2026 Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods: Exhibitors
This year marked a special milestone as we return to City Hall for our 16th convening.
We were excited to welcome 30+ incredible exhibitors to the Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods. From grassroots nonprofits to City departments, these organizations showed up to share resources, tools, and opportunities to power civic action in every corner of LA.
Exhibitors tabled in shifts throughout the day. In line with our commitment to sustainability, all exhibitors pledged to help us keep the event low-waste by minimizing single-use plastics, choosing eco-friendly giveaways, and opting for reusable booth materials.
Exhibitor Shift 1: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Code in Motion by SPARKS Continues (CIM) is a community-driven initiative that fosters inclusive, engaging, and high-impact computer science and critical-thinking skills for adults and children in underserved areas of Los Angeles. By empowering local residents to learn and teach introductory coding, CIM creates low-barrier income opportunities for adults to work as Community Coaches. Coaches share their knowledge with children experiencing homelessness or economic hardship, expanding access to inclusive, STEM-focused after-school programs.
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Boyle Heights Community Partners is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Boyle Heights dedicated to historic preservation, exceptional community events, and powerful storytelling.
Our nonprofit mission drives us to protect the rich cultural legacy and identity of Boyle Heights, making sure its history is neither forgotten nor overlooked.
Our main goal is to connect families, stories, and heritage across generations through key pillars: Education, Historic Preservation, Community Engagement, and Landmarks. This first statement of resilience sparked a lasting affirmation.
Through persistent dedication, we successfully secured landmark status for many important historic sites, earning official recognition from the City of Los Angeles.
Boyle Heights Community Partners' efforts revive community spirit, honor overlooked heroes, and highlight the transformative power of a united community committed to its history and future.
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The LA Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) unites Neighborhood Councils, environmental organizations, and advocates to advance sustainability and climate action across Los Angeles. We share best practices, host forums, and support grassroots initiatives that build a greener, more resilient city.
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LADWP is the largest municipal utility in the nation, providing reliable water and power to Los Angeles homes and businesses. Our team works to ensure sustainability, equity, and resilience through green energy programs, conservation incentives, and infrastructure upgrades. Learn how we’re powering LA’s future—and how you can take part.
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CELEBRATING PEOPLE, POWER, AND PURPOSE IN BLACK LA
Ride through Crenshaw, Leimert Park, View Park–Windsor Hills, Watts, West Adams, Inglewood, and Historic Central Avenue on an educational, family friendly sightseeing tour that highlights Black Los Angeles history, culture, landmarks, and local businesses.
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Back in 1984, a scrappy group of friends from far corners of the globe settled in a remote area of Utah’s high desert … and took the first steps to forever changing the future for pets in shelters.
It’s the story of Best Friends, but it’s much more than the history of a spot on the map. This group of ordinary but passionate people believed that every pet has a story, too — each one worth saving, each life individual and important. Today, four decades after they broke ground for a sanctuary in a remote region of the Southwest, achieving no-kill across the entire country is within reach.
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The Emergency Management Department (EMD) coordinates the City’s planning and response to major emergencies. Our programs focus on family preparedness, community readiness, and citywide resilience. Stop by to pick up emergency kits, learn how to build a plan, and get connected to vital public safety resources.
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The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District protects public health by monitoring and controlling disease-carrying mosquitoes and other vectors. We offer community education, home inspections, and free resources to prevent outbreaks of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses. Learn how you can help keep your neighborhood safe.
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The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates are volunteers from across Los Angeles who analyze the City’s annual budget and provide recommendations for greater transparency, equity, and efficiency. We advocate on behalf of neighborhood councils to ensure the City's spending reflects community priorities. Learn how you can participate in the budget process and shape the future of public services in your neighborhood.
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The LA28 Games will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, showcasing our city's vibrant diversity, creativity, and community spirit. Our team is preparing a Games experience that reflects the future of sport, inclusivity, and sustainability. Stop by to learn more about the Games’ legacy programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways the community can engage and benefit from this global event.
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Pure Water Los Angeles is a water supply and resiliency program being collaboratively developed by LADWP and LASAN to design, build, and operate an exceptionally advanced water purification system.
It aims to produce up to 230 million gallons of purified recycled water per day. About 50 percent of Los Angeles’ water comes from our own sources—including groundwater, recycled water, and water delivered by the Los Angeles Aqueduct—with the remaining water purchased and imported from other agencies. Pure Water Los Angeles will create a new and sustainable supply of drinking water by purifying recycled water, supporting the transition to a 70 percent local water supply.
Through the program, LASAN will upgrade the existing secondary treatment process at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant to include membrane bioreactor technology. This higher-quality water will then undergo more treatment at a future Advanced Water Purification Facility
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The Water Replenishment District manages groundwater for 43 cities across Southern Los Angeles County, serving over four million residents. Our mission is to protect and preserve local water supplies through sustainable practices, including stormwater capture and water recycling. Visit our table to learn about conservation efforts, water quality, and how you can help safeguard this vital resource for generations to come.
