South Central Lamp

Name

South Central Lamp

Legal name

South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project

Website

https://southcentrallamp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Education and Family Social Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Family literacy programs
• Early childhood education
• ESL instruction services
• Community social services
• Family advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations through Givebutter platform. Major donor cultivation and recognition programs including annual Empowerment Awards event.
2. Grants and Foundation Support: Foundation grants including The Durfee Foundation Lark Award and support from founding religious orders. Grants fund specific programs and organizational capacity building.
3. In-Kind Donations: Food drives, toy drives, diaper drives, back-to-school supplies, and other in-kind contributions from community partners and schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South Central LAMP delivers free, integrated educational and social-service programs for low-income women, mothers, and young children in South Central Los Angeles, anchored by the Family Literacy Program that combines ESL instruction, parenting education, early childhood education, and parent-child interactive literacy activities. Supporting programs include the California State Preschool Program, Infant/Toddlers Early Childhood Education, Parenting Programs, ESL classes (in-person and virtual), Family Advocacy, the After School Expanded Learning Program (EXPL) for ages 5-8, the St. Francis Center food pantry, QueensCare on-site health services, and the PCSLA Kinship Support Group. All programs are free of charge, supported by donations, grants, and in-kind contributions.

Product overview

South Central LAMP is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of integrated educational and support programs for women and families in South Central Los Angeles. The core offering is the Family Literacy Program, a comprehensive four-component model combining ESL instruction, parenting education, early childhood education, and parent-child literacy activities for mothers with children aged 0-5. Supporting programs include the After School Expanded Learning Program (EXPL) for school-aged children, Early Childhood Education Programs (California State Preschool and Infant/Toddlers), Parenting Programs, Family Advocacy services, QueensCare Health & Faith Partnership health services, St. Francis Center's food pantry, and PCSLA Kinship Support Group. All programs are free of charge and designed using the Strengthening Families Framework and Trauma-Informed Care approach to prevent child abuse, reduce family instability, and build resilient communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Literacy Program A comprehensive four-component program for mothers with children aged 0 to 5 that combines ESL instruction, parenting education, early childhood education, and parent-child interactive literacy activities to empower women and strengthen families. Delivered free of charge in-person at the South Central LAMP facility.
• Early Childhood Education Programs Includes the California State Preschool Program for children aged 3-5 focused on school readiness, and an Infant and Toddlers Early Childhood Education Program creating a nurturing learning environment based on the Creative Curriculum for Preschool model.
• Parenting Programs A comprehensive 10-week parenting education series plus specialized workshops for parents of children aged 5-8, focusing on strengthening maternal self-confidence, parent-child relationships, and school readiness.
• ESL Programs English as a Second Language instruction at beginning through intermediate levels, offered both in-person (aligned with California Department of Education course outlines) and virtually through 8-10 themed sessions, respecting students' native languages while developing English proficiency for personal, vocational, academic, and citizenship goals.
• Family Advocacy and Supportive Services Individualized support through home and in-office visits providing personalized referrals to housing, childcare, health services, family support, and legal assistance, offered at no cost to families.
• After School Expanded Learning Program (EXPL) Afterschool program for children aged 5-8 running Monday-Thursday from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, providing homework help, coding classes, and STEAM activities to foster academic development and personal growth.
• St. Francis Center's Pantry Program Weekly satellite community food pantry service in partnership with St. Francis Center providing fresh produce, baked goods, canned goods, and other items to low-income families each Wednesday, serving over 500 households annually.
• QueensCare Health & Faith Partnership Health Services In collaboration with QueensCare Health & Faith Partnership, provides on-site registered nurse and community health worker for walk-in consultations, low/no-cost immunizations, screenings, health education, and medical referrals for children and adults at the South Central LAMP site.
• PCSLA Kinship Support Group Bi-monthly Spanish kinship support group in collaboration with Partners for Children South Los Angeles, providing a supportive community for kinship caregivers to connect, share experiences, and access resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 265 individuals (102 adults and 163 children) in most recent program year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Society of the Holy Child Jesus (SHCJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations of South Central LAMP. Founded 180 years ago and serving in Los Angeles for 95 years. Committed to 'educate the whole child' philosophy aligned with South Central LAMP's two-generation approach. Present since founding in 1993, providing prayer, advocacy, and unwavering belief in women and children.
