CCEO YouthBuild is an innovative program designed to provide “at risk†youth aged 16-24 that reside in the Los Angeles area with preparation leading to a High School diploma, Life Skills and Leadership Development training concurrently with vocational and hands-on training in the construction trades and other career paths. Some program participants will assist in building housing units for low and moderate-income families and be involved in providing services to the community through special projects. Upon completion of approximately ten months of training, participants will be provided with post-secondary education/job placement services and graduate follow-up services.
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.
