Koreatown Resources

What do you need?

Youth | Education | Homelessness Outreach | Food Pantries | Parks and Libraries | Medical |  Local Governance |  Immigration | Seniors

Our team is consistently updating this list of resources. We hope that you find them helpful. They are not, however, associated with the campaign.

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Koreatown Youth and Community Center

KYCC Provides a range of services, including community economic development, clinical services, environmental services, housing, prevention education, youth services, and recovery services. Fluent in English, Korean, & Spanish.

Mental health counseling and drug treatment is operating remotely. Childcare is still open for kids 2-5 years old, as well as the grade school aged children of essential workers. Free tax prep services for low-income families, as well as an emergency food delivery program for vulnerable seniors and families.

3727 W 6th St., STE 300
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 365-7400
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Get Involved

Due to the recent pandemic KYCC’s phone lines have been inundated with calls for help in filing for unemployment benefits. They are particularly in need of bilingual Korean/English volunteers to provide one-on-one guidance to community members.
All activities can be done from the safety of home with KYCC staff to train and support you along the way.
Volunteers must be at least 21+ years of age and bilingual Korean/English. You can sign up HERE.

Good Life Care Resources Center

Offering child care services, homework help for the children of essential workers and caregivers who need to go to work during COVID-19 pandemic.

Located at the site of Korean Presbyterian Hosana Church
801 S Wilton Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 841-5480

Get Involved

Learn more and subscribe to their newsletter HERE.

United Teachers Los Angeles

Teachers’ union representing LAUSD professionals. Offering virtual resources for parents and educators during COVID and in response to Black Lives Matter movement. List of LAUSD grab and go food sites can be found here.

3303 Wilshire Blvd., 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 487-5560
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Get Involved

Get involved with a campaign or issue affecting students and teachers in LA HERE.

LAUSD Board Member MOnica Garcia

Offering resources on Facebook page such as parent info and numbers to reach LAUSD with questions about COVID-19 closures.

(213) 241-6180
monica.garcia@lausd.net

KTOWN for all

Ktown for All is a volunteer-led grassroots organization serving Koreatown’s homeless community members through direct aid and political advocacy.

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The Shower of Hope

The Shower of Hope program became the most massive mobile hygiene operation in Los Angeles 2019, operating in 18 locations weekly, serving the Central, Northeast, and South areas of the city. They offer hygiene services for unhoused folks in Koreatown/ adjacent areas

MacArthur Park
Mon, Fri, Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
2230 W 6th St
Los Angeles CA 90057

Saint James Episcopal Church
Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
3903 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Get Involved

Volunteers are the core of TSOH’s service. Each site requires setting up, making sure that shower trailers are clean and operational. From organizing hygiene tables, to clean shower stalls for the next guest.

The most critical service TSOH volunteers do is greet and welcome unhoused Angelenos. From guiding them to what they need for a shower to walking them to the stall,  and making sure their experience is great. And, above all else, making them feel that they are welcome in their community.

Sign up to volunteer HERE or you can make donation HERE.

Karsh Center at Wilshire Boulevard Temple

The Karsh Center provides dental care, vision care, mental health services, pro bono legal services, grief support, healthy and nutritious groceries, clothing, vouchers, baby supplies, and other resources to folks in need in the community. Diapers and bags of food are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays via appointment only.

Walk-up Food Pantry
Sun: 7:30am-9:30am

Diaper & Food Pantry
Wed & Thu: by appointment only
Call (213) 401-4651 to make an appointment

3750 West 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 401-4651
info@karshcenter.org
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Get Involved

The Karsh Center’s most urgent need is increased financial support, so that they can respond to a significant surge in demand, including but not limited to food, diapers, and hygiene kits. Donate HERE.

The Karsh Center is accepting applications for volunteers for: on-site volunteering in isolation, on-site volunteering in client services, driving pick-ups and deliveries (of food and essential items), outreach and communication, data entry and translation of materials into other languages. On-site volunteer activities will take place with a limited number of volunteers in one space, per the most recent CDC recommendations. Sign-up to volunteer HERE.

Immanuel Presbyterian Church

The Food Pantry is a core expression of Immanuel Presbyterian Church’s relationship and support of the larger community. We welcome our neighbors who experience hunger and food insecurity.

