Legal Wellness Clinic at TFD

We recently welcomed the Legal Wellness Clinic back to The Firehouse Dream for another Legal-Aid Wellness Check-Up for the community. Just like the first visit, community members had the chance to sit down with a licensed attorney and walk through a series of questions covering key areas like housing, immigration, family matters, employment, debt and credit, and future and safety planning. These conversations offered space for clarity, reassurance, and help with next steps. After each check-up, our community members received a Legal Wellness Plan outlining any areas of concern and resources to help them move forward.

We are grateful for this continued partnership and for the opportunity to bring accessible legal support directly to our community.

When Parents Lean In: Practical Sexual Awareness for Parents at Every Stage

This workshop, led by La Toya Lee, was an intentional and reflective one. It wasn't just about listening, but also about sharing what we already knew and learning from each other in a safe space. The conversations focused on how adults approach topics like safety, boundaries, and sexual awareness with children, while also looking at different signs and behaviors that might show when a child needs support.

During the workshop, a moment that stood out to everyone was the self-reflection activity where we used mirrors. It was a simple but powerful reminder to pause and think about how we show up and the role we play in helping create safer environments for youth.

Mentorship 2.0 | A Panel Discussion

Last week’s mentorship session, Jasmine invited two photographers, Adri and Jamilla, to join our group and share the stories that shaped their careers. Both photographers started by introducing themselves and explaining how they started. Listening to them talk about their stories, the type of work they do, and personal experiences is a reminder that everyone’s creative path is different. They showed their websites and the work they have done; one photographer focused on family portraits, graduation portraits, corporate, and maternity photos. The other focused more on maternity, newborn, and family portraits.

The session ended with an open Q&A, and answered any questions the mentees had. Overall, this mentorship session went over pricing, confidence, networking, and experiences. Bringing in photographers who have walked this path for years was a great opportunity for the mentees to connect. We are grateful to Adri and Jamilla for sharing their time, their stories, and their knowledge.

Mentorship 2.0 | Collaborative Project

For this week’s Mentorship session, our mentees gathered to work on their collective project, a magazine dedicated to Proviso and Maywood. Each mentee is highlighting different things about Proviso. Mya is photographing families, capturing the heart of Proviso through the people of the community. Saffron is photographing local businesses, spotlighting the owners who keep the community moving. Melina is capturing events and highlighting the history, putting together past and present, honoring the stories held in Proviso. Haley is documenting sports, the athletes, teams, and traditions that energize the neighborhood. Ethan is designing the layout of the magazine, bringing every piece together visually, and finalizing the magazine.

The mentees had a quick check-in with Jasmine on their project progress, then moved on to giving each other feedback and updates. We also spent time interviewing the mentees, giving them time to speak about their experience and things that they have learned so far during mentorship. As it gets closer to finalizing their project, the mentees are learning how to collaborate, communicate, and create with purpose.

Legal Wellness Clinic at TFD

This month, we were grateful to host with the Legal Wellness Clinic team for their very first Legal Check-Up at The Firehouse Dream. Community members had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a licensed attorney and walk through a series of questions covering key areas such as immigration, housing, family matters, employment and public benefits, debt and credit, and future/safety planning.

After each conversation, participants received a personalized Legal Wellness Plan outlining any areas of concern and next steps they could take. It was a meaningful way to offer clarity, support, and peace of mind to our community.

We’re thankful to the Legal Wellness Clinic team for partnering with us and for their commitment to making legal guidance more accessible to our community.