, Porto's Bakery & Cafe, LAPD Cadet Program, Los Angeles Police Department – JoinLAPD, and more!

Modern Luxury's Angeleno Magazine featured our board member, Gelila Assefa Puck who shares about her desire to give back to the communities across Los Angeles. "Children's Institute offers support and stability to local families when they need something to trust and to believe in. Our children need us now more than ever. They are our future," says Gelila. Pick up the November issue of Angeleno Magazine, which is available now on newsstands.