Watts remained an economically depressed area. Unemployment was very high. This was the backdrop against which the 1965 riots occurred. Today, these conditions have improved only marginally. New social problems exist while the area remains economically depressed.
Unemployment is still high.
Demographically, the population has changed. There is now a significant Latino presence. Many multimillion dollar social programs have failed to transform the Watts area. We believe what man's programs have failed to do, God's Word and God's program can bring about. If you love a real spiritual challenge, the Watts ministry is the place for you.