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Justice & Record Clearing / Expungement Events · City of Compton

City of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event

Unity of Faith participated alongside public agencies, reentry programs, transportation representatives, and community organizations connecting residents with records-clearing, education, peer-support, and practical assistance resources.

L.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing Project tents serving community members at the City of Compton event.
L.A. County Public Defender records-clearing servicesCity of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event
L.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing Project information booth at the free criminal expungement event.
Public Defender support on siteCity of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event
Project Rebound information table with pamphlets, magazines, and resource materials.
Education and reentry resourcesCity of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event
Event participants discussing community resources at an outdoor information table.
Community organizations share practical resourcesCity of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event
Project Return Peer Support information table under a blue canopy.
Peer support and reentry connectionsCity of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event
Restoration services information booth under a blue canopy at the event.
Restoration services available to attendeesCity of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event
Metro information booth participating at the outdoor community event.
Transportation information for community membersCity of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event
Personal Assistance Services Council information table beside a yellow building.
Personal assistance resourcesCity of Compton Free Criminal Expungement Event

Justice & Record Clearing / Expungement Events · Gardena

City of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event

Community members connected with expungement information, employment resources, public-agency representatives, and community-service providers at this free City of Gardena event.

Flyer for the December 3, 2025 City of Gardena free expungement event with employment and community resources.
City of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource EventCity of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event
Attendees seated in a bright meeting room during the City of Gardena event.
Community members attend the expungement eventCity of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event
Participants gathered in the event room for expungement information and job resources.
Information and job-resource sessionCity of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event
A representative speaking from behind a Department of Rehabilitation resource table.
Department of Rehabilitation informationCity of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event
Agency information tables set up inside the training venue.
Agency resources available to attendeesCity of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event
An event participant standing at a purple-covered information table.
Additional community resource informationCity of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event
An event room with a sunflower-themed balloon arch, resource tables, and seated participants.
A welcoming space for records-clearing supportCity of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event
An indoor event room arranged with community resource tables and seated attendees.
Expungement and job-resource tables preparedCity of Gardena Free Criminal Expungement and Job Resource Event

Justice & Record Clearing / Expungement Events · Long Beach · December 11, 2025

Criminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event

Unity of Faith and Whole System Learning brought records-clearing assistance, job-placement support, and community resources together in Long Beach.

Flyer for the December 11, 2025 Criminal Record Expungement and Job Placement Event in Long Beach.
Criminal Record Expungement & Job Placement EventCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
An event facilitator pointing across a conference table while participants work together.
Hands-on guidance during the eventCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
Participants receiving laptop and paperwork assistance around a conference table.
Individual assistance with online resourcesCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
Community members using laptops and paperwork during the expungement and job placement event.
Resource navigation and application supportCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
Community members seated at tables with laptops and paperwork during the event.
A full room of community participationCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
Participants and service providers gathered around tables at the Long Beach event.
Community members connect with servicesCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
A staff member assisting attendees inside the expungement and job placement event.
Staff guide attendees through the eventCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
A holiday-decorated resource table prepared with informational materials.
Justice resources and community informationCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
Event participants seated together during the Long Beach expungement and job placement event.
Community participants receive supportCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event
Three event participants standing together during the Long Beach event.
Community collaboration in actionCriminal Record Expungement & Job Placement Event

Justice & Record Clearing / Expungement Events

L.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing Project

Community members received records-clearing information and participated in workshops with public-agency and community-service representatives.

Event participants standing behind an L.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing Project banner.
L.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing ProjectL.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing Project
Community members seated in a workshop room with presenters and printed materials.
Records-clearing workshop in sessionL.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing Project
Attendees listening during a records-clearing presentation in an office classroom.
Legal information shared with attendeesL.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing Project
Four event participants standing together after a records-clearing session.
Community and agency participationL.A. County Public Defender Records Clearing Project

Justice & Record Clearing / Expungement Events

Mayor’s Office of Community Safety Justice Fair

The Justice Fair brought workshops, candidate review, youth activities, resource navigation, and direct assistance together in one community-centered setting.

