Watts Labor Community Action Committee
Watts Labor Community Action Committee is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering crisis services, education, employment, financial, food, housing, legal, mental health, senior services, training, transportation, and youth services. Offers employment, senior, youth and housing-related support in South Los Angeles.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Crisis services, Education, Employment, Financial, Food, Housing, Legal, Mental health, Senior services, Training, Transportation, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.wlcac.org/
Services
WorkSource Employment and Training Services
Provides no-cost job placement, vocational training, resume assistance, interview preparation, and job retention services for adult job seekers. Offers recruitment assistance for employers. Specific reentry initiatives include Project Impact, providing no-cost behavioral health therapy from a licensed clinical therapist, and Cal CRG reentry support.
Eligibility: General WorkSource services require participants to be age 18 and over, a U.S. citizen or authorized non-citizen, and attend orientation. Reentry programs require arrest or conviction within the last 12 months, active parole or probation, living in unsubsidized housing (for Project Impact), and presenting a Social Security card and photo ID.
Application: Visit the WLCAC WorkSource Center at 10950 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059, or call (323) 563-5669 or (323) 563-4702.
Fees: All services are provided free of charge.
Schedule: Orientations are held every Tuesday at 9:00 AM.
YouthSource Services
Prepares youth for higher education and careers. Offerings include work readiness, career exploration, occupational skills training, tutoring, high school re-enrollment, alternative school services, GED assistance, college prep, mentoring, leadership development, and paid work experience, with an LAUSD Pupil Service and Attendance Counselor on site.
Eligibility: Youth must generally be 16-21 years old (or 17-24 for select programs), reside in South LA or the City of Los Angeles, and be income-eligible, or ages 18-24 on active probation or parole within the last 12 months. Summer programs serve youth ages 14-24 who are low-income, system-involved, or in a CalWORKs home.
Application: Visit the WLCAC YouthSource Center at 958 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059, or call (323) 923-1434. Participants are asked to make a one-year commitment to the program.
Fees: Services are free of charge.
Homeless and Housing Services
Supports unhoused families, transitional age youth, and adults in South Los Angeles. Offers drop-in amenities including showers and coffee, intake and referrals for safe parking and shelter, case management, vital document assistance (reduced-fee/no-fee ID and birth certificates), transitional housing, semi-supervised transitional housing for mental health clients, and connections to permanent housing.
Application: Drop in at the Homeless Access Center at 958 E 108th St (middle door of the brown brick building) or call (323) 563-4721.
Schedule: Showers, coffee, intake, shelter, and safe parking referrals operate Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Languages: Services are provided in English and Spanish.
FamilySource Center Services
Provides comprehensive wrap-around services for low-income children, families, and individuals. Core services include emergency assistance (rental relief, security deposits, utility assistance, grocery and gas cards), a daily food pantry, immigration help (citizenship, residency, and DACA renewals), legal aid, mental health services, criminal record expungement, post-secondary education enrollment, and intensive re-entry case management.
Eligibility: Services are open to low-income children, families, and individuals residing in Watts and surrounding South Los Angeles communities, including justice-involved individuals.
Application: Contact or visit either the SELA FamilySource Center (5860 Avalon Blvd; 323-923-1479) or the Watts FamilySource Center (1212 E 108th St; 323-357-6262).
Free Tax Prep Los Angeles (VITA)
Offers free income tax return preparation by IRS-certified volunteers for low-income individuals and families. Helps filers access the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), and Child Tax Credit.
Eligibility: Households with an annual income under $67,000.
Application: Schedule an appointment by calling the SELA FamilySource Center (323-923-1479) or Watts FamilySource Center (323-357-6262). Bring photo ID, Social Security cards/ITIN letters, birthdates, income statements (W-2s, 1099s), self-employment records, deduction documentation, health insurance forms (1095-A), and bank routing/account details.
Fees: Services are provided free of cost.
Senior Services Program
Operates multipurpose senior centers providing hot congregate dining meals, recreational and educational activities, exercise, home-delivered meals for homebound seniors, door-to-door transportation to medical appointments and grocery stores, case management, in-home caregiving, utility bill assistance, CalFresh enrollment, free emergency alert response devices, and diabetes self-management education.
