A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home APCH provides a safe, nurturing environment with proven programs in the arts, education and wellness.

At A Place Called Home, caring staff, supporters and volunteers come together to provide South Central children and teens 8 years old – 24 years old with love, safety, enrichment, training, and opportunities through educational programs, counseling, and mentorship. After-school, weekend, and all-day summer programs and services include tutoring and homework support, as well as a full spectrum of instruction in the arts, athletics, dance and music. Our high school dropout recovery partnership with LAUSD is open in the mornings and we provide year-round support for college preparation, SAT tutoring, and college counseling and scholarships. In 2012 we provided support for 68 first-generation college students in local schools and across the country. Whatever your age, when you join APCH, you bring amazing skills and abilities that may not be fully realized yet. Our smart, caring staff provides individualized attention to every member of our community, through which youth discover their interests, their talents – and their capabilities. It’s almost – almost – like magic, except there is a lot of hard work and focus involved. Check out our videos, or come on by and experience the love and the learning yourself.

Our 11th annual Moondance Youth Film Festival is TOMORROW. 🎬 We received 100+ short films this year, and Friday night we...
10/01/2026

Our 11th annual Moondance Youth Film Festival is TOMORROW. 🎬 We received 100+ short films this year, and Friday night we're screening the best of them on the big screen, including work from our own digital media students. Grab your friends and family. It's free and open to the community!

📅 Friday, October 2
🕡 Doors at 6:30 PM · Screening at 7:00 PM
📍 The Bridge Theater at A Place Called Home, 2901 S. Central Ave

Presented in partnership with the Golden Globe Foundation, Film Independent Project Involve, and LA County Arts & Culture.

10/01/2026

We’re so grateful to Veronica Beard Beverly Hills for partnering with A Place Called Home for this special community event.

Together, we helped bring awareness to APCH and the work we do to support young people in South Los Angeles through year-round programming, after-school opportunities, and a community of care.

We are opening our doors to the community for an important conversation about the future of Los Angeles.We invite you th...
09/29/2026

We are opening our doors to the community for an important conversation about the future of Los Angeles.

We invite you this Saturday, October 3 to our campus, as hosts of the Candidate Forum, bringing together candidates for Los Angeles City Council District 9 and the mayoral race for a morning of civic engagement and voter education.

Mayor Karen Bass and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman will share the stage to discuss their candidacies, alongside CD9 candidates Estuardo Mazariegos and Jose Ugarte.

As a youth development organization rooted in South Los Angeles, we believe our role extends beyond the programs and services we provide. We’re opening our doors to create space for residents to hear directly from candidates, learn about the issues, and participate in the civic process.

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Where: A Place Called Home | 2830 S. Central Ave.
Time: Doors open at 9 AM | Forum: 10 AM–2 PM
English & Spanish interpretation provided
To RSVP, see link in bio.

09/28/2026

Take me back to the summer in Boston...when our members had the opportunity to attend the Berklee College of Music’s Aspire Program.

Through the five week summer intensive, they immersed themselves in music, learning from talented artists and educators, and even experienced life on a college campus far from LA.

From the practice rooms to the streets of Boston, every moment was a chance to grow, discover something new and dream a little bigger.

A summer to remember, for sure!

09/26/2026

POV: the music program at APCH. 🎶

Our young and talented musicians are learning, creating, and exploring - one rehearsal at a time. They’re busy preparing for their next performance, which is our gala on Thursday, October 29.

This will be a performance you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there!

See link in bio for ticketing information.

Just another day in the life as a musician - we welcomed John Avila of Oingo Boingo for an unforgettable masterclass wit...
09/25/2026

Just another day in the life as a musician - we welcomed John Avila of Oingo Boingo for an unforgettable masterclass with our young musicians. From sharing his experience and advice to listening to our youth perform, John gave our students the chance to learn directly from a legend.

We’re grateful to John for sharing his time, talent, and passion with our youth. Let’s hope that the next great LA band might be right here. ❤️

What a night! We’re still reliving our evening at The Spotlight in Hollywood, where young musicians from across LA came ...
09/23/2026

What a night! We’re still reliving our evening at The Spotlight in Hollywood, where young musicians from across LA came together to share their talents and their love of music.

And we were so proud to have 29Live take the stage!

The night was a powerful reminder of what happens when young people have the opportunity to be supported in the arts.

Thank you to everyone who made this special night possible and to all the youth artists who made the stage shine. More to come!

Shop for a cause! 🛍️ Join us at Veronica Beard (Veronica Beard) in Beverly Hills on Saturday, September 26, from 12–3 PM...
09/22/2026

Shop for a cause! 🛍️

Join us at Veronica Beard (Veronica Beard) in Beverly Hills on Saturday, September 26, from 12–3 PM for “VB Gives Back”, benefiting our youth at A Place Called Home (A Place Called Home | South LA Afterschool Programs).

Enjoy an afternoon of shopping - 15% of the proceeds will support our young people and families in South LA. This is the PERFECT opportunity to buy your APCH Gala dress.

Can’t make it in person? You can call 310-230-5642 to place a phone order and your purchase will still count toward the donation.

📍 423 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills
📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12–3 PM
📧 RSVP: [email protected]

Come shop, support, and make an impact!

09/16/2026

In 1974, Billie Jean King used a $5,000 check to launch the Women’s Sports Foundation. Today, that same spirit of investing in girls and women in sports continues.

We’re thankful for women like Billie Jean King and organizations that support women in sports - we have received a Gainbridge Assists grant to continue supporting our girls’ sports programming!

Here’s to more girls playing, leading, and competing!

We’re thrilled to announce that Jaime Maggio will be hosting our gala on Thursday, October 29 at SoFi Stadium! 🏟️✨A two-...
09/10/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Jaime Maggio will be hosting our gala on Thursday, October 29 at SoFi Stadium! 🏟️✨

A two-time Emmy Award winner and one of LA’s most recognizable sports broadcasters, Jaime can be seen anchoring for CBS Los Angeles or on the sidelines covering the Chargers, Rams, Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, and Angels.

What makes Jaime a meaningful host for us is her belief in the power of opportunity, mentorship, and possibility. Her journey in sports media reflects what we believe at A Place Called Home: when young people have support and opportunities, they can envision their dream and pursue it.

We’re so excited to have her join us for an unforgettable night celebrating the youth we serve. We hope to see you all there!

📅 October 29, 2026, doors open at 5:30PM
📍 SoFi Stadium

Address

2830 S Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 6:30pm
Friday 9am - 6:30pm

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+13232327653

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