activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 23
- Case management and employment assistance services Employment & Case Management SupportOffers case management, referral services, and employment assistance to low-income individuals and families through five dedicated community services sites.
- Case management and employment assistance services Employment & Case Management SupportOffers case management, referral services, and employment assistance to low-income individuals and families through five community services sites and broader program networks.
- Delivery of comprehensive social services Family Resource Center OperationsProvides over 840,000 services annually to more than 100,000 unduplicated individuals, primarily women and children, through a network of programs and community sites. Services include case management, employment assistance, counseling, child care, and referral services.
- Delivery of comprehensive social services through a network of community centers and shelters Family Resource Center OperationsOperates 22 community centers and seven homeless shelters (with some sources citing 18 centers and 10 shelters), delivering over 840,000 services annually to more than 100,000 unduplicated individuals, primarily women and children, through a broad array of programs including food assistance, child care, youth employment support, counseling, and services for seniors and refugees.
- Delivery of comprehensive social services through a network of community centers and shelters Family Resource Center OperationsOperates 22 community centers and seven homeless shelters (with some sources citing 18 centers and 10 shelters), delivering over 840,000 services annually to more than 100,000 unduplicated individuals, primarily women and children, through a wide range of programs including food assistance, child care, youth employment support, counseling, and services for seniors and refugees.
- Delivery of direct social services to low-income and vulnerable populations Family Resource Center OperationsProvides over 840,000 services annually to more than 100,000 unduplicated individuals, primarily women and children, through a broad network of programs and service sites across Los Angeles. Services include food assistance, case management, employment support, counseling, child care, and immigration assistance.
- Delivery of direct social services to vulnerable populations Family Resource Center OperationsProvides over 840,000 services annually to more than 100,000 unduplicated individuals, primarily women and children, through a network of programs focused on food security, shelter, employment, and family support.
- Expansion and establishment of community service sites Employment & Case Management SupportOpened five community services sites offering case management, referral services, and employment assistance to low-income individuals and families, expanding access to integrated social support.
- Food assistance distribution Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides groceries, sack lunches, prepared meals, and food distribution to low-income and food-insecure individuals and families through food pantries and distribution sites located at community centers and shelters.
- Food assistance programs Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides food security through food pantries and distribution sites at community centers and shelters, offering bags of groceries, sack lunches, and prepared meals to low-income and food-insecure individuals and families.
- Food assistance through pantries and meal distributionProvides food security services including bags of groceries, sack lunches, prepared meals, and food distribution to low-income and food-insecure individuals and families via food pantries and distribution sites located at community centers and shelters.
- Food distribution for low-income and food-insecure individualsProvides bags of groceries, sack lunches, prepared meals, and food distribution through food pantries and distribution sites located at community centers and shelters.
- Food distribution for low-income and food-insecure populationsProvides bags of groceries, sack lunches, prepared meals, and food distribution to low-income and food-insecure individuals and families through food pantries and distribution sites located at community centers and shelters.
- Operation of community centers and shelters Family Resource Center OperationsOperates 18 to 22 community centers and seven to ten homeless shelters that serve as hubs for a wide range of social services, including after-school programs, ESL and GED classes, youth employment support, psychological services, and services for homebound seniors and pregnant youth.
- Operation of community centers, shelters, and multi-service programs Family Resource Center OperationsOperates 18–22 community centers and seven to ten homeless shelters that host over 50 programs, including after-school care, homework assistance, tutoring, ESL and GED classes, youth employment services, psychological services, and support for homebound seniors and pregnant youth.
- Operation of community centers, shelters, and social service programs Family Resource Center OperationsOperates 18 to 22 community centers and seven to ten homeless shelters, offering over 50 programs including after-school child care, youth employment services, immigration and refugee assistance, counseling, ESL and GED classes, and services for seniors and pregnant youth.
- Provision of case management and employment assistance Employment & Case Management SupportOffers case management, referral services, and employment assistance to low-income individuals and families through five community services sites.
- Provision of case management and employment assistance through community services sites Employment & Case Management SupportOperates five community services sites that offer case management, referral services, and employment assistance to low-income individuals and families.
- Provision of direct social services through community centers and shelters Family Resource Center OperationsOperates 22 community centers and seven homeless shelters (with some sources citing 18 centers and 10 shelters), delivering over 840,000 services annually to more than 100,000 unduplicated individuals, primarily women and children, through a wide range of programs including food assistance, child care, youth employment support, counseling, and services for seniors and families.
- Refugee resettlement and immigration assistance Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportOffers refugee resettlement services and immigration assistance as part of its comprehensive programming through community centers and specialized support units.
