May/June E-news: Countdown to the Carnival! + We’re a Walgreen’s Featured Nonprofit! + Volunteer Feature! + We’re Hiring! + More!

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CARNIVAL COUNTDOWN!

Image description: Square flyer of Tichenor Clinic for Children's 7th Annual Superheroes Carnival & Resource Fair with a red and black superhero torso shown mid-flight. Date is June 4, 2022 and time is 11AM-3PM, held at 1660 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804. 

Our 7th Annual Superheroes Carnival & Resource Fair is THIS SATURDAY! Free food, activities, games, music and over 35 booths with representatives of local agencies serving children and families!

If you haven't RSVP'd, please do so at our Facebook event page or by calling us at 562-597-3696. 

Want to donate? You can donate here on our website or call us!

We are so grateful for all our 2022 Carnival Sponsors who help make this event the one our families look forward to all year!

PS: Due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases and the number of people gathering for the Carnival, we strongly encourage all attendees to wear masks when not actively eating or drinking. All Tichenor Clinic staff and volunteers will be masked for the duration of the event. 

Image description: A banner listing and thanking all our event sponsors. If you see any errors or omissions, please don't hesitate in letting us know!

We're a MyWalgreens Nonprofit!

Image description: Text reads "Help communities you care about by donating your Walgreens Cash rewards - MyWalgreens" with an illustration of a person with hand lifted and a red heart above the hand

We're excited to be chosen as a featured nonprofit in the new myWalgreens donation program! June 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022, you can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards when you shop and choose how much to donate. 

To join for free, go to walgreens.com/mywalgreens or on your Walgreens app!

Volunteer Feature: Irit Paiement!

Image description: Headshot of Irit Paiement, Tichenor volunteer, standing on the beach in Long Beach, wearing a purple sundress and smiling 

Irit Paeiment has been volunteering at Tichenor Clinic for almost a year! A varsity high school scholar-athlete in Long Beach, she also has a family history with the clinic. Read our interview with Irit on our website!

Our Two Life Skills Classes Start Again

Next Month!

Flyer for Getting Ready for Life

Flyer for Teens Together in the Kitchen

We are wrapping up our spring sessions of our two Life Skills classes and will be offering them again starting in July! Exact dates and times are to be determined.

If your teen or a teen you know is interested in learning and practicing life skills or cooking skills, call us at 562-597-3696 to sign up!

Reminder: Harbor Regional Center

Parent Mentors at Tichenor Clinic!

Photo description: Four Harbor Regional Center Parent Mentors in front of Tichenor Clinic in May! Photo courtesy of Harbor Regional Center. 

We welcomed Parent Mentors from Harbor Regional Center in May! This drop-in opportunity will be available every last Tuesday of the month. No appointment necessary; parents/caregivers, feel free to drop in between 9 am - 12 pm to ask your questions and get resources!

June Calendar is Up!

Image description: June 2022 calendar

Our June calendar is up on our website!

Join Our Team!

Image description: colorful flyer that announces that we are hiring for three positions. See details below. 

We are excited to be hiring for the following positions!

• Speech-Language Pathologist (part-time)
• Program Aide
• Fundraising & Administrative Assistant (part-time) 

Please see our Careers page on instructions to apply (Program Aide job description is forthcoming). If you know any great candidates, please let us know!