Our mission | A Place Called Home provides a safe, nurturing environment in South Central Los Angeles where, through programs for education, arts and well-being, underserved youth become the authors of their own lives and are inspired to make a meaningful difference in their community and the world. |
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A Place Called Home
Ways to help |
Support Halloween Festival Fun for Youth at A PLACE CALLED HOME
A Place Called Home Halloween Festival Volunteers Please email [email protected] if you have questions or would like to join us. Thank you! Date/Time: Thursday, October 31, 2024 – 3:45 PM – 7:00 PM Location: APCH Main Campus (2830 S. Central Ave., LA, CA 90011) Volunteer Role Overview: A spooktacular role for Halloween lovers! Volunteers will support all aspects of… See full description
Learn MoreDistribute Groceries and Home/Hygiene Essentials to Families in Need in South Central LA
Project: A Place Called Home “Family Resource Depot” Grocery Distribution A Place Called Home (APCH) “Family Resource Depot” Overview: A Place Called Home has served South Central youth and families with its life-changing programs for 30 years. In 2020, in the face of the coronavirus emergency, APCH quickly mobilized to respond to the urgent and ongoing… See full description
Pack Groceries and Home/Hygiene Essentials to Families in Need in South Central LA
Project: A Place Called Home “Family Resource Depot” Grocery Packing A Place Called Home (APCH) “Family Resource Depot” Overview: A Place Called Home has served South Central youth and families with its life-changing programs for 30 years. In 2020, in the face of the coronavirus emergency, APCH quickly mobilized to respond to the urgent and ongoing… See full description
Volunteer MentorVolunteer Mentor - an individual committed to supporting, guiding, and caring for an APCH teen/young adult member (age 13 to early 20s) via APCH's L.I.F.E. (Lead, Inspire, Foster, and Empower) Mentoring Program.Weekly VolunteerWeekly Volunteer - an individual supporting an APCH program or department on a weekly basis for at least one APCH semester -- spring, summer or fall.M.A.S. Volunteer"M.A.S." Volunteer - "Making A Spark" and giving más or more -- an individual supporting an APCH program or department on a weekly basis for at least one year.Volunteer InternVolunteer Intern - an individual supporting an APCH program or department on a weekly basis for at least one APCH semester -- spring, summer or fall -- while receiving school/class credit for their volunteer internship hours.APCH Cares VolunteerAPCH Cares Volunteer - APCH members, families, alumni and staff providing service to make a positive difference in our community and the world.Leadership VolunteerVolunteer Member of APCH's Board of Directors, Leadership Council or Social Change Club - an individual serving as a member of one of APCH's volunteer leadership entities.One-Time VolunteerOne-Time Volunteer - an individual or a group providing support for an APCH project, event or initiative -- great for corporate groups, school groups, families, faith communities, social clubs and more. |
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How you help | Changing the world starts at home. Join us! Visit https://apch.org/get-involved/ to learn about ways to support the A Place Called Home mission. Thank you. |
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About us | A Place Called Home first swung open its doors in 1993 – a year after the LA Unrest, amidst a crime epidemic that rendered the streets of South Central unsafe for its children of any age. APCH’s mission was simple, but wrought with challenges: to provide gang-affected youth of South Los Angeles with a safe haven away from the life-threatening dangers and temptations of the streets.Since then, a dynamic, multi-service youth and community center has evolved and grown on the corner of South Central Ave and 29th Street. For nearly 30 years, A Place Called Home has been serving South Central youth ages eight to mid-twenties and their families through education and arts programs, mental health counseling, mentorship, job readiness, college scholarships, civic engagement, and more. At our core, we are still a place where young people who face tremendous challenges can experience the safety, joy, and opportunity that should be a part of every childhood.Our mission has four key objectives. They are: (1) Increase the likelihood that members will remain in school, graduate, and go on to pursue higher learning and/or meaningful employment (2) Increase each member’s capacity for positive, non-prejudicial and nonviolent interaction with peers, teachers, adults, family and community members (3) Reduce members’ involvement or likelihood to be involved in criminal behavior or gang activity (4) Empower members and inspire them to take ownership of their lives and to make a positive difference in their communities and in the world. At APCH, young people define their values, develop their gifts, strengthen their skills, and build resources and relationships to realize their goals and aspirations. Along the way, they learn that their voices are important, and that they can contribute to making the world a better, more just and equitable place for everyone. |
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