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LANI partners with residents, businesses, community groups, and local leaders to create walkable, green, healthy neighborhoods with equitable access to resources, open spaces, public transit, and economic opportunity.
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Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is sharing information about the Airfield & Terminal Modernization Project (ATMP), including upcoming roadway improvements designed to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve access to and from LAX. Learn how these infrastructure upgrades will impact travelers and local communities. Stop by to view project materials, ask questions, and sign up for our Community Relations Newsletter to stay informed and engaged.
Exhibitor Shift 2: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Code in Motion by SPARKS Continues (CIM) is a community-driven initiative that fosters inclusive, engaging, and high-impact computer science and critical-thinking skills for adults and children in underserved areas of Los Angeles. By empowering local residents to learn and teach introductory coding, CIM creates low-barrier income opportunities for adults to work as Community Coaches. Coaches share their knowledge with children experiencing homelessness or economic hardship, expanding access to inclusive, STEM-focused after-school programs.
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Boyle Heights Community Partners is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Boyle Heights dedicated to historic preservation, exceptional community events, and powerful storytelling.
Our nonprofit mission drives us to protect the rich cultural legacy and identity of Boyle Heights, making sure its history is neither forgotten nor overlooked.
Our main goal is to connect families, stories, and heritage across generations through key pillars: Education, Historic Preservation, Community Engagement, and Landmarks. This first statement of resilience sparked a lasting affirmation.
Through persistent dedication, we successfully secured landmark status for many important historic sites, earning official recognition from the City of Los Angeles.
Boyle Heights Community Partners' efforts revive community spirit, honor overlooked heroes, and highlight the transformative power of a united community committed to its history and future.
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The LA Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance (NCSA) unites Neighborhood Councils, environmental organizations, and advocates to advance sustainability and climate action across Los Angeles. We share best practices, host forums, and support grassroots initiatives that build a greener, more resilient city.
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LADWP is the largest municipal utility in the nation, providing reliable water and power to Los Angeles homes and businesses. Our team works to ensure sustainability, equity, and resilience through green energy programs, conservation incentives, and infrastructure upgrades. Learn how we’re powering LA’s future—and how you can take part.
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CELEBRATING PEOPLE, POWER, AND PURPOSE IN BLACK LA
Ride through Crenshaw, Leimert Park, View Park–Windsor Hills, Watts, West Adams, Inglewood, and Historic Central Avenue on an educational, family friendly sightseeing tour that highlights Black Los Angeles history, culture, landmarks, and local businesses.
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The Emergency Management Department (EMD) coordinates the City’s planning and response to major emergencies. Our programs focus on family preparedness, community readiness, and citywide resilience. Stop by to pick up emergency kits, learn how to build a plan, and get connected to vital public safety resources.
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The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District protects public health by monitoring and controlling disease-carrying mosquitoes and other vectors. We offer community education, home inspections, and free resources to prevent outbreaks of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses. Learn how you can help keep your neighborhood safe.
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The Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates are volunteers from across Los Angeles who analyze the City’s annual budget and provide recommendations for greater transparency, equity, and efficiency. We advocate on behalf of neighborhood councils to ensure the City's spending reflects community priorities. Learn how you can participate in the budget process and shape the future of public services in your neighborhood.
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The LA28 Games will bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Los Angeles in 2028, showcasing our city's vibrant diversity, creativity, and community spirit. Our team is preparing a Games experience that reflects the future of sport, inclusivity, and sustainability. Stop by to learn more about the Games’ legacy programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways the community can engage and benefit from this global event.
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Pure Water Los Angeles is a water supply and resiliency program being collaboratively developed by LADWP and LASAN to design, build, and operate an exceptionally advanced water purification system.
It aims to produce up to 230 million gallons of purified recycled water per day. About 50 percent of Los Angeles’ water comes from our own sources—including groundwater, recycled water, and water delivered by the Los Angeles Aqueduct—with the remaining water purchased and imported from other agencies. Pure Water Los Angeles will create a new and sustainable supply of drinking water by purifying recycled water, supporting the transition to a 70 percent local water supply.
Through the program, LASAN will upgrade the existing secondary treatment process at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant to include membrane bioreactor technology. This higher-quality water will then undergo more treatment at a future Advanced Water Purification Facility
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Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is sharing information about the Airfield & Terminal Modernization Project (ATMP), including upcoming roadway improvements designed to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve access to and from LAX. Learn how these infrastructure upgrades will impact travelers and local communities. Stop by to view project materials, ask questions, and sign up for our Community Relations Newsletter to stay informed and engaged.