Working with APCH has been such a joy. I absolutely recommend APCH for volunteer activities whether you are looking to get involved as an individual or host a company outing, APCH is the place to be!
This is an amazing organization. You can really tell they care about the students, families, and community!
I volunteered here and I thought the resources they have for the kids are incredible and the staff is so kind and caring
I came to A Place Called Home as a Social Work Intern Volunteer and have been given great opportunities to interact with children and parents. There are many great programs, such as teaching children about nutrition and how to grow vegetables and fruits, dancing, playing drums and guitars, and arts and counseling departments to support members. In addition, A Place Called Home also encourages and supports members to fulfill and be purposeful in their lives by providing scholarships for youths who attend college. Not only that, but the agency also supports the members and their families to improve their economic conditions and health by distributing food resources every week. A great environment and safe place for all children.
I’ve watched the impact this not for profit has on the lives of its community members during the past several years and been very impressed. They stayed true to their mission even during the pandemic.
I love APCH, their staff all very welcoming once you step into that door! It’s such a great atmosphere to be in. The classes they offer are very beneficial to the members to prepare us for the real world. I am grateful to be a part of APCH!
A Place Called Home is an organization that reaches out with both heart and hands to connect to and serve its neighbors. Even though I live across the country from Los Angeles, APCH has allowed me to become a part of an integrated community that respects and understands the needs of the people it serves. I get a regular glimpse into the many day-to-day activities of the staff and students through the regular communications they send. The highlights of their many programs, activities, student work and achievements, show me that even my small donation is supporting a community about which I care deeply. As a member of the Social Change Club, I see first-hand the work that brings together people from all parts of the city (and beyond!) to participate in the work of the group. When I had the opportunity to visit APCH, I felt even more connected. From the person who greeted me at the front door, to the workers in the cafeteria, to the program directors who eagerly introduced me to their work and their students, everyone shared warmly and openly the sense that we are all in this together. APCH feels like family, and I get far more from my connection with APCH than I could ever give.
They do an excellent job serving their community and addressing the very pressing issue of food insecurity and access to healthy foods.
Incredible experience at NFL Green event! So well organized and welcoming and made a positive impact!
Incredible place filled with passionate individuals committed to bringing opportunities to the local community
Angelo Fiore
Force Blue
I’m a musician who wants his story told and challenges the thoughts of life, artistically reaching out to these children to help express themselves is something I find most honorable. I’ve expressed how I feel through music. Every key and chord knows my pain. Love the past or make the kids happy. I feel better reaching out to share. It’s a world of hurt in the ghettos and burbs alike but the places we meet may be the same, and we might not know anyone’s story the way we should. So hold your loved and learn lessons for yourself.
Wonderful experience working with Ann and the APCH team to pack grocery bags of produce, dry goods, and canned goods for 275 families. What an amazing organization with incredibly kind, generous people! I hope to spend some time with APCH again in the near future and would encourage anyone to pay a visit to the center!
I volunteer at APCH and was greeted by Ann, she was very friendly and cheerful. She helped me get checked in and explained how they work for the community to help families in need with groceries. She explained how we would help fill grocery bags and how they would be delivered to different families locally. I really enjoyed the experience here and will be coming back, I know that South Central LA is one of the communities that really needs help and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to help give back through APCH.
An amazing organization that is worthy of ongoing support. I feel connected to the services A Place Called Home offers.
I’ve volunteered at apch for years. Their staff is top notch, the kids at the center are amazing, and the organization is so full of hope and positivity it’s addicting. It’s a place that truly changes lives, those that attend and those that volunteer. I love this place and everything they accomplish.
Such an amazing partner in the South LA community, my organization was allowed to host a outdoor volunteer event for APCH and it was an amazing experience. Will definitely be partnering with them in the future.
Many people have lost their jobs during the COVID 19 pandemic, making life harder to live. Some people have struggled to put warm food on the table every day. The situation inspired our team to join "A place called Home" for the family resource depot program, and we are glad to be a part of it. We contacted Ann Stacy, the organization's volunteer manager, who was warm, friendly, and supportive throughout our experience. We thoroughly enjoy our time at "a place called home."
I’m happy that we found this organization for they bring so much joy to the people who live in that area. Many families receive support from everything ranging from weekly food bags to comic books and art supplies all while staying safe at home. I think it is incredible that I can help people during this time.
Although I have limited opportunities to interact with this organization, the fundraising events that I have been able to attend have been really well organized and the silent auction items have always been awesome.
I was introduced to A Place Called Home,(APCH), thru a work colleague 3 years ago and have been volunteering in person and financially. I find the staff is well organized, motivated, professional and highly intelligent. They carry a pride and determination in their purpose and kindness in how they deal with others. It is inspiring to spend time around them. From a governance perspective, our company has performed due diligence and find APCH to be well run and in compliance with our strict requirements for any non profit.
I just recently went to volunteer with a few of my friends and it was so amazing to see what they do for these families. Everyone was super nice and helpful, you could tell they were there for the right reasons. The place does so much for the community and the buildings are so cute and colorful! Also, not to mention they followed the CDC guidelines to protect everyone. :)
I have been a member of APCH for several years and I can say APCH has really made an impact on my journey. As a young member and now working as an intern, APCH has always provided me with the tools, skills, knowledge I need to succeed. Everyone at APCH has always believed in me and pushed me in the right direction. The various services and opportunities APCH offers allowed me to explore and get involved in various programs to see what I enjoyed.
It has been a pleasure being involved in numerous volunteer events and special projects with A Place Called Home for over 3 years and counting. From volunteering in the annual Thanksgiving Sorting Party to APCH/DBS Fellowship collaborations, it has always been a rewarding experience that has brought pride to our volunteer teams. The best part of working with APCH is contributing to a great organization that is focused on the enrichment and positive transformation of our children, youth, and communities in the South Central Los Angeles area.
We are wholeheartedly grateful for the chances we have had over the years with volunteering and contributing to APCH.
- Silvia Ramirez
DBS Bank, People of Purpose Chair
I cannot understate how much APCH has shaped me and my childhood. Doodles that I never imagined would go anywhere became my true passion in life, thanks to the encouragement of the amazing faculty there. It means a lot to have someone rooting for your growth and success, even as a kid. As a young adult, working with APCH as an organization is extra special. I now know how hard they work for their members and I feel extra grateful that I had that as a child. Thank you APCH!
I am amazed how APCH is delivering food and other essential goods on a weekly basis through their family resource depot. Not only are they delivering food but also program materials so that the youth can have a fun and engaging APCH program experience. And it's fueled by caring staff and volunteers. Truly Amazing
A really fun place to volunteer! I enjoy preparing the necessary supplies that get delivered to the children during the pandemic.
APCH is a wonderful organization
It is clear that APCH has the children and families it serves at heart when carrying out its work and mission. The care of APCH staff and volunteers shines through in their dedication to supporting and connecting our community. Thank you, A Place Called Home!
I don't have a story yet....I want a story, a life to look forward everyday, give to others with a smile. But no...I am stuck in this 10x10 room hot, sick, worried, scared, confused, ill, isolated not knowing if things will get worse. I so much would like to change this story around...I know I will some day. I am 58 diagnosed with heart failure, alls thats wrong with me is my heart wont pump strong enough...My medication has blown me up I am getting use to them and started doing better was searching for housing....Now,being cooped up and no one wanting to work is not helping..I have asked for help from my doctor, case workers, senior centers, HUD, LACAD housing, alls I get is go try here..and here only for them to push me out again go here we will put you on wait list..Ive waited over a year..I am so tired, worn out, feel that I cant do anything about this....I am so tired...I am italain, thats how i got to this site...I dont know who you are but will google a place called home after this note. I was searching for housing and got the golden age affordable senior housing..they all are chineese...where do I belong???? Where do I belong?..I am italain,,where do i search???its taken me here...A place called home? I am 58,,,,not 62 or 65....I am disabled on SSDI...food stamps I need help with housing...1 bedroom larger than 10x10 or apartment or studio...or even share a 2 bedroom with another elder...Please help me if you can..my email is jeannie.perri1 at gmail, dot com. I can walk, cook,,run soon? I need to move...feel free again...I want to help others with a smile like you do...Please help me. Jeannie
Amazing team members! Super friendly staff! The energy in this place is beyond great! Love volunteering so much!
Amazing mission and provides so many incredible opportunities for the youth of Los Angeles. APCH not only supports successful futures, but it also supports day to day needs, such as food, safety, and mentoring. There should be more funding for programs like this.
Awesome mission and welcoming staff. Thank you for letting us contribute and take part with your organization!
We helped do some organizing and decorating for the holidays. A Place Called Home is doing amazing work and were so hospitable to our group. I’m happy to have helped them out and look forward to supporting their cause in the future.
A place called home is by far one of my favorite nonprofits to volunteer at. Today I was apart of an event known as adopt a family. Families have gone through the process to join and at times, have to join a waiting list to do the impact of so many families in need. I was fortunate enough to have had the pleasure of greeting all 129 families today. Truly such a heartwarming feeling! This event was well organized, staff was so welcoming and very friendly. Ana, staff member was expectionally friendly. Truly going out of her way to make sure all volunteers, donors and staff were feeling good and had all they needed to participate. If you’re ever looking to volunteer or donate in anyway possible, please consider the organization. The staff truly make you feel comfortable, welcoming just like a family.
Even before I started working for this great company it still amazes me what a positive impact they have on the community with no advertising simply word of mouth is what gets our members here.
I'm grateful for A Place Called Home's commitment to youth and families in our South Central community.
I love that I can bring my kids. I also like how it's very organized and that we can come together as a family.
APCH is an amazing non profit! They have a myriad of programs designed to help kids succeed. It's even cooler that they have college flags from all of their alumni around the halls that motivate the kids.
Being apart of their mentor program I have been able to work with a young man who has shown so much growth and taught me so much in the process .
