
Food Vendors · Catering
A GOURMET QUICKIE
Food trucks, food carts, catering, branding and consulting — melts, sausages, dogs, fries
1428 Essex Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

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Food Vendors · Catering
Food trucks, food carts, catering, branding and consulting — melts, sausages, dogs, fries
1428 Essex Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

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 · 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 · 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 · 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
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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

Professional Services
Southern California's natural gas utility, serving 21+ million people and supporting Black-owned suppliers and community programs across the region.

Professional Services
National bank offering checking, savings, credit cards, home and small business lending, with branches and community centers across Los Angeles.

Health and Wellness · Professional Services
National bank providing personal banking, home loans and small business lending, plus financial health programs for LA communities.

Professional Services
National bank offering banking, investing and home loans, plus small business and community development funding in Los Angeles.

Professional Services
LA County Metro runs the region's buses and rail lines, including the K Line through Crenshaw, plus fare programs like LIFE for low-income riders.

Professional Services
Thousand Oaks-based biotechnology company developing medicines for cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses.

Professional Services
Online marketplace for short-term home rentals and experiences, helping LA hosts earn income from their homes.

Professional Services
North American bank offering personal and business banking, lending and wealth management.

Professional Services
Los Angeles International Airport — one of the world's busiest airports, with careers, business and contracting opportunities for local residents.

Professional Services
Themed music cruise celebrating classic R&B and soul with live performances by legendary artists.

Professional Services
Self-driving ride service operating fully autonomous rides across Los Angeles, booked through the Waymo app.

Professional Services
Wholesale water provider for 19 million Southern Californians, with conservation rebates for turf, appliances and more.

Professional Services
The nation's largest municipal utility, providing water and power to Los Angeles plus rebates, jobs and customer assistance programs.

Professional Services
State program funding early childhood services for kids ages 0–5 and their families, with free parenting resources.

Professional Services
Southern California grocery chain since 1873, with stores across Los Angeles and delivery and pickup online.

Professional Services
National bank offering personal and business banking, mortgages and small business lending.

Professional Services
Federation of 300+ affiliated unions representing 800,000+ LA County workers in organizing and advocacy.

Professional Services
Southern California Public Radio's newsroom — free local news on LAist.com and 89.3 FM.

Professional Services
Statewide news service and network of Black-owned publications covering issues affecting Black Californians.

Professional Services
Office of LA City Councilmember Heather Hutt, representing Council District 10 including Crenshaw, Leimert Park and West Adams.

Professional Services
Baptist church in West Los Angeles serving the community through worship, outreach and youth programs.

Professional Services
The regional air quality agency for LA, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, offering clean air programs and rebates.

Professional Services
Union representing 55,000+ public service workers across Southern California counties and cities.

Professional Services
Union training and representing carpenters across 12 western states, with free apprenticeship programs.

Professional Services
City of Los Angeles department handling trash, recycling, bulky item pickup and clean water programs — book pickups through MyLA311.

Professional Services
Family-owned Latino supermarket chain with stores across Southern California.

Education · Nonprofits
Nonprofit helping LA County families buy homes, with homebuyer education, down payment help and financial coaching.

Professional Services
California's fire and forestry department, offering wildfire prevention tips, alerts and firefighting careers.

Professional Services
California Office of Traffic Safety campaign promoting safe driving, walking and biking.

Professional Services
LA's Major League Baseball team, with community programs, youth baseball fields and the Dodgers Foundation.

Professional Services
Construction joint venture of PCL Construction and Webcor delivering major Southern California projects, with local hiring and subcontracting opportunities.

Professional Services
Owner of the Los Angeles Sentinel and a family of Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles.

Professional Services
LA's largest Black-owned newspaper, founded in 1933, covering community news, politics, sports and culture.

Professional Services
KJLH 102.3 FM, Stevie Wonder's Black-owned radio station serving LA with R&B, gospel and community talk since 1965.

Professional Services
City of Los Angeles government — city services, permits, jobs and MyLA311 requests.

Professional Services
CBS-owned Los Angeles TV stations providing local news, weather and sports.

Professional Services
Family-owned Black funeral home serving Los Angeles since 1925 on Crenshaw Blvd.


Professional Services
Crenshaw District shopping center with stores, dining and a movie theater, home base of the Taste of Soul area.

Professional Services
Los Angeles law firm providing civil litigation and trial services since 1974.

Fashion · Professional Services
Clothing and durable goods brand registered in Burbank in 2025 under Live Your Dream Inc, offering inspirational apparel at festivals and community events.
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