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Lamp Community T: 213.488.9559
F: 213.683.0969
e-mail: Info@lampcommunity.org
www.lampcommunity.org
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Nationally recognized for its community approach, Lamp Community is a Los Angeles, non-profit organization providing holistic, integrated housing and support services for homeless men and women living with serious mental illness. Of the 100,000 homeless individuals in Los Angeles, a third has serious mental illness. Out on the streets, many mentally-ill men and women turn to unprescribed drugs to “stop the voices” or to escape crippling depression and soon find themselves addicted. Many wish to re-enter mainstream society but find the task insurmountable. Pulling these men and women from the harsh environment of the streets and providing basic human services allows them to focus on recovery instead of survival. This is where Lamp Community begins. Established in 1985, Lamp Community has evolved into a safety net for homeless men and women who were formerly without hope. Lamp Community offers meals, housing, health recovery, job training and other support services in nine facilities, to over 4000 individuals annually. In a community of understanding and support, members learn to feel good about themselves. Advocates and counselors work one-on-one with each individual to inspire, set goals, and help each member achieve his or her best. |
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Ocean Park Community Center T: 310.264.6646
F: 310.264.6647
www.opcc.net
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OPCC, (formerly the Ocean Park Community Center), is a network of shelters and services for homeless adult men and women, homeless and low-income families, battered women and their children, at-risk children and youth, runaway and homeless youth and mentally ill homeless women. It is a 41-year-old community-supported organization in which staff, volunteers and clients work together with mutual respect to address the effects of poverty, abuse, neglect and discrimination. OPCC has seven main projects under its umbrella: Access Center, Daybreak Day Center and Shelter, Campion Counseling Center, Safe Haven, Sojourn Services for Battered Women and Their Children, Turning Point Transitional Housing and Night Light Youth Outreach.
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The California Endowment T: 818.703.3311
F: 818.703.4193
e-mail: questions@calendow.org
www.calendow.org
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The California Endowment, a private, statewide health foundation, was established in 1996 to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities, and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, The Endowment has regional offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno and San Diego, with program staff working throughout the state. The Endowment makes grants to organizations and institutions that directly benefit the health and well-being of the people of California. For more information, visit The Endowment's Web site at www.calendow.org.
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