- A Place Called Home
Located in South Central to provide at-risk youth with a secure, positive family environment where they can regain hope and belief, earn trust and self respect and learn skills to lead a productive lifestyle free of the gangs, drugs and poverty that surrounds them.
http://www.apch.org/
- Hands Of Change
Employs young women from at-risk environments to craft jewelry, which is then sold to raise money for organizations that aid women in transitional countries.
http://www.handsofchange.com/
- Homenetmen
Includes information about summer camps, athletic and scouting activities, donations and a gallery.
http://www.homenetmenla.org/
- Inner City Arts
To enrich the lives of children and bridge the cultural and economic divides between them through a total art program in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Includes information about their programs, events and donating.
http://www.inner-cityarts.org
- Junior Chamber of Commerce
A nonprofit volunteer and community service organization whose mission is to is to serve the community by providing innovative projects and programs which benefit at-risk youth. Includes L.A. Watts Summer Games, Nissan Open, youth sports, leadership program and membership and community service.
http://www.lajcc.org/
- Korean Youth and Community Center
About the organization's programs, news, events, and partners. Includes interesting facts on the Korean American community.
http://www.kyccla.org/
- LAFD - Spark of Love Toy Drive
The Los Angeles Fire Department's annual collection of Toys for Needy Children.
http://www.cityofla.org/LAFD/toyprog.htm
- Para Los Ninos - For the Children
Los Angeles based nonprofit family service agency providing child care, schooling and various other educational opportunities for at-risk children and support for their families and communities. Lists organizational structure, finances, services offered, newsletters, media statements and reports, information for donors and volunteers. (Has on-line video in a range of speeds.)
http://www.paralosninos.org/
- Positive Alternative Choices Today (PACT)
Dedicated to making a difference through mentor work, learning, fun, and play to empower at-risk local youth. Includes volunteer, mentor, organization informational links.
http://www.pactla.com/
- Reach Me
A Non-profit, non-denominational, faith based educational support group - providing ethics, values, and successful living guidelines to youth at-risk, ages 10-18. Includes information about their program.
http://www.reachmefoundation.org/
- Reading to Kids
Currently works with Gratts Elementary School and Esperanza Elementary School (both located near downtown) to support monthly, school-sponsored Saturday reading clubs at those schools.
http://www.readingtokids.org/
- Wooten Center
A neighborhood approach to the revitalization and empowerment of a community that provides a safe, nurturing environment committed to good citizenship and academic excellence. Includes information about their programs and sponsors.
http://www.wootencenter.org/
- Yoga for Youth
Provides incarcerated youth in Los Angeles County Detention Center camps with a yoga and meditation program conducted by accomplished yoga instructors.
http://www.yogaforyouth.org
- Young Life Los Angeles!
Young Life Los Angeles is a Christian ministry that reaches out to high school and junior high school aged kids and is a national non-profit organization.
http://www.younglifela.org/
- Youth Opportunity Program
A national youth employment and training program funded by the U. S. Department of Labor. Includes program information, services, calendar and newsletter.
http://www.layo.org/
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