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The following list was developed through a project supported by the John Randolph
\nand Dora Haynes Foundation from 2008-2010. Click here to read the full report, “Forging a New Moral and Political Agenda.”<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This resource includes faith-based organizations that are currently active in the five areas we have identified (charity, organizing, advocacy, community development and interfaith dialogue). While it is not an exhaustive list of all the faith-based organizations in Los Angeles, it is representative of the range of groups that are actively working in the public sphere. This dataset includes information about the goals and activities of each group, contact information and website links.<\/p>\n

With funding from the John Randolph and Dora Haynes Foundation, CRCC developed this resource out of research on the civic role of religion following the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. The project analyzed the evolution and impact of faith-based movements since 1992, and examined why some organizations failed, some succeeded, and others morphed into new forms to address issues. The final report offers recommendations for faith-based organizers, congregations, and policymakers as they work with the faith community on current issues. Richard Flory and Donald Miller were the co-principal investigators on the project.<\/p>\n

Following the faith-based organizations, we have included other resources and several public agencies in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

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1010 Development Corporation<\/strong>
\n1001 South Hope Street
\nLos Angeles, CA 90015
\n(213) 749-0214
\n(213) 749-3098
\nwww.1010dev.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

1010\u2019s mission is to preserve, build, and manage quality service-enriched affordable housing and engage in community and economic development opportunities.<\/p>\n

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Abrahamic Faiths Peace Initiative<\/strong>
\n132 North Euclid Ave.
\nPasadena CA 91101
\nhttp:\/\/abrahamicfaithspeacemaking.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Abrahamic Faiths Peacemaking Initiative (AFPI) is a group of American clergy and religious activists who advocate peacemaking as an essential and defining mandate of our three faith traditions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam. By bringing together a collection of each faith\u2019s relevant teachings, we aim to contribute an authentic and substantive religious voice to the current peace movement, to activate Americans of faith to insist on peaceful solutions to local, national and global conflicts, and in particular to end the war and U.S. occupation in Iraq.<\/p>\n

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Agape International Spiritual Center<\/strong>
\n5700 Buckingham Pkwy, #200
\nCulver City, CA 90230
\n(310) 348-1250
\nwww.agapelive.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Agape International Spiritual Center (AISC) is a spiritual center welcoming of all religions and traditions and uniting, healing and transforming people\u2019s lives through faith and prayer. AISC has several ministries which serve the abused, the homeless, the hungry, families affected by a member\u2019s prison sentence and elderly or disabled people unable to attend sermons. AISC also encourages environmental stewardship and advocacy for environmental justice.<\/p>\n

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American Friends Service Committee<\/strong>
\n634 S. Spring Street
\nLos Angeles, CA 90014
\n(213) 489-1900
\nhttp:\/\/afsc.org\/office\/los-angeles-ca<\/a><\/p>\n

AFSC is a worldwide, Quaker organization committed to the practical application of Quaker values such as non-violence and social-justice to help the disenfranchised. By organizing people of multiple faiths and backgrounds to act against the unjust actions of others through peaceful reconciliation, they hope to show that positive change can be made through non-violent action. They recognize that there is God in everyone and hope to transform individuals through love and respect.<\/p>\n

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The Art of Living<\/strong>
\n948 West Adams Blvd
\nLos Angeles, CA 90007
\n(310) 820-9429
\nhttp:\/\/us.artofliving.org\/losangeles<\/a><\/p>\n

The Art of Living works to promote a world in which compassion and service overtake misery and violence. In order to achieve this, the Art of Living Foundation sets up peace conferences and conflict resolution programs to provide trauma relief, stress reduction and self-development. Some recent endeavors have included providing relief for those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake, treatment of PTSD in Iraq, therapeutic yoga for people with HIV and a stress management\/rehabilitation program for prisoners.<\/p>\n

