HISTORY
The Inglewood /Lennox/Hawthorne Community Health Council (ILH-CHC) was formed in 1997 and was convened by three stakeholders in Inglewood community. The ILH-CHC was formed as a collaboration between the community and a network of health-related service providers working together to improve the well-being and quality of life of residents in the Tri-City communities. MISSION STATEMENT
To improve the health and human conditions that enhance the quality of life through: advocacy, education, empowerment and coordination of services. AREA(S) OF FOCUS
The focus and the priorities of the ILH CHC has changed and expanded over time to be responsive to the needs of the communities in which it serves. However, consistent themes have emerged:
Identification of resources and assets of the Tri-City communities;
Promotion of existing relationships;
Strengthening of interagency referrals and community relationships;
Identification of gaps in service;
Development of opportunities for collaboration between agencies and the community.CURRENT PROJECTS
Partnership for the Public's Health Initiative (PHI) This initiative, funded by the Public Health Institute in Berkeley, California, seeks to foster resident involvement in the development of an effective, responsive and sustainable public health system. This is a special four-year project aimed at building community capacity, which includes building better linkages with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and other health resources in the County as well as tackle the various health problems in the City of Lennox. LA County DHS, ILH CHC and the Lennox Coordinating Council are partners in this endeavor. The award is one of more than 35 grants to community-based coalitions in 14 health jurisdictions throughout the state. MEMBERSHIP
The ILH-CHC is made up of volunteers from the community, community-based organizations as well as city and county agencies. Membership is open to anyone who has attended three meetings of the ILH-CHC, joined a sub-committee, and has attended a new member orientation session. Each member agency is asked to make a commitment of time, money or in-kind services toward the ILH-CHC. The Council has four standing committees:
Information, Resources and Promotion
Membership / Relationship
Policy
Financial DevelopmentMEETINGS
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month from Noon to 2pm. The meeting location is rotated monthly. Members are asked to volunteer their agency space or make arrangements with another site. Member agencies are encouraged to make announcements about their ongoing or upcoming events or activities, and distribute project flyers and informational brochures. CONTACT: PHONE, FAX & E-MAIL
For more information regarding the Inglewood/Lennox/Hawthorne Community Health Council, please contact Nancy Watson, Project Director.
Phone: 323.295.9372 x240
Fax: 323.295.9467
E-mail: Nancy Watson
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