Los Angeles Organizations

• Art Deco Society of Los Angeles - Aims to save historic art deco structures throughout the world. Preservation issues, news, events, pictures and listings of buildings in the L.A. area.

• Everychild Foundation - A non-profit women's charity dedicated toward alleviating suffering of local children, due to disease, disability, abuse, neglect or poverty.

• Grass Roots Los Angeles - Progressive and direct-action activism in LA, including a regional directory of progressive groups.

• Habitat for Humanity - Los Angeles - Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles has built single family homes, multiple family housing and entire neighborhoods throughout the Los Angeles area.

• Labor/Community Strategy Center - Works to effect social change and promote progressive/left causes in Los Angeles.

• Livable Places - Affordable housing advocates and environmentalists promoting a more livable and sustainable Los Angeles region.

• Los Angeles Area Council - Boy Scount Council. Includes news, calendar, camps, training schedule, and contacts.

• Los Angeles County Emergency Food and Shelter Program - Provides both federal and state money to non-profit agencies who assist low-income or homeless individuals and families.

• Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils - An alliance to foster communication among the various groups forming and operating neighborhood councils in all Los Angeles communities.

• The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank - Information on non-profit food collection group, donation drop-off points and contact numbers provided.

• Los Angeles Section, American Planning Association - The Los Angeles Section offers resources, programs, awards, links, AICP certification and a forum for urban planning and real estate professionals in Southern California.

• Meals on Wheels West - Provides nutritious meals to the homebound or disabled in Santa Monica, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and Topanga. Includes volunteer information, how to donate, and events.

• MUFON-LA - A scientific organization composed of people seriously interested in studying and researching the phenomenon known as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). Includes articles, sightings and information about their events.

• PANIC: Peninsula Aircraft Noise Safety Information Committee - A citizen group working to mitigate aircraft noise in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay areas of Los Angeles.

• Peace Action Outreach of Greater Los Angeles - Peace Action Outreach of Greater Los Angeles organizes in the city as the neighborhood branch of the national citizen's lobby for disarmament, non-intervention, and social justice. Includes message board and information about their Food Not Bombs program.

• People In Progress - Charity serving substance abusers through recovery services, community patrols and other programs. Offers program information, how to help, video and audio clips. [Requires Flash]

• The Rose Hills Foundation - Supports qualified tax-exempt charitable organizations for the benefit of the people of Southern California, with an emphasis on the San Gabriel and East Los Angeles area. Includes grant guidelines.

• A Season for Nonviolence - Group highlights the mission: to heal, empower and revitalize lives and communities through the practice of nonviolence as a way of life.

• St. Vincent Meals on Wheels - Prepares and delivers nutritious meals to homebound elderly and other vulnerable residents within a 43-square-mile target area of Los Angeles. Includes services, how to help, events, and newsletter.

• Toastmasters District One - Toastmasters for western LA County. Includes information about the organization and their local clubs.

• Weingart Center Association - Nonprofit providing shelter, transitional housing, case management, chemical dependency services, education and employment support, and recuperative care. Includes program descriptions, how to obtain services, internship and volunteer opportunities, calendar, photographs, and resources on homelessness and poverty.

• YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles - A non-profit community service organization with a central administrative office, 25 branches, and 6 camp sites.

• Alternatives to Violence Project - LA - A volunteer organization offering experiential workshops in interpersonal conflict resolution skills. Includes workshops, calendar and resources.

• C. G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles - Chartered in 1967 by the Society of Jungian Analysts of Southern California.

• California Community Foundation - In partnership with its donors, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions with funds for health and human services, affordable housing, early childhood education, community arts and culture and other areas of need.

• Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles - Nonprofit organization working to advance the human and civil rights of immigrants and refugees in Los Angeles. Descriptions of their programs, news, and a membership form.

• Community Policing - Citywide community forum to promote safety and quality of life. Includes articles on current issues, local police stations, and Community-Police Advisory Boards updates.