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Asian Pacific American Law Center <\/strong>
\n1145 Wilshire Blvd
\nLos Angeles, CA 90017
\n(213) 977-7500
\nhttp:\/\/www.apalc.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

APALC advocates for the civil rights of the Asian Pacific American community by providing legal counseling and education. The organization also works to build coalitions in the community and create leaders within them so that they may fight for their rights.<\/p>\n

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Big Sunday<\/strong>
\n6111 Melrose Ave
\nLos Angeles, CA 90038
\n(323) 549-9944
\n(323) 549-3461
\nhttp:\/\/www.bigsunday.org\/contact-us<\/a><\/p>\n

Our mission is to build community through community service. Our volunteers come from all kinds of neighborhoods, and work in all sorts of neighborhoods, too. The idea is that everyone <\/em>has some way that they can help somebody else.<\/p>\n

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Bresee Foundation<\/strong>
\n184 Bimini Place
\nLos Angeles, CA 90004-5903
\n(213) 387-2822
\nwww.bresee.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The Bresee Foundation is a nonprofit community center that is a source of faith, hope and service to low-income youth, adults and families in central Los Angeles. We serve nearly 2,000 individuals annually, primarily at-risk youth from the Mid-Wilshire, Koreatown, Pico Union, and Westlake neighborhoods (90004, 90020, 90057). Most residents live below poverty level and have no access to health care. Gang mayhem and juvenile violent crime are rampant, and over 50% of students are not expected to graduate high school.<\/p>\n

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California Faith for Equality<\/strong>
\n5405 Wilshire Blvd, #325
\nLos Angeles, CA 90036
\nhttp:\/\/cafaithforequality.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Toeducate, support and mobilize California\u2019s faith communities to promote equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and to safeguard religious freedom.<\/p>\n

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California Interfaith Power and Light<\/strong>
\n220 Montgomery Street, Suite 450
\nSan Francisco, CA 94104
\n(415) 391-4214
\n(415) 561-4892
\nhttp:\/\/www.interfaithpower.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The mission of California Interfaith Power and Light (CIPL) is to be faithful stewards of Creation by responding to global warming through the promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. This ministry intends to protect the earth’s ecosystems, safeguard public health, and ensure sufficient, sustainable energy for all. (The following link lists all affiliated groups in the Los Angeles area: http:\/\/bit.ly\/eSjT8P<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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California Sikh Council<\/strong>
\n65 Edenbrook
\nIrvine CA 92620
\n(877) CALSIKH
\nhttp:\/\/www.calsikhs.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The California Sikh Council is an organization working to empower the Sikh community and teach others about Sikhism so as to create harmony in the national fabric of America. The organization is dedicated to training workshops for public officials and creating an interfaith dialogue for more understanding.<\/p>\n

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Catholic Charities of Los Angeles<\/strong>
\n1531 James M. Wood Blvd.
\nP.O. Box 15095
\nLos Angeles, CA 90015
\n(213) 251-3400
\nhttp:\/\/www.catholiccharitiesla.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Catholic Charities operates 23 community centers and\u00a0eight homeless shelters, as well as a variety of programs serving the poor including: in-home services for homebound seniors; refugee resettlement; youth employment services; counseling; affordable before-and-after-school care: immigration assistance; pre-school for low-income children; and temporary worker centers.<\/p>\n

Catholic Charities Programs in Los Angeles Region:<\/span><\/p>\n

Burbank<\/em><\/p>\n

Temporary Skilled Worker Center<\/strong>
\n1190 Flower Street
\nBurbank, CA 91502
\n(818) 566-7148Ensures fair treatment of day laborers<\/p>\n

Canoga Park<\/em><\/p>\n

Guadalupe Community Center<\/strong>
\n21600 Hart Street
\nCanoga Park, CA 91303
\n(818) 340-2050Poverty services, at-risk youth services, pre-school, senior program, sports and cultural activities for youth, after-school tutoring, thrift store, OASIS senior services, nutrition classes, immigration and refugee services and Padres de Guadalupe – a forum for parents\u2019 involvement.<\/p>\n

