The Literacy Center
To the world you may be only one person, but to one person you may be the world.
- Heather Cortez
Resource Events
Ongoing Events
Health Check In Days
Every First Monday of the Month 10 am-2 pm
QueensCare parish nurses and community health workers will be at St. Lawrence parish office on the first Monday of each month. Members of the congregation or the neighborhood can meet with them on a walk-in basis. The parish nurses and CHWs provide low or no-cost immunizations (flu, shingles, etc) and screenings (TB, blood pressure, glucose, etc) to children and adults, as well as health education and counseling.
Parish nurses can also refer those requiring further medical attention to QueensCare Health Centers or other healthcare resources (transportation will be provided) within the community
Adult ESL
Every Tuesday - Thursday
9:30 -11 am
An informal, friendly environment to learn the basics of communicating in English. For adults whose first language is something other than English.
Special Events
Vision Screening
Spring 2024 at Students at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School
Spring 2024 Adults from Watts Community
Vision screening will determine if you need a follow up to get a prescription for glasses. All vision services (including prescription glasses) are at no cost to participants.
Pediatric Dental Care
Summer 2026
Friends is partnering with QueensCare Health Services to bring the children in the Watts quality no cost comprehensive dental care.