- Serving as the social service arm of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Coordinated Entry System ManagementFunctions as the official social service provider for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, coordinating and delivering human services across its network in alignment with the Archdiocese’s mission.
- Specialized support servicesOffers targeted programs including refugee resettlement, immigration assistance, in-home care for seniors, temporary worker centers, and services for pregnant and parenting youth, delivered through a network of over 50 programs.
- Specialized support services for vulnerable populationsProvides targeted services including refugee resettlement, immigration assistance, psychological services, ESL and GED classes, in-home care for seniors, child care, preschool, and support for pregnant and parenting youth across its network of community centers and shelters.
strategies · 28
how they think
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- Collaborative multisector network model collaborative service networkExtends reach and impact by partnering with governmental, religious, nonprofit, and private sector organizations to deliver integrated services and share resources across communities.
- Collaborative multisector network model collaborative service networkExtends reach and impact by collaborating with governmental, religious, nonprofit, and private sector partners, leveraging shared resources and coordinated efforts to address complex social needs.
- Collaborative multisector partnership network collaborative service networkExtends reach and impact by collaborating with governmental, religious, nonprofit, and private sector partners to deliver integrated services and share resources across communities.
- Collaborative multisector partnership network collaborative service networkExtends reach and impact by collaborating with governmental, religious, nonprofit, and private sector partners to deliver integrated services.
- Community-based continuum of care continuum_of_careOperates community service sites that deliver integrated social services—including case management, referrals, employment assistance, and emergency support—within a continuum of care designed to move clients from vulnerability to self-sufficiency.
- Community-based integrated service delivery community-based service deliveryOperates community service sites that provide integrated support—including case management, referrals, and employment assistance—to low-income populations in accessible local settings.
- Continuum of care from vulnerability to self-sufficiency continuum_of_careSupports clients through a structured continuum of care that transitions them from emergency assistance to long-term self-sufficiency.
- Continuum of care model continuum_of_careSupports clients along a pathway from vulnerability to self-sufficiency by providing emergency services and basic necessities alongside long-term tools and resources for stability.
- Empowerment and self-reliance approach permanent_solutions_and_self_relianceEquips clients with tools and resources to move from crisis to stability by focusing on empowerment, permanent solutions, and long-term self-reliance rather than temporary relief.
- Empowerment and self-reliance approach permanent_solutions_and_self_relianceEquips clients with tools and resources to move from crisis to stability, emphasizing permanent solutions, self-reliance, and long-term independence.
- Empowerment and self-reliance approach permanent_solutions_and_self_relianceEquips clients with tools and resources to move from crisis to stability by focusing on empowerment, permanent solutions, and long-term self-reliance, enabling individuals to achieve lasting independence.
- Empowerment and self-reliance model permanent_solutions_and_self_relianceFocuses on empowering individuals by providing tools, resources, and support to move from crisis to long-term stability and self-sufficiency, emphasizing permanent solutions over temporary relief.
- Empowerment and self-reliance model permanent_solutions_and_self_relianceFocuses on empowering clients by providing tools and resources that promote permanent solutions to crises, enabling long-term self-reliance and stability.
- Faith-based service and advocacy model faith-based service and advocacyDelivers services grounded in Catholic faith and Christian values, emphasizing human dignity, love, and generosity toward the poor, while engaging in social justice advocacy through collaboration with diverse communities.
- Faith-based service and advocacy model faith-based service and advocacyDelivers services and advances social justice through a faith-based approach rooted in Catholic teachings and Christian values, emphasizing human dignity, love, and collaboration with diverse communities to serve the poor and vulnerable.
- Faith-based service and advocacy model faith-based service and advocacyLeverages Catholic faith and Christian values as a foundation for delivering services and advocating for social justice, emphasizing human dignity and collaboration with diverse communities.
- Food access through decentralized distribution network food_distribution_networkReaches food-insecure populations via a network of food pantries and distribution sites located in trusted community spaces like shelters and community centers, ensuring broad and practical access.
- Food distribution network food_distribution_networkReaches food-insecure populations through a decentralized network of food pantries and distribution sites located in accessible community settings such as shelters and community centers.
- Food distribution through community access points food_distribution_networkReaches food-insecure populations by distributing food through a network of pantries and distribution sites located in trusted community settings such as shelters and community centers.
- Food distribution through community access points food_distribution_networkReaches low-income and food-insecure populations by distributing food through a network of pantries and distribution sites located at community centers and shelters.
- Food distribution through localized network food_distribution_networkReaches food-insecure populations via a decentralized network of food pantries and distribution sites located at community centers and shelters.
