OUR IMPACT
Welcome to the Karsh Center’s Impact page, where we highlight the meaningful difference our services make in the community. Here, you’ll find a comprehensive look at our service achievements, financial stewardship, and key impact metrics from our recent fiscal year. By examining this data, we can see the powerful ways our programs support those in need and identify areas where we can grow to meet emerging community needs.
Our impact report provides an in-depth view of how we allocate resources effectively and deliver on our mission to uplift individuals and families. This data captures not only the services provided but also the lives touched by our health, legal, educational, and social initiatives. Every number represents a story of resilience and community, with each client, volunteer, and donor contributing to a stronger, more supportive network of care.
We invite you to explore these achievements and consider ways you might join us in making a difference. Whether through volunteering, donating, collaborating, or participating in our events, there are many avenues to support our mission and expand our impact. If you’re interested in accessing services yourself, please visit our Programs page for more information on how to connect with the resources and support we offer.
4,732
Active Members
42,000+
Member Encounters
32
Collaborators
617
Volunteers
6,420+
Volunteer Hours
*Numbers are a reflection of FY 2024-2025.
Food and Nutrition Security
The Karsh Center strives to ensure that all people who need it have access to quality food in amounts sufficient for them to live healthy and active lives. Our Food and Nutrition Security program areas help families and individuals access nutritious food easily, consistently, and safely, via multiple weekly onsite and mobile food distributions and nutrition education programs via our Collaborator FEAST. In FY 2024 – 2025 we provided 408,318 meals to our community members.
44,966 Bags of Groceries Distributed
408,318 Meals Provided
Testimonials
“About Karsh, I have a lot to be thankful for. Starting off with diapers for my baby and attending ESL classes, nutrition class and receiving my diploma for the class. I want to say thank you to the Karsh Center for supporting us.”
Karsh Center Client
“Thanks to volunteering at the Karsh Center in the past year, I have felt a deeper sense of connection with my community.”
Karsh Center Volunteer
“The Karsh Center has been an invaluable partner and supporter of the work that we do at Heart of Los Angeles. Our partnership with the Karsh Center has helped us to better serve our families, and with every collaboration, we are able to witness first-hand the direct impact that they have within our community.”
Amanda Adams-Hamilton, Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager at Heart of Los Angeles
Parent & Child Well-Being
The well-being of children is dependent on the capacity of parents and caretakers to nurture, care for, and support them. At the Karsh Center, we empower parents and caretakers to be engaged and proactive in the health and wellness of their kids and foster skills for child and family development. Beginning with prenatal-care instruction, we work to give parents and caretakers the tools to provide for each child’s physical, educational, and emotional growth.
17.069 Diapers Distributed
1,512 Children’s Books Provided
Ways to Get Involved
Collaborate
We are proud to work with many mission-aligned social service providers across the Los Angeles area to support our clients. Learn more about our current Collaborators and contact our Director of Programs and Operations to join our Collaborator Network.
Community Services
The Karsh Center is proud to offer a variety of services in direct response to the needs of the community. Through our Community Technology Center, we provide access to computers during the week and computer classes in collaboration with Los Angeles City College.The Karsh Center works with many organizations in Los Angeles to host workshops that focus on current issues, for example housing rights, works rights, mental health and more. These workshops are held virtually and are open to the general publicWe also collaborate with LACC to provide ESL classes twice a year, as well as Bet Tzedek to provide legal consultations to the community.
54 Legal Consultations
31 Volunteers participated in collaborative legal workshops
Our Financials
Our Funders
23% Individuals
4% Corporations
41% Foundations
32% Government
Funding Supports
82% Programs & Volunteer Engagement
9% Fundraising
9% Administrative
Financial Transparency
The Karsh Center is a 501(c)(3) non-religious nonprofit organization and contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please refer to our Financial Accountability page.
Health and Wellness
The Karsh Center promotes the health and well-being of the community by offering services, connections, and support focusing on mental, social, and physical health. Our Care Coordination Program supports community members in setting and reaching personal goals, from job search support to accessing financial assistance and mental health services.We also collaborate with OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center to offer educational workshops and grief groups for those who have experienced loss. In partnership with QueensCare, the Karsh Center offers free wellness checks and preventive services, including blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, as well as vaccinations and health education. Our onsite dental and vision clinic is facilitated by KHEIR Clinic where essential dental and eye care services are provided for children and adults at low-cost.
1,686 Hygiene Items Provided
4,259 Dental and Vision appointments
*This page is a reflection of FY 2024-2025 statistics and was last updated March 2026.