Eligibility: Must be an adult age 60 or older residing in the City of Los Angeles, and must present identification.
Application: Call (323) 749-5432 for enrollment details across programs or contact individual multipurpose centers directly.
Climate Services and MudTown Farms
Offers minor home repairs through the Handyworker program and weatherization/energy conservation upgrades for low-income seniors and disabled residents. MudTown Farms operates a 2.5-acre urban agriculture center providing free produce distributions, backyard garden installations for Watts residents (Watts Yardners), and community gardening classes.
Eligibility: Handyworker and weatherization services are for low-income elderly and disabled residents of South Los Angeles. The Watts Yardners program serves Watts residents.
Application: Call (323) 563-5639 for information and participation details, or attend scheduled food distribution events.
Schedule: Produce is harvested and distributed every Wednesday morning from the farm, with supplemental distributions on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the main campus.
GRYD Youth Development Programs
City-funded youth programs encompassing G.R.Y.D. Prevention, G.R.Y.D. Re-entry, and Outdoor Equity. Delivers intensive case management, mental health services, grief and trauma counseling, basic items (backpacks, clothing, hygiene supplies), healing circles, recreational and educational activities, and family camping trips.
Eligibility: G.R.Y.D Prevention serves youth ages 10-15 residing in Watts and parts of South Central LA. G.R.Y.D Re-entry serves youth ages 14-21 referred by law enforcement. Outdoor Equity serves youth ages 10-18 and their families.
Application: Participants enter via law enforcement referrals, school or home outreach, or at WLCAC headquarters.
Cultural Enrichment Program
Provides arts instruction and creative economy skills development at WLCAC's seven-acre cultural campus. Courses and activities include Fine Arts 101, Mixed Media 101, Ceramics 101, Screenprinting 101, Podcasting, Social Media Marketing, and Digital Archiving, alongside permanent African American civil rights exhibits.
Application: Registration links for individual classes are available directly on the program webpage.
Locations
- WLCAC Headquarters / Main Campus, 10950 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90059
- WLCAC YouthSource and Homeless Access Center, 958 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90059 — Located in brown brick building middle door
- WLCAC - SELA FamilySource Center, 5860 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90011
- WLCAC - Watts FamilySource Center, 1212 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90059
- Bradley Multipurpose Senior Center, 10957 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90059
- Estelle Van Meter Multipurpose Center, 7600 S Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90001
- Southwestern Multipurpose Senior Center, 5133 S Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90043
- Theresa Lindsay Senior Center, 429 E 42nd Place, Los Angeles, CA, 90011
- West Adams Multipurpose Senior Center, 2528 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016
Questions
What does Watts Labor Community Action Committee offer?
Watts Labor Community Action Committee offers WorkSource Employment and Training Services, YouthSource Services, Homeless and Housing Services, FamilySource Center Services, Free Tax Prep Los Angeles (VITA), Senior Services Program, Climate Services and MudTown Farms, GRYD Youth Development Programs, and Cultural Enrichment Program.
Where is Watts Labor Community Action Committee?
Watts Labor Community Action Committee is at 10950 S. Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, 958 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, 5860 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90011, 1212 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, 10957 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, 7600 S Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90001, 5133 S Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90043, 429 E 42nd Place, Los Angeles, CA, 90011, and 2528 West Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90016.
How do I contact Watts Labor Community Action Committee?
To reach Watts Labor Community Action Committee, visit https://www.wlcac.org/.
Who is eligible for WorkSource Employment and Training Services?
Eligibility for WorkSource Employment and Training Services: General WorkSource services require participants to be age 18 and over, a U.S. citizen or authorized non-citizen, and attend orientation. Reentry programs require arrest or conviction within the last 12 months, active parole or probation, living in unsubsidized housing (for Project Impact), and presenting a Social Security card and photo ID.
When is WorkSource Employment and Training Services available?
Schedule for WorkSource Employment and Training Services: Orientations are held every Tuesday at 9:00 AM.
Does WorkSource Employment and Training Services cost anything?
