Who We Are About Homelessness Services & Programs Get Involved Ways to Give Need Help? Contact Us COVID-19 Update Give Now News Releases Mission president changing the face of Skid Row Our President and CEO, Troy Vaughn, was recently interviewed by Wave Publication about his journey from the streets of Skid Row to leading Los Angeles Mission. An abridged excerpt of the interview is below. To read the full article, click here. For seven years, Troy Vaughn’s home was in a cardboard box on Los… Read more Serial Entrepreneur Blake Johnson Donates $25,000 to Los Angeles Mission LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Serial entrepreneur Blake Johnson announced today that he has made a $25,000 donation to the Los Angeles Mission. The donation will support the nonprofit organization's residential rehabilitation programs and support its fight to end homelessness in the Los Angeles area. The funds will go directly to the organization's May Match… Read more 2021 Guardians of Love Easter EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA FOR KIDS Guardians of Love partners with Los Angeles Mission Crenshaw Drive-through Event to Serve 300 Families WHAT: While many traditional celebrations have been canceled due to the COVID pandemic, Guardians of Love says Easter celebrations don’t have to be canceled only adjusted. Guardians of Love serves families in crisis by providing… Read more 2021 Easter Advisory Celeb/Political Update EASTER FOR THE HOMELESS Mission Plans COVID-19 Observant Event Easter Meal Friday April 2 WHAT: Coronavirus has changed the way the Los Angeles Mission will celebrate Easter this year. No street closure. No outdoor dining area on Skid Row. The traditional holiday meal will be distributed take-out style. Easter dinner on Good… Read more David Thomas Announcement DAVID THOMAS, BELOVED Leader of THE Los Angeles Mission Kitchen HAS DIED Los Angeles, California --- Monday, April 12, 2021 --- David Thomas, 61, who came up from the streets of Skid Row to lead the kitchen at the Los Angeles Mission, has been killed. No details of his death are available. It occurred… Read more 2020 Thanksgiving LOS ANGELES MISSION THANKSGIVING FEAST EVERYTHING DIFFERENT FOR 2020 “Mission Without Walls” Serves Homeless on Skid Row and Throughout the Community Los Angeles, California --- Wednesday, November 25, 2020 ---This year’s restrictions have ended, for now, the cherished Mission traditional street celebration. No more tents and festive outdoor dining tables so recognized as the… Read more NEXT YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Help Change Lives There are more people becoming homeless for the first time now than any time in Los Angeles’ history. Los Angeles Mission is on the front lines of providing meals, hot showers, safe shelter and other life-giving support to people in need. Help change a life. DONATE GIVE MONTHLY Who We Are Experience the Mission History Mission Statement Staff/Board About Troy Vaughn Year-End Report Financials Newsroom Community Partners Contact Us About Homelessness The State of Homelessness Stories of Change For Teachers Services & Programs Emergency Services Transition & Community: Life Start Bridge Housing Career Fair Food Boxes Free Legal Clinic Signature Programs LOS ANGELES MISSION LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR MEN Anne Douglas Center for Women LACADA Get Involved Volunteer Pray Donate Experience the Mission Events Job Opportunities Ways to Give Donate Now Monthly Giving Adopt a Meal Donate Food, Clothing & Goods Vehicle Donations Corporate Sponsorship Employee Giving Donor Advised Funds Donate Stocks & Other Assets Matching Gifts Wills & Trusts Donor Privacy Policy Blackbaud Notice Angels Courtyard/Seats of Compassion Need Help? Poverty Resources HUD-Driven Housing Stay Connected About the Mission The Los Angeles Mission exists to provide help, hope and opportunity to men, women and children in need. Our vision is to see individuals and families set free from addictions and homelessness, transformed by God to become physically and spiritually healthy. Learn More » Search for: @2021 Los Angeles Mission. 303 East 5th Street. Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 629-1227 ext. 400 info@lamission.net PO Box 54059 Los Angeles, CA 90054 Los Angeles Mission is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID# 95-3134049