Join us at the Karsh Center in creating a stronger, more connected, and equitable future—one act of service at a time.
The Karsh Center is a community hub providing essential services to uplift those in need.
The Karsh Center, located in the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles, provides essential social services. We embody Jewish values to uplift and empower our community. We are dedicated to providing critical resources that enhance the well-being of individuals and families, regardless of background or circumstance. By offering comprehensive support, including healthcare, legal aid, food assistance, and mental health services, we strive to meet the diverse needs of our neighbors. Last year, we provided over 400,000 meals and distributed 15,000 diapers through our Child & Parent Well-Being Program, demonstrating our commitment to tangible community impact.
Our Commitment to Equity
The Karsh Family Social Service Center was founded with the mission to work toward a more equitable and just society to help repair the world. One of our core values is Respect for the Individual by providing respect, appreciation, and recognition for the feelings, wishes, rights, and cultural diversity of others. As a social service organization, we know that success comes from diversity across race, gender, age, religion, and identity within our organization, our partnerships, and those we serve. Karsh Center actively reflects diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in its organizational governance, volunteer structure, clientele, and staffing, valuing all backgrounds, roles, voices, and contributions. That includes a continuous internal dialogue and understanding among leadership and staff for what equity work means in the context of the Karsh Center and the community in which we work.
Our mission is to foster a compassionate and inclusive community…
where every individual has the opportunity to access the support they need to thrive, including healthcare, legal aid, food assistance, and mental health services. The Karsh Center is committed to breaking down barriers and building bridges—connecting people with the resources that empower them to achieve stability and success. For example, Maria, a single mother, came to the Karsh Center for legal assistance and food support. With our help, she was able to secure stable housing and provide nutritious meals for her children, showcasing the real difference our services make in people’s lives. With impactful volunteer opportunities, we bring together community members who share our vision of repair and healing for the world.
We serve individuals and families across Los Angeles, with a special focus on the vulnerable and underserved populations of Koreatown. By collaborating with trusted partners like the Los Angeles Food Bank and leveraging data-driven insights, such as survey feedback from community members, we continually adapt our programs to provide meaningful support that addresses the evolving challenges faced by our community.