This is the type of non profit that needs to have a base in every major and minor city, I look forward to continuing to work with them. They've even helped motivate my plans to have an event for youth myself.
I started as a teachers aide for the after school/homework program over 5 years ago. Not too long after that I was approached and asked to be a mentor to a younger student who was struggling in his work, in his community, and in his home. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, as I now witness my mentee transfer from a 2 year community college program (with great pride!) to his Bachelors program at Cal State San Francisco! So very proud to be a part of his legacy-a legacy built between a unique partnership known as A Place Called Home and the Los Angeles community.
This is one o f the BEST organizations I've participated in. In my lifetime the is one of the things I'm most proud of. My wife suggested I give back and I was told about A PLACE CALLED HOME. I've been mentor for over 3 years and the rewards continue to come.
HI! My name is Kristen I work as a mentor at APCH and I love it! This is my first go at being a mentor and APCH has been the perfect place to explore this role. I have been wanting to get involved in the community more especially with youth. As a musician myself I was struck by the program and the plethora of resources it gave their youth for creative outlets. The staff at APCH are so incredibly nurturing and helpful and always available for questions. The group outings they make avaiable for us mentors and our youth is incredible from sporting events to concerts they really allow their kids to experience the city. The mentoring program gives such a positive and supportive enviornment for youth so they have place other than home and school to find out who they are. My young lady is so incredibly smart, kind and talented and I would not have found her and found such a wonderful bond if it weren't for the mentoring program at APCH.
These guys have been fantastic to work with, I really believe they have the best intentions and all my experiences with them have been genuine and positive. Their team has always been very friendly and the events I have attended with my mentee have been fun and invigorating.
I am currently a mentor at APCH, they truly care about the mentor and mentee relationship. They help facilitate meaningful events where you can connect with your mentee and they are also very responsive to inquiries. I sincerely enjoy spending time with my mentee and the wonderful people who make APCH posisble.
Such a great organization that puts all of its effort in ensuring youth get the adequate resources necessary to excel in life. I am touched by all that the staff does to support their members in every way they can. Great place for youth to grow academically, personally, and professionally!
We have a great time helping out. Your organization is awesome! What a great place to volunteer for such a great organization!
It was my first time here and I really enjoyed my time serving the families. Keep up the good work !
It was great working in a team and helping the organization set things up. I helped combine cutleries and tie them together. It was a wonderful experience. What the organization is doing is really great. I like how you keep things very organized and clean. Thank you for the experience.
Very happy to volunteer here today. It’s a wonderful experience and a truly fantastic event. It really does feel like home here
I came to A Place Called Home to volunteer for their Thanksgiving dinner set up and I am so impressed by the staff and facilities here. I knew the organization did wonderful work in the community but you realize why they are so successful when you come to volunteer in person. I urge everyone to volunteer in person and to donate!
Very powerful full service support provider to the community surrounding it. A model example of when a non profit has immediate and direct impact on the community it serves in an immensely profound way. Volunteering here is a joy. The positive energy of the place exudes from all around you and you are welcomed and appreciated from the moment you arrive.
A close friend of mine invited me to volunteer at a place called home. And it was an awesome place. Friendly people and great facility
Great organization that helps the community. A wonderful place to take time and offer community service. Volunteered for a thanksgiving dinner and would definitely do it again!
This operation looks like it is really helping the local community with a diverse set of resources, not just providing handouts, but a real way to address the needs of the individual.
Such a wonderful place where the community is loved and welcomed. A place where needs are met and where dreams develop into reality. A little slice of heaven.
A place called home is a great place that has different opportunities for the children in the community. They have basketball courts, a dance studio, and an indoor space. The staff here is very nice, helpful, and caring.
Very dedicated and empathetic staff. The kids are taught to be kind and are well spoken. This organization is dedicated to serving their community and I only wish there were 100 others like it
Amazing experience at A Place Called Home!
The staff and the professional vision from all leaders is remarkable serving the community.
Great place to volunteer! This organization does wonderful work for the community. Keep up the great work!
Thank you APCH for all you do for your community. Truly amazing to be able to help, even if it’s in just a very small way
I love volunteering at A Place called Home. APCH has a unique ability to be able to target the needs in South Central. From the Cinderella Project to The thanksgiving day every single event is flawless and so special to be a part of it. The people that work here are full of heart and have a love for the community and their members that is contagious.
My experience at A Place Called Home has been transformative, my only regret has been not coming to the center sooner. My involvement began with the mentorship program where I was paired up with a wonderful teenage mentee, it soon progressed to participating in the Scholarship committee where I helped to interview potential applicants, to my more recent involved in the Leadership Council, which does fundraising. Needless to say, I couldn't help but become more involved the more I learned about center and its good works. This organization is a beacon to all the kids in South L.A. it serves. The energy and resources put into it has created an environment conducive to helping the kids not only meet their potential but break through perceived and real barriers. The pictures and videos don't do justice to this place, you have to experience it in person. I couldn't be happier or more fulfilled with my involvement here, I look forward to my continued involvement over the years.
Last year, I went to the Home for the Holidays event and it was so wonderful to see my kid's smile as they played in the snow (which they have never seen before). A Place Called Home does a beautiful thing for the community and it warms my heart that every year the agency seems to offer more fun and open activities for the community. This year, I also went to the Comic Event, wow!!! Thank you APCH for the free books and bringing all those artists to this community. Honestly, if it wasn't for APCH my kids would not be able to experience these types of events. I am a single mother of 3 and funds are tight, so any opportunity that helps my kids be part of something productive and positive is a blessing!! Thank you to all those wonderful staff members and volunteers. We appreciate you!!
A Place Called Home is an amazing nonprofit organization that helps kids to achieve there dreams and support. By entering A Place Called Home you can tell the people who work there love helping the kids and want them to achieve in life.
A Place Called Home is an amazing nonprofit. They collaborate with my university; California State University Northridge and let us as a class assist them. They asked my class to help them but in all honesty they are the ones helping us. Their vision for the kids of Los Angeles is special. With all their mentoring, tutoring, SAT prep, arts and athletics etc. kids can’t help but feel welcomed and empowered. It’s a transformative process that changes anyone’s life who is apart of it. I’m just so glad I’m able to help them spread there passion onto social media outlets. It’s an honor and a blessing.
My name is Yesenia Verde I have volunteered for this great organization. That day just to see how happy the girls were to receive their dresses made me happy. I also have learned about all the activities they have their for the youth. I am happy they have a nice place to go to learn and get inspired to continue their education. I will encourage everyone to help in anyway that you can so this organization could continue to help our children and teens. Together we could make a difference. Great Job!!!
The work that this non-profit does is truly changing the community for the better! In the chances that I've had to work with them, I've been very moved by their commitment to the kids in the area and beyond.
I have been volunteering at A Place Called Home since February 22, 2018. I currently also have my 11 year old sister Neida at A Place Called Home. Since the day I started to volunteer i got to meet many great children and staff. Originally when I started it was because of two reasons. One was for my little sister she was new and fairly shy. The second was because since I was little APCH had been around for a long time I always wanted to go but I never could because i went to school too far. So when Neida told me she wanted to join we did research. APCH gives children so many opportunities they get them off the streets of south central, where many of the people I grew up with fell into a bad road. They get these children off away from the streets into a safe haven where they get fed healthy home cooked meals. Where they can fun and be themselves, they get help with school work. There at APCH these children explore many many subjects that most kids can't access in a normal life setting. Children can explore music like learning how to play the piano, guitar, violin, ukulele, flute, drums and more. How to code through digital media or take photographs, make beautiful art work in the art studio. Learn about the community we live in the world we wake up to every day. There are so many many more classes than just those. APCH even has classes where kids can learn about themselves like Girl Power and Journey. All of these and many more classes are available to these wonderful youth. I can truly say with all my heart and soul. That A Place Called Home is a wonderful program an opportunity every child can have and should have. It's a place full of staff with much love, care, and nurture for the children who will all one day rule the world in each day of their lives. Although I may just be an Art studio volunteer I can say I myself have learned to have the respect for life and all around me. The empathy for those who I may come across, the accountability of any action I make. The courage to step out my shell away from the shyness I once had. But most of all that no matter what is happening today out in the world out in the country in our very own neighborhoods. That I will always have hope, hope that these kids take every chance every opportunity that comes their way, every fall, every rise, that they will one day turn the tides of event in their favors. In the end A Place Called Home is not only a program but a sanctuary where a child can be free to be who they are explore what they love. A place for not only students but families to come seek help be it clothes, food, supplies and more. In my eyes A Place Called Home is literally a place Neida and I can call home. It's a second family and friends that she has, a bond that both her and I will hold to a place we can always look back to and remember every memory made and to yet be made.
My son has been attending A place Called Home for 4 years. This place is amazing they have taken my son camping and he does sports here. They also help them with school. They provide healthy meals and wonderful experiences. A helping hand to all those working parents. Truly making a difference.
A Place Called Home provides life changing and magical experiences for the children of Los Angeles. They are our heroes!
We had the pleasure of adopting a family for Christmas. Instead of buying gifts for each other my entire immediate family agreed on donating to a better cause, making a family in need happy. So to anyone reading this message next time you are purchasing something, please ask yourself if you need it or want it.
Adopt a family!
it was a fantastic experience helping and giving is what the world needs. To bring a smile to someones face is what I call this organization. It was an all around wonderful time. keep up the great work
Amazing experience!! Everyone was super positive and helpful. We all had a great time handing out Thanksgiving dinners!! Very thankful that A Place Called Home helps so many people. We look forward to helping out as much as we can in the future!
This experience made me really appreciate the things I have, and the things I will receive in the future. This experience also made me realize that I'm am blessed to be living the life i'm living, because there's so many people who's lives are way tougher than mine.
I had a great time at A Place Called Home. The atmosphere was energetic and uplifting, and I felt honored to be a part of something like it. We fed the community for thanksgiving, and it was an amazing experience.
