Programs

  • Food Pantry Program

    FOOD PANTRY - THE FOOD PANTRY IS A MODERN, WELCOMING, AND THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED FACILITY, ARRANGED TO COMPLY WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK GUIDELINES, WITH AMPLE STORAGE SPACE FOR DRY, REFRIGERATED, AND FROZEN FOODS, THE KARSH CENTER CAN COMFORTABLY PROVIDE MORE THAN 600 BAGS OF GROCERIES OR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EVERY WEEK, WE ALSO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 21 FAMILIES DELIVERING BAGS OF FOOD TO LOW INCOME HOUSING THROUGH OUR KARSH MOBILE PROGRAM. THE FACILITY IS ALSO SPACIOUS ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE VOLUNTEERS WHO USE THE PANTRY TO ASSEMBLE AND DISTRIBUTE HEALTHY GROCERY BAGS FOR CLIENTS IN NEED.
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    Dates
    Sep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $1.3M

  • Volunteer Engagement Program

    VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT - THE COMMITMENT OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS IS ESSENTIAL TO THE WORK AND SUCCESS OF THE KARSH FAMILY SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER. ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS AS A KEY COMPONENT OF DELIVERING SERVICE ALLOWS THE KARSH CENTER TO BE A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WISHING TO BE OF SERVICE AND HELP THEIR NEIGHBORS WHO ARE NAVIGATING CHALLENGES LIKE FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY, AND MORE. BUILDING ON A FOUNDATION OF WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TEMPLE CONGREGANT VOLUNTEERS, THE KARSH CENTER VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL OVER LOS ANGELES, INCLUDING MEMBERS OF OTHER FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AN ARRAY OF PROFESSIONALS SHARING PRO -BONO TIME, AND, INCREASINGLY, MEMBERS OF THE KOREATOWN COMMUNITY WHO RECOGNIZE THAT THE KARSH CENTER IS A PILLAR IN SUPPORTING THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE PANDEMIC, VOLUNTEER ROLES AND THE WAY WE ENGAGE HAS DIVERSIFIED AND DEEPENED. WE HOST RECURRING WEEKLY VOLUNTEERS, SPECIAL EVENT/ONE-TIME VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, AND STUDENT AND COMMUNITY INTERNS. VOLUNTEERS RANGE IN AGE FROM 10 YEARS OLD TO OVER 100 YEARS OLD, AND THEY SHARE THEIR TIME BOTH ON-SITE AND THROUGH REMOTE PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM PACKING GROCERY AND DIAPER BAGS TO DOING OUTREACH TO CLIENTS ABOUT SERVICES TO SUPPORTING SPECIAL DATA PROJECTS, AND SO MUCH MORE. ACROSS THESE ACTIVITIES, WE ENGAGED AROUND 400 VOLUNTEERS IN FY21-22.
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    Dates
    Sep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $70.3K

  • Family Support Program

    FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM - THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS FAMILIES WORKSHOP TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE; SUPPORT GROUPS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS; DIAPER AND ESSENTIAL DISTRIBUTION TO MEET BASIC NEEDS; AND LINKEAGE AND REFERRALS TO INCREASE FAMILIES SUPPORT SYSTEM. FAMILIES ARE ALSO RECRUITED AND PRIORITIZED FOR OUR ANNUAL EVENTS. THIS YEAR, THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 381 FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDES OVER 497 CHILDREN.
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    Dates
    Sep 1, 2021 – Aug 31, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $93.1K