In the early days of Los Angeles, Catholic women organized a charitable society to provide care for the homeless and the poor in an area of downtown Los Angeles that was known as Charity Street.
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Community service centers provide case management and deliver life-changing services, including: - Child Abuse Prevention - Healthy Marriage Tools - Linkages to other sources of support - Literacy Sessions - Medical Counseling and Referrals - Nutrition and Healthy Food Classes - Parenting Workshops - Support for Substance Abuse Recovery - Tutoring
Guide Children and Teens Protecting and empowering the next generation is essential to a just society. Hunger, poverty, homelessness and illiteracy in families can negatively impact children. For healthy development, children need security, stability, healthy lifestyles, guidance and mental stimulation.
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As a nonprofit organization, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles relies on the support of individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations to create sustainable change in our community.
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Special Groups: Bilingual Faith-Based
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