Helping the less fortunate people was great and I loved giving out bag. Seeing a smile on their face brought me joy and I was glad I was able to be apart of this.
The experience was very fun and was very good. It felt good to give back to the community. It also felt good helping people who needed it. I think that this organization is very good and people are very thankful for the things that they do.
I think that the experience was really good for our group. It was good to help the community and see the difference in poverty around my city. I think that the people running the event could've done more. Many of them were standing around and on their phone, while us, volunteers, were working hard.
I love them. They are so friendly and helpful. I attended the book give away with my kids and found the staff to be very friendly and it was very well organized
APCH has always been willing to accommodate our student volunteers, they have excellent programs for their families and find ways to engage the community. They offer volunteers with great opportunities and expose them to different experiences that helps with future career paths.
I have done a lot of volunteering throughout the years and working with APCH has been the most impactful experience I have ever had.
Truly an organization focused on working with and for the community. They are consistently finding ways to engage not only current members but LA as a whole.
I brought my kids to the book give away. Your staff was very friendly and did a fantastic job in this event. Thank you for putting on a great event that the kids can enjoy .
I love volunteering here, magic happens at A Place Called Home and its where young folks can feel safe and loved.
A Place Called Home truly is a haven for kids in Central Los Angeles. The programs it offers helps kids learn how to take care of themselves mind, body, and soul. From healthy nutrition to dance, art, music, counseling and even assistance with furthering education, APCH has something for everyone.
The care the staff has for the youth is sure to leave a positive impression for years to come. If your child has the opportunity to be a part, do not hesitate signing them up!
I had the wonderful opportunity to visit with my teenage son. The facility was very organized and orderly, however what impacted us most was the passion and commitment of the staff and the obvious joy that was experience on a daily basis by all who entered!
I've had the opportunity to to volunteer at APCH on 2 different occasions, and look forward to visiting again next time I'm in So Cal. The opportunity APCH offers these kids to have it all, to become all they can be, is fantastic- they really care about each of the children
I'm so grateful to have worked at this Thanksgiving event today. The staff was so helpful, well-organized, welcoming and fun to be around. We can't wait to come back and help again. We hope A Place Called Home can expand for years to come. Bravo!
Really positive experience volunteering at APCH. They are organized, friendly and give a great service to the community.
a place called home is amazing! they offer a lot of opportunities for us. A place called home literally feels like home because they are welcoming and always willing to help out in what ever way that can.
A place called home is amazing! It offers many opportunities for everyone. A place called home is a place I can actually call home because it has a warm heated welcoming environment.
a place called home is cool because they have a lot of things for kids. i use to come here so i think their progress is amazing
This is really good. the service you guys offer is amazing. I have 2 years coming and i am very grateful. Thank you so much for allowing us low income to be able to have food on our table on Thanksgiving.
thank you for the service it was great. A thanksgiving dinner is possible because of a place called home
As a member of APCH i know firsthand how much good it does to our communities and this Thanksgiving give away is another example of APCH's great impact on the lives of the members, volunteers and community people.
A Place Called Home is just such a wonderful place, the name even says it all! Every day I come here and I love it. It does a lot for families in need year round.
A Place Called Home is a great organization to help these children get a great start on the school year and it was a pleasure shopping for all the items needed for their backpacks for our office to donate. I also had a great time helping hand out the backpacks to all the kids!
I have volunteered at A Place Called Home for 3 events now, including the Christmas Toy Drive--which is a huge deal in the neighborhood. This past weekend I attended for the Back to School Drive and I was amazed at how many people line up outside, and the dedication they have to patiently wait before the sun rises! It really shows the need is there. I'm happy to be contributing to an organization that is giving back to the underserved Los Angeles community.
Volunteering with this organization is very rewarding, and worth the time. They have a great mission and strong organization, making sure that students get the help and supplies they need to have a successful future. I volunteered in their back to school giveaway and was amazed by how many students they helped, and the way they coordinated such an effective event. If you have the time to volunteer or the ability to donate, this is an organization to keep in mind without a doubt.
a place called home is pretty cool. its amazing that they give children supplies for school and presents for christmas. i love it !!!!!
They are really kind and all help out a lot. I got a free backpack and supplies for school great event .
My experience with A place called home we great! My son was able to get a head start on much needed school supplies. I was also able to get some great books for him! I will be returning next year! Thank you
excellent service. The kids had a chance to have a backpack for school . Very durable bags. Thank you so much
Thank you so much A Place Called Home and all of their sponsors for giving out backpacks and school supplies for the kids. They really enjoyed everything.
it was a very wonder full experince in was a very long wait but it was worth the wait for the school supplies that all the kids and teens need. they are very helpfull people
the experience with a place called home was good, they have a great staff, they are very nice people. the waiting was a little to much but i think it was worth it.
I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE DONATIONS BEING GIVEN TO OUR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
KNOWING MOST OF US LIVE IN POVERTY AND ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES , WHICH ARE REALLY IMPORTANT FOR US TO HAVE TO BE ON OUR WAY TO SUCCESS.
I HATE SEEING KIDS ON THEIR FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SAYING THINGS LIKE " I DONT HAVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES" BECAUSE THEIR PARENTS AND FAMIILIES CANT AFFORD EVEN PENCILS,NOTEBOOKS, OR CRAYONS. THANK YOU GUYS FOR GIVING BACK!
THE PROCESS TO ATTAINING THE SUPPLIES WAS VERY FAST AND EASY.
LOVED THE ENERGY THAT THE VOLUNTEERS GAVE OFF ASWELL.
GREAT JOB HOPE YOU GUYS CAN CONTINUE TO DO THIS FOR OUR FAMILIES IN NEED !!
dammmmmmm this place is awesome i love this place hopefully they bring more things to satisfy us even more
my experience at a place called home was excellent i loved it they were so nice and it was very easy to get what i needed i will come back for sure
i am an only child living with no electricity at the moment and its very hard to deal with income problems thank you
I think it is great that they are donating to kids of south central. I'm really happy that they are providing school supplies to many of the kids.
this is a dope organization, thank you for these backpacks. If it was not for A Place Called Home, I would not have a backpack. Thank you very much!!!!
i like all the activities they have they always do everything fun i really love them!!!!! Apch never lets us down!
A place call home is a very wonderful place to be at. It is definitely another home and people should come and visit us a lot.
I been an APCH member for a long time and am so proud of it. I feel extremely lucky and think APCH is one of the best things that could ever happen to anyone. This back to school event makes me excited to go back to school.
its really cool and awesome and dope hopelly they do it next year
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MY daughter Saleen Isabella Aguilar started just this summer, and each day she comes home happy, she tells me what she has learned throw out the day..... always exited and looking ford ward to the next day. I am a happy parent to know she is enjoying her self, not only that but that she is learning and having a great time.
I love the event because i got to get my favorite backpack also get to dj at the event also not only that but volunteer. SO yea this is the greatest event ever.
super cool, great experience, i always thought that it was not a cool place but now that i know what they do and how they help out the community i feel like this is the best place for the community.
A Place Called Home is truly home. It helps many young scholars achieve their goals and learn about the real world. This non profit organization give scholars hope. Overall, A Place Called Home is a very great place who helps its community.
my experience here at A Place Called home was really good because all staff and members see each other as family, and they help each other in order to become successful and to me i was appreciated because everyone was respectful towards me.
Since I have been volunteering at APCH I truly have loved my experience here. It's been over 2 years and continue volunteering I can say that it real is such a great nonprofit organization. Just seeing how all the kids are being helped with whatever they may need help in as well as for their families it truly is so incredible. I can say that my experience at APCH is that that i will not forget and i know would help me out in the future.
Since I have been volunteering at APCH I truly have loved my experience here. It's been over 2 years and continue volunteering I can say that it real is such a great nonprofit organization. Just seeing how all the kids are being helped with whatever they may need help in as well as for their families it truly is so incredible. I can say that my experience at APCH is that that i will not forget and i know would help me out in the future.
A place called home is a fun and entertaining place to spend the summer. As a volunteer working with the kids, it was exciting and it makes you feel very responsible to help and being asked for help when someone needs it. I also learned a lot in the department I was in and some of those things I had never learned at school.
A great non-profit is not just an organization based on good intentions and new ideas that are aimed to help its demographic. It's more than that; a great non-profit such as A Place Called Home is much more than just a foundation built from one persons dream to help the community. It stems from something much more than that; a passion deep down within, a passion that is driven by first-hand experience and a vision to WANT to see a change in the community APCH stands for.
When a non-profit is founded on a genuine interest to develop a path to success and long-lasting change, all of its staff, volunteers and members are able to get a taste of this love and care which allows for more forward-moving, positive growth. The core of this foundation -- built upon everlasting generosity, care and support -- is like a foundation to any well-structured home. With a solid foundation that APCH sits on, everything that APCH stands for will continue to maintain a sturdy and focused game plan -- that is to give the community hope, guidance and opportunities that all of its people deserve.
I have been volunteering at APCH for more than a year now and have spent hours and hours working with staff, members and other volunteers. From the moment I read about APCH online, I knew I had to check it out as I also had a passion to want to see change and to give those that are less fortunate an opportunity to strive and succeed. I wanted to see change and as soon as I started volunteering at APCH, I got my first-hand experience at seeing what combing great people with higher hope looks like inside the walls of APCH, the experience was overwhelming in a good sense because I was seeing change; positive change. Whether it was seeing members get served nutritious meals, members being taught general education or seeing the kids open up to staff and volunteers simply because they are there to support and listen.
After years of living near areas that I see are lacking proper resources for youth and seeing people living on the streets, it is comforting to know there are individuals out there with brilliant efforts and compassion to develop something that caters to those that are seemingly controlled by their surroundings. APCH is not just a non-profit, it's a team of people that share the same compassion to help and as a volunteer with the same compassion and eagerness to see positive change, I am lucky enough to be able to see it everyday while working with the members of APCH.
