OUR MISSION

The purpose of this organization shall be the fostering of interest among its members and community in social, economic and environmental conditions and growth of their community. Additionally, to assist in the development of low income housing in Southern California communities by providing technical and other assistance to nonprofit housing development corporations.

COMPANY PROFILE

Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles (CCSCLA) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 public benefit community-based organization whose mission is to work for social justice and economic and environmental change within the South Central community. CCSCLA was formed in 1985 to help organize against the development of a mass waste incinerator (LANCER) which was planned for construction in our neighborhood. After defeating the LANCER Project, CCSCLA stayed together to work on other issues impacting our community such as affordable housing, banking, planning and land use, and recycling. Our 501(c)3 area of concentration is bounded by the Santa Monica Freeway to the North, the Harbor Freeway to the West, Slauson Avenue to the South and Alameda to the East. This area includes both the Vernon-Central neighborhood and the Central Avenue Corridor.