Justice Fair signs directing visitors to workshops, candidate review, and youth activities.
Clear directions to workshops and servicesMayor’s Office of Community Safety Justice Fair
Unity of Faith event participants standing together inside the Justice Fair venue.
Unity of Faith representatives at the Justice FairMayor’s Office of Community Safety Justice Fair
A Unity of Faith representative wearing an event badge near a decorated community resource area.
Unity of Faith represented at the Justice FairMayor’s Office of Community Safety Justice Fair
Two event participants standing together outside the Justice Fair venue.
Connecting with community participantsMayor’s Office of Community Safety Justice Fair
Two event participants wearing lanyards and standing together indoors.
Community voices at the Justice FairMayor’s Office of Community Safety Justice Fair
Two event participants standing together near information tables and event equipment.
Participation across community sectorsMayor’s Office of Community Safety Justice Fair
Two event participants standing together beside a refreshment table.
Relationships strengthened through serviceMayor’s Office of Community Safety Justice Fair

Youth Leadership & Workforce Development · September 17, 2026

Youth Job Readiness & Paid Training Event

Unity of Faith participated alongside JVS SoCal West Los Angeles to connect young people and families with job-readiness support, enrollment assistance, and paid work opportunities.

Flyer for the September 17, 2026 Youth Job Readiness and Paid Training event presented with JVS SoCal West Los Angeles.
Youth Job Readiness & Paid TrainingYouth Job Readiness & Paid Training Event
Two youth participants displaying blue Youth at Work water bottles during the job readiness event.
Youth participants receive program materialsYouth Job Readiness & Paid Training Event
A participant completing Youth at Work enrollment paperwork at the registration table.
Connecting families with paid work opportunitiesYouth Job Readiness & Paid Training Event
A program representative speaking with youth and families during the job readiness event.
Job readiness information sessionYouth Job Readiness & Paid Training Event
Two women smiling together during the Youth Job Readiness and Paid Training event.
Community participants working togetherYouth Job Readiness & Paid Training Event
A participant completing enrollment forms at the Youth at Work information table.
Helping youth take the next stepYouth Job Readiness & Paid Training Event

Community Outreach & Direct Assistance

2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway

Families and young people received toys, clothing, shoes, and other donated items during the 2025 TDE community giveaway supported by volunteers and event participants.

Community members selecting packaged sportswear at an indoor holiday distribution event.
Helping families select clothing2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Children and adults choosing packaged sportswear from a community distribution table.
Sportswear distributed directly to families2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Children and adults sorting donated clothing at an indoor basketball venue.
Young people receive clothing support2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Children browsing shoes, clothing, and supplies at a community distribution event.
Youth explore available items2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
A family selecting packaged clothing with assistance from event participants.
Families choose needed items2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
An event participant displaying a black Kings 10 shirt at a merchandise table.
Program apparel shared with the community2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Children and adults gathering near a basketball hoop and holiday-costumed event participant.
A festive day of direct assistance2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
An event participant standing behind a table filled with packaged shirts and shoes.
Volunteer distribution station2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Tables and boxes of packaged clothing and shoes prepared for community distribution.
Clothing and shoes ready for distribution2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
A pallet of labeled donation boxes wrapped for delivery outside a loading area.
Donated goods arrive for the community2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
An indoor basketball venue arranged with tables of clothing, sports gear, and donated items.
Community distribution venue2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Two event participants taking a photo together during the holiday distribution.
Community connection during the event2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Two event participants taking a photo together at the indoor distribution event.
Event participants in service2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Two smiling event participants taking a photo together during the community event.
Building relationships through service2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway
Two event participants taking a photo together beside clothing and donation boxes.
Community participants supporting the day2025 TDE Toy Drive Giveaway

Community Outreach & Direct Assistance

Community Shoe Giveaway

Children and families received new footwear during an outdoor community distribution focused on practical support and dignity.

