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Founded by former MLB player Darrell Jackson, 10-20 Club works with youth between ages 10 and 20 years old. It provides interventions, resources and skills to lead more positive lives.

Address: 10810 Paramount Blvd, Ste 202, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 562-294-3315

Website: 10-20 Club Inc.

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Assistance League of Downey is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through philanthropic programs in the Downey community such as Operation School Bell, Glamour Gowns, Christmas Distribution and College Scholarships.

Address: Casa De Parley Johnson Estate, 7749 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 562-869-0232

Website: www.assistanceleague.org/downey 

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The agency provides counseling services and welfare-to-work support services for children and youth in the cities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk, Paramount and other areas of Los Angeles county.

CFGC specializes in children's mental health treatment and provide comprehensive short-term prevention and early intervention, non-intensive and intensive program services. All services are client and family centered.

Address: 8320 Iowa St, Downey CA, 90241

Phone Number: 562-924-5526

Website: www.cfgcenter.com

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Desert Reign Church in Downey is one of the Food Bank’s partner agencies that help maximize services in LA County. Thanks to this agency, hundreds of families can receive food assistance year-round or in a time of need.

Desert Reign currently offers a walk-up food distribution, six days out of the week, in addition to a drive thru giveaway every other week. For specific days and hours, please contact Desert Reign Church directly. 

Address: 11610 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 562-861-6011

Website: ABL Food Pantry — Desert Reign Church - Assembly of God in Downey, CA

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Groceries for those in need in the parking Lot at 4th St. and La Reina Ave. No ID required or parent/guardian needed. Open to all. Every Saturday from 8am-11am. Church encourages to please bring a chair and or/ umbrella, as there is a long wait.

Address: 10909 New St, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 562-862-2438

Website: Downey First Christian Church | Home

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The mission of the Downey City Police Department is to preserve the peace and protect and serve all who live in, work in or travel through the City of Downey. 

Special Programs:

The Downey Police Department offers free stickers to help alert law enforcement personnel that they may be interacting with a person with special needs. The stickers are available free to the public and can be placed near the front door of a home or a car window. If you would like more information on how to obtain a sticker, please contact Neighborhood Watch Coordinator at sarroyo@downeyca.org, or visit the Police Department's front desk to pick one up. 

The Holiday Shop with a Cop: A community program that pairs police officers with underprivileged and at-risk children for a shopping spree during the holiday season.

Explorer Program: An opportunity for high school students ages 14 - 17 to explore law enforcement as a career. For more information, please visit the Downey Police Department Website.

Address: 10911 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 562-861-0771

Website: Downey Police Department

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The goal of the Community Schools initiative is to benefit every student and their family across a variety of areas, including academic performance, social and emotional well-being, mental health, basic needs, economic prosperity, and general well-being. The Community Schools initiative aims to support every student and their family in various areas, including academic performance, social and emotional well-being, mental health, basic needs, economic prosperity, and overall well-being.

Address: Downey Unified School District, 338 Gotham St, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 562-469-6680

Website: Program – Community Schools | Downey Unified School District

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Founded in 1964, the Fair Housing Foundation is a non-profit, educational agency dedicated to promoting the enforcement of fair housing laws and encouraging an atmosphere of open housing through education, counseling services and outreach programs.

Address: 3605 Long Beach Blvd, Ste 302, Long Beach, CA 90807

Phone Number: 1-800-446-3247

Website: Fair Housing Foundation – Fair Housing Opening Doors

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Gangs Out of Downey (GOOD) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that focuses its efforts on raising awareness about the dangers of gangs and gang involvement, educating on ways to avoid such involvement, providing positive alternatives, and intervening in situations where guidance can promote responsible behavior. Our efforts unite local government, businesses, schools, civic organizations, and residents towards preventing youth gang activity.

Address: P.O. Box 13, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 951-538-8501

Website: Downey GOOD

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Jovenes helps youth, ages 18-24, end their cycle of homelessness. They are located in Boyle Heights and serve communities throughout Southeast LA County. Their mission is to help homeless youth become active and integrated members of our community. Together they work to develop pathways for personal and professional growth so young people can move into permanent housing and make meaningful contributions to the community. 

Address: 1208 Pleasant Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Phone Number: 323-260-8035

Website: Home | Jovenes Website

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Kingdom Causes Bellflower is a faith-based, non-profit organization that provides housing services, job development through social enterprise, and ongoing community building opportunities. 

Address: 16429 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706

Phone Number: 562-804-2189

Website: Kingdom Causes Bellflower

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• Withdrawal Management (Detox)
• Residential Inpatient Treatment
• Outpatient Treatment 
• Fee-for-service Groups
• Medical Services 
• Reentry Services

Address: 11015 Bloomfield Ave, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Phone Number: 844-804-7727

Website: L.A. CADA

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PATH was founded on the Westside of Los Angeles by a group of concerned community members looking to support their neighbors on the streets. What started as community members providing food and clothing to those living in the streets, has grown into one of largest homeless service providers in California. In Los Angeles PATH provides a variety of services for neighbors experiencing homelessness that include employment, outreach, homelessness prevention, housing navigation, interim housing, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing.

Address: PATH Los Angeles - 340 North Madison Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Phone Number: 323-644-2200

Website: Greater Los Angeles | epath.org

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Project Eli's mission is to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl and provide education, resources, and support to those who are affected by this crisis. Their goal is to prevent further harm and save lives through a variety of initiatives, including:

• Community outreach and education programs
• Distribution of naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose
• Support for individuals and families affected by fentanyl
• Advocacy and policy initiatives to increase access to treatment and prevent death

Address: 221 Main Street #343, Seal Beach, CA 90740

Phone Number: 714-471-8388

Website: Drug Prevention, Education, and Community Resources - Project Eli

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Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living (SCRS-IL) is a cross-disability, non-residential, disability rights organization empowering people with any disability to live full and independent lives by committing to building an inclusive community that recognizes the dignity, humanity, and worth of all people

Address: 7830 Quill Dr, Suite D, Downey, CA 90242

Phone Number: 562-862-6531

Website: About | SCRS-IL

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Social Vocational Services offers a wide range of quality, individualized programs for adults with Developmental/Intellectual disabilities. They include Community Inclusion, Career Exploration, Supported Employment, Supported/Independent Living, Residential, Alternative, and Transportation Services.

Address: 12610 Erickson Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 562-334-1991

Website: Developmental Disability Services - Intellectual Disability Services

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The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties advocates and provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in all aspects of the community through programs and services. The Arc LAOC promotes the principles of self-determination, dignity, and quality of life for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Address: 12049 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Phone Number: 562-803-4606

Website: The ARC LA OC – Los Angeles & Orange Counties

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The Whole Child is a nonprofit organization providing Mental Health, Family Housing, Parent Enrichment, and Nutrition Education services to some of the most vulnerable families in Southeast Los Angeles County.

Address: 8630 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240

Phone Number: 562-204-0640

Website: Home - The Whole Child

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The Downey Unified School District created the TLC Family Resource Center to help support our most vulnerable students and their families experiencing hardship and lacking basic health/social services. It was initially funded by a State Healthy Start grant awarded in 2000. The Healthy Start initiative provided grants as seed funding to local education agencies to provide comprehensive, collaborative, school-linked health and human services to students facing the greatest challenges.

Address: 13220 Bellflower Blvd, Downey, CA 90242

Phone Number: 562-904-3577

Website: Home | TLC Family Resource Center