• FoLAR - Non-profit group agenda and activities schedule for protecting the natural and historic heritage of the river waterway.

• Frontline Foundation - Provides an emergency meal program on Skid Row in Los Angeles. Includes information on their program, events and shopping to raise funds, and how to help.

• Half-Norwegian (on the Mother's Side) American Bar Assn. - Activities and history of the association, which meets annually on Norwegian Independence Day (May 17).

• Homeless Health Care - Mission is to improve the health of people through health services, education and advocacy. Includes services, advocacy, training, events, helping and board.

• Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals - An association of accounting and MIS professionals in the hospitality industry. Contains picture gallery, officers & directors, calendar and other informational links.

• Institute for Urban Research and Development - Community development group resource information, issues and activities.

• The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation - Private grant funding highlights for scholarly work in public policy and social science research.

• Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates - To empower low wage immigrant workers and to develop a constituency amongst low wage immigrant workers in Los Angeles. Includes information about their publications and projects. In English and Korean.

• LA Citywide Alliance of Neighborhood Councils - Alliance to foster communication between the diverse array of groups forming and operating neighborhood councils locally. Contains news, maps, councils, discussion, meetings, neighborhood, organization, and faq links.

• L.A. SHARES - A non-profit materials reuse program, which takes donations from the local business community of reusable goods and materials and redistributes these items to non-profits and schools throughout local county. Provides informational links for becoming a donor, tax deductions, and volunteer sign up.

• Larry King Cardiac Foundation - A non profit organization created to help provide funding for heart bypass operations for those who could not otherwise afford them. Includes mission, history, special events, success stories, and care centers.

• Los Angeles Cacophony Society - The Los Angeles Cacophony Society--subverting reality is our business.

• Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition - Advocacy organization working to improve the bicycling environment and quality of life in Los Angeles County.Provides membership, new, calendar, and resources links.

• Los Angeles County Filipino American Employees Association - News and information to members, friends, and supporters.

• The Los Angeles Mission - The Los Angeles Mission is a nonprofit organization serving the homeless living on the streets of downtown’s Hope Central (known as Skid Row). Includes current news and information about giving.

• The Los Feliz Improvement Association - The Los Feliz Improvement Association is dedicated to promoting the betterment and protection of the Los Feliz District.

• The Midnight Mission - The primary purpose of mission is to take the homeless off of Skid Row and re-establish them again as useful and self-respecting citizens. Includes services and programs.

• Montecito Heights Improvement Association - Contains local information including news, issues, government, neighborhood parks, history and a message board.

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Los Angeles - Information about programs and victim services, how to get involved, and news.

• Narconon Southern California Rehab Addiction Treatment Center - Uses methods developed by L. Ron Hubbard. Includes a tour of the premises, FAQs, staff information, and testimonials.

• Neighbors for Peace and Justice - A group of like-minded activists in Los Angeles speaking out against war. Information on their projects, news, and links.

• Okinawa Peace Network of Los Angeles - Network of individuals and organizations working in solidarity with the people of Okinawa in their struggle to remove the U.S. military presence from Okinawa and dismantle militarism worldwide. History, news, and links to related sites.

• Operation School Bell - Provides clothing and personal products to children in need in the local area. Includes the mission, services, facilities and contact information.

• PICO Neighborhood Council - Neighborhood council for area between La Brea and La Cienega Boulevards.Contains many informational links concerning local events and neighborhood information.

• Pico Revitalization Project - Revitalization effort to improve Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. Includes next local meeting, historical photos, volunteer information to make Pico a better place.

• The Regional Food Bank - Private, nonprofit, charitable organization. Part of a charitable food distribution network that includes over 950 charities in local area.Includes publications, activities, charity center, and employment links

• Shelter Partnership, Inc. - A nonprofit organization which develops resources and housing for homeless families and individuals located locally. Includes homelessness, programs, and library links.

