Mercado La Paloma is proud to offer the community economic, health, social, education, arts, science, and cultural resources under one roof. For more information on any of these services, please contact the manager's office at (213) 748-1963.

Classes:
ESL and computer classes are taught by Jefferson Community Adult School instructors in the Mercado La Paloma computer lab. Classes are held 5 days a week in the computer lab, room #230. For more information, please call (323) 231-1166 or stop by #230. See La Paloma Presents for other classes and trainings.

Resources:

Health Esperansalud - A project of Esperanza Community Housing Corporation Esperansalud is a free and easily accessible health education and information center on the first floor of the Mercado staffed by experienced Health Promoters. Health Promoters can provide information and make referrals to any type of service necessary. TranStar service provides transportation information to health care locations. Esperansalud also offers weekly programs on a wide variety of health topics and a weekly tea club for senior citizens to socialize and learn about relevant health topics. For more information, contact Esperansalud at (213) 765-0573 General Mercado La Paloma is home to seven community focused non-profit groups, including: ACORN, the Children's Collective, Inc., Children's Defense Fund, Coalition for Community Health, Health Access, Los Angeles Conservation Corps, and Program for Torture Victims. Exhibition Kitchen available for rent for catering, nutrition classes, and cooking demonstrations Conference Room available for rent for conferences, workshops, meetings, and events Economic Access to on-going training and technical assistance for entrepreneurs Group marketing to promote Mercado businesses Shared services for Mercado businesses Access to capital to help very small businesses buy and install essential equipment Arts Permanent murals and mosaics Support for local artists and artisans to display and sell their work Periodic festivals Non-profit art gallery featuring rotating exhibits

For more information call us at (213) 748-1963 or email us