- Inclusive, community-aligned service delivery community-based service deliveryProvides accessible, integrated services through a regionally aligned, community-based model that ensures inclusivity regardless of background and leverages local infrastructure for effective delivery.
- Inclusive, community-centered service delivery community-based service deliveryProvides accessible, integrated social services through regionally aligned, community-based sites that serve all individuals regardless of background, offering case management, referrals, employment assistance, and basic needs support.
- Inclusive, no-barriers service model inclusive_service_modelProvides services to all individuals in need regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, or religious belief, ensuring equitable access.
- Inclusive, regionally aligned service delivery regionally_aligned_service_modelProvides equitable access to services for all individuals regardless of background, organized through a regional structure aligned with the Archdiocese’s Pastoral Regions to improve management, coordination, and resource sharing.
- Inclusive, regionally aligned service delivery regionally_aligned_service_deliveryProvides equitable access to services for all individuals regardless of background, organized through five regions aligned with the Archdiocese’s Pastoral Regions to efficiently manage and share resources.
- Integrated community-based service delivery community-based service deliveryOperates community service sites that offer integrated support—including case management, referrals, and employment assistance—to low-income populations, enabling holistic and accessible care.
- Regionally aligned service delivery structure regionally_aligned_service_deliveryOrganizes service delivery into five regions aligned with the Archdiocese’s Pastoral Regions to improve management, coordination, and resource sharing.
named programs · 28
what they call their work
Adult Education
Provides English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education Diploma (GED) classes for adults
After-School Child Care and Tutoring
Offers affordable before- and after-school care, homework assistance, and tutoring for children
After-school child care
Provides affordable before-and-after-school child care.
Angel's Flight Shelter
A shelter for homeless, runaway, and at-risk boys aged 10-17.
Angel’s Flight Shelter
Provides shelter for homeless, runaway, and at-risk boys ages 10 through 17
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
Coordinates interscholastic athletics for Catholic elementary schools in Los Angeles County
Counseling
Offers counseling services.
Domestic Violence Program
Provides services for mothers and their children who are victims of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Program for Mothers and Children
New program providing services for mothers and their children who are victims of domestic violence
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Provides ESL classes for adults.
Food Pantries and Food Distribution
Provides bags of groceries, sack lunches, prepared meals, and food distribution to low-income, food-insecure individuals and families through community centers and shelters
Food Services
Provides bags of groceries, sack lunches, prepared meals, and food distribution through food pantries and distribution sites.
General Education Diploma (GED) Classes
Offers GED classes for adults.
Homeless Shelters
Operates multiple homeless shelters serving vulnerable populations including transition age youth and homeless families
Homework Assistance and Tutoring
Offers homework assistance and tutoring for students.
Housing for Transition Age Youth (TAY)
Provides housing for young men who have aged out of the foster care system and are homeless.
Immigration Assistance
Provides legal and support services for immigrants and asylum seekers
Immigration Services
Offers immigration assistance and services.
Pre-school for children of low-income families
Provides pre-school education for children from low-income families.
Psychological Services
Provides psychological services.
Refugee Resettlement
Provides services for refugees and immigrants including resettlement support
Senior In-Home Services
Delivers support services to homebound seniors
Services for Homebound Seniors
Provides in-home services for homebound seniors.
Services for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
Offers support and services for pregnant and parenting youth.
Temporary Worker Centers
Operates centers for temporary workers.
Thrift Stores
Operates thrift stores.
Transition Age Youth (TAY) Housing
Offers housing for young men who have aged out of the foster care system and are homeless
Youth Employment Services
Offers employment assistance and job training programs for youth
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles Government — Social service arm of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
- Council on Accreditation Government — Accredits Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
- Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services Network — Accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services.
- Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services Network — Accredits Catholic Charities of Los Angeles for children and family services.
- Crimsonbridge Foundation Funder — Funded the website redesign.
- Feeding America Network — Relies on Feeding America Hunger and Poverty Statistics to inform understanding of food insecurity in Los Angeles County.
- Pepperdine University Partner — Executive Director Monsignor Gregory A. Cox earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Pepperdine University.
- St. John’s Seminary Partner — Executive Director Monsignor Gregory A. Cox earned a Master of Divinity degree from St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, California.
- University of Southern California Partner — Executive Director Monsignor Gregory A. Cox earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California.
- businesses Partner — Works with businesses to support outreach and service delivery.
- foundations Partner — Collaborates with foundations to fund and support programs.
- governmental agencies Partner — Collaborates with governmental agencies to serve the poor and vulnerable.
- other social service agencies Partner — Partners with other social service agencies to serve vulnerable populations.
- religious organizations Partner — Partners with religious organizations to deliver services to those in need.