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Community Organizations · Nonprofits
Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization empowering people 50+ — information, advocacy and community resources for Californians. Southern California state office in Pasadena.
200 S. Los Robles Ave, Suite 400, Pasadena, CA 91101
Community Organizations · Education
Progressive university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology, education, nonprofit management and creative writing — enrollment and admissions information.
5150 W. Goldleaf Circle, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Community Organizations · Education
The only uniquely and unapologetically Black HIV think-and-do tank in America — founded 1999. Free HIV testing, prevention education, PrEP navigation and community support. Los Angeles clinic on Crenshaw Blvd.
4249 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
South LA nonprofit since 1972 — free to low-cost child care, youth development and family support across 13 locations, serving about 5,000 children and families a year.
8616 La Tijera Blvd Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Community Organizations · Professional Services
Pediatric dental and orthodontic care with 20+ years of experience — free consultations, walk-ins welcome, most insurance accepted. Crenshaw office plus locations across Southern California.
3736 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
Nonprofit changing lives through jobs since 1984 — free job-readiness program, resume help, practice interviews and paid transitional employment for people facing barriers to work.
522 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Community Organizations · Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills — public university founded in 1960, ranked second in the nation for economic mobility. Admissions, transfer and financial aid information.
1000 E Victoria St, Carson, CA 90747
Community Organizations
Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. — nearly a century of public service in greater Los Angeles, including voter registration and civic engagement.
P.O. Box 83905, Los Angeles, CA 90083
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
Nonprofit founded in 2016 by Patrice Ables Vance — supporting underserved families, people with special needs and domestic violence survivors. Sells T-shirts and tank tops to fund its work.
Community Organizations · Education
Culturally responsive evaluations, behavioral consultation and trained support staff helping South LA schools serve students with autism, behavioral needs and learning differences.
1330 W 49th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Community Organizations · Home Services
Dream a Build is a Southern California construction contractor referral company with 30 years in the industry, connecting homeowners with rigorously vetted contractors for kitchen and bath remodels, roofing, solar, room additions, and more.
1519 E Chapman Ave Unit 173, Fullerton, CA 92831
Community Organizations
California Employment Development Department — unemployment, disability and paid family leave benefits, plus job search and training resources.
Community Organizations
First African Methodist Episcopal Church — founded in 1872 by Biddy Mason, the oldest African American church in Los Angeles. Worship, ministries and community outreach.
2270 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Community Organizations
Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® association offering homebuyer resources, public classes and events, local market statistics and homeownership guidance.
6017 Bristol Parkway, Culver City, CA 90230
Community Organizations · Education
Mobile arcade basketball trailer with four games, serving birthday parties, school, church and corporate events across Los Angeles.
Chino, CA
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
Inglewood-based nonprofit foundation improving the health and well-being of the African American community — addressing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, mental health, lupus, obesity, cancers and STIs through education, testing and community health events.
309 N Hillcrest Blvd, Ste 274, Inglewood, CA 90301
Community Organizations · Professional Services
California Community Colleges' free college-access program: free Cash for College financial aid workshops, dual enrollment, Black Student Success resources and food and housing support.
Community Organizations · Education
Inner City Education Foundation runs seven free public charter schools (TK–12) serving 2,500+ students in Los Angeles, with a focus on Black and Latino student achievement.
3855 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Community Organizations
Historic Inglewood cemetery offering funeral, cremation and memorial planning, with gardens, mausoleums and customizable tribute services.
720 E. Florence Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
Since 2004, Inside Edge Consulting Group has connected underserved communities with medical innovators — expanding clinical trial participation, community health programs, and access to new treatments.
Community Organizations · Education
Free public charter school on Jefferson Blvd where scholars come to shine — academics, arts, social-emotional learning, and after-school programs.
3417 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Community Organizations
Trailblazing actress, sportscaster, and author Jayne Kennedy — home of her memoir "Plain Jayne" and official merchandise from Not Done Yet Enterprise.
1223 Wilshire Blvd #141, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Community Organizations · Education
Founded in 1980, Jenesse Center is a nonprofit domestic violence intervention and prevention organization — shelter, legal help, education, and a 24/7 confidential hotline for survivors and families.
P.O. Box 8476, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Community Organizations
Los Angeles-based marketing firm for the vacation ownership industry, connecting with festival and event audiences across the Southwest.
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
The world's largest LGBTQ+ service organization since 1969, offering free and low-cost health care, housing, legal help, and youth and senior programs across Los Angeles.
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
Nonprofit community newsroom covering Los Angeles neighborhoods with free, independent local journalism built on listening to residents.
Community Organizations
Founded in 1914, the Los Angeles branch of the NAACP fights for civil rights, voting access, and racial justice through membership, advocacy, and community programs.
Community Organizations · Education
The nation's largest independent school police department, serving LAUSD students and campuses with safety programs, youth services, and community outreach.
Community Organizations · Professional Services
Office of Hydee Feldstein Soto, the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney and first woman in the role, leading 1,000+ legal professionals who advise the city and prosecute misdemeanors.
