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Concerned Citizens of
South Central Los Angeles

Executive Director Noreen McClendon
SERVING RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY SINCE 1985

A 501(C)3 NON PROFIT

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"We won’t be the poor old South-Central everybody wants to talk about.” - Juanita Tate., 2004

ABOUT US

Concerned Citizens of South-Central Los Angeles (CCSCLA) is a 501(c)3 community-based nonprofit organization whose mission it is to work for social change, economic empowerment, environmental justice, social equity, educational advancement, and principled prison reform within our South Central Los Angeles community and beyond.

Additionally, CCSCLA's mission is to assist in the development of affordable low-income housing in Southern California communities by providing technical and community-based assistance to nonprofit housing development corporations working within our South Central Los Angeles communities.

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OUR FOCUS

OUR MISSION

Our nonprofit is dedicated to fostering well-being and guiding transformative journeys within underserved communities. We strive to create an environment where individuals are acknowledged, supported, and empowered by both their fellow community members and their representative government.

Based in South Central Los Angeles, CCSCLA provides a focal point for direct community action and a platform for addressing harm within the South Central Los Angeles communities, with the ultimate goal of enabling all individuals to attain a sense of wholeness and well-being.

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How To Master Your Mind Control Your Thoughts & Feelings

How To Master Your Mind Control Your Thoughts & Feeling@freed2healLA Support us with F2H merch @ https://bit.ly/supportF2Hmerch Follow our X @ https://twitter.com/freedtoheal Subscribe to our F2H IG @ https://www.instagram.com/freedtoheal/ Get F2H News on Facebook @ https://bit.ly/3Lp1hhJ This piercing multi-part documentary is filmed live in Los Angeles, California. #incarceration #documentary #education The goal of moderator Executive Director Noreen McClendon is to educated the formerly incarcerated and general public on the pitfalls of generational mass incarceration, and to affect policy changes on the governmental level. For more information and educational resources visit @freed2healLA

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The How of Why Fathers Make Families Stronger

The How of Why Fathers Make Families Stronger @freed2healLA Support us with F2H merch @ https://bit.ly/supportF2Hmerch Follow our X @ https://twitter.com/freedtoheal Subscribe to our F2H IG @ https://www.instagram.com/freedtoheal/ Get F2H News on Facebook @ https://bit.ly/3Lp1hhJ This piercing multi-part documentary is filmed live in Los Angeles, California. #incarceration #documentary #education The goal of moderator Executive Director Noreen McClendon is to educated the formerly incarcerated and general public on the pitfalls of generational mass incarceration, and to affect policy changes on the governmental level. For more information and educational resources visit @freed2healLA

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A Message from CCSCLA

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Executive Director, Noreen McClendon

CCSLA IS COMMITTED TO ACTION IN OUR COMMUNITY

Affordable
Housing

CCSCLA provides affordable housing for over 2000 families annually in the South Central Los Angeles area.

Youth Outreach &
Development

Over 3000 thousand kids from South Central LA participate in CCSCLA youth programs each year.

Environmental
Justice

CCSCLA represents our community on all legislative and policy attempts that are relevant for the protection of our community.

Economic
Development

We directly employ over 300 people with full-time and part-time jobs in the community; as well as provide training, coaching, and reentry programs.

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Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles

Executive Director Noreen McClendon SERVING RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY SINCE 1985