An event participant carrying shoe boxes during an outdoor community distribution.
Shoes distributed directly to community membersCommunity Shoe Giveaway
A young participant holding a FILA shoe box at an outdoor community event.
A young participant receives new shoesCommunity Shoe Giveaway
Hands holding an open FILA shoe box with a blue, black, and neon green sneaker.
New footwear ready for distributionCommunity Shoe Giveaway
Adults and children holding shoe boxes together at a crowded outdoor community event.
Families receive donated footwearCommunity Shoe Giveaway
Adults and children displaying donated FILA shoe boxes outdoors.
Community members take home needed itemsCommunity Shoe Giveaway

Community Outreach & Direct Assistance · Long Beach

Homeless Outreach & Engagement

Unity of Faith participated in community collaboration in Long Beach to distribute clothing and essential supplies, engage with neighbors, and connect people with supportive resources.

Unity of Faith representative standing beside the large Lincoln penny sculpture in Long Beach.
Showing up for the Long Beach communityCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
Community members gathering near outreach tents in a Long Beach park.
Neighbors gather for outreach servicesCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
Two outreach team members standing together at the Long Beach community event.
Community collaboration in serviceCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
Community members receiving assistance beneath green outreach tents.
Connecting neighbors with resourcesCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
Tables with clothing and essential items prepared for distribution during homeless outreach.
Clothing and essential suppliesCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
An outreach team member speaking with a community member during the Long Beach event.
One-on-one community engagementCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
Volunteers distributing clothing and supplies from outreach tents in Long Beach.
Direct support where it is neededCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
Volunteers arranging donated supplies at an outdoor outreach table.
Preparing resources for distributionCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
Outreach volunteers assisting neighbors beside tables of essential supplies.
Essential items for community membersCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement
A wide view of volunteers, resource tents, and supplies at the Long Beach homeless outreach event.
A coordinated day of serviceCity of Long Beach Homeless Outreach & Engagement

Civic Engagement & Advocacy

Justice Advocacy & Civic Participation

Unity of Faith participated alongside advocates, community leaders, and residents in public education, government engagement, and collective action for justice.

An event participant using a megaphone behind a California advocacy banner outdoors.
Community voices raised through public advocacyJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation
A large group of event participants gathered at an Initiate Justice event.
Community members gather for justice advocacyJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation
Three event participants standing in front of an Initiate Justice backdrop.
Participating alongside Initiate JusticeJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation
Two event participants standing inside an ornate government chamber.
Civic engagement inside a government chamberJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation
An event participant holding a California State Capitol recognition display.
Recognition and civic participationJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation
A group of event participants gathered around a table during a civic-engagement event.
Community leaders in conversationJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation
Community participants gathered outdoors, including a wheelchair user.
Inclusive participation in community advocacyJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation
Two smiling event participants posing together in a hallway.
Community connections during advocacy workJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation
Two smiling event participants posing together during a civic-engagement gathering.
Participants united around justiceJustice Advocacy & Civic Participation

Civic Engagement & Advocacy · August 16, 2026

Race Against Gun Violence

Unity of Faith participated alongside youth, families, public safety representatives, and community organizations for a day centered on violence prevention, peace, and stronger neighborhoods.

