Organizations worth discovering

Community organization established in 1975 providing family support, housing, economic development, environmental services and counseling in Los Angeles Koreatown.

Community development nonprofit advancing economic and social justice in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles through affordable housing, resident leadership and economic opportunity.

Boyle Heights-based nonprofit and community development financial institution expanding economic opportunity for immigrant entrepreneurs and communities of color across LA County.

South Los Angeles organization building community power through resident organizing, leadership development and campaigns for racial and economic justice.

LA Compost is a community-based organization that collects food scraps and yard waste from residents and businesses in Los Angeles and converts them into nutrient-rich compost for local gardens and farms.

Nonprofit helping African Americans and other underserved communities achieve economic self-reliance, social parity and civil rights.

501(c)(3) nonprofit teaching STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) skills to LA youth and adults through hands-on maker-style education, in partnership with LA County and City library systems.

All-volunteer grassroots organization enabling South Los Angeles residents to create their own edible gardens.

501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting 40+ community gardens throughout Los Angeles, each managing its own membership and volunteer opportunities.

Provider of health, social and cultural programs and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Los Angeles.