Thank you APCH for doing your part!
My experience with A Place Called Home (APCH), as a member, has been absolutely life changing. As you know, or maybe don't know, A Place Called Home is a nonprofit youth organization located in the heart of South Central dedicated to the development of the youth and the overall greatness of South Central. APCH offers it's youth tutors with the soul intention of helping the student, I mean honestly strive to help the student. APCH also has an amazing dance company that has recently performed at the Beverly Hilton for Girl Power, another class provided by APCH. Girl Power is class in which young women of South Central are empowered. I just restated the name of the class but, the name is exactly what it means, to empower women. There is another class similar to Girl Power, but deals with the young men and teaches them to be positive role models in their communities, Journey. APCH has alot to offer; dedicated staff, amazing youth, and family. I can honestly say that I would not be the young man I am today if it were not for APCH. As many people know, South Central surrounds its youth with gangs, violence and drugs. I have had my experience with them all. I mean most of the men in my family are gang affiliated, imprisoned and drug addicts. My own brother started serving a 16 year sentence at the age of 20, went to juvenile hall at the age of 16. My brother had his youth taking away by the violence in South Central. He had no positive male role model to look up to, most of us don't. I've gotten jumped, I've been shot at, threatened, and for my "protection" I decided to join a gang, but I didn't. You weren't anything if you didn't belong to a click, you would continuously get punked if you weren't respected, and the ultimate respect from other "men" came from gangs. I was fortunate to run into APCH, I had the opportunity to better myself and my community. I just wish that we could outreach a lot more, and its so sad to know that we cant hold many members. We work in a small place, we just need help and as a member I say we because APCH is a family. If wnat to know more just come in for a visit and witness it for yourself, you will not regret it.
A place called home is nice its a fun place to be and hang out with friends you can also meet new people and help you during school session and we can go to field trips during summer we also resive free snack and we can have fun class and get to know new people from different schools and get to know them and make them as friends and also meet staff and meet an example for you for example teens always have to be the leader of a younger person
A place called home is a place that you can be yourself. I really love this place because I can meet new people. I also can ask for help to many staff in this place. They, also teach me new stuff. For example, I can learn how to use many instruments in the music department. For these many reason I would say that A Place Called Home is a wonderful place to be in.
You can never go wrong with this organization. They helped me get into college with every single step of the way. They have everything you need, books, tutors, entertainment (board games), and SCHOLARSHIPS! If there is one thing you want to do on your free time -- I recommend visiting this place.
I think Apch is a great place that offers opportunities as well a place for kids to learn and interact with things they don't get to see everyday. Apch is great because it offers art and fun classes for kids as well as supporting academic classes. I'm proud to have been a member of this great organization and thank-full to have grown up learning so much from this program.
Yo soy madre soltera y mis dos hijos participan en el programa y es una bendicion. Yo no se que haria sin este programa. Aparte de que me ayudan a mi, mis hijos benefician muchisimo del tiempo que la jente de hay le han dedicado a mis hijos. Y todo los programas no cuestan ni un centavo. gracias a place called home.
It is GREAT! APCH is a really good place to attend. I have been here for about 7 years and I have always had amazing experiences. It is really good getting involved here. One of my favorite thing about it is the dance department. It has helped me grow so much. I am currently in the dance company and it is amazing. As a teen they provide so much for me and everyone else. You should come for a visit.
I have learn a lot here and i learned that i am capable of so much more than what i thought. APCH thought me that i am a strong and really creative person and i have made so many friends that i know i wont forget about. I love doing dance and volleyball here it became a part of me because of APCH.
APCH is a great place, it offer me so many opportunities that I would not get otherwise.I love coming and making new relationships with all the members and staff.Also, it challenging me to try hings I would never even think of.As a result of coming to APCH , I've joined the dance company and performed in front of over 11,000 people.
I didn't know what to expect when I started volunteering, but APCH is a great community program. The children have fun, the location is clean and safe, and the staff is helpful. This only my first year with them, but I can see that the staff does everything they can to support the children of the area.
I love being at A Place Called Home. The reason being is that everyday I come here I feel very joyful, not only that i'm being around the best people here. Also my best friends who like hanging around me when i'm very bored or don't have anything to do . Apch gives you a lot of class options here. And my favorite classes here are Music Athletics, and Digital Media. So yea thanks for reading this and I hope you come visit us.
I really enjoy playing with the kids here. Everyone is so nice and I feel so comfortable. The kids are so cute and I love to listen to their stories and even their complaints. I feel like I learn a lesson every time I am here. I learn to be patient, to deal with kids, to be observant, etc. Volunteering here has made me a more mature person and I think that is really important in my life.
I have been a member at a place called home for about 9 years and i have to say I love it here. I made so many friends and those are my closest friends. I like the way the connect with the members and also help our community. It's just a wonderful place.
I've been with APCH for a while. IT's been good when i came but it got better now that i have seen the improvements it's better
This place has helped me a lot to better preform in school. They also take their time to meet each individual to see their strengths and weaknesses. They helped me improve myself by allowing me to sign up for an internship here at APCH.
I come to a Place Called Home to volunteer in the Art Department. The program is positive because of the variety of art projects that are completed. The kids take pride in completing personal work that gives them a sense of accomplishment. Some of the kids say they are not interested in doing some of the art projects, but staff still expects them to be attentive. Because of this dynamic, some of the kids lose focus and become disinterested. It would be nice to see other options to match each individual's passion.
APCH is an awesome place that had help me develop as a person and a high school student. It has improve my self confidence and help me learn new things . It has also help to learn more about my future which is college and how to get there . A very beneficial place that I believe is needed everywhere.
APCH has been great for me because it has offered me many opportunities that had helped me accomplish to the person i am at the moment. It offered different opportunities that end up helping us get better in school and excel. During my time here i have learned new things that in other places aren't ever heard off and allow us to meet new people and help us feel welcomed towards who we really are.
The staff and the mission at APCH is phenomenal, I've had issues with anger growing up, and no one has ever taken the time to get to know me for who I am instead of just seeing another statistic, I was always sort of pessimistic in life but the fact that my mind set is completely different , speaks in volumes of the dedication of the agency
Ever since i came here it was always that one place where i wanted to come everyday. I would always want to be here every morning. The staff here become like a family to you and it is just a great experience to share with people like that.
I am a volunteer here and honestly it is an amazing place that they have created for the kids. They have many different classes for the kids where they get to do really fun stuff that is not only engaging but, educational. The staff are also very kind and always treat the kids with respect and show that they genuinely do care. The title of this non-profit really speaks the truth because it is like another home for the kids.
A Place Called Home is a wonderful organization that helps foster the youth in the community. Without this organization, many of the youth would not have a place to call their second home. The members that I have come into contact with truly love this place. APCH does so much for the community as well. They open their doors every Fall for Back to School Giveaways, for Thanksgiving Day dinner, for the yearly Christmas Adopt a Family Program and for many more events. This year long nonprofit organization is an example to lead by.
As a volunteer A Place Called Home has different programs that helps the kids and a place that they can come to and feel safe.
So many opportunities! The classes were on fun topics while still being educational, and the kids loved the games that were made up about biodiversity, also the many trivia games. The history of animation was also a very liked class where all the students were able to do fun activities while exploring animation and seeing if they had any interest in it. This is a great place! If I could have come here when I was younger I would have!
APCH is amazing! The kids seem to love this face very much and its also very fun for the staff and volunteers. I was only suppose to volunteer for a few weeks but I ended up staying and will most likely stay my whole summer and maybe return next year that's how fun it is. As a volunteer I've seen all the activities the kids get to be a part of and personally when I was a kid I never got to do any of them so it's super cool that they get the opportunity to take part in those activities. Basically A Place Called Home is an awesome place.
It's been a wonderful experience getting to work with this nonprofit. I have gotten the chance to learn a lot from staff and coworkers including the kids that I work with. I have build so many relationships with the kids which have made my experience here so much rewarding. The fact that I'm able learn and try new things makes this nonprofit a place where I can improve and develop new skills and abilities.
This program has a good program that allows students to have opportunities and amazing experiences that most people wouldn't have.
A Place Called Home captures the true passion and talent of the under served population here in South LA. It allows their students to further explore their interests and assists them in reaching their goal every step of the way. The staff do show their true interest in helping these kids succeed. This organization truly deserves its name of another place these kids could call HOME.
A Place Called Home is a great program that teaches our members to be well rounded individuals to better their communities.
My experience was wonderful. I love music and I worked with a group of musicians who shared my love of music as well. The most impressive thing was how much care and love the staff shows the members. I don't think the members and their families fully understand how unique APCH programs are and the benefit to the community.
My hope is one day to be employed by APCH. My only suggestion is that the students be allowed to bring food from home if they prefer.
APCH is a great organizations for the kids in the community because it forms them into well rounded individuals. The students are provided with many different opportunities inside and outside of a classroom, from playing music to doing a sport to researching a new country. They are in a fun loving and educational environment.
I have been volunteering with APCH since January, and it has been a very amazing/ rewarding experience. The children are full of potential and the staff here make sure that they are aware of it. I love the environment inside APCH it truly is a safe heaven for the members.
This organization is full of opportunities for members to go beyond their horizon, im glad to be part of this organization and be part of the impact of the members.
As a summer intern for A Place Called Home, I can say with honesty that they are doing amazing work and making a real impact on the community that they have been serving for years. The staff is very friendly and have fostered positive relationships with the members here. As someone on staff, fostering these relationships is rewarding and the kids are a blast to be around. It is an after school program during the school year and a summer day camp otherwise with activities for their members ranging from dance to athletics to photography. It is a very, very dedicated organization filled with people that care about the community around it and I am grateful to bear witness to it.
I have been working witjh this organization for 2 months now, and my experience has been amazing! I can't say enough about this organization. They make a huge impact on the childrens' lives, and I have learned a lot about myself as well.
