Search Volunteer Organizations: Los Angeles, CA, Computer Center

To serve the least the last and the lost who are on the streets or living in inadequate housing by offering hope through assistance with physical, spiritual, and mental needs.

Our misssion is to promote indigenous leadership development in Northwest Pasadena and beyond. We emphasize ministry to children, youth and families in our community, which is predominantly African-American and Latino. ?Harambee? means ?Let?s Push Together? in Swahili. In 1983, the neighborhood surrounding Harambee Center boasted the highest daytime crime rate in Southern California. The corner which our facility occupies had the dubious title of ?blood corner,? for it was a place where the most drive-by shootings and failed drug deals occurred. We moved into this area and became neighbors, and for 22 years we have served the children and families of this community by offering Afterschool Tutoring, Bible teaching, Summer Day Camp, and Junior Staff job opportunities.

We strive to offer structured learning in a fun environmnent while simultaneously focusing on self-confidence and motivation through the joy of learning. In addition to helping children academically, we also strive to make a difference in the families of participating children by working with parents in times of crisis.