What We Do
"We arrived at the Mission two weeks ago and Central City has been taking care of us ever since. They’ve given us clothes, food, and time just to be with my kids." ~ Mother of two
The challenges facing families on Skid Row are daunting, especially for the children. They need stable relationships and mentoring that help them find the strength to thrive.
That’s what we offer the families we serve. Central City Community Outreach provides a safe, consistent, supportive environment for homeless children and their parents. We offer homework assistance, tutoring, a computer lab, recreational activities, art classes, pet therapy, a hot meal and a safe place to come after school. For youth we provide college guidance and a sense of a better future. Through our field trips and camps, we help kids experience the people, places and opportunities far removed from Skid Row. It might be a Dodger game, a trip to the Getty or even a trip to play in the snow for the first time. Whatever the destination, the goal is the same … to make kids aware of the possibility of other lives and better futures.
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D.R.E.A.M. Developing Relationships, Educating and Mentoring