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- Alternatives to Violence Project - LA - A volunteer organization offering experiential workshops in interpersonal conflict resolution skills. Includes workshops, calendar and resources.
avp-la.org
- Association for Better Living and Education - International association dedicated to eradicating drugs, crime, illiteracy and immorality through non-profit organizations that use the social betterment technologies of L. Ron Hubbard.
www.able.org
- 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.
www.calfund.org
- Devil Dog Ranch - Photos and descriptions of dogs available at North Central Animal Shelter as well as through private adoption.
www.devildogranch.com
- Down Syndrome Association Los Angeles - A non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and information to families and friends of people with Down Syndrome in Southern California. Contains many informational links.
www.dsala.org
- EBT New Life, Inc. - An organization dedicated to serving people who have completed their time in a hospital rehab or a drug/alcohol rehab. Provides informational links about sponsors, volunteers, donations, staff, etc.
www.ebtnewlife.org
- Exceptional Children's Foundation - An educational, rehabilitation, social service and advocacy agency that provides services from birth through adulthood for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Lists membership, milestones, donations programs, and job openings.
www.ecf-la.org
- FoLAR - Non-profit group agenda and activities schedule for protecting the natural and historic heritage of the river waterway.
www.folar.org
- Freedom Magazine - Published by the Church of Scientology, highlights what is new, international editions, US editions, videos, relates sites, your view, and subscribe.
www.freedominla.org
- Freeplay - Covers organization working to establish off leash dog areas. List of off-leash parks for dogs, petition to urge legislation for an off-leash beach area, and how to establish a dog park.
www.freeplay.org
- Goodwill Industries of Southern California - Organization mission is to enhance the quality of the lives of people who have disabilities and other vocational disadvantages. Contains about us, development, assistive technologies, industrial services, retail stores, deaf services, help goodwill, and computer recycling.
www.lagoodwill.org
- HALO - Hollywood and Los Angeles as One - A grass roots organization advocating the preservation of a united City of Los Angeles and to educate the public about the impacts of secession. Includes news and events.
www.hollywoodhalo.org
- Holy Childhood Association - A charitable organization for Catholic elementary school children in the Los Angeles Archdiocese. Includes student membership information, fund raising programs benefiting children around the world and teaching aids.
www.missionsla.org/missionprograms/hca/hca_home.html
- Homenetmen - Includes information about summer camps, athletic and scouting activities, donations and a gallery.
www.homenetmenla.org
- Homenetmen Los Angeles Chapter - Non-profit organization aimed at providing Armenian-American youth with moral, physical, and social education.
www.lahomenetmen.org
- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals of Los Angeles - An association of accounting and MIS professionals in the hospitality industry.
www.hftp-la.org
- Institute for Urban Research and Development - Community development group resource information, issues and activities.
www.iurd.org
- Jewish Big Brothers - Matches adults with children primarily from single-parent homes to provide companionship and positive images. Describes the programs, volunteer and mentoring opportunities.
www.jbbla.org
- Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles - A non-profit organization partnering with donors, professional advisors and agencies to offer estate and retirement planning services, charitable gift annuities, endowment funds and grants.
www.jewishfoundationla.org
- 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 Los Angeles County.
www.lashares.org
- Lhasa Happy Homes - Private rescue & foster care organization for Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, Maltese, Pomeranians and other small mixed breeds. List of available dogs and volunteering details.
www.LhasaHappyHomes.org
- Los Angeles 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.
www.lacp.org
- Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition - Advocacy organization working to improve the bicycling environment and quality of life in Los Angeles County.
www.labikecoalition.org
- Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce - A nonprofit volunteer and community service organization whose mission is to is to serve the community by providing innovative projects and programs which benefit at-risk youth. Includes L.A. Watts Summer Games, Nissan Open, youth sports, leadership program, and membership and community service.
