Our Mission:
Community Coalition works to help transform the social and economic conditions in South LA that foster addiction, crime, violence and poverty by building a community institution that involves thousands in creating, influencing and changing public policy.

What We Believe In:

Community Involvement. South LA is primarily an African American and Latino community. A core value of the Coalition is to promote the active involvement and unity of all South LA residents. The Coalition serves as a vehicle for community activism in South LA.

Leadership Development. Coalition members promote the power of collective leadership and hard work. We do not believe in "celebrity-style" