A Unique Partnership
Partnership for Growth LA is a Black & Jewish Community Development Corporation established to build sustainable community wellness and cooperative development among South and West Los Angeles. Partnership for Growth LA was founded by disruptors who listen and respond to the needs of the communities we serve.
PFGLA was founded in 2020 as a partnership between McCarty Memorial Christian Church (MMCC) and the Jewish Center for Justice (JCJ), to address core needs vital to community members’ quality of life, such as food access, job and economic security, primary education support, and workforce development.
PFGLA is built upon a rich history of Black and Jewish co-organizing, paying homage to the fight for fairness and justice during the Civil Rights movement. While our partnership is unique, it is not new.
Our Vision
PFGLA advocates for investing intentionally in our communities, in a manner that fosters sustainability and growth from within and can be replicated for long-lasting positive impact.
- We foster partnerships that lead to community restoration and growth.
- We are dedicated to thoughtfully investing resources to support locally owned and operated businesses within communities.
- Our programs and initiatives prioritize opportunities for community development in ways that do not displace community members.
- We are inclusive and collaborative. We believe diverse partnerships are critical to successful programming and providing opportunities for our community.
- PFGLA builds effective and replicable systems to support the holistic development of individuals and communities.
Current Programs
Project Jubilee
Freedom Farms Initiative
Read Lead Freedom Schools
Project Jubilee
Project Jubilee is a paid, eight-week workforce development program designed for young people ages 18 to 25.
Participants will receive certifications, financial and social support, and real-world experience in high-demand fields like apartment maintenance and urban farming.
Applications are open for the upcoming Summer and Fall Project Jubilee cohorts. Click here to apply today!
Volunteer Opportunities
We’re excited to announce that PFGLA is now using GivePulse to share all upcoming volunteer opportunities!
Through GivePulse, you can easily stay informed, sign up for events, and track your impact in the community. Whether you’re a returning volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, this platform makes it easier than ever to join us in making a difference.
Click here to sign up today!
Read Lead Freedom Schools
Read Lead Freedom Schools offers a six-week literacy and enrichment program for TK–5th graders in South Los Angeles—completely free of charge.
With small class sizes and a 10:1 student/teacher ratio, your child will get the support they need to build confidence, improve reading skills, and discover a lifelong love of learning.
Click here to enroll—secure your child’s spot today!
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In Memoriam
PFGLA is deeply saddened to report that Kimble Deleon Goodman, one of the master farmers at Freedom Farms, passed away on October 15, 2023. Kimble influenced the original proposal for PFGLA’s Freedom Farms, and three years later that co-imagination became a reality. Kimble loved to discuss farming, his own farms in Lancaster, and his work to empower Black, Brown, and Indigenous urban farmers across California and the country. He will be missed. Rest in Power.
“We will miss Kimble for his vision, his gentle spirit, and his diligence to bend the arc of justice so that Black, Brown, and Indigenous farmers can reclaim the land.”
— Pastor Eddie Anderson, CEO, PFGLA
Make an Impact
Support the vital needs of South and West LA communities with cooperative development