Incredible environment, wonderful staff and the work they do speaks for itself. One of my top 5 favorite and most trusted non-profit organizations.
everyone is happy and likes what they do, when i was there, there were more than necessary volunteers
Love this place. The volunteers really care and make a difference for the community they serve. They treat everyone with such dignity and respect
Apch is doing well help us in general and the way thatvthey can improve is by maybe less member because its crowd not much but a little so thays how they can improve
I love this place! I've been working here for 8 months already and they have given me a place where I can call home. The staff are awesome, the programs here are great, and you won't go wrong if you place your child on the program. Thank you APCH for letting me have a place to start getting back in the workforce and letting me call you all my second family.
They are giving back to the community they want to help others. A Place Called Home is doing such a good organization they give their time to help the community
Everything they do is amazing. Far beyond what I expected. They do so many amazing things for the children as well as families and communities.
A Place Called Home always provides great volunteer opportunities to not only work with the youth, but the larger community as well. Love it!
Organization is very invested in providing these children with all of the opportunities they dont have in their neighborhood.
Great place to volunteer in!
I work with many NPOs and APCH is one of my favorites. Its exceptionally well run and organized. The staff is filled with love and compassion and it shows in the kids.
AMAZING ORGANIZATION, TODAY THEY HAD "COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP EVENT" THEIR VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, STAFFS AND MEMBERS HELPED CLEAN-UP THE SOUTH CENTRAL AREA. EVENTS LIKE THESE BRING AWARENESS TO THE COMMUNITY ABOUT MAINTAINING A CLEAN COMMUNITY!
I loved APCH! I decided to volunteer for APCH because I got the opportunity to do this six week long fellowship. From the start the staff kept me very busy and I appreciated that very much. I got to know the members, staff and vistas pretty well. The atmosphere is positive and everyone is working hard all the time. I wish I could have stayed all summer long and kept helping out. This place is a home for most children and it's because of the many people who work together to make a difference.
A Place Called Home is truly an extraordinary organization. The staff is incredible and so focused on making sure the children's needs are met. I believe APCH is the perfect model of a children's volunteer organization and sets an example for similar programs (and sets the bar very high!).
I have volunteered a few times at A Place Called Home and I can tell that they make a difference in the community. They give the kids a place to go to and give them things to do, help with their homework and basically keep them off of the streets where they could get in trouble. I recommend taking time out of your day to volunteer with them!!!
The staff is so welcoming from the first day you step into the center. A Place Called Home is making a difference in this community that is well known for its violence and gangs. This nonprofit is one of a kind. They encourage members to give back to their community and attend college. What I love about everyone in A Place Called Home is that we all have the same initiatives for students to thrive in the real world.
Wonderful non-profit that supports a cause that is dear to my heart: Youth/Child development. I am amazed by the work at APCH and I feel privileged to be a part of such an impactful movement. They are changing lives!
I have been volunteering with the teens in this program and am super-impressed by these wonderful kids. APCH is such an important part of its community and does an amazing job at providing enrichment and education for these underserved young people. The staff and volunteers truly care about the members and make a tremendous difference in their lives. The fact that there are over 500 children on the waiting list to get into this program speaks for itself. The expectation for all of the members is that they go to college, and this is in a neighborhood where there is only a 50% high school graduation rate. The expectation is fulfilled as most of the members do indeed go to college.
A Place Called Home falls nothing short of it's title. I have been blessed to experience and be a part of something incredibly divine- an organization that glows luminously in an area labeled infamously with a sense of "darkness". Everyone there is truly committed, positive, friendly, and kind. Walking into A Place Called Home, I feel my spirits and my character being lifted- every corner I turn I see people taking time out of their day to make the world a better place- chefs, soccer coaches, teachers, art teachers, music teachers, dance teachers, counselors, coordinators- everything. I feel so proud and honored to be apart of this organization.
In poverty stricken south central Los Angeles, it is no secret that many people born here do not have access to the same opportunities as people born in "nicer" areas as people may describe it. A Place Called Home aims to provide these lost opportunities to the youth born in Los Angeles so they can better position themselves for a great future that has traditionally eluded them due to a lack of resources and priveledges. APCH feeds these kids who sometimes come from families that literally struggle to put food on the table daily, they tutor them and teach the importance of education, they give them a safe place to play, learn music, dance, art etc. from professionals that love nothing more than seeing them become successful. After working here for only a week, all the staff members knew my name, were always friendly, and were always eager to collaboratively do whatever it takes to put smiles on the face of each member. This place feels like home, it is doing an extraordinary service for poverty stricken youth, and I am so happy to have been able to be a part of it.
APCH is the best non profit in LA they are always so helpful and make your day wonderful. The people at APCH will always have a place in my heart. Thank you will certainly come back in summer.
It was a great experience working with A Place Called Home. They were organized, friendly and helpful. I was a volunteer for the Cinderella and Prince Charming project. It felt great helping the kids get ready for their prom. The organization made sure everything was in place for us to be efficient while helping the kids. I couldn't have hoped for a better experience.
It was a pleasure to volunteer my time with such a great group of volunteers and staff. Everyone was gracious and polite..... I look forward to helping more.
David Taylor
A Place Called Home is an incredible organization that serves the kids of Los Angeles who need it most. The Cinderella & Prince Charming Project event was fantastic, incredibly organized and a pleasure for my whole family to be a part of.
It was so great to help out with the Cinderella/Prince Charming Project! Your staff is loving, kind, and super organized. The opportunity to work with such an amazing group is one I will encourage all my co-workers to get involved with. It was such a blessing to see the girls choose their dresses and be excited about looking beautiful. It was my pleasure to serve!
It was such a great oppurtunity to be able to be a part of the christmas event at A Place Called Home. It was amazing to see the reactions of all the children receiving the gift bags that we were able to put together. I will definitely be back to volunteer.
Hello Everybody!! Had the best time #Volunteering @APlaceCalledHome. Seeing the kids all with smiles made up for waking up a bit earlier than usual and dealing with the cold weather. They have multiple events all year long sign up and volunteer. Happy Holidays!
Best Wishes,
Erik
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It was a struggle to get up so early on Saturday, but TOTALLY worth it to see all the excited faces of the children, and felt great to be able to help out! The children were greeted by Santa and were able to take part in crafts, go sledding down real snow, sip on hot chocolate and snack on cookies and then receive gifts to top it off. It was great to see all the people who took time out of their day to come out and organize and put this altogether. I'd definitely come back and help out next year and interested in helping out with future events!
Helped out at Home For The Holidays. Was very relaxed, while still getting work done. Enjoyed myself, the atmosphere, and the other volunteers. Will definitely help out again.
It was really fun and rewarding thank you. I really liked seeing the smiles on everyones faces and bonding with other volunteers.
The staff were very friendly an helpful also. Thanks!!
My two sons, ages 14 and 11, and I volunteered this morning for the first time at A Place Called Home to help with their Thanksgiving dinner. All of the staff and other volunteers were so lovely and we were so impressed with the organization and the number of activities set up for the kids. We will definitely be back!
I am constantly impressed with the dedication A Place Called Home provides to the youth of South Central Los Angeles. This incredible organization not only provides an amazing facility for the youth of South Central but also a caring and loving staff to mentor and serve as role models for these kids future. Anyone looking to donate there time or money cannot go wrong with APCH.
A place called home is a wonderful place for anyone that is looking for that full voluntering experience. APCH has wonderful staff member who serve as perfect leaders. They even commend you on your voluntering skills. Some of the coaches (coach alex and coach darrell) make sure that you are on top of game and help you learn their orderly routine. Once you volunter once at a place called home, you are sure to keep coming back. Once you start you realize very soon that apch isnt just a bunch of kids or a bunch of folks trying to get a paycheck. You realize its a family, its a home.
My experience volunteering at APCH so far has been exciting and worth while. I've been able to volunteer in various departments and under various staff members, so I've been able to see first hand just how A Place Called Home operates. The programs are well planned, the staff are dedicated, and the kids are kept occupied. I enjoyed working in the classrooms and working with the kids - definetely a cool option to gain experience in working with kids if that's the field you are going into.
Every staff member I've had the opportunity to interact with during my experience at APCH is wholeheartedly committed to the success of each member. The organization recognizes the importance of not only the local community they serve, but the community of staff, interns and volunteers that come together each day to make programs possible. Their value to the 90011 zip code is evident in the community's response to and support of their tireless efforts to help youth in South Central succeed.
I volunteered this summer and it was an amazing learning experience. Not only the staff help you learnbut so do the children, the environment is great , the staff and volunteers are amiable, and the children are great I would totally recommend you guys go here .
Well first i had helped move boxes from the across the street. Very organized, helpful and friendly. There are not enough good words to speak about this place, other then they do make you feel like home.
Thanks so much. Tanner Shade BOFA, (aka) guy taking pics
I had a wonderful experience at APCH it was a lot of fun, and was able to help many people, I love everything about this place
Volunteering at a Place Called home was really great. it was a fun opportunity to help out our young community. The staff was great , friendly and there was a lot to do and help. Making people happy was magnificent.
I love the Pay it Forward theme! These girls were very thankful and the smiles on their faces after finding that dress and matching shoes is priceless. I will definitely do this again and again.
This non profit is really great especially helping out the youth in our community and the cinderella project is great because many of our high school youth are of low income and cant afford to buy their prom dress I myself benefitted from this program for my homecoming. can't wait to come back and volunteer
Today was my first time volunteering at APCH, the staff was super friendly and helpful. APCH is such a great asset to this community and I am really happy I was able to contribute. Will volunteer again :D!
While volunteering at A Place Called Home, I had thee best experience!! Finding folks who are genuinely trying to create a positive change in such an amazing neighborhood is almost impossible and the folks at APCH are really doing a great job.
This was one of the best experiences as a volunteer.This is such a wonderful organization. Great work everybody!
I love A Place Called Home. I had a wonderful experience volunteering at This nonprofit. I would totally volunteer again.
I thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at APCH...I've been here for the past two years and it's been a very rewarding experience. I first learned about APCH during my first year of graduate school. Dr. Styles is a professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and was instrumental in my passion and participation in this non-profit.
I think that a place called home has changed my life since the day i have started coming. I have learned alot in the year I have been coming to a place called home. i have meet wonderful people and have experienced my things that i would have never done if i hadn't come to A Place Called Home.
i had a wonderful experiene helping out apch givig out a plate of food to many families.. seeing them happy mad me happy this was my first time doing this it actually opened my mind to continue helping out my communitte even more.
A Place Called Home's always helping those in need in anyway possible. They're so dedicated in the work that they do, and they're mission is to make a difference in peoples lives and they teach them to give back to the community. If it weren't for them several people in our community wouldn't be who they are today. Every Thanksgiving I volunteer at a Place like home, and I think about how fortunate the members of a Place Called Home are for the work that a Place Called home has done for them and the difference that they've made in they're lives.
I love how dedicated A Place Called Home is to it's members. They make a huge difference in so many lives. They are teaching these kids to live it up to their potential academically and as people. The success they've had getting kids to go on to college and pursue a passion is remarkable and so important for the future of our youth. A Place Called Home is what it should all be about in the world of nonprofits!
it was a great experiance... being able to help the community and kids was something i enjoyed very much. i'm looking forward to next year!
I have a daughter tha is a member of apch also my grandson is a member. APCH really and truly is the best thing for my kids apch is a safe heaven for the staff is wonderful. i have a special need daughter apch gives her reason to look for goals in her life very positive goal my daugter came from a very dark past now all she talk about is the future what she wants to do with her life and this child is only 8 years old only if I knew about apch when my childern were coming they would been member and I have 8 childern I LOVE APCH it means the world to me and my family
I love volunteering at A Place Called Home all of the events are homecoming and I love how they give back to the community every year.
A place called home has helped me a lot in many ways. They have taught me how to play the guitar, i am now pretty fluent in playing it. They have taught me how to play sports, like basketball, soccer, football etc. Thanks to A place called home i am now in the basketball team because they taught me and i thank them for that. A place called is a great organization.
I had a really good time helping out. This was my first time volunteering anywhere, and the staff and other volunteers made it a fun and enjoyable experience. The Guests were very thankful and friendly as well. I would definately do it again or recomend this to a friend.
Thank You sincerely!!
Great experience! I was very impressed with the community feel of this organization. I brought my 8 year old son with me to help volunteer. So happy to be able to help out at A Place Called Home.
I was quite impressed with how organized this function proved to be. I was also reminded of how critical the need is. I will be back next year.
I've had a great time volunteering today. My job was pie cutter and pie server. We all know that dessert is the most important part of every meal, so I took my job very seriously. I look forward to volunteering again!
Darlene
It gives us as the volunteers a great chance to benifit our comunity. It was a great learning experance and it change the thanksgiving experances for many familes.
A Place Called Home is a great place to come to and volunteer in .
its a really helpfull to the community .
it helps a lot of the people from the community.
This is an amazing place to come to .
i think that this is a good place because A Place Called Home has help many many families and they are always willing to give a hand to the community this why i chose this place to volunteer.
This is a great organization and a wonderful place to volunteer!! I volunteered at Thanksgiving and it was such a great way to give back. The staff is great and very organized. Ana Maria and Gilbert are both great to work with and really love their job and it shows.
APCH was a great organization to volunteer with. they have been very kind and are the best organization to volunteer with.
A Place Called Home truly has a passion for helping the community. The desire to help in any way possible is present across the entire organization and is effectively passed along throughout all their volunteers.
APCH is truly a great example of a nonprofit that gives back to the community with a open heart and welcoming smile. Today my experience was unbelievable to touch people's lives by giving to others.
It was very well organized and everyone lent a helping hand, there were an abundance of volunteers, all looking for something to help with.
It was wonderful being able to contribute to feed the community with such a wonderful and tireless organization.
This was a wonderful experience, nice to see so many people taking the time out of their day to help!
This is a great organization! I'm feel so blessed to have been able to be a part of their Thanksgiving dinner. You can really see the joy and passion the workers and volunteers have. Everything they are trying to do for the children and families in the neighborhood, shows in the positive attitude the children have. Can't wait to help again.
My experience today serving the community was a great pleasure for me and my sons. Seeing the needs of other helps us to the things we take for granted everyday. Thank you APCH for allowing me and my family to look beyond ourself to help those who may be less fortunate then we are. God Bless you and continue to service those who are in need.
The event was fun and it's always a great feeling to be able to give back to the community during the thanksgiving holiday.
I had a great time helping make Thanks giving possible for other people, this was a very rewarding experience and I will do it again. Happy Thanks giving
Today was my first time here. It was amazing! I brought a bunch of people from my department to participate as a team building exercise, and everyone had a blast! It was so fun reaching out to the community and getting to meet the staff here. We are definitely going to be coming back next year to be working with APCH more in the future.
Its my second time volunteering for this event and it never ceases to amaze me how much this organization does for their members and community. LOVE IT!!!
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I started my internship at A Place Called Home late August of this year and it is just an amazing place they have here for the kids. APCH has so many opportunities for children and especially the teens of the South Central Los Angeles area. In seeing this and learning more about what they do as a nonprofit for these kids is really just mind bottling. I'm more involved with the Bridge to the Future Program where its mainly for ages 13-20. Here the teens are able to come in and find help with anything they need. It can be help with school work, projects, play games, college applications, financial aid, hang out with their friends, come up with fundraisers for a trip that they want to go on, organize can food drives for their community if they need to vent about a problem they may be having or have questions about anything they can come to the staff in confidence and talk it out and the list can go on! A Place Called Home is hands down an amazing place!
A Place Called Home is a wonderful organization. At this moment I am taking a break from serving Thanksgiving to the South Los Angeles community. This morning APCH gave over 500 grocery bags and Turkeys that will certainly make tomorrows Thanksgiving special. My whole family is volunteering to make this day, this season a special one for the community. We love that we can come together as a family and give back. Thank you APCH!
This charity is design to help youth at risk. A Place Called Home opens doors for kids. It exposes them to dance,music,art,fitness,gardening just amazing things overall.
APCH, its programs, and community are very close to my heart. The things they provide the youth in the community are truly incredible and they offer chances to succeeed to youth who would otherwise fall between the crack. I love visiting and seeing the excited faces of all the kids and it stands as a constant reminder of the great things they are doing.
I think me helping out the community is really great because I have a great feeling when I help out people who really need and I really love making people happy and joyful and and fill them with hope and glee and makes me feel like a better person and fills me with a lot happiness and I love helping out the community
I really appreciate everything this place has done, it is a very unique place filled with lots of love, encouragement, and support. There is no other organization like it.
a plae called home is a great, happy enviroment were all people are welcomed, there holiday events are so special and make a great difference in the live of many people in the community of south central
I barely starting coming to A Place Called Home this Spring 2013. And with the little time being here i learned a lot. I actually enjoy to come here often! The classes here are fantastic, you learn a lot of things. The staff here are also amazing. From these past months i met a whole lot of people which i am proud to call friends!
Respect Empathy Accountability Courage Hope !
In the short time I've been at A Place Called Home my experience has been incredible. A Place Called Home has helped accomplish many things. For example, on May 14, 2013 I had the opportunity to throw the Ceremonial First Pitch at a Dodgers game. I fully recommend A Place Called Home to anyone, it is place full of joy, encouragement, respect and most of all hope.
I have been a member for almost two years now. Throughout my time here, i have had great moments both volunteering and being a member. I am very fortunate to be a part of this organization and i hope others get the chance to come and see what great things A Place Called Home does to the South Central community.
APCH is a very comforting place and a great place to volunteer and help the community. With the 2 years being here i have learned how to value everything i have. I have been to the Downtown Women's Center where i got to see the reality and what bad choices can lead to.
i had a good time volunteering at apch the experience was really great the people were really fun to work with
It is a great opportunity for all the people in South Central to have a day where they can get a free dinner. Its been a great experience and hope to see these kinds of actions keep coming up around the community!!!!
A Place Calaled Home is a wonderful organization. The passion, love and, caring they show and provide the children of South Central LA is undeniable. I fell in love with this organization on my first tour. Since then my entire district has helped to volunteer, and we are looking to do more. We cannot wait to coninue to work with APCH. Great job and keep up the amazing work!!!
I've been a volunteer since September, and I have to admit that I love this place. The staff and the kids are so friendly, and the environment is pleasant. There is a lot of learning and teaching going on, but most importantly there is a lot of fun. The chefs are GREAT (they even have a gardening/cooking class in here to teach kids about healthy-eating) and the food is delicious. I am glad I was given the chance to be a volunteer at this place.
It's such an honor to be able to volunteer with such an amazing organization like A Place Called Home. It's so rewarding on so many levels and to see that you may make a small difference in the kids lives is incredible. The staff are all so friendly and great to work with!
I absolutely love volunteering at A Place Called Home! The children are all wonderful and great to spend time with. I volunteer with them weekly and honestly I wish I could come everyday and spend time here. The atmosphere is wonderful and the facilities are remarkable. The staff is always kind and helpful and always happy to be there. This is definitely the perfect place to send children for help with homework, after school programs, or if parents are unable to take their children home directly after school.
I have been a member to this great organization for 6 years now. I an so glad i have such a great opportunity to attend this after school program. It has provided me with so much help i will never be able to thank them enough. Great Art classes, amazing dance classes.. And so much help with homework... This is truly a great organization. It deserves 5 stars and more
I have been volunteering at A Place Called Home for the last couple of months and have greatly enjoyed the experience thus far. The kids have all been very enjoyable to be around and seem comfortable with everyone there, including the staff, volunteers, and each other. The organization goes above and beyond in order to provide for the children, giving them all sorts of opportunities to pursue their interests. APCH is awesome!