Food Pantry
Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – 10:00am (or first 225 guests)

3300 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 389-3191
Website

Get Involved

Immanuel Presbyterian Church is accepting applications for volunteers HERE.
They also welcome donations of non-perishable food items, as well as financial contributions. Donate HERE.

Urban Partners Los Angeles

Groceries for Our Neighbors provides essential food assistance during the current health and economic crisis. Every Saturday, they serve over 800 members of the community, which serves thousands of family members waiting at home for food.

Food Pantry
Sat: 7:00am - 10:00am (or until food runs out)

First Unitarian Church
2936 W. 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 401-1191
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Get Involved

Learn about volunteering HERE.
Donate to our GoFundMe Campaign HERE.
Buy items on the their in-kind donation Wish List, which can be found HERE.

Islamic Center of Southern California

The ICSC food pantry has grown to serve 300 people and their households per week since the start of COVID-19, feeding over 4500 people per month. ICSC encourages those who need access to the Food Pantry to arrive by 11:00AM. They have taken precautions to ensure that everyone involved is safe and is 6 feet apart from each other in line.

Food pantry
Sat: 10:30am - 11:30am

434 Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, 90020
(213) 382-9200
Website

Get Involved

Since its founding, the Islamic Center has always been proud to be involved in many community outreach activities. From interfaith groups, helping the needy, or assisting with programs and activities at the Islamic Center, all volunteers are welcome! Apply to volunteer HERE.

Liberty Park

Open during COVID-19. An expansive, 2.5 acre integrated landscape fronting 3700 Wilshire Boulevard containing hardscape and softscape elements and a replica of Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell.

3700 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Los Angeles Public Library Online

Virtual offerings for adults, youth and children including book clubs, movie clubs, arts and crafts, storytime, creative writing, yoga, guitar classes, Check the LAPL calendar for more info and Zoom links.

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Central Library
(213) 228-7000

Get Involved

To volunteer, donate books, or become a supporter of LAPL, visit LAPL’s website HERE.

Saban Community Clinic- Virgil Health Center

The Saban Community Clinic was founded on the principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. SCC’s three clinics provide Whole Person Care to everyone regardless of income or immigration status. This includes medical, behavioral health and dental care.

Medical treatment. Prevention. Wellness programs. Emotional support. Insurance enrollment. Social services. Regardless of ability to pay. Call to arrange transportation if you need: (323) 653-1990.

Virgil Health Center Center
Appointments available
Mon & Wed  9:00am – 5:00pm

137 N. Virgil Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 653-1990
Website

Get Involved

Sponsor a bag – For a donation of just $20, you can provide SSC’s homeless clients with a Connect Kit filled with essential items they so desperately need including a warm shower. Nothing restores a sense of human dignity for someone living on the streets like a shower. Donate the items – The bags are filled with items our homeless clients request every day and can easily be purchased at places like Target or through their Amazon wish list.

Interested in sponsoring a bag for SCC? Contact contribute@sabancommunityclinic.org or donate HERE.

Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council

Neighborhood Councils are liaisons between neighborhoods and Los Angeles City Hall. Council board members are city officials elected by their communities and advise on issues such as development, homelessness, and emergency preparedness on behalf of local residents, schools, and businesses. General board meetings are open to the public.

Board Meetings:
Second Monday of each month at 6:30pm
Zoom meeting ID:  919 0864 3793

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Get Involved

Attend a WCKNC board or committee meeting by checking their calendar HERE. Subscribe to their newsletter HERE.

LA Voice

LA Voice is a multi-faith community organization that has 3 main issue campaigns: criminal justice reform, immigration (know your rights + rapid response), and affordable housing and housing the unhoused.

They offer financial aid, especially to undocumented families who have not been able to access government assistance.

office@lavoice.org
(213) 384-7404
Website

Get Involved

Learn more about LA Voice and its campaigns HERE, or donate HERE.

Saint Barnabas Senior Services

For over 100 years, St. Barnabas Senior Services has been serving economically vulnerable older adults in Los Angeles County. During COVID-19, it is offering meal delivery for seniors 60 and older, as well as case management and family caregiver support services via zoom and telephone. Check their social media for activities for seniors online.

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675 South Carondelet St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 388-4444

Get Involved

To volunteer or intern, visit their website HERE.
To donate, click HERE.