COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Community Development Services in Inglewood and Surrounding Areas
Inglewood and its neighboring communities are actively investing in programs that promote economic growth, civic engagement, and neighborhood revitalization. Our directory connects you with local initiatives helping to build a stronger, more resilient South LA.
Community Development Initiatives
Inglewood and its neighboring communities are actively investing in programs that promote economic growth, civic engagement, and neighborhood revitalization. Our directory connects you with local initiatives helping to build a stronger, more resilient South LA.
Economic Empowerment Programs
Explore programs that support small businesses, workforce development, and job training. These initiatives aim to boost local employment and equip residents with the skills needed to thrive in today’s economy.
Neighborhood Revitalization Efforts
Discover community-led projects focused on improving public spaces, increasing affordable housing, and enhancing the overall quality of life in Inglewood, Compton, and surrounding areas.
Use the table below to explore our directory of community development organizations and programs working across the South LA region.
Full List Of LA Community Resources
| Provider Name | Address | Phone | Specialty | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities – St. Margaret's Center | 10217 S. Inglewood Ave, Lennox, CA 90304 | (310) 672-2208 | Food pantry, utilities/rent assistance, ESL classes | Basic Needs Assistance |
| The Salvation Army – Inglewood Citadel Corps | 324 E. Queen St, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 677-3375 | Food pantry, clothing vouchers, youth programs | Basic Needs Assistance |
| The Salvation Army – Compton Corps | 736 E. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 639-0362 | Food distribution, emergency financial aid | Basic Needs Assistance |
| Operation Love Thy Neighborhood | Inglewood, CA (mobile outreach) | (310) 916-4087 | Street outreach with meals, clothing, hygiene kits | Basic Needs Assistance |
| SSG – HOPICS (Homeless Outreach Program) | 5715 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90037 | (323) 948-0444 | Homeless services, housing assistance, drop-in center | Housing & Homelessness Services |
| Harbor Interfaith Services | 670 W. 9th St, San Pedro, CA 90731 | (310) 831-0603 | Family shelter, transitional housing, food pantry | Housing & Homelessness Services |
| First To Serve, Inc. | 1017 W. 50th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037 | (323) 758-4670 | Emergency shelter beds and motel vouchers | Housing & Homelessness Services |
| Richstone Family Center | 13634 Cordary Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (310) 970-1921 | Family counseling, parenting classes, domestic violence support | Family Support Services |
| El Nido Family Centers | 3000 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007 | (323) 998-0093 | Home visitation, teen parent support, youth case management | Family Support Services |
| Crystal Stairs, Inc. | 5110 W. Goldleaf Cir #150, Los Angeles, CA 90056 | (323) 299-8998 | Childcare resources, subsidy assistance, Head Start programs | Family Support Services |
| Compton YouthBuild (EntreNous) | 1108 N. Oleander Ave, Compton, CA 90222 | (310) 631-2000 | Alternative education, job training for ages 16-24 | Youth Development Programs |
| Brotherhood Crusade YouthSource Center | 5414 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043 | (323) 846-1649 | Youth development, STEM programs, workforce readiness | Youth Development Programs |
| Boys & Girls Clubs – Watts/Willowbrook Club | 1339 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059 | (323) 567-3958 | After-school club with homework help, computer lab, sports | Youth Development Programs |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | 111 N. La Brea Ave, Ste 700, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 677-7808 | Mental health clinic, therapy, psychiatric services | Mental Health & Counseling |
| LA County DMH – South Bay Mental Health Center | 2311 W. El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (323) 241-6730 | County mental health services, case management | Mental Health & Counseling |
| LA County DMH – Compton Family Mental Health | 921 E. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 668-6800 | County outpatient clinic, counseling, medication support | Mental Health & Counseling |
| Behavioral Health Services (BHS) – South Bay | 15519 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249 | (310) 679-9126 | Substance use treatment, counseling, DUI programs | Substance Abuse Services |
| Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) | 2900 S. Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 | (323) 293-6284 | Outpatient treatment, youth drug diversion, rehabilitation | Substance Abuse Services |
| House of Uhuru (Watts Healthcare) | 8005 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044 | (323) 568-5400 | Residential and outpatient drug treatment | Substance Abuse Services |
| Jenesse Center, Inc. | Confidential shelter locations (Admin Office in South LA) | 800-479-7328 (24/7 Hotline) | Emergency shelter, transitional housing, legal services | Domestic Violence Services |
| 1736 Family Crisis Center | Confidential (Admin: 2116 Arlington Ave, LA, CA 90018) | 213-745-6434 (24/7 Helpline) | Emergency shelters, crisis counseling for DV victims | Domestic Violence Services |
| YWCA – Compton (Sexual Assault & DV Services) | 1600 E. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 763-7588 (24/7 Crisis Hotline) | DV and sexual assault support, crisis counseling | Domestic Violence Services |
| City of Inglewood Senior Center | 111 N. Locust St, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 412-5338 | Senior dining, exercise classes, Para-Transit Van | Senior Support Services |
| Gardena Senior Services (Nakaoka Center) | 1670 W. 162nd St, Gardena, CA 90247 | (310) 217-9552 | Hot lunch program, senior classes, excursions | Senior Support Services |
| Compton Parks & Recreation – Senior Activities | 301 N. Tamarind Ave, Compton, CA 90220 | (310) 605-5688 | Senior center, Meals on Wheels, shuttle service | Senior Support Services |
| AbilityFirst – Harry A. Mier Center | 8090 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305 | (323) 753-3101 | Programs for youth with developmental disabilities | Disability Support Services |
| Westside Regional Center (WRC) | 5901 Green Valley Cir, Ste 320, Culver City, CA 90230 | (310) 258-4000 | Developmental disability services coordination | Disability Support Services |
| South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC) | 2500 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018 | (213) 744-7000 | Services for individuals with developmental disabilities | Disability Support Services |
| U.S.VETS – Inglewood | 733 S. Hindry Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 348-7600 | Transitional housing and support for homeless veterans | Veteran Services |
| VA South Bay Vet Center (Gardena) | 1045 W. Redondo Beach Blvd, Suite 150, Gardena, CA 90247 | (310) 767-1221 | Free counseling for combat veterans | Veteran Services |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) | 2533 W. 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90057 | 888-624-4752 (toll-free) | Immigrant rights, legal services, DACA assistance | Immigrant & Refugee Services |
| Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) | 2845 W. 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005 | (213) 385-7800 | Immigration legal aid, ESL, citizenship classes | Immigrant & Refugee Services |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) | 7000 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003 | 800-399-4529 (intake line) | Housing, DV restraining orders, benefits assistance | Legal Aid & Advocacy |
| Public Counsel | 610 S. Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 | (213) 385-2977 | Pro bono legal services for underserved communities | Legal Aid & Advocacy |
| Inglewood One-Stop Career Center (AJCC) | 110 S. La Brea Ave, 5th Fl, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 680-3700 | Employment services, training, job listings | Job Training & Employment |
| LA Urban League – WorkSource Center | 5681 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90043 | (323) 730-7900 | Job readiness, vocational training, GED prep | Job Training & Employment |
| MLK Community Hospital & Outpatient Center | 1670 E. 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059 | (424) 338-8000 | Hospital with ER and outpatient clinics | Health Access Programs |
| T.H.E. (To Help Everyone) Health and Wellness | 10223 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | (323) 730-1920 | Primary care, prenatal care, behavioral health | Health Access Programs |
| South Bay Family Health Care (Venice Family Clinic) | 1091 S. La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 330-2960 | Family medicine, immunizations, prenatal care | Health Access Programs |
| Compton Adult School | 1104 E. 148th St, Compton, CA 90220 | (310) 898-6470 | Free classes for GED, ESL, citizenship preparation | Educational Support |
| Inglewood Public Library – Literacy Program | 101 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 412-5403 | Adult literacy tutoring, ESL classes, homework help | Educational Support |
| Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) | 10950 S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059 | (323) 563-5639 | Senior center, youth programs, housing assistance | Multi-Service Community Centers |
| Shields for Families | 12714 S. Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90061 | (323) 242-5000 | Substance abuse treatment, mental health, housing | Multi-Service Community Centers |
| YWCA Greater Los Angeles – Compton Empowerment Center | 1600 E. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 763-7906 | Child development center, job training, counseling | Multi-Service Community Centers |
| Provider Name | Address | Phone | Specialty | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Inglewood Housing Authority | 1 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 412-5221 | Section 8 vouchers for Inglewood residents | Affordable & Public Housing |
| City of Compton Housing Authority | 700 N. Bullis Road, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 605-3080 | Section 8 vouchers for Compton residents | Affordable & Public Housing |
| City of Hawthorne Housing Department | 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (310) 349-1600 | Section 8 vouchers & fair housing counseling | Affordable & Public Housing |
| L.A. County Development Authority (LACDA) | 700 W. Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801 | (626) 262-4510 | Housing vouchers & public housing for unincorporated areas | Affordable & Public Housing |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of L.A. County | 1051 W. Rosecrans Ave, Compton, CA 90222 | (888) 895-2647 | Homebuyer education & down payment assistance | Affordable & Public Housing |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles | 8739 Artesia Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706 | (310) 323-4663 | Affordable home ownership & home repair grants | Affordable & Public Housing |
| 1736 Family Crisis Center | Confidential locations; South Bay Outreach: 21707 Hawthorne Blvd, #300, Torrance, CA | (213) 745-6434 (24/7 Hotline) | DV shelters, youth housing, homeless family housing | Emergency Shelters & Transitional Housing |
| Salvation Army – Inglewood Corps | 324 E. Queen St, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 677-3375 | Emergency motel vouchers & transitional housing referrals | Emergency Shelters & Transitional Housing |
| People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) | 340 N. Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004 | (323) 644-2200 | Family Solutions Center, interim housing, rapid rehousing | Emergency Shelters & Transitional Housing |
| HOPICS (SPA 6 Access Center) | 5711 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90037 | (323) 948-0444 | Coordinated Entry System hub for South LA homeless | Emergency Shelters & Transitional Housing |
| Shields for Families – Family Solutions Center | 600 N. Alameda St. East, Compton, CA 90221 | (323) 242-2000 ext. 1209 | Homeless family solutions & transitional housing | Emergency Shelters & Transitional Housing |
| Harbor Interfaith Services | 663 Western Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731 | (310) 831-0603 | Family shelter & South Bay Coordinated Entry | Emergency Shelters & Transitional Housing |
| Volunteers of America – Compton Service Center | 700 N. Bullis Rd, Compton, CA 90221 | (424) 368-2700 | Homeless outreach & rapid rehousing | Emergency Shelters & Transitional Housing |
| St. Margaret's Center (Catholic Charities) | 10217 S. Inglewood Ave, Inglewood, CA 90304 | (310) 672-2208 | One-time rental assistance & utility help | Homelessness Prevention & Rental Assistance |
| 211 LA County | Telephone-based service | 211 (24 hours) | Homelessness prevention & utility assistance referrals | Homelessness Prevention & Rental Assistance |
| Stay Housed L.A. – Eviction Defense Network | Online service with partner locations | (888) 694-0040 (Tenant Hotline) | Legal aid & rental assistance for those facing eviction | Homelessness Prevention & Rental Assistance |
| Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE) | 1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900E, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | (213) 353-3982 (LIHEAP Intake) | Utility bill assistance through LIHEAP | Homelessness Prevention & Rental Assistance |
| City of Inglewood – Housing Protection Department | 1 W. Manchester Blvd, 6th Fl, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 412-4330 | Rent control enforcement & tenant-landlord mediation | Homelessness Prevention & Rental Assistance |
| Housing Rights Center (HRC) | Walk-In Clinic: 101 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (800) 477-5977 | Fair housing enforcement & tenant counseling | Fair Housing & Tenant Counseling |
| Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) | 3605 Long Beach Blvd. #302, Long Beach, CA 90807 | (800) 446-3247 | Fair housing services for South LA & South Bay | Fair Housing & Tenant Counseling |
| Citizens of Inglewood Tenant Association | 6824 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 | (310) 677-7294 | Tenant advocacy & landlord-tenant mediation | Fair Housing & Tenant Counseling |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) | 7000 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003 | (800) 399-4529 | Free legal services for eviction defense | Fair Housing & Tenant Counseling |
| Community Legal Aid SoCal – Compton Office | 725 W. Rosecrans Ave, Compton, CA 90222 | (800) 834-5001 | Free legal services for housing in Compton area | Fair Housing & Tenant Counseling |
| U.S.VETS – Inglewood | 733 S. Hindry Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 348-7600 | Veteran housing & support services | Specialized Housing Programs |
| Volunteers of America – Battle Buddy Bridge (B3) | Mobile service with partner locations | (213) 253-5222 | Veteran homelessness prevention & rapid rehousing | Specialized Housing Programs |
| Southern California Rehabilitation Services (SCRS) | 7830 Quill Dr. #D, Downey, CA 90242 | (562) 862-6531 | Disability housing advocacy & independent living | Specialized Housing Programs |
| Menorah Housing Foundation | Multiple locations in Hawthorne & Lawndale | (310) 477-1476 | Affordable senior apartments (62+) | Specialized Housing Programs |
| Home Share South Bay | Online service with South Bay focus | Apply online | Shared housing matching service | Specialized Housing Programs |
| Rebuilding Together – Greater Los Angeles | 8621 Bellanca Ave, Ste 211, Los Angeles, CA 90045 | (310) 645-6500 | Free home repairs for low-income homeowners | Specialized Housing Programs |
| LA County Area Agency on Aging | Telephone-based service | (800) 510-2020 | Housing help line for seniors (60+) | Specialized Housing Programs |
| 211 LA County (24/7 Emergency) | Telephone-based service | 211 | 24/7 referral for any housing crisis | Emergency Hotlines |
| LA County Year-Round Shelter Hotline | Telephone-based service | (800) 548-6047 | 24/7 info on emergency shelter beds | Emergency Hotlines |
| Domestic Violence Hotline (South LA) | Telephone-based service | (800) 978-3600 | 24/7 crisis line for domestic violence shelter access | Emergency Hotlines |
| Veterans Crisis Line | Telephone-based service | (800) 273-8255 (Press 1) | 24/7 veteran crisis & housing assistance | Emergency Hotlines |
| LAHSA LA-HOP Outreach | Online service | Submit online request | Request homeless outreach team to your area | Emergency Hotlines |
| Provider Name | Address | Phone | Specialty | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) | 7000 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003 | (800) 399-4529 | Comprehensive immigration legal services for low-income clients | Comprehensive Legal Services |
| Public Counsel – Immigrants' Rights Project | 610 S. Ardmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005 | (213) 385-2977 | Deportation defense, family petitions, VAWA/U-visa | Comprehensive Legal Services |
| Catholic Charities – South Bay (St. Margaret's Center) | 10217 Inglewood Ave, Lennox, CA 90304 | (310) 672-2208 | Family petitions, adjustment of status, safe-release | Family-Based Immigration |
| Community Lawyers, Inc. (Compton) | 1216 E. Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 635-8181 | Family-based visas, green cards, U-Visa/T-Visa assistance | Family-Based Immigration |
| Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) | 2845 W. 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005 | (213) 385-7800 ext. 136 | Citizenship applications, DACA services, family petitions | Citizenship Services |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) | 2533 W. 3rd St #101, Los Angeles, CA 90057 | (213) 353-1333 | Citizenship applications, naturalization, DACA clinics | Citizenship Services |
| Korean Resource Center | 540 S. Kingsley Dr Ste B, Los Angeles, CA 90020 | (323) 205-4187 | DACA services, naturalization, U-Visa/T-Visa assistance | DACA Services |
| El Rescate Legal Services | 1605 W. Olympic Blvd #516, Los Angeles, CA 90015 | (213) 387-3284 | Asylum support, TPS, DACA, document preparation | Asylum Support |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) | 634 S. Spring St, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 | (213) 634-0999 | Know Your Rights education, removal defense, consultations | Know Your Rights Education |
| Community Legal Aid SoCal – Compton Office | 725 W. Rosecrans Ave, Compton, CA 90220 | (310) 638-5524 | U-Visa/T-Visa services for crime victims, VAWA, family petitions | Victim-Based Immigration Relief |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice – SoCal | 1145 Wilshire Blvd, 2nd Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90017 | (888) 349-9695 | U-Visa/T-Visa services, removal defense, family-based immigration | Victim-Based Immigration Relief |
| Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service (IRIS) | 3621 Brunswick Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039 | (323) 667-0489 | Refugee resettlement, family-based immigration, DACA, citizenship | Refugee Services |
| Immigration Legal Assistance Project (ILAP – LACBA) | 300 N. Los Angeles St, Suite 3107, Los Angeles, CA 90012 | (213) 485-1873 | Drop-in consultations, know your rights, form assistance | Legal Consultations |
| Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (LIJC) | Loyola Law School, 919 Albany St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 | (213) 252-7409 | Legal representation in immigration court, asylum, SIJS | Law School Clinics |
| Provider Name | Address | Phone | Specialty | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBWIB One-Stop – Inglewood | 110 S. La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 680-3700 | Career counseling, training vouchers, job fairs | Workforce Development Centers |
| SBWIB One-Stop – Gardena | 16801 S. Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90247 | (310) 538-7070 | Job placement, skills training, career workshops | Workforce Development Centers |
| Compton WorkSource Center (EDD) | 2909 Pacific Commerce Dr, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 762-1101 | Job search, unemployment benefits, CalJOBS | Workforce Development Centers |
| Compton/South L.A. AJCC (LA County) | 2939 Pacific Commerce Dr, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 762-1101 | Training programs, on-the-job training, support | Workforce Development Centers |
| Compton CareerLink (City of Compton) | 301 N. Tamarind Ave, Compton, CA 90221 | (310) 605-3050 | Job counseling, resume workshops for Compton residents | Workforce Development Centers |
| South LA WorkSource Center (LA City) | 1512 W. Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | (323) 730-7900 | Career counseling, job training, computer labs | Workforce Development Centers |
| South LA AJCC – LA Southwest College | 1600 W. Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047 | (323) 241-5016 | Job skills classes, placement assistance | Workforce Development Centers |
| Hawthorne Teen Center (SBWIB Youth) | 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (310) 970-7001 | Paid internships, tutoring, career workshops (Ages 14-24) | Youth Employment & Training |
| Inglewood Teen Center (SBWIB Youth) | 101 W. Manchester Blvd (Lower Level), Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 680-3701 | Paid work experience, career counseling (Ages 14-24) | Youth Employment & Training |
| Lennox YouthBuild (SBWIB Youth) | 5021 Lennox Blvd, Lennox, CA 90304 | (310) 225-3060 | GED/HSD with construction trades, paid training (Ages 16-24) | Youth Employment & Training |
| Compton YouthBuild (YCSC) | 1108 N. Oleander Ave, Compton, CA 90222 | (310) 631-2000 | Vocational training in construction/culinary (Ages 16-24) | Youth Employment & Training |
| Express Employment Professionals – Hawthorne | 13658 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 103, Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (310) 414-3100 | Full-time, temp, and temp-to-hire positions | Staffing & Placement Agencies |
| Labor Finders – Hawthorne | 13030 Inglewood Ave, Suite 105, Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (310) 675-7900 | Temp staffing in construction, manufacturing, hospitality | Staffing & Placement Agencies |
| PeopleReady – Inglewood | 306 E. Queen St, Inglewood, CA 90301 | (310) 672-3836 | Day-labor agency for immediate daily & temporary jobs | Staffing & Placement Agencies |
| Onward 2 Careers (Compton) | 205 S. Willowbrook Ave, Compton, CA 90220 | (310) 605-3050 | Pre-apprenticeship in construction/transportation | Staffing & Placement Agencies |
| SCSEP (Senior Community Service Emp.) | Multiple LA County sites | (888) 472-4440 | Subsidized community service training (Ages 55+) | Staffing & Placement Agencies |
| LA South Bay SBDC (El Camino College) | 13430 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250 | (310) 225-8277 | Free business consulting, planning, finance, marketing | Small Business & Entrepreneur Services |
| Los Angeles SCORE (South Bay Chapter) | 840 Apollo St, El Segundo, CA 90245 | (424) 298-5465 | Free business mentoring, workshops, planning | Small Business & Entrepreneur Services |
| Cal State LA SBDC | 5151 State Univ Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032 | (323) 343-3280 | Free business advising and training for entrepreneurs | Small Business & Entrepreneur Services |
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