Flyer for the August 16 Race Against Gun Violence at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Race Against Gun ViolenceRace Against Gun Violence
A Unity of Faith representative standing with a public safety officer at the Race Against Gun Violence.
Community and public safety partnersRace Against Gun Violence
Community volunteers and cheerleaders gathered at the Race Against Gun Violence.
Volunteers united for safer communitiesRace Against Gun Violence
A group of community members posing at the Los Angeles Race Against Gun Violence backdrop.
Community members standing togetherRace Against Gun Violence
Two young participants displaying their race medals after the community event.
Young participants cross the finish lineRace Against Gun Violence
A community event mascot displaying a Race Against Gun Violence medal.
Celebrating every participantRace Against Gun Violence
A community supporter posing at the Los Angeles Race Against Gun Violence backdrop.
Standing against gun violenceRace Against Gun Violence
Event display featuring Unity of Faith and other organizations participating in the Race Against Gun Violence.
Unity of Faith among participating organizationsRace Against Gun Violence
Participants gathered at the starting line for the Los Angeles Race Against Gun Violence.
Ready at the starting lineRace Against Gun Violence
Unity of Faith representative at the event stage during the Race Against Gun Violence.
Unity of Faith in actionRace Against Gun Violence

Youth Leadership & Workforce Development · May 16, 2026

Youth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit

Darla Jones joined young people and community leaders as a guest speaker and youth influencer for interactive conversations about voice, leadership, and community power.

Flyer for the Youth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit in Leimert Park featuring Darla Jones as guest speaker and youth influencer.
Youth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership SummitYouth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit
Three women participating in the photo booth at the ECWA Youth Leadership Summit.
Building connections through youth leadershipYouth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit
Summit participants posing together in an ECWA Youth Leadership Summit photo strip.
Community voices at the summitYouth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit
Four community members posing together at the ECWA Youth Leadership Summit photo booth.
Celebrating youth and communityYouth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit
A group of young people and community members posing at the ECWA Youth Leadership Summit.
Nothing about youth without youthYouth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit
Youth and adult supporters gathered for photos at the ECWA Youth Leadership Summit.
Young leaders and community supportersYouth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit
Three women taking a selfie together during the ECWA Youth Leadership Summit in Leimert Park.
Community leadership in Leimert ParkYouth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit
Two event participants standing together during the ECWA Youth Leadership Summit.
Connecting with community participantsYouth Rise ECWA Youth Leadership Summit

Civic Engagement & Advocacy · Los Angeles

2026 MLK Day Parade

Unity of Faith participated in the 2026 MLK Day Parade, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through public service, justice advocacy, and community action.

An event participant arranging orange-and-black inflatable pieces in the bed of a decorated pickup truck before the 2026 MLK Day Parade.
Preparing the Unity of Faith parade display2026 MLK Day Parade
Unity of Faith Boots on the Ground Justice Ministry parade display beside a vehicle before the 2026 MLK Day Parade.
Unity of Faith prepares to participate in the 2026 MLK Day Parade2026 MLK Day Parade
An event participant wearing Unity of Faith apparel during the 2026 MLK Day Parade.
Representing faith in action2026 MLK Day Parade
A Unity of Faith event participant taking part in the 2026 MLK Day Parade.
Community participation in honor of Dr. King’s legacy2026 MLK Day Parade

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Credentials & Recognition

Leadership credentials and recognition

Leadership Vault Youth Civic Ambassador Program flyer for ages 14 through 24.
The Leadership Vault™ Youth Civic Ambassador ProgramYouth Leadership & Civic Action Institute
Three Unity of Faith youth participants displaying California State Senate certificates outdoors.
Youth leaders receive California State Senate recognition2026 Youth Leadership Cohort
Unity of Faith youth cohort members holding California State Senate certificates of recognition.
Celebrating youth leadership and achievement2026 Youth Leadership Cohort
Three youth participants wearing Unity of Faith Global Fellowship Ministry shirts at an athletic field.
Faith in action and youth leadershipUnity of Faith Youth Leadership
California State Senate certificate recognizing Darla Jones for leadership and public service.
California State Senate recognition presented to Darla JonesAugust 5, 2026
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition presented to Darla Jones by Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove for leadership and service in Los Angeles.
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition presented to Darla JonesCalifornia's 37th Congressional District · July 31, 2026
Certification badge identifying completion of Human Rights Consultant training.
Certified Human Rights ConsultantUS Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights