April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an opportunity to appreciate the ways we work together to keep families strong. Everyone has a role to play in making sure that our community is a great place for children and youth to thrive. Whether acting as a caring neighbor, a family member, a parent, or coworker, we can prevent child abuse and neglect by helping parents be the best they can be. There are seven wellness practices shown to reduce stress and strengthen resilience. This week...

Grateful for these innovative approaches to health and wellbeing ! Thank You LVCHO and partners!

Amazing collaborative work to serve the Lompoc community!

Wow! What a great story. LVCHO is a remarkable organization and plays such a catalytic role serving the people of Lompoc and building a more resilient community. Ashley and Emily see opportunities like these - the Route One Farmer's Market, the POP Program, and the Mobile Market - and bring people together to figure out how to make them happen. They're consummate social entrepreneurs. They're also network weavers and stewards of their local network of care. How does such a small team...

A resilient community fosters a network of people and resources that can adapt, learn, and thrive in the face of challenges. Building such a community requires intention and effort. One example of such an effort is the Self-Healing Communities (SHC) project in Lompoc, a collaborative partnership between local government, nonprofits, and community members who share the responsibility and long-term commitment to its success.