I love APCH. So far I've only done the sports but the staff and kids are amazing. I've learned so much. I can't believe it took me so long to find this place!
I have volunteered at APCH since April 2013. I feel like I am now a part of the APCH family. The staff I work with are close with me and are always happy to see me. I can rely on them for help and support in my volunteer work and my personal life. The athletics staff and the kitchen staff have been there for me since I started volunteering there. The kids are so funny and a joy to be around. The staff always listens to the concerns of the volunteers. I volunteered in the summer as well and will continue to volunteer as long as I still live close by.
A Place Called Home is a haven for the children of South Los Angeles and a place where they can learn to succeed in school and in life. This organization truly is a blessing to the whole community and volunteering here is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences of my life. I love APCH!
Your organization should be commended for the extraordinary opportunities
that the kids have as a result of the time they can spend there. To hear
their stories, and the questions they asked us is heart warming! It is
fantastic to hear that A Place Called Home makes that much of a
difference!
I'm so glad I've gotten the chance to be a volunteer at A Placed Called Home. It is a nice non- profit organization for youth. To actually be on the inside and see what's going on is amazing. They have many different activities, educational ones also. I love it and enjoy it !!
I have been volunteering at APCH and have had a great experience. They offer children and youth a variety of services that provide great opportunities for them. It truly is a great non-profit.
This is an amazing organization with the most attentive staff and the sweetest children. I look forward to volunteering so that I can spend time with the children and help to advance the mission of APCH.
I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to volunteer at A Place Called Home. I have had such a great overall experience volunteering with the Bridge to the Future department. APCH works hard to ensure that the teens stay engaged and provides different services to help empower them to become successful members of their community.
I just started volunteering at A Place Called Home and I feel so lucky to be a part of something so amazing.
I volunteer in their Art/Grahpics department and am always in awe of how great Miss Bernice is with her students and how well they respond. I'm also in awe of how smart these kids really are and how quickly they can pick up programs like photoshop. It makes me feel good that i can give APCH a little bit of assistance in volunteering that help these kids towards accomplishing great things in the future. Learning a new program is challenging and rewarding and I love that I'm helping them learn new skills and give them an extra edge in their growth to college.
EVERYONE that I have met so far are so loving, love what they do and truly love the kids, and you can tell the kids love them right back. It's nice to know that a place like this exists and that there are people helping to make a difference in lower income communities.
Volunteering for A Place Called Home is one of the greatest experiences in my life . Devoting time to the kids and the nutrition department . Always having great healthy meals and the kids have so many great programs that they can participate and learn so much from .
A Place Called Home is such a great, nurturing place. They are so dedicated to teaching their children about every subject they need, and also helping children learn at their own levels. The staff also sincerely cares that each and every student is growing as a person in and out of the classroom.
I have been volunteering at A Place Called Home since May and I am convinced that it is a five star organization. The wide array of programs and services that APCH provides to members is truly remarkable. Moreover, they do so much for the South Central community. For example, they provide fresh and quality produce and prepared meals for needy families in the community on a daily basis. Oh ya, and it's all free of cost
I had an opportunity to visit A Place Called Home and I was just amazed the organization, energy, and the compassion these people have by serving their community. From the academic support, music development, and to outdoor team sports, A Place Called Home has done an outstanding job instilling confidence and joy to all that have come to A Place Called Home! Bravo!
I love volunteering at APCH! The center is amazing and there are plenty of programs to choose from. I work outside mostly with the kids on the athletics field. The two male staff members are great coaches and amazing role models for the kids. They have the ability to command sometimes up to 200 kids at once . As for the rest of the staff and volunteers, everyone seems to be there for the right reason, because they care, and have always been a pleasure to be around.
First of all, I was impressed with the outside of the building as it looked so cheerful and colorful, also saw the annex across the street and the APCH van heading out. Upon entering, we saw the huge list of classes available (impressive) and was equally impressed with the amount of great equipment supporting each class. We saw the new kitchen for nourishing bodies as well as minds and souls. We saw groups of children talking, playing, exploring and most of all – we saw real Hope and true Progress. All of this – free of charge – and started in the basement of a church, now being offered to so many children and young adults is indicative of what human hearts are capable of. The entire experience was so upbeat and happy…Ana Maria is a shinning star of infectious positivity! APCH is so clearly making a huge difference to many, many families and it makes me happy to be associated with them– it was a wonderful experience!
This place is absolutely amazing. I have never seen a center so dedicated to making sure their children become so well rounded. Tutoring, Sports, Art, Music, Dance, Computer Technology, this place has it all. The Children who are going to APCH are really getting the best of everything. They are learning to become well-rounded individuals that have real goals. With APCH, these goals are becoming realities.
I volunteer here and it is one of the most well run placed I have been. It is incredibly well organized and the staff are so helpful with any questions you may have. The establishment itself is amazing, with a very wide variety of programs that meet the variety of needs that kids have. The amount of programs they run is incredible, as is the depth of each of these programs. It offers opportunities to a huge group of kids and people who want to volunteer there, as getting to go there is quite rewarding for a volunteer.
I have been volunteering at APCH since the summer and all I can say about this program is AMAZING! The kids are what make APCH so great, they hug you when they see you, tell you thank you for helping them, but most of all they never want to leave. An organization like this that gives children from this neighborhood a safe space to explore art, play sports, and eat healthy meals is one of a kind and should be recognized for their work. Thank you APCH for opening your doors to my neighborhood kids!
over the summer I had the opportunity of witnessing the great work they do for the kids in south central when they distributed school supplies to over 800 kids...it's an amazing place...:)
I have had the pleasure of working with the children and staff members, as well as other volunteers at A Place Called home since April of 2013. From my experience i have learned so much not only from staff and volunteers but from the children as well. I have learned different ways of approaching children of a young age and working with them. I was able to spend the Summer volunteering and APCH and it made it the most fun Summer i have had even as a kid. Still i contunue to volunteer here ag APCH and am looking forward to many more years of great experiences here.
A Place Called Home has offered me an opportunity to go to the college of my dreams without the burden of financial cost. I have obtained helped and resources from A Place Called Home to keep me motivated to stay in college. Coming from South Central Los Angeles, Maine was a complete culture shock and Bowdoin itself pushed my limits. A Place Called Home is one of the resources that has made my transition from South Central to Bowdoin College a successful one. When I was giving up last Thanksgiving, I received a call from the college staff that helped me to keep being strong. I believe that A Place Called Home is a resource that equalizes the inequity of wealth between socioeconomic classes for low income community members. What I see in A Place Called Home is light through the turmoils in South Central to a brighter future.
I have been going to A Place Called Home since I was a kid. My family still works there as part of the staff. It is an honor for me to volunteer there and be close to so many amazing children and teens. All of the classes and activities at APCH are fun and relevant. All the emphasis is placed on the kids.
Through Volunteers In Service To America, I was connected with A Place Called Home. This organization, in the heart of South Los Angeles, serves a wide range of children, all smiling and joyful every single day. I rarely see an unhappy child or member who isn't laughing with other members. Having worked at other non-profits in South Central, I've seen what non-effective organizations look like-- and what children who aren't taken care of look like. That is fortunately not the case with APCH, and I've had only positive experiences with the staff and especially with the members. This organization does wonderful things and I'm glad to have spent my year of service here.
I have only started to volunteer at A Place Called Home and I'm already looking forward to doing more volunteer work with them. They offer so many services that are of great need to community and expose kids to different things that traditional schools either don't have the resources for or funding. Good job APCH and thank you.
I'm the mother of one of the children who attends A place called home. My son attended for the first time during the Summer of 2012 and ever since he has a positive experience especially from Teacher Bernice. I can't express with words my gratitude to this organization that has helped my 8 year old express his artistic side. Even though I grew up and live near the area I never thought that there's an enviorment that help children and youth strive to their full potential. As my child's world is art, this Fall he has express himself that when he grows up his foundest desire is to be A comic book artist! And all thanks to Teacher Bernice!
My name is Gabriela and I have been a member of A Place Called Home since 2004. I discovered many things that I enjoyed doing, for instance one of them is Graphic Designs. Ms. Berenice (The Staff/Woker) helped me a lot on grahic designs and it became funner everytime we met for class. I am now part of the Shaheen Scholarship Program that APCH provides. It has helped a lot now that I am attending CSUDH I don't think I would have done it this far yet, without the help of A Place Called Home. Proud to say that it is a truely peacefully, fun, amazing place.
I first heard about A Place Called Home through a speech by the Creative Director at a Women in Marketing event. The speech was about their Cinderella Project event. I was so moved by the speech that I decided to volunteer at the event. After that, I was hooked! I now volunteer one a week in the Sports and Fitness Program. The staff and the kids at APCH are amazing! I'm constantly impressed by the staff's dedication and the kids' love of life. I cannot think of a better place to volunteer!
I have been a member of A Place Called Home (APCH) since 2001. I am now part of the The Shaheen Scholarship Program that APCH offers to youth in South Central Los Angeles. APCH and the Shaheen scholarship is important because it has benefited me in many ways.
The Shaheen Scholarship has given me the chance to concentrate more on my education, it has motivated me to study and work harder. The mentors and tutors of the Shaheen Scholarship Program have been assisting me through out my college experience. They have offered me tutors and study sessions with them so I can be able to ask questions and make sure I’m doing my work correctly and understand it as well. Not only do they make sure I do my work correctly but they assist me to learn the material of the subject. With the knowledge I am gaining from the Shaheen Scholarship Program, I am able to help out my fellow classmates as well and teach them a bit of what they've taught me.
The Shaheen Scholarship Program has offered me many workshops to provide me with the understanding of the basic general education of college. They provided me with the Summer Intensive Program, which really helps me understand the education of college level. Two of the classes that really helped me were the College Survival Skills and the Personal Finance class. The College Survival Skills class taught me how to prepare for the challenges I would encounter in college. The main focus of this class are goal setting, picking a major and classes, time management, motivation and stress, and balancing social life and academics. The Personal Finance class informed me how to balance a checkbook, how to create a budget, and other topics to prepare me to learn good financial management.