Fees for WorkSource Employment and Training Services: All services are provided free of charge.
How do I apply for WorkSource Employment and Training Services?
Application for WorkSource Employment and Training Services: Visit the WLCAC WorkSource Center at 10950 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059, or call (323) 563-5669 or (323) 563-4702.
Who is eligible for YouthSource Services?
Eligibility for YouthSource Services: Youth must generally be 16-21 years old (or 17-24 for select programs), reside in South LA or the City of Los Angeles, and be income-eligible, or ages 18-24 on active probation or parole within the last 12 months. Summer programs serve youth ages 14-24 who are low-income, system-involved, or in a CalWORKs home.
Does YouthSource Services cost anything?
Fees for YouthSource Services: Services are free of charge.
How do I apply for YouthSource Services?
Application for YouthSource Services: Visit the WLCAC YouthSource Center at 958 E 108th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059, or call (323) 923-1434. Participants are asked to make a one-year commitment to the program.
When is Homeless and Housing Services available?
Schedule for Homeless and Housing Services: Showers, coffee, intake, shelter, and safe parking referrals operate Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
How do I apply for Homeless and Housing Services?
Application for Homeless and Housing Services: Drop in at the Homeless Access Center at 958 E 108th St (middle door of the brown brick building) or call (323) 563-4721.
Who is eligible for FamilySource Center Services?
Eligibility for FamilySource Center Services: Services are open to low-income children, families, and individuals residing in Watts and surrounding South Los Angeles communities, including justice-involved individuals.
How do I apply for FamilySource Center Services?
Application for FamilySource Center Services: Contact or visit either the SELA FamilySource Center (5860 Avalon Blvd; 323-923-1479) or the Watts FamilySource Center (1212 E 108th St; 323-357-6262).
Who is eligible for Free Tax Prep Los Angeles (VITA)?
Eligibility for Free Tax Prep Los Angeles (VITA): Households with an annual income under $67,000.
Does Free Tax Prep Los Angeles (VITA) cost anything?
Fees for Free Tax Prep Los Angeles (VITA): Services are provided free of cost.
How do I apply for Free Tax Prep Los Angeles (VITA)?
Application for Free Tax Prep Los Angeles (VITA): Schedule an appointment by calling the SELA FamilySource Center (323-923-1479) or Watts FamilySource Center (323-357-6262). Bring photo ID, Social Security cards/ITIN letters, birthdates, income statements (W-2s, 1099s), self-employment records, deduction documentation, health insurance forms (1095-A), and bank routing/account details.
Who is eligible for Senior Services Program?
Eligibility for Senior Services Program: Must be an adult age 60 or older residing in the City of Los Angeles, and must present identification.
How do I apply for Senior Services Program?
Application for Senior Services Program: Call (323) 749-5432 for enrollment details across programs or contact individual multipurpose centers directly.
Who is eligible for Climate Services and MudTown Farms?
Eligibility for Climate Services and MudTown Farms: Handyworker and weatherization services are for low-income elderly and disabled residents of South Los Angeles. The Watts Yardners program serves Watts residents.
When is Climate Services and MudTown Farms available?
Schedule for Climate Services and MudTown Farms: Produce is harvested and distributed every Wednesday morning from the farm, with supplemental distributions on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the main campus.
How do I apply for Climate Services and MudTown Farms?
Application for Climate Services and MudTown Farms: Call (323) 563-5639 for information and participation details, or attend scheduled food distribution events.
Who is eligible for GRYD Youth Development Programs?
Eligibility for GRYD Youth Development Programs: G.R.Y.D Prevention serves youth ages 10-15 residing in Watts and parts of South Central LA. G.R.Y.D Re-entry serves youth ages 14-21 referred by law enforcement. Outdoor Equity serves youth ages 10-18 and their families.
How do I apply for GRYD Youth Development Programs?
Application for GRYD Youth Development Programs: Participants enter via law enforcement referrals, school or home outreach, or at WLCAC headquarters.
How do I apply for Cultural Enrichment Program?
Application for Cultural Enrichment Program: Registration links for individual classes are available directly on the program webpage.
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