Helping LA's Homeless and Drug Addicts

Founded by Reverend I.L. Eldridge in 1936, the Los Angeles Mission is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of the homeless and underprivileged in Los Angeles. Initially a small rescue mission, it is now one of America's largest homeless charities, headquartered in a 156,000-square-foot facility at 303 East 5th Street.

The Los Angeles Mission assists men, women, and children in need through various services and projects. Specifically, the organization provides emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, as well as offers food and clothing to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. As a Christian charity, the Los Angeles Mission also runs residential and non-residential discipleship programs designed to help drug addicts overcome their dependencies.

In addition, the Los Angeles Mission's Urban Training Institute provides vocational training to help people build their skills, further their professional careers, and ultimately lead a self-sufficient life. The institute has a career development team that exists to constantly create new employment opportunities for graduates.