Local Mission Partners

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity (HfH) is a leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions. Since 1990, HfH of Greater Los Angeles has built, rehabilitated, or repaired over 1,000 homes in neighborhood across Los Angeles County. HfH tranforms lives, inspires neighborhoods to improve, and strengthens communities. Our BPC church family has been involved with the HfH builds for well over 20 years.

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HOPE ON UNION FOOD BANK

VOLUNTEER THURSDAY MORNINGS from 7:30 -10:00 AM

United University Church, 1053 W 23rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Please wear mask; they provide gloves.

 

Email Michelle LoMonaco with questions or to sign up: mlomo@verizon.net.

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MUSIC MENDS MINDS

Join the 5th DEMENTIA BAND

CALLING ALL SENIORS especially those with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Dementia.

Weekly rehearsals in the BPC Sanctuary, Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM.

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THE GIVING SPIRIT

THE GIVING SPIRIT is dedicated to bringing awareness and providing aid to the homeless community. Over 56,000 lives — many who are  families — have been served in 21 years. This year we can support thousands of kids and young people                                                                                                                        who struggle to learn while being homeless.

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THE PEOPLE CONCERN


THE PEOPLE CONCERN is grateful to BPC for nearly four decades of partnership toward its efforts in providing support systems or our city’s most vulnerable: those living on the streets. BPCers for years have prepared and served hot meals to program participants at SaMoshel, one of their three interim homeless housing facilities on the Westside. When the pandemic struck, we stayed involved by switching to assembling and donating snack bags and hygiene kits. Our church heartily supports this non-profit’s prime objective: to ensure all are housed, healthy and safe.

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WESTSIDE FOOD BANK

The WESTSIDE FOOD BANK is the exclusive food bank provider for about 70 social service agencies with food assistance programs.  Believe it or not, $1 with WFB will provide the equivalent of 4 nutritious meals.

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THE WESTSIDE COALITION

BPC is honored to be one of 70 faith communities, public agencies and other organizations making up The Westside Coalition, a non-profit alliance whose overriding goal is to get everyone working together on issues of housing, hunger and health affecting the poor and homeless of L.A. We have been actively involved in sponsoring a number of their events as well as participating in meetings and workshops. Up until Covid, it had been an annual tradition on our pat to collect new socks and underwear for the homeless, so much so that we became known as “The Sock Church.”


VENICE COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICES

BPC has been a strong supporter of the goals and ambitions of Venice Community Housing Services.  In the 1990s, we helped establish a transitional living center in Venice for single mothers without homes and their children. Over the years, this center has provided a safe and secure place for over 200 families. Today, Venice Community Services has expanded its focus to include more permanent housing, as well as serving other low-income families in the area, with a particular emphasis on supporting youth.  Two such programs, which we hope to become more actively involved in, are "The Study Lounge," which offers free after-school tutoring and academic support, and "The Westside Youth Academy," which helps older students earn their high school diploma or equivalent and develop professional skills and job training.