Las Candalistas is a 100% non-profit volunteer group of women from various areas of the South Bay. We LOVE this organization because they sincerely do several helpful, beneficial, and life-changing for those they serve. We find this organization as authentic in their desire to make a difference, in the help they strive to provide, and in the cheerfulness and personal attitude of their staff. Please know that the 143 members of Las Candalistas not only believe in the positive outcome that Communities Child makes, but also in the sharing of encouragement and care they pass-on to their population in need. Your donations are always going to the needs of the population they help. This group is honest, sincere in their intentions, and supported by Las Candalistas. Thank-you.
Suzanne Manavian 1st V.P. of Las Candalistas
Community's Child truly cares about and for homeless and disadvantaged women and children originating or residing in the South West region of the South Bay. Many believe that the families living in this area are all well off. Community's Child currently has 1045 homeless and disadvantaged families with 3,035 Children register d with our agency to receive shelter and/or support, health and educational services. Community's Child is unique in that we are a "Christian " organization that serves ALL people through a ministry of love and restoration. We receive no government funding, are in good financial standing and offer the following services:
1) Transitional Shelter Program for homeless women with infants and young children
2) Healthy Bags - Weekend Feeding Programs for Food Insecure Children attending Lomita & Torrance Elementary Schools
3) Health Screenings, education and prevention services.
4) Parenting and Pre vocational Training Programs.
5) Feed The Children - Summer Children's Grocery Program.
6) Back to School - Children equipped with school supplies, shoes, hair cuts, immunizations, vision and dental care.
7) Homeless prevention, case management and referral services.
All of this is accomplished with 3 full time staff and 542 volunteers who kick in over 1,000 hours a year