Glendale<\/em><\/p>\n

Immigration and Refugee Services<\/strong>
\n4322 San Fernando Road
\nGlendale, CA 91204
\nPhone: (818) 502-2002Case management and services for immigrates and refugees.Glendale Community Center<\/strong>
\n4322 San Fernando Road
\nGlendale, CA 91204
\nPhone: (818) 409-3080Poverty services, case management, pre-school, immigration and citizenship servicesRefugee Resettlement Program<\/strong>
\n4322 San Fernando Road
\nGlendale, CA 91204
\n(818) 409-0057A full range of resettlement and family reunification services to refugeesTemporary Skilled Worker Center<\/strong>
\n5101 San Fernando Road
\nGlendale, CA 91204
\n(818) 548-6495Ensures fair treatment of day laborers<\/p>\n

Irwindale<\/em><\/p>\n

Community Outreach Services<\/strong>
\n16009 Cypress St.
\nIrwindale, CA 91706
\n(626) 338-5057Emergency food<\/p>\n

Lancaster<\/em><\/p>\n

Lancaster Community Shelter<\/strong>
\n44611 Yucca Avenue
\nLancaster, CA 93534
\n(661) 945-7524Emergency shelter for the homeless, transitional housing, case management, basic skills workshops and job referrals\u00e2\u20ac\u00a8<\/p>\n

Lennox<\/em><\/p>\n

St. Margaret\u2019s Center<\/strong>
\n10217 Inglewood Ave.
\nLennox, CA 90304
\n(310) 672-2208Emergency food and shelter, sack lunches, case management for homeless and low-income families, citizenship services and classes, adult education classes and individual and family counseling.<\/p>\n

Long Beach<\/em><\/p>\n

Elizabeth Ann Seton Residence<\/strong>
\n123 East 14th Street
\nLong Beach, CA 90813
\n(562) 233-5985Forty-five day emergency shelter services for homeless families, people with disabilities and older adults; case management and family life skills classes on-site\u00e2\u20ac\u00a8\u00e2\u20ac\u00a8\u00e2\u20ac\u00a8Gatekeeper Project<\/strong>
\n123 East 14th Street
\nLong Beach, CA 90813
\n(562) 480-2506A friendly visitor program which brings food, utilities\u2019 assistance and taxi vouchers to the frail elderly and provides case management services for clients with specific needs.Long Beach Community Services Center<\/strong>
\n123 East 14th Street
\nLong Beach, CA 90813
\n(562) 591-1351Basic assistance with food, shelter, utilities, clothing and transportation; case management, information and linkages to community resources.Project Achieve<\/strong>
\n123 East 14th Street
\nLong Beach, CA 90813
\n(562) 218-9864Ninety-day emergency shelter for single men and women offering case management, basic skills workshops, job services and housing linkages.Oasis Community Center<\/strong>
\n2045 San Gabriel Avenue
\nLong Beach, CA 90810
\n(562) 480-2166Family life skills classes in parenting, communication, financial literacy, leadership and advocacy, and job skills. Services reserved for homeless and formerly homeless families with children.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles<\/em><\/p>\n

