The People Concern

Health Hunger Poverty

Phone (323) 334 - 9000

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Our mission	The People Concern is one of Los Angeles County’s largest nonprofit social service agencies. We strive to end homelessness by providing care and support for those experiencing it, through outreach, housing, mental and medical health care, substance use services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs and income assistance.

Opportunities	At-Risk Youth (k9 connection) We are looking for creative, passionate, empathetic individuals to partner with the k9 staff in mentoring, educating and inspiring our students. k9 connection’s year-around programs in continuation high schools offer teens the opportunity to break through learning and life barriers by training and bonding with homeless dogs. Occasional, Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor, Outdoor On-site, Formal Weekdays Homelessness Volunteer Individual opportunities require a regular commitment and can include assisting with the following: food services, case management, donation sorting and distribution, front desk and reception, wellness activities, and life skills activities. Volunteers are required to attend orientation, submit negative TB test results from within the past year, and consent to a background check. Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays Sojourn Volunteer All interested individuals must attend a mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training program mandated by California Evidence Code §1037.1. Trainings are held in the spring and fall. Volunteer opportunities include working in the following areas: 24-Hour Hotline, empowerment playgroups, support groups, court/visitation accompaniment, interpretation/translation; horticultural therapy, donation sorting, transportation and clerical work. Weekly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Items we need	Most needed items Our staff have continued to provide our essential services throughout the pandemic and this much-needed supplies is more critical than ever. Items can be found and purchased here. Item Collection Wishlist – Amazon, etc COVID-19: Our Response & How You Can Help

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How you help	We rely on the generosity of volunteers to serve our community’s most vulnerable residents.

About us	One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, lifeskills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

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