• Mayfield Senior SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOutstanding Community Partner Award recipient. For the past decade, has stood alongside South Central LAMP supporting Holiday Toy Drive, Thanksgiving Food Drive, winter coat drives. Students, families, faculty, and staff collect, organize, and deliver gifts. Led by Kristina Ortega, Director of Justice & Service Learning.
• St. Martin of Tours ParishsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerUnder compassionate leadership of Fr. Paul Fitzpatrick, has become beacon of generosity through annual diaper drives. Spearheaded by Maria Alcalde, parishioners collect diapers for mothers and young children in South Central LAMP programs.
• QueensCare Health & Faith Partnership (QHFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn collaboration with QHFP, South Central LAMP addresses distinctive healthcare needs of the community. At their site, a registered nurse and community health worker (CHW) are available for walk-in consultations providing low or no-cost immunizations and screenings for children and adults, coupled with health education and counseling.
• Partners for Children South Los AngelessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Central LAMP collaborates with PCSLA to host a bi-monthly Spanish kinship support group. Sessions serve as vital resource for kinship caregivers, offering supportive community where they can connect, share experiences, and find understanding.
• St. Francis CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Central LAMP partners with St. Francis Center to provide a satellite community food pantry service each Wednesday from 10:30am to 12pm. Donations including fresh produce, baked goods, canned goods are distributed to the community. Provides food relief for over 500 households annually.
• Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding orders honored at 30th Anniversary Donor Recognition Reception for extraordinary 30-year dedication. Thirty years of service supporting South Central LAMP's mission and programs.
• Daughters of CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations that canvassed devastated neighborhood after 1992 civil unrest and asked how they could better support the community as it struggled to rebuild.
• Sisters of St. Joseph of CarondeletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations. Represented on Board of Trustees with lay delegate.
• Sisters of Notre DamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations. Represented on Board of Trustees.
• Sisters of St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations of South Central LAMP.
• Sisters of the Holy Faith - California ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations of South Central LAMP.
• Sisters of the Holy FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations of South Central LAMP.
• Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and MarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations. Represented on Board of Trustees.
• Sisters of Social ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of eight founding congregations of South Central LAMP.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF): LA-based nonprofit providing early childhood education, youth education, ESL, and family services to low-income Hispanic families, directly overlapping South Central LAMP's community, languages, and program mix.
• Crystal Stairs: One of LA's largest child care and family services nonprofits serving low-income families with early childhood education, parenting support, and structured child development — comparable to South Central LAMP's ECE and family advocacy programs.
• Para Los Niños: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing integrated education, family services, and child development programs to low-income families and children, closely aligned with South Central LAMP's two-generation service model in the same geography.
• Toberman Neighborhood Center: LA-based community center providing family services, ESL, parenting classes, and youth programs in South LA — directly comparable to South Central LAMP's program portfolio and geographic service area.
• New Economics for Women: LA nonprofit empowering low-income Latina women and their families through education, workforce development, housing, and holistic wraparound services — a near-mirror two-generation model in the same target population.
• Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services: LA nonprofit providing early childhood education, youth programs, and family services to low-income Latino families in East LA, closely comparable to South Central LAMP's South LA footprint and program model.
• Children's Bureau of Southern California: LA child welfare and family services nonprofit delivering early childhood education, family preservation, and kinship support — overlaps with South Central LAMP's family advocacy and kinship support programs.
• El Centro del Cardenal: Catholic-affiliated LA social services nonprofit offering family support, parenting education, ESL, and youth programs to immigrant families — highly comparable in faith-based heritage and service population.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles: Large Catholic social services umbrella organization operating across LA with broad immigrant, family, education, and resettlement services — comparable in faith-based heritage and core client base, but at significantly greater scale and breadth.

Regional players

• St. John's Well Child and Family Center: LA community health center providing primary care, behavioral health, and family services to low-income South LA families — relevant to South Central LAMP's QueensCare health partnership and shared target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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