• Simon Wiesenthal Center - Comprehensive resource on the Holocaust and World War II. Featuring glossary, time-line, bibliographies, questions and answers about the Holocaust, virtual exhibits, curricular resources for teachers, 3,000 text files, tens of thousands of photos.

• Sisters of Social Service - Focused on assisting low-income inner-city families by building skills, values, hope and by meeting their immediate needs. Includes information about their history and current efforts.

• Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Assists children, families and the homeless of all faiths by providing shelter, food and clothing throughout local and surrounding counties. Includes special projects, conferences, how to contribute and news.

• Stentorians of Los Angeles City, Inc. - Non-profit group created by and for African-American firefighters and their families. Information about their community programs, membership and job opportunities.

• Union Rescue Mission - Provides emergency shelter, meals, health and dental care, legal clinic, recovery program and transitional housing program. Includes newsletter, events, statistics, how to help, and job, internship and volunteer opportunities.

• Unite LA - Provides school to career activities and events to create partnerships between the business and education communities.Contains events, virtual jobs, careers, resource library, and contact information.

• United Way - Bridging the Gap in the Community donations provide funding to invest in local programs for learning, empowering and caring. Includes how to give and how to get help information.

• Vegetarians in Paradise - Monthly web magazine featuring vegan and vegetarian dining, shopping, and reading. Includes cooking advice, recipes, farmers' markets, yellow pages and links to vegetarian sites.

• Volunteers of America - Greater Los Angeles - Offering help services to children, homeless, ex-offenders returning to society, seniors and families throughout the local area. Includes information about the organization, their programs and facilities, upcoming events and contact information.

• Watts Labor Community Action Committee - A group working to improve the lives of residents in the Watts, Florence, and other communities. Links to information on housing, transportation,and business development programs.

• Westside Center for Independent Living - Dedicated to empowering all people with disabilities so that they achieve and maintain self-sufficient and productive lives. Includes services, advocacy, employment service, technical assistance, and upcoming activities.

• World Literacy Crusade - Operating in the heart of the inner city, and using the study technology developed by, L. Ron Hubbard, this literacy program describes its purposes, methods, success rates and plans.

• Young Professionals Group - Dedicated to empowering young men an women to serve the Los Angeles Homeless Community. Includes news, membership information and events.

• Ability Counts, Inc. - Provide developmentally disabled adults with vocational training. We are a California Accredited Rehabilatation Facility, a tax exempt non-profit organization.

• Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 3 California - Bricklayers,Stonemasons, Tile Layers and Finishers, Restoration Masons and Caulkers, Marble Masons and Finishers, Terrazzo Mechanics and Finishers, and Refractory Bricklayers in Northern California

• California Association of Food Banks - Founded to promote collaboration in response to emerging social, economic and legislative challenges impacting hungry people throughout California. Information on hunger and poverty, how to help, and a list of member agencies.

• California Association of Human Relations Organizations - Serves as a resource for organizations working to promote civil rights and addresses issues of hate crime, human and group relations issues, and police-community relations.

• California Association of Nonprofits - A state-wide nonprofit association offering services and discounts, public policy and advocacy, insurnace, publications, and assistance to nonprofits in California

• California Budget Project (CBP) - A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization seeking fiscal reforms to benefit low and moderate income Californians.

• California Center for Regional Leadership - An organization which pushs for regional governments and businesses to work together to build environmentally and economically sustainable communities.

• California Center for the Book - In association with the Library of Congress, the center promotes the importance of reading, works to improve literacy, and encourages celebration of the book, book arts, and printing.

• California Coalition for Rural Housing - Advocates efforts to build and preserve affordable housing in rural areas of the state.

• California Consumer Protection Foundation - Administers consumer trust funds and distributes grants to private non-profit and public agencies. Includes information about available trust funds, granting process, and reporting from past grants.

