Los Angeles Programs

Helper Foundation recognizes the importance of addressing food insecurity within our communities. As part of our commitment to supporting vulnerable populations, we have established food distribution services in the communities of Venice and Mar Vista. In addition to distributing food, we provide essential personal protective equipment (PPE) items such as masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer to ensure the safety of community members. Furthermore, we offer assistance with essential household items and facilitate medicine pickups for senior citizens, ensuring that their basic needs are met during challenging times.

Helper Foundation has established a partnership with Otis College, where our staff members serve as mentors to students enrolled in the Homeboy/Girl Histories course. This unique program explores political, ethnic, and social identities and how they are expressed through visual arts. Our mentors work closely with students and community members to cultivate and execute the vision of community through art, fostering creativity, self-expression, and community engagement.

Helper Foundation's Safe Passage Programs create safe routes for community members to travel through neighborhoods impacted by violence or other safety concerns. By partnering with local stakeholders, including law enforcement, schools, businesses, and community organizations, we establish safe corridors and provide escorts for individuals to travel safely to their destinations. Through these efforts, we promote community safety, reduce fear, and strengthen community bonds.

Our Mentoring Program pairs youth with caring adult mentors who provide guidance, support, and encouragement. Through one-on-one mentoring relationships, young people receive personalized attention and guidance as they navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Mentors serve as positive role models, helping youth build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve their full potential.

Helper Foundation's Art and Education Program harnesses the power of creativity and learning to inspire positive change. Through art classes, workshops, and cultural enrichment activities, we provide opportunities for self-expression, personal growth, and community engagement. By fostering a love of learning and creativity, we empower individuals to explore their talents and pursue their aspirations.

Helper Foundation's Prevention Program focuses on proactively addressing the root causes of community issues before they escalate. Through targeted initiatives and community outreach efforts, we aim to prevent violence, substance abuse, and other negative behaviors. By providing education, resources, and support to individuals and families, we empower them to make positive choices and build healthier, more resilient communities.

In our Intervention Program, Helper Foundation offers support and resources to individuals and families who are already impacted by violence, gang involvement, or other challenging circumstances. Our dedicated team provides crisis intervention, case management, counseling, and referrals to appropriate services. By intervening early and offering tailored support, we strive to prevent further harm and facilitate positive outcomes for those in need.

At Helper Foundation, we believe in investing in the future by nurturing the potential of our youth. Our Youth Development Program offers a range of educational, recreational, and skill-building opportunities for young people. Through mentorship, leadership training, academic support, and extracurricular activities, we help youth develop confidence, resilience, and the tools they need to succeed in life.