Community Organizations
Los Angeles County Fire Department, providing fire, paramedic, lifeguard and wildfire-prevention services and recruiting for fire service careers.
Community Organizations
Association of African American firefighters at LA County Fire, founded in 1954 — recruitment, mentoring, scholarships and community toy drives.
Community Organizations · Nonprofits
South LA's award-winning nonprofit hospital offering 24/7 emergency, maternity and intensive care, open to everyone regardless of ability to pay.
Community Organizations · Education
Year-round Montessori preschool established in 1986 for ages 2–6, with campuses in West Adams, Culver City and Downey.
Community Organizations
NBC4 (KNBC) and Telemundo 52 (KVEA) — NBCUniversal's flagship West Coast stations, broadcasting local news in English and Spanish across Southern California from Universal City, with community grants and local partnerships.
Community Organizations · Education
A K-12 independent school founded in 1951 in North Hollywood, rich in arts, sciences, and humanities, with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio and 100% of graduates admitted to four-year colleges.
Community Organizations
A nationwide distributor for T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Ultra Mobile, supporting thousands of retailers with SIM cards, prepaid refills, and wireless activations — with a California team serving the LA area.
Community Organizations
Metro LA's leading child care resource and referral agency for 45 years, helping parents find and pay for quality child care and supporting providers with licensing, training, and professional development.
Community Organizations
Re-election campaign of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass — voter information, volunteer sign-ups and campaign updates.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations
Full-service window and door replacement for Greater Los Angeles homeowners — free in-home consultations, energy-efficient Fibrex windows, professional installation. Showroom in Torrance.
18700 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504
Community Organizations
Regional Center-vendored agency supporting adults with developmental disabilities across the Westside of Los Angeles — Adult Day Program, Supported Living and Employment Services.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations · Education
501(c)(3) nonprofit on Leimert Blvd — anti-drug and anti-gang programs, mentoring, tutoring, teen pregnancy prevention, and the It's Cool To Be In School general and financial literacy program.
4332 Leimert Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
Community Organizations
California State Senator for District 28 — legislative materials, constituent services and community resources for Crenshaw, Leimert Park, Culver City, South LA and surrounding neighborhoods. LA office at Exposition Park.
700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Community Organizations · Education
Nonprofit educational organization sharing a message of hope — information on sharing, economic and social justice, peace and global cooperation, plus free newsletter and Transmission Meditation resources.
1545 Sawtelle Blvd #32, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
Serving Los Angeles since 1908, St. Anne's provides supportive housing, early childhood education, mental health, and family services to more than 2,100 families a year.
155 N Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Community Organizations
Office of California State Controller Malia M. Cohen, the state's chief fiscal officer. Handles unclaimed property, state payroll, and audits of agencies spending state funds.
Sacramento, CA
Community Organizations
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest unified trial court in the United States, serving LA County with civil, criminal, family, and traffic courts.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations
Serving God and the community for over 100 years, Trinity Baptist Church of Los Angeles is led by Pastor Alvin Tunstill Jr. and welcomes all to worship on West Jefferson Blvd.
2040 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
UCLA Health and UCSF community health outreach, sharing free health information, screenings, and resources with festival attendees.
Los Angeles, CA
Community Organizations · Education
Accredited online university headquartered in Aliso Viejo offering 55+ career-focused degree and certificate programs designed for working adults.
Aliso Viejo, CA
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
UFLAC Local 112 represents the more than 3,600 firefighters and emergency medical personnel of the Los Angeles Fire Department, with community outreach and health and wellness programs.
1571 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Community Organizations · Health and Wellness
Pasadena-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025 that trains, supports, and sustains community health workers and frontline public health partners serving communities with limited access to care.
675 S Arroyo Pkwy Ste 310, Pasadena, CA 91105
Community Organizations · Professional Services
One of California's largest dental providers, with offices across Los Angeles including Crenshaw Blvd. General dentistry, orthodontics (braces and clear aligners), pediatric care, and emergency dental services. Accepts most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal.
3015 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Community Organizations
The 877-Why-Islam outreach project of ICNA runs informational booths at festivals, malls, and street fairs nationwide — including LA events like the LA Times Festival of Books — offering free literature, Quran translations, and one-on-one answers about Islam.
Community Organizations
Founded in 2009 and led by Jake Haller, Winning Ways runs marketing operations for Wyndham Vacation Ownership and partners like Six Flags and the Sacramento Kings, connecting timeshare and travel brands with audiences across California, six other regions, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Community Organizations · Education
A free, WASC-accredited, project-based public charter high school for students ages 16-24 who left school without a diploma. Rooted in social justice, with 16 school sites across Southern California, 6,700+ graduates, and vocational training through local YouthBuild programs.
611 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 303, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Community Organizations
Los Angeles film production company — producer and distributor of "Artfully United," the feature documentary following Watts artist Mike Norice and his murals of hope across LA.
Community Organizations
Family-owned optical center on Crenshaw since 2003 — eye exams, glasses and affordable optical services. "We say yes to the customer!"
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