Bringing the Community together

Bringing the Community together

Executive Director

The 21st Century will bring new and challenging opportunities for Avalon-Carver Community Center. The status quo will not be acceptable. We must create the social architecture capable of generating the know how, innovations and expertise to bring about positive lifestyles for people suffering from alcohol, other drugs and mental health problems. We must provide the [...]

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Our History

The Avalon-Carver Community Center has been a multi-service resource to low-income individuals and families in south-central Los Angeles, CA since 1940. Founded with community funds, the Center has expanded over the years to offer a variety of publicly and privately funded programs for low income families and those impacted by the abuse of alcohol and [...]

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Events

Learn about upcoming events, or browse through past events (and see writeups, pictures and videos from some of them). There are many types of events that you can see: Awards Gala – 2010 Awards Gala Dinner at the California African American Museum

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About Us

Founded with community funds, Avalon Carver Community Center has expanded over the years to offer a variety of publicly and privately funded programs for low income families and those impacted by the abuse of alcohol and other addictive substances.

The 21st Century will bring new and challenging opportunities for Avalon-Carver Community Center. The status quo will not be acceptable. We must create the social architecture capable of generating the know how, innovations and expertise to bring about positive lifestyles for people suffering from alcohol, other drugs and mental health problems. We must provide the direction, trust and hope for the people we are to serve.

– Lawrence E. Rodgers, Executive Director

Avalon Carver Community Center was founded in 1940

For more than 70 years, Avalon Carver Community Center has been a multi-service resource for undeserved residents in the Los Angeles area.

– U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters

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Services

Counseling

Avalon Carver Community Center serves as a rich source of information and discussion on issues that affect people’s lives and the lives of those around them. From personal problems to specialized issues such as careers, education, physical or emotional health, marriage and relationships, sexual behavior, or drug and alcohol addiction counseling. Avalon Carver Community Center [...]

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Youth Program

Avalon Carver Community Center is a major community-based youth agency, providing a full spectrum of services to homeless, runaway, and other at-risk youth in Los Angeles. Our programs are characterized by a commitment to community-based, collaborative services; attention to the urgency, complexity, and ever-changing nature of our clients’ needs; and recognition of the value and [...]

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Learning Center

Welcome to Avalon Carver Community Center Learning Center. Right in our neighborhood we have the perfect place to advance yourself and find pride in what we can together. At ACCC all of our programs and services are free. If you have any feedback or if you have a suggestion let us know. Avalon Carver Community [...]

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Education

Avalon Carver Community Center is a continuing project dedicated to developing and offering multimedia learning courses. Combining technical and instructional expertise, ACCC provides students of all ages with an individualized educational experience, optimized in both pace and content. Through ACCC, students have access to courses in a variety of subjects at levels ranging from kindergarten [...]

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