Help came as if from the heavens for Pablo Gonzalez and his wife Maribel Ruiz, who stood in line for nearly 22 hours to be the first to receive free backpacks and school supplies from the charity A Place Called Home in South Los Angeles. Read Full Article...
When our whole world shrinks down to just ourselves — a state very easy to come about in a world that encourages it — the smallest problems or reversals of fortunes throw us. Our entire narrative is just us. Read Full Article...
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association on Wednesday awarded $3.8 million to organizations including the Committee to Protect Journalists and Get Lit during a banquet attended by the likes of Jon Favreau, Renee Zellweger, Taron Egerton, Julia Butters and Ben Platt....
At A Place Called Home, we’re passionate about instilling good health practices in the lives of kids and their families. Young people need to run, play, and exercise in a safe space. Most kids thrive in this kind of environment — whether it’s competitive or just for...
South Central might not be the first destination that comes to mind when listing Los Angeles’s artistic hubs, but A Place Called Home is deeply committed to sharing art with members, families and the broader South Los Angeles community. Two exciting concerts...
We’re committed to helping APCH youth take ownership of their lives and futures, pursue their aspirations with planning and hard work, and never give up. When South Central youth enter their teenage years, the risks and adversities they face amplify. Gangs, drugs,...
In a neighborhood where just 2% of adults have a bachelor’s degree, 23 graduating high school seniors will soon pursue higher education, and 13 APCH members just completed their bachelor degrees, thanks to the APCH Shaheen Scholarship Program. More than 90% of...
The power of mentoring unlocks a life our teens never dreamed possible. Our work is never done in isolation. But many of the youth we serve experience isolation in their schools and homes. Not having someone to connect with and talk to leads to feelings of loneliness...
