A Place Called Home

The Rec Room: Early Impact

A sense of belonging is one of the Teen Center’s key outcomes. The new Rec Room supports that outcome by giving teens an indoor space to relax, play games, and spend time with friends. Staff recently asked members about their experience at the Teen Center, and their...

Meet CBS LA Sports Broadcaster and Gala Host, Jaime Maggio

Click image above to watch Jaime's campus tour When CBS LA sports broadcaster Jaime Maggio toured A Place Called Home, she got a firsthand look at the creativity, talent, and possibility thriving in South Los Angeles. During her campus tour, Jaime met several of our...

Gala 2026 – Thank You from Norayma Cabot

CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW Thank you. Last night, you helped us raise over $800,000 for the young people of A Place Called Home, and I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. 823 young people came to our campus last year. Every one of them received a fresh meal, help with homework,...

Honoring Gitta Ryle and Herbalife at the APCH Homecoming Gala

A Place Called Home (APCH), a nonprofit serving young people and families in South Los Angeles, will host its annual gala on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at SoFi Stadium, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and advocates to celebrate the young people they serve and the people and organizations who invest in their future.

Spectrum News – Mayoral Forum Hosted By A Place Called Home

LOS ANGELES — Ahead of Election Day, Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman are hitting the campaign trail, speaking with voters.
The candidates spent Saturday afternoon participating in a forum at the nonprofit A Place Called Home in South LA…

Who We Are

We envision a world where your zip code does not determine your future and where all children have the opportunity to find happiness and success in life.

For more than 30 years we have served our community — inspiring, encouraging, and supporting the young people to achieve social-emotional and economic success.

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Our Impact

823

youth annually

76,400+

hours of programs and services provided annually

$450,000+

saved by families through summer programming alone

620+

first-generation, low income students sent to college fully funded

Testimonials

“A Place Called Home made me want to be a positive role model and a man who made something of himself. I want to inspire and be a role model for kids.”

– Chris, APCH alumnus

“I met some of the most influential people in my life at A Place Called Home. I feel like every valuable skill that I learned, I learned there and I still use those skills.”

– Fernanda, APCH alumna

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