Adeste Child Care Program – Our Lady of the Angels Metro Area, Regional Administration<\/strong>
\n601 E. 23rd Street
\nLos Angeles, CA 90011
\n(213) 748-5346Quality, low cost before-and-after-school care for children at two sitesAdeste Child Care Program – San Gabriel Regional Administration<\/strong>
\n1307 Warren Street
\nLos Angeles, CA 90033
\n(323) 264-4981Quality, affordable before-and-after-school care for children at four sitesAngel\u2019s Flight MY CLUB Program<\/strong>
\n8705 South Vermont Avenue
\nLos Angeles, CA 90044
\n(213) 413-2311 or (800) 833-2499Gang prevention program for youthAngel\u2019s Flight Runaway & Homeless Youth Services<\/strong>
\n357 South Westlake Avenue
\nLos Angeles, CA 90057Street and community outreach; emergency shelterArchdiocesan Youth Employment Services (AYES)<\/strong>
\n3250 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1010
\nLos Angeles, CA 90010
\nPhone: (213) 736-5456
\nToll Free: (888) INFOAYE or (888) 463-6293
\nFax: (213) 736-5654
\nTTY: (800) 732-8598Provides a comprehensive range of employment services for youth, including classroom training, workforce preparation, mentoring, job placement, work-based learning, paid work experience and support services. Offers Workforce Investment Act programs, Summer Jobs programs and YouthBuild programs.Art of Parenting <\/strong>
\n1500 East Bridge Street
\nLos Angeles, CA 90033
\n(323) 263-4651Parenting, leadership and life-skills training designed to support the parents of children enrolled in the inter-parochial San Antonio de Padua preschool academy. Training and educational workshops are open to members of local parishes and the community.Brownson House<\/strong>
\n1307 Warren Street
\nLos Angeles, CA 90033
\n(323) 264-8700 or (323) 264-8701Case management for homeless and low-income families; emergency assistance (food, clothing, motel vouchers); transportation assistance; parenting classes and baby diaper program; community and neighborhood events; winter utilities\u2019 assistance; senior social support group; culturally-based art, music and dance classes; and summer camp for children. Building Strong Families Program offers family advocacy, case management and life skills training.Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)<\/strong>
\n1530 James M. Wood Blvd.
\nLos Angeles, CA 90015
\nPhone: (213) 251-3454
\nFax: (213) 251-3552Coordinates interscholastic athletics for over 170 Catholic elementary schools in 17 sports at B and Varsity levels; provides a comprehensive coaching and official\u2019s certification program.El Santo Ni\u00c3\u00b1o Community Center<\/strong>
\n601 East 23rd Street
\nLos Angeles, CA 90011
\n(213) 748-5246Adeste child care, Early Learning Program, School Readiness, ESL classes, L.A. Bridges, immunization clinics, linkages to community resources, parenting classes and job coachingEsperanza Immigrant Rights Project<\/strong>
\n1530 James M. Wood Blvd.
\nLos Angeles, CA 90015
\n(213) 251-4505Legal representation, advocacy and education to poor and other vulnerable immigrants who are detained, including childrenGood Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children<\/strong>
\n1671 Beverly Blvd.
\nLos Angeles, CA 90026
\n(213) 235-1460Mobile outreach, drop-in programs, emergency shelter, transitional residences, employment programs, long-term apartments for disabled mothers with minor children, Village Kitchen bakery and caf\u00c3\u00a9 and shelter for mothers with childrenImmigration Services <\/strong>
\n1530 James M. Wood Blvd.
\nLos Angeles, CA 90015
\n(213) 251-3411Refugee Resettlement Program <\/strong>
\n1530 James M. Wood Blvd.
\nLos Angeles, CA 90015
\n(213) 251-3460A full range of resettlement and family reunification services to refugeesSt. Mary\u2019s Center <\/strong>
\n4665 Willow Brook Avenue
\nLos Angeles, CA, 90029
\n(323) 662-4391Emergency food, motel vouchers, utilities\u2019 assistance, legal assistance, case management, medical referrals and linkages to community resourcesSt. Peter Claver\u2019s Center <\/strong>
\n4502 W. Washington Blvd.
\nLos Angeles, CA 90016
\n(323) 297-2203Emergency food and shelter, case management for homeless and low-income people and substance abuse program for children and families<\/p>\n