www.lajcc.org
- Los Angeles Youth Opportunity Program - A national youth employment and training program funded by the U. S. Department of Labor. Includes program information, services, calendar and newsletter.
www.layo.org
- Narconon Southern California Rehab Addiction Treatment Center - Uses methods devoloped by L. Ron Hubbard. Includes a tour of the premises, FAQs, staff information, and testimonials.
www.addictionca.com
- New Leash on Life - Dog rescue group listing dogs for adoption and offering educational seminars to reduce the number of unwanted pets. Includes many informational links concerning training, adoptions, special events etc.
www.nlol.org
- One Church, One Child of Los Angeles - Their mission is to help place African-American children with African-American families who are willing to provide them with safe, loving, and permanent homes.
www.onechurchonechild.org/homepage.html
- Operation School Bell - Assistance League of Southern California - Provides clothing and personal products to children in need in Los Angeles. Includes the mission, services, facilities and contact information.
www.operationschoolbell.org
- Organization of Istanbul Armenians - Published in Los Angeles. Includes news, calendar of events, pages for Esayan, Getronagan, and Mekhitarian schools, and online version of the Voice cultural publication.
www.oia.net
- PACT LA: Positive Alternative Choices Today - Organization promoting an adult mentored at-risk youth program, working in westside Los Angeles. Contact information, links, how to help.
www.pactla.org
- Parrots First - Local based parrot rescue, adoption, and rehabilitation organization.
parrotsfirst.org
- Pico Revitalization Project - Revitalization effort to improve Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles. Find out about the next local meeting, see historical photos and learn how you can volunteer to make Pico a better place.
www.picoproject.org
- Shows For Seniors - Provides low cost entertainment to seniors and senior centers throughout the Los Angeles area.
www.showsforseniors.com
- Stanford Professional Women Los Angeles (SPWLA) - A group of Stanford University alumni and friends who meet several times a year for friendship, continuing education, and networking.
www.palosverdes.com/spwla
- The Armenian Bar Association - Formed in 1989 to address the legal concerns of the Armenian community. Offers information on committees, newsletters, events, member directory, membership links, employment opportunities, list of sponsors and professional links.
www.armenianbar.org
- The Bill Foundation - Acquires dogs from county shelters to place them in permanent homes. List of available dogs, volunteering details, and newsletter.
www.billfoundation.org
- The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation - Private grant funding highlights for scholarly work in public policy and social science research.
www.haynesfoundation.org
- The Knockout Aids Foundation - A non-profit organization dedicated to fighting aids in the inner cities of Los Angeles. Includes events, volunteer and donation information.
www.knockoutaidsla.org
- The Los Angeles Grim Society - Nonprofit association of otherwise normal individuals who share the same morbid curiosity about the less savory aspects of the history of the city.
www.grimsociety.com
- The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank - Private, nonprofit, charitable organization. Part of a charitable food distribution network that includes over 950 charities in Los Angeles County.
www.lafoodbank.org
- Valley Vote - San Fernando Valley voters group, with the purpose of creating and independent Valley City. Includes information on meetings, agendas and activities.
www.valleyvote.org
- Variety Club Southern California - the Children's Charity - Fundraising charity for disabled, abused, underprivileged and neglected children, run by men and women from the entertainment industry. Funds provided for grants to programs and scholarships.
www.goldhearts.org
- 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.
www.vegparadise.com
- Watts Labor Community Action Committee - A group working to improve the lives of residents in the Watts, Florence, and other communities of Central Los Angeles. Links to information on housing, transportation, and business development programs.
www.wlcac.org
- World Literacy Crusade - Operating in the heart of the inner city in L.A., and using the study technology developed by humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard, this literacy program describes its purposes, methods, success rates and plans.
www.worldliteracy.org
- Yazd Foundation For Cancer Prevention And Treatment - Los Angeles based non-profit organization for the prevention and treatment of cancer in the province of Yazd Iran.
www.yazdcancer.org/index.htm
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