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- Catholic Education Foundation - Scholarship foundation supporting Catholic education in grades K-12 making the Archdiocese of Los Angeles schools as affordable as possible to children. Includes Catholic education facts, investment and scholarship information.
www.cefdn.org
- Central America Reconstruction Project - Project of CARECEN Los Angeles supports medical and humanitarian relief and is working to rebuild primary schools in Honduras and El Salvador after Hurricane Mitch.
www.geocities.com/Athens/Atrium/1204
- George Garrigues, California Site - Site devoted to California newspaperman C. H. "Brick" Garrigues. Includes history of UCLA Daily Bruins and Los Angeles in the early 1900's.
www.ulwaf.com
- History of Boyle Heights - Introduces historical insight of this diverse community with images, oral histories, and document archive.
www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/pase/bhproject
- History of Lincoln Heights - The history of Lincoln Heights, through old photos and postcards.
www.angelfire.com/ca4/lincolnpark/lincolnheights.html
- Homeless Health Care Los Angeles - Mission is to improve the health of people through health services, education and advocacy. Includes services, advocacy, training, events, helping and board.
www.hhcla.org
- Junior Achievement of Southern California, Inc. - Seeks to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business and economics to improve the quality of their lives. Includes local programs and upcoming events.
www.jasocal.org
- KMA 367 - LAPD Communications Division Reunion - Reunion for all RTOs and police officers who worked at the old Parker Center or Valley Communications "Mike Rooms" and complaint boards.
www.snowcrest.net/marnells/reunion.htm
- L.A Avenue - Personal web site, with information about the city.
www.laavenue.com
- Larry's World - My little corner of the web, where I voice my opinion, share my thoughts, and views.
www.angelfire.com/journal2/lwm67
- Los Angeles Chinatown - Information on the history, cultural landmarks, events and a shopping and dining directory for Los Angeles Chinatown.
www.chinatownla.com
- Los Angeles During the Jazz Age - Historical article on Los Angeles in the 1920's and related links.
www.ulwaf.com/He-Usually/27jazzage.html
- Los Angeles Family History Center - A genealogy research center. An LDS organization.
www.lafhc.org
- Los Angeles Heritage Magazine - Showcasing Los Angeles' architectural past.
www.lapreservation.com
- Marsha Bialo - LA Based Celebrity Manicurist - Marsha's work has appeared in Marie Claire, Elle Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, InStyle, Cosmo Girl, Fitness and Self Magazines.
www.bialobasix.com
- Reach Out - Covers descriptions and contact info on many volunteer opportunities for community service.
www.reachout.org
- Reading to Kids - Currently works with Gratts Elementary School and Esperanza Elementary School (both located near downtown Los Angeles) to support monthly, school-sponsored Saturday reading clubs at those schools.
www.readingtokids.org
- Resources for Seniors - Los Angeles Public Service Web site for seniors and their families featuring resources, activities, nursing homes, problem solving and the prevention of elder abuse.
www.hollywood4seniors.com
- Russian Los Angeles - Russian community of Los Angeles resource center.
www.russian-losangeles.com
- Skirball Cultural Center - Describes the museum, discovery center, classrooms, conference and performing arts centers, and lists scheduled events.
www.skirball.org
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Council of Los Angeles - Assists children, families and the homeless of all faiths by providing shelter, food and clothing throughout Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Includes special projects, conferences, how to contribute and news.
www.svdpla.org
- Southern California Senior Life - Senior newspaper covering all of Southern California. Covers computing, entertainment, health, finance, news, active seniors, housing, shopping and travel.
www.seniorlifeusa.com
- Sunshine Mission - Shelter for homeless women that provides housing, food, and life necessities to adult single women for periods of thirty to sixty days.
www.breakaway.org/webraising/sunshine_mission
- The Dream Center - Providing free rehabilitation, food and clothing, children's and at-risk, gang affiliated youth educational programs for the inner city of Los Angeles.
www.dreamcenter.org
- 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.
www.midnightmission.org
- The Red Cars of Los Angeles - Shares the history of the rail lines and electric streetcars which connected L.A., Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.
www.usc.edu/isd/archives/la/historic/redcars
- The Zoot-Suit and Style Warfare - 1984 essay by Stuart Cosgrove explores the 1943 Los Angeles "Zoot-Suit Riots" and the "social and political importance" of the zoot-suit to Mexican-American youths.
www.si.edu/lemelson/centerpieces/whole_cloth/u7sf/u7materials/cosgrove.html
- Tour of Silverlake - Covers a small tour of places of interest in the Los Feliz / Silverlake cities..
www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/5013/silverlake.html
- Van Buren Place Community Restoration Association - Block club in Los Angeles' historic West Adams district near downtown. Provides community revival, historic preservation, old homes and multiethnic community life.
www.westadams-normandie.com
- Westside Center for Independent Living - Dedicated to empowering all people with disabilities so that they achieve and maintain self-sufficient and productive lives.
www.wcil.org
- Wild Grape - Discussion for people who love Los Angeles or wish they did.
members.aol.com/cotter1225/wildgrape.htm
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