Our Approach
Social Justice
Community Organizing
Uniting community members in campaigns to transform our neighborhoods is at the heart of what we do. Our key campaigns include:
Creating an Historic Landmark
Advancing Educational Justice
Advancing Food Justice
Creating Smart Justice
Creating Safe and Vibrant Parks
Leadership Development
Our goal is to develop leaders in our community who can advocate on their own behalf and shape the policies of tomorrow.
Policy Advocacy
Our members participate in key policy battles to improve the quality of life for South Los Angeles residents.
Civic Engagement
We are committed to increasing voter registration, education and turnout of South Los Angeles voters.
Artivism
We organize festivals, art walks, and artivist forums in an effort to raise awareness in the community of key social justice issues.
Member Support
College Prep Services
Our college prep services ensure that Community Coalition youth members succeed in school and transition successfully into quality post-secondary educational opportunities.
Families Helping Families
This program ensures that relative caregivers have the support they need to access needed mental health services, respite care and other support services.
Freedom Schools
An annual 8-week summer leadership and literacy enrichment program serving more than 100 youths (3rd to 12th grade).
Capacity Building
Community Coalition provides training to organizations that serve the South Los Angeles community.
Strategic Communications
The Movement Newspaper
Our quarterly newspaper addresses key issues impacting South LA residents.
Video Production
Community Coalition’s video production lab produces high quality videos that raise awareness on key issues impacting the lives of South Los Angeles residents.