Overall, the Shaheen Scholarship Program has helped me a lot, just knowing that I have someone to turn to when I have a question or concerned. The mentors and tutors that this program offers have been great with assistance, always helping me around with homework and questions, it feels great knowing that I’m not alone. I have gotten many tips and advices that I will cherish forever and help me to achieve what I want in life, for example, "WIN; W is for Work Smart, not just hard; I is for Initiative, Take It!; and N is for Networking, what you know vs. who you know."
Thanks to the Shaheen Scholarship, I am currently enrolled in California State University, Los Angeles, I’m a junior and my current major is Kinesiology. I expect to graduate within two years with a Bachelors degree and this wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the mentors and tutors of the Shaheen Scholarship Program and A Place Called Home, always by my side guiding me and helping through the way of college.
My name is Stephanie and I was a volunteer for several events for the children. What impressed me the most was the joint effort of the staff and children of all nationalities. The children are well deserving of A Place Called Home. The staff and parents make sure everything is in order for the success of the community, and rewarding for the donors. APCH is constantly improving the minds of the most impressional children in the Los Angeles area. Thank you for the wonderful contribution to the community.
I have been a volunteer and member at A Place Called Home. This amazing organization has changed the lives of many children in South Central LA. APCH helps students continue their education by awarding scholarships. This is an excellent and safe place for children. This organization offers a variety of free classes like music, art, sports, etc. The APCH staff are very friendly, supportive, and helpful.
My name is Teresa and I been a member since 2008. I started volunteering this summer. My experience there was amazing. The children are fun and respectful, I really had a good time helping out at APCH this past summer. A Place Called Home offers many great services to the community and leads their members to continue their education and help them apply and afford college. I heard about APCH from my brother he was a member as well and this organization helped him accomplished his goal of going to College. In 2008 he graduated from Cal State LA and is thanks to APCH that he was able to graduate and get his Bachelor of Arts. Now APCH is helping me continue my education, just how they have helped many other students from the community. A Place Called Home not only provides a fun summer program, but offers many programs that help elementary/middle/high school students and college students as well. They also give to the community, just this summer I volunteer for the back to school supplies and there was a huge line of children and their families making a line so they could get their school supplies. APCH is a great non profit organization for the community of Los Angeles.
My name is Fleita and this is my first year volunteering at apch and i really enjoy it all the wonderful services they offer to our youth and their parents and the whole setting it is a great opportunity for the community and i hope it be around for along time nothing but great experiences i have had there.
My name is Nereida and I have been a volunteer/member at A Place Called Home since October 2011. I found out about APCH through one of my classmates at Santa Monica College and was told of APCH's vision and commitment to the South Central community. I am very please to say that APCH abides to their mission by helping to make a difference in the life of children, youth and families. I have been a witness of the educational programs that APCH offers to help the youth who are at risk of not graduating from high school or from attending a higher education institution. I could have been one of those students, however, thanks to APCH and their supporters I have been able to return back to school to finish my education. I have received the support and help from their staff members and know that they are there to help anyone in need. I continue to volunteer at the center because I believe in what they are doing and will like to give back to them the same way they are giving to the community.
I volunteered for APCH over the summer as a homework tutor, and it was great. Since I didn't have much experience working with children beforehand, assisting such a large class of 8-11 year olds was a bit daunting at first, but the staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The kids are sweet and hilarious! With such an overcrowded school system in LA, it's awesome to be able to give children the individual attention they need. The longer you volunteer with APCH, the more opportunity you have to create special bonds with the kids and be a positive influence in their lives. Highly recommended!
My name is Elda. I have volunteer for APCH over the past two years. Growing up in South Central can have positive or negative effects in your life. As a young individual I would have wished for such a great organization such as APCH. I am amaze of the wonderful and empowering work APCH provides for youth and their families. The care and love is felt in the work all staff do. Volunteering for APCH had motivated me to pursue my degree in counseling, and hope to contribute to youth as A Place Called Home has done.
My name is Karina. I started to work at APCH in July 18, 2012. I found the place through Herbalife's websites because my mom became a supervisor of the company. I was also looking for something that i could do because my family and I were going through hard times. In 2011, doctors told mom that she had pre-cancer cells and she also has cirrosis from the liver, so APCH was a second home to me during the summer. I felt needed by those adorable children. Unfortunelly, school started Aug 27, 2012 and i had to go back to Cal State Dominguez Hills where I am mejoring in Child Development. Children are my passion and what better way to show it than going to volunteer at APCH. I still go, not as often as i would like. Im also trying to get experience for a real job because i would really liked to help my dad with the bills because both of my parents came to this country as immagrants from El Salvador and since then they being working to give me the best, so i would like to return whatever i can to them. If i would have the chance i would love to work at APCH permitely.
When you believe that every child deserves an opportunity to become the very best they can be, then you would hope that all children, no matter how poor their family, could be a member of APCH. From help with homework, being tutored to being mentored, children entering APCH enter a loving , caring enviornment where they know they are safe, no matter how difficult the neighborhood in which they live. With calles in art, music, dance, computers, drama,and sports, kids get the opportunity to experience so many of the enrichment programs that are not available to them in their public schools. Finally, it is remarkable the number of members that have become the first in their family to attend university with college scholarships and guidance. Every child should have the same chance in life to maximize their potential.
A Place Called Home is an incredible, special organization with a true mission to help children in LA. Their programs and staff really care and are the best in their field. They truly guide and teach the children and it shows. APCH works tirelessly to give the children the best possible opportunities for success. And they do!
I attended their charity fundraiser in Dec and was so impressed by the work they are doing. The children told such moving stories about how "A Place Called Home" has changed their lives. I hope their work can continue to make a difference!
APCH is contributes to children's lives everyday. This organization is not an "organization" - it is a family that works together everyday to touch and positively impact the lives of community children by giving them access to creating a healthy, balanced and personally fulfilling life. I am honored to be a part of this "family" and cannot think of a more valuable organization to donate my time or resources.
Through a friend on the board, I was invited to a fundraising event for this organization and have to say that I was incredibly impressed. The music and art that the kids produced for the event were spectacular, and their energy and commitment were inspiring. APCH is an incredible organization that clearly changes lives on a daily basis and I am happy to be even a small part of what they do.
This is an extraordinary place. The kids and families that they touch and the differences that are made just by being there every day, providing an example of simple, honest, kindness and dealing fairly with everyone they come in contact with makes it more than a place where kids hang out. The education and arts programs are top-notch but I think its the instructors and staff that truI find make the difference. There is a spirit that is immediately apparent when you visit or volunteer. If you have a chance to share of your time or expertise - this is the place to do it. You just might feel like you've found a "home".
I have found APCH to be an foundamental and crucial center in South Central providing many of our youth and children with exposure to other forms of arts. APCH provides a holistic approach to serving this community which is helping many of our local families. Keep up the great work APCH!!
I carefully choose which organization to get close to and support for time commitment and financial reasons. APCH was the absolute right choice. I get more out of being involved and volunteering from the children that attend APCH than I could ever give back. I see the difference the staff and programs make in these young lives with everything from college scholarships to teaching the kids to back to their community. It is quite a thing of beauty.
Outstanding delivery of mission, value and vision. Integrity, creativity, compassion, humor and leadership are at the forefront of this organization.
Helped serve Thansgiving lunch to people in need. Had a great time meeting other volunteers and making a small difference to those who would normally not be able to enjoy a holiday meal.
It was wonderful experience I enjoyed it very much. The staff was organized and friendly, the other volunteers were all willing to help with a smile on their face and a great attitude, and the people who benefited from this seemed grateful and happy. I'm glad I took time out of my day to help it was worth every minute of it.
I've always wanted to volunteer at a food shelter and LifeCrowd made it happen, Thanks. I arrived and was immediately greeted by a friendly staff that gave us a background on the facility along with a tour. Then we helped by prepping food, setting up the banquet area, cleaning dishes and finally serving food to the hundreds of people lined up waiting for a warm holiday meal. I look forward to volunteering again and inviting everyone that wants a heartfelt experience.
Hi my name is Mayra Carrillo Martinez and I am a volunteer at A Place Called Home Today was a busy day and I helped by cutting different pies; from pumpkin pie, apple pie and peacan pie. The job was a bit of a handful because we needed to cut the pies for everyone but I enjoyed helping out. It feels good to be a part of a place where they do something special for others on a special event as Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a special day to give thanks and I am here to volunteer to thank A Place Called Home for giving me the opportunity to be here and be a part of a place where they help the youth in order to succeed in the future. I think it's a great thing to have such places where they care for the youth.
today was my first volunteer role.. and i loved it.. everyone was great from coordinadors to fellow volunteers...i will come back soon to see what else can be done to help a place called home..
It was a great experience. The staff was really nice and friendly and I had loads of fun helping prepare meals for people. I would definitely do it again.
I volunteered with APCH as they helped organize the Cinderella Project. The center brought me up close and personal with the young girls of south central as I helped them pick out their perfect prom dress. My experience was absolutely amazing. Hearing and seeing how happy the girls were made everything worth it. The program ran smoothly and was well organized. The girls left feeling beautiful. The fact that APCH can give hundreds of girls a taste of what more fortunate kids get, speaks wonders of what they can do for the community to help change the world through touching the youth. I will gladly volunteer again and again.
I heard about "A place called home" from a friend of mine who volunteered the year before during prom season. I was impressed by the mission of the charity and was eager to contribute my time. When i arrived the staff was very welcoming and friendly. The space was organized and there was variety to meet and match every taste. Shoes in all colores, styles and sizes, dresses of every size, cut and length, jewlery, perfume, pantyhose, the whole nine. I enjoyed contritbuting to the cause and look forward to coming back again next year!!!!