Pico Rivera<\/em><\/p>\n

Adeste Child Care Program – San Pedro, Regional Administration<\/strong>
\n5014 Passons Blvd.
\nPico Rivera, CA 90660
\n(562) 480-2482Quality, affordable before-and-after-school childcare for children at three sitesPico Rivera Resource Center<\/strong>
\n5014 Passons Blvd.
\nPico Rivera, CA 90660
\n(562) 949-0937Basic assistance with food, utilities, transportation, information and linkages to community resources<\/p>\n

San Pedro<\/em><\/p>\n

Counseling Services<\/strong>
\n461 W. 6th Street, Suite 202
\nSan Pedro, CA 90731
\n(310) 831-7111Professional therapy for individuals and families. Child, youth, and adult services. Marital and pre-marital counseling, parenting classes, and support groups.<\/p>\n

Van Nuys<\/em><\/p>\n

Loaves & Fishes<\/strong>
\n14640 Keswick Street
\nVan Nuys, CA 91405
\n(818) 997-0943Community and poverty services<\/p>\n

Venice<\/em><\/p>\n

Adeste Child Care Program – Our Lady of the Angels Western Area, Regional Administration<\/strong>
\n211 3rd Avenue
\nVenice, CA 90291
\n(310) 392-8701Quality, low cost after-school care for children at three sitesCounseling Services<\/strong>
\n211 3rd Avenue
\nVenice, CA 90291
\n(310) 399-1451Individual and family counselingSt. Robert\u2019s Center<\/strong>
\n211 3rd Avenue
\nVenice, CA 90291
\n(310) 392-8701
\nEmergency food and shelter, psychological services, case management for homeless and low-income people; lunches for homeless people and groceries for low-income families on Saturdays and Sundays<\/p>\n

Wilmington<\/em><\/p>\n

Family Development Network<\/strong>
\n1115 Mahar Avenue
\nWilmington, CA 90744
\n(310) 834-7265A multi-agency collaborative providing a wide range of social services to reduce family crisis, support families and enhance independenceMahar House Community Center<\/strong>
\n1115 Mahar Avenue
\nWilmington, CA 90744
\n(310) 834-7265Case management services; parenting, life skills, and financial literacy classes; GED preparation in Spanish; after-school tutoring for youth; emergency food; utilities\u2019 assistance and Earned Income Tax Credit services<\/p>\n

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Center for Process Studies<\/strong>
\n1325 North College Ave
\nClaremont, CA 91711
\n(909) 621-5330
\nhttp:\/\/www.ctr4process.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Center for Process Studies (CPS) is a research center of Claremont School of Theology, and affiliated with Claremont Graduate University. CPS seeks to promote the common good by means of the relational approach found in process thought. Process thought offers an approach to the social, political, and economic order that brings issues of human justice together with a concern for ecology. Our wide range of interests includes multicultural, feminist, ecological, inter-religious, political, and economic concerns.<\/p>\n

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Christian Muslim Consultative Group<\/strong>
\n137 N. Larchmont Blvd, Suite 689
\nLos Angeles, CA 90004
\nhttp:\/\/thecmcg.org\/<\/a>
\nContact Information:
\nRev. Gwynne Guibord (323) 309-4061
\nJihad Turk (213) 382-9200 ext. 11<\/p>\n

The Christian-Muslim Consultative Group (CMCG) works in partnership with leaders of various streams of Southern California Christian and Muslim communities to enhance mutual understanding, respect, appreciation, and support of the Sacred in each other. The Christian-Muslim Consultative Group promotes learning, dialogue and advocacy among its representative members and our wider communities of faith through lectures, workshops, press releases, youth gatherings, and other activities.<\/p>\n

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Christian Community Development Association<\/strong>
\n8800 South Sepulveda Blvd
\nLos Angeles, CA 90045
\n312.733.0200
\nwww.ccda.org<\/a><\/p>\n

The mission of CCDA is to inspire, train, and connect Christians who seek to bear witness to the Kingdom of God by reclaiming and restoring under-resourced communities.
\nCCDA seeks to:<\/p>\n