Thrive L.A.

8/31/26 - 7/26/27

Thrive L.A. events provide free, hands-on learning that helps Angelenos build practical life skills, navigate key life transitions, and access trusted community resources. 

Events in this series

There are 31 events remaining in this series. Showing all 34 events.

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    Repair Fair

    The Los Angeles Public Library has teamed up with the organizers of the Echo park Repair Fair to bring the community a repair fair to Central Library.

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    End of Life Planning 101: Power of Attorney and Decision Making

    Session Focus: Power of Attorney and Decision Making Learn how to choose and prepare someone you trust to make healthcare and financial decisions if you're unable to do so. This workshop covers Durable Powers of Attorney and offers practical guidance…

    • Date: 9/28/2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: West Valley
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    End of Life Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts

    The End-of-Life Planning 101 workshop series is designed to help individuals understand, navigate, and take action on key end-of-life planning topics. This session covers the differences between wills and trusts, including how each can help protect…

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    Ask a Nurse: Nurses at the Bedside

    Featured Session– Ask a Nurse:Nurses at the Bedside Nurses often spend the most time with patients and families during critical health moments. This session will explore how nurses witness grief and end-of-life in real time, navigate emotional labor…

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    Ask a Death Doula: What is a Death Doula?

    Featured Session: Ask a Death Doula – What Is a Death Doula? Discover how death doulas provide compassionate, non-medical emotional and practical support before, during, and after death. Learn how they work alongside caregivers and families to offer…

    • Date: 11/3/2026
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Wilmington
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    End of Life Planning 101: What Happens to My Body?

    Session Focus: What Happens to My Body? This session explores the options available for after-death body care and final disposition, including cremation, burial,body composting, organ donation, and other choices. Participants will learn about key…

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    End of Life Planning 101: Wills vs. Trusts

    This session covers the differences between wills and trusts, including how each can help protect assets, avoid probate, and ensure your wishes are carried out. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools to begin or update an estate plan that…

    • Date: 11/30/2026
    • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: West Valley
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    Ask a Hospice: Holding Space in the Final Days

    Featured Session-Ask a Hospice: holding space in the final days Hear from hospice leaders and volunteers as they share personal stories about companioning those at the end of life, supporting caregivers, and what inspires them to serve. Learn how you…

    • Date: 1/26/2027
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Wilmington
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    End of Life Planning 101: Digital Legacy and Online Accounts

    This session explores what happens to your digital accounts and assets after death, including social media, email, photos, online subscriptions, and other digital records. Participants will learn practical strategies for organizing and protecting…

    • Date: 3/22/2027
    • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: West Valley
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    Ask a Nurse: Nurses at the Bedside

    Join 90-minute sessions featuring nurses, doulas, social workers, funeral directors, and other professionals in caregiving, deathcare, and healing. Gain practical tools, ask questions, connect with others, and leave with one actionable takeaway each…

    • Date: 3/23/2027
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Wilmington
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    Ask a Death Doula: What is a Death Doula?

    Discover how death doulas provide compassionate, non-medical emotional and practical support before, during, and after death. Learn how they work alongside caregivers and families to offer guidance, comfort, and presence throughout the end-of-life…

    • Date: 4/5/2027
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Hyde Park
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    End of Life Planning 101: Care Options

    Session Focus: End-of-Life Care Options This session provides an overview of end-of-life care options, including hospice, palliative care, and medical aid in dying where it is legally available. Participants will learn about the differences between…

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    Ask a Death Doula

    Featured Session: Ask a Death Doula – What Is a Death Doula? Discover how death doulas provide compassionate, non-medical emotional and practical support before, during, and after death. Learn how they work alongside caregivers and families to offer…

    • Date: 4/21/2027
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Baldwin Hills
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    Ask a Hospice: Holding Space in the Final Days

    Hear from hospice leaders and volunteers as they share personal stories about companioning those at the end of life, supporting caregivers, and what inspires them to serve. Learn how you can get involved in this meaningful community work.

    • Date: 5/3/2027
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Hyde Park
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    Ask a Hospice: Holding Space in the Final Days

    Hear from hospice leaders and volunteers as they share personal stories about companioning those at the end of life, supporting caregivers, and what inspires them to serve. Learn how you can get involved in this meaningful community work.

    • Date: 5/19/2027
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Baldwin Hills
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    End of Life Planning 101: Care Options

    This session provides an overview of end-of-life care options, including hospice, palliative care, and medical aid in dying where it is legally available

    • Date: 5/24/2027
    • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: West Valley
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    Ask a Nurse: Nurses at the Bedside

    Nurses often spend the most time with patients and families during critical health moments. This session will explore how nurses witness grief and end-of-life in real time, navigate emotional labor, and balance caregiving with professional boundaries…

    • Date: 7/5/2027
    • Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Location: Hyde Park
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    End of Life Planning 101: Housing, Belongings, and Access

    This session explores how to prepare for the future by planning for your home, personal belongings, and access to important property, regardless of your living situation. Participants will learn practical strategies for renters, homeowners, and…

    • Date: 7/26/2027
    • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Location: West Valley