Alpha Project for the Homeless: Provides opportunities rather than handouts. Services include employment, job training, educational assistance, affordable housing, and drug/alcohol recovery.
Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Los Angeles and the Inland Empire: Matches economically disadvantaged children and youth (aged 6-17) with carefully-screened, professionally supported adult volunteer mentors.
Braille Institute Library Services: Offers blind and visually impaired patrons in Southern California access to materials in alternative formats. Includes library services, centers, online donations, volunteer information and news.
Children's Bureau of Southern California: Provides the latest information about child abuse prevention and treatment, parenting, foster care and adoption as well as how you can help touch the lives of these at-risk children.
Easter Seals Southern California: Offers services for people with disabilities, including day care, job placement, independent living, recreation, and senior and infant programs. Information about programs, disabilities, and volunteer opportunities.
Foodbank of Southern California: Distribute foods to seniors, children, organization, agencies, emergency sites in Southern California.
So. Cal. Housing Development Corp.: Nonprofit affordable housing developer that acquires, rehabilitates, and manages low-income multifamily housing.
The Salvation Army: A non profit charitable organization with numerous worship centers, social services and community programs. Find out more, volunteer, or make a charitable donation.
Walden Family Services: Information on the care, services and treatment available to abused, mistreated and at-risk youth and children.