• California Council for the Humanities - Focused on strengthening community life by creating, sponsoring and promoting humanities programs for the general public in every region of the state. Includes overview of its history, how to provide support, special programs, and grant guidelines.

• The California Historical Artillery Society - Includes an events schedule, history and images page, and a photo gallery.

• California Mobile Home Resource and Action Association - Advocacy organizational site for mobile home owners of the state of California. Lists officers and relevant legislation.

• California Non-Profit Organizations - Directory of non-profit organizations.

• California State Society - Non-profit, non-partisan organization providing opportunities to unite Californians in the nation's capital and to foster good-will for the State of California in Washington, DC. Newsletter, events, and membership information.

• Californians for Population Stabilization - Works to formulate and advance policies and programs designed to stabilize the population and immigration of California at a level which will preserve a good quality of life for all Californians.

• CDC Information Network - Provides current news affecting California's prisoners and their families. Covers information on how to visit inmates in all state prisons, as well as contact info for all prisons.

• Community Food Bank - Distributes food in Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties. Includes facts about hunger, list of programs, calendar of events, newsletters, and how to help. Part of the America's Second Harvest network.

• Developments In Literacy (DIL) - A Southern California non-profit helps promote literacy in the remote, underdeveloped areas of Pakistan.

• Friends of Justice - The case of Steven Dale Bell.

• Golden State Bonsai Federation - A tax-exempt, educational organization which provides services and activities promoting the art of bonsai throughout California. Includes magazine, education, clubs and organization.

• Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah of California - IOOF - Fraternal organization provides information about activities and programs, list of many California lodges with addresses and meeting times, information on how to join.

• League of California Homeowners - Non-profit homeowner advocacy site provides information about home remodeling, real estate transactions, and financing. Resources and membership information.

• L.I.F.E. Foundation - Nonprofit org. that refers people to paranormal Investigators in their area.

• LINC Housing - Collaborate with local governments, financial institutions and intermediaries build, renovate, and preserve affordable homes for seniors and families throughout California.

• Native Sons of the Golden West - Fraternal organization of native Californians who have dedicated themselves to preserving and promoting California history. Features details on the history, local parlors, an events calendar, and photo gallery.

• New Life Ministries - Ordering information for seminar tapes, booklets and laminated cards. Our site also includes a free monthly on-line mini study.

• Newcomers Club Directory for California - A California directory of social organizations which help integrate new residents into the local community through social events, interest groups and children's activities (i.e. Newcomers Club, Welcome Wagon Club, New Neighbors League)

• Next Ten - Promotes long-term California state budget reform, through civic education, dialogue and action.

• Non-Profits Page - Host site for some Northern California non-profit organizations.

• Project California - Sponspors forums and townhalls meetings for experts, opinion leaders, and everyday Californians to discuss solutions to the challenges facing the state in the coming decades.

• Rainforest Action Network - Works to protect the Earth's rainforests and support the rights of their inhabitants through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct action.

• RAND California: - Comprehensive statistics on California economics, economy, business, population, demographics, births, deaths, immigration, education, school, schools, crime, rate, rates, environment, welfare, ssi, medi-cal, medicare, social, security,

• Real Birds: Birding in California - Includes Rare Bird Alerts within the state and links to birder pages and resources.

• Regional Council of Rural Counties - Leading Rural California into the 21st Century. RCRC, California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority, Environmental Services JPA, and Government Advocacy.

• School Wise Press - Publishers of books for parents about California schools

• Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties - Information about the organization and its services and online donation area.

• Senior Gleaners - A nonprofit, charitable corporation run by senior (age 50 and over) volunteers to glean surplus foods for the needy members and charitable organizations in northeast California.

• Toys for Tots Central California - Marine non-profit organization provides toys for under-privileged children during the holidays. Provides drop off locations for tots program in Central California.

• WineDining - Club for wine and food enthusiasts with weekend events at restaurants and wineries. View benefits and membership information.