A sense of belonging is one of the Teen Center’s key outcomes. The new Rec Room supports that outcome by giving teens an indoor space to relax, play games, and spend time with friends. Staff recently asked members about their experience at the Teen Center, and their...
Jenny is currently a freshman at USC studying biological sciences with her sights set on medical school and a future as a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. She is on a full-ride scholarship and even plays tenor saxophone in the USC Marching Band, performing at football...
Long before Cristofer dreamed of becoming a doctor, he learned what it meant to work hard for the people you love. Cristofer grew up in Ciudad Bolívar, in the outskirts of Bogotá, Colombia, where violence and poverty were part of his everyday life. Raised by his...
When Yosgar first heard about A Place Called Home, he was simply looking for a place to do community service in order to fulfill a high school requirement. As a teen, he came to us through a friend’s recommendation and began volunteering to bag and distribute free...
At A Place Called Home, we firmly believe that experiences in the arts teach children to cultivate creativity, collaborate, invent, and innovate with peers. Additionally, arts education has a major impact on cognitive development and social engagement. Through the...
At A Place Called Home, the summer months are the busiest time of year for our campus. With local schools on summer break, most kids have nowhere to go during the day and our members rely on APCH to provide a safe space. So what do we do? We extend our hours to meet...
