A Place Called Home

Description: ABOUT A PLACE CALLED HOME
In 1993, a year after the devastating civil unrest in South Central, we officially opened our doors as a straightforward neighborhood drop-in center, offering local youth a safe place to hang out, grab a snack and relax after school. Our simple two-room set-up in a church basement eventually relocated to a renovated 10,000 square foot warehouse at the corner of 29th Street and Central Avenue, where APCH grew into a full-fledged community center, offering a comprehensive menu of multidisciplinary programs and services for youth and families.

APCH is recognized citywide, statewide and nationwide as a model after-school and summer program, but our most important accomplishments are evidenced by the thousands of youth that have benefited from our programs, which are unique and vital in the South Los Angeles community. APCH offers five program components (1) Educational Services with tutoring and mentoring; (2) Health, Nutrition and Well-Being with fresh cooked meals and fitness activities throughout the day; (3) Community Services and Outreach which links our members and families to support and resources; (4) Bridge to the Future which offers teen programs, internships, guidance counseling, SAT prep and college scholarships; and (5) Creative Expressions which offers dance, music, audio engineering, theater, filmmaking, visual and fine arts.

The youth and families we serve are subjected to gang activity, crime, and harsh economic conditions on a daily basis. With the support and opportunities APCH provides, children from all backgrounds are able to transcend the challenges that surround them, fulfill their greatest potential, and go on to have fulfilling, productive lives. Please join APCH by becoming a donor, volunteer, intern, mentor, and through many other opportunities. Together we can make a tangible difference in the world.

Learn more about the courageous kids who inspire us all by visiting www.apch.org and scheduling a tour to see firsthand how you can become involved today

Target demographics: Low income and underserved youth (8-20 years old) and families in South Central Los Angeles.

Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 1,000 youth

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Assist students with homework, help nutrition staff prepare dinner for over 200 children or prepare for an upcoming event such as our Cinderella project or a Volunteer Day in our garden or painting, etc.

Geographic areas served: South Los Angeles

Board Members and Affiliation: DOUG ATCHISON*
Chairman
Writer, Director

FLORENCE AZRIA
Youth Advocate


ROBYN M. BROWNING*
Executive Director
Herbalife Family Foundation

DEBRAH CONSTANCE
APCH Founder and President Emeritus

PETER M. GILHULY, ESQ.
Partner, Latham & Watkins

JILL GOLDMAN
Youth Advocate

SISTER PATRICIA CONNOR, RSHM
Youth Advocate

ANN IRMAS

ROBERT ISRAEL
Co-Vice Chairman

HOWARD AND STEPHANIE SHERWOOD
Co-Vice Chairman (Howard)
Secretary (Stephanie)

JULIE PILAT
Clear Channel
(Leadership Council Co-Chair)

CYRUS HADIDI
Treasurer
JMB Capital Partners

BOB THOMPSON
RiteAid

HANNAH COX LIGUORI
Youth Advocate

LOUISE HAMAGAMI
Youth Advocate


COUNCILWOMAN JAN PERRY
City Council, 9th District

DAWN TAUBIN
Film Marketing

Jonathan Hodge
Leadership Council Vice-Chair

JILL VAN
Grant, Thornton, LLP
Senior Manager

STEPHEN R. WINSTON (JAN)
Smith, Barney

MARSHALL WAX

MARYELLEN ZARAKAS
Senior Vice President
WW Marketing and TV & Studio Licensing
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc.