The Figueroa Corridor between downtown and South Los Angeles will be the scene this weekend of a community cleanup event and backpack giveaway.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations-South Bureau, along with city council District 8 and the organization Forgotten Children Inc. will be conducting the cleanup, which aims to bring together “various community groups and local government officials.”
Also in attendance will be Tera Hilliard, president and CEO of Forgotten Children Inc., which has been in operation for more than 10 years providing “adult survivors and victims of human trafficking with trauma-informed prevention, intervention and after-care support.”
The event will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at the LA Sports Activity Center at 7020 S. Figueroa St.
“This event aims to strengthen bonds and foster stronger relationships with our neighbors,” according to an LAPD statement. “We hope to draw attention to this vital corridor in the city of Los Angeles and demonstrate that by building strong connections, we can create a safe and thriving environment for our families.”