The City of Los Angeles provides this list of worker resources for informational purposes only. The City is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed below, and inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the City of Los Angeles. Additionally, the City does not assume responsibility for the quality, availability or outcomes of the services provided by these organizations. Neither the City of Los Angeles nor any of its employees shall be liable for any acts or omissions based on the contents of this document. This list is not provided with any guarantee, warranty, or representation as to quality or suitability for any particular purpose. Workers seeking assistance should carefully evaluate and choose the services that best meet their needs.
ORGANIZATION | SERVICES |
Anchor of Hope International Ministries, Inc (AHIM) 4112 South Main St Los Angeles, CA 90037 (310) 938-7458 | Job readiness, paid training, certification, and placement for reentry |
Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Los Angeles 1320 East 7th St, Suite 240 Los Angeles, CA 90021 (323) 357-6305 | Provides people returning from prison immediate paid employment, skills training, and ongoing career support |
Center for Living and Learning (CLL) 14549 Archwood Street #221 Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 781-1073 | Job readiness, paid training, transportation, interview attire, tattoo removal, and healthcare enrollment |
Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles (CCALA) 815 Colorado Blvd., 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 274-1380 | Child care and supportive services for families, subsidized child care vouchers through programs such as CalWORKS |
767 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 808-1700 | Job searches, matching, and placement, resume writing, mock interviews, English language services, supportive services |
Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, City of Los Angeles 201 N. Los Angeles St., Suite 6 Los Angeles, CA 90012 civilandhumanrights@lacity.org (213) 978-1845 | Investigations of discrimination and civil rights violation complaints, enforcement of the City’s Civil and Human Rights Law through fines and corrective action, upward mobility programming |
4059 W Washington Blvd, #A Los Angeles, CA 90018 (323) 840-3311 | Wage claim identification and referrals to legal organizations, workers' comp attorneys, immigrant/tenant rights organizations, worker training, workforce development |
Community Investment for Families Department, City of Los Angeles 444 S Flower Street, 14th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 473-3231 | Programs for financial security and ending generational poverty, including childcare, economic assistance, FamilySource Centers, free tax prep, domestic violence, trafficking shelters, homelessness prevention, and financial education |
membership@freelancersunion.org (718) 532-1515 | Guides for taxes, networking, health insurance, and other financial resources, contract templates, directories, assistance with client issues |
309 E 8th St., Suite 302 Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 748-5866 | Legal assistance, workers' rights education, organizing and advocacy, community support, leadership development |
IDEPSCA (Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur del California) 1565 W. 14th Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 252-2952 | Programs for day laborers, workers health, and household workers |
Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance (KIWA) 941 S. Vermont Ave., Ste. 101 #301 Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 738-9050 | Worker outreach & education, employer outreach & education, worker training (immigrants' rights, worker rights, minimum wage), counseling, claims, referrals |
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) 1550 W. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 (800) 399-4529 | Direct representation, counsel and advice, referrals, and rights education |
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) 707 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 683-3333 | Coordination of housing and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness |
Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) 1910 Sunset Blvd, Ste 300 Los Angeles, CA 90026 (866) 557-7368 | Housing programs, search for affordable/accessible housing, FamilySource Centers (FSCs), resources for renters and low-income residents and affordable/accessible housing |
Maintenance Cooperation Trust Fund (MCTF) 828 West Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90015 (833) 452-6486 | Watchdog for California's janitorial industry that partners with responsible janitorial contractors as well as local, state and federal enforcement agencies to hold law-breaking employers accountable in the industry |
153 Glendale Blvd, 1st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 250-4353 | Worker outreach & education, employer outreach & education, worker training (health & safety for caregivers, workers' rights), counseling, wage claims, referrals |
Restaurant Opportunities Center of Los Angeles (ROC-LA) 3055 Wilshire Blvd, 10th Floor Room 1000 Los Angeles, CA 90010 | Workplace justice campaigns, policy work, and workforce development; provide hospitality training classes, know your rights workshops, file wage theft claims and labor violations, and resources for workers |
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program (800) 906-9887 | Free basic tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income families, assistance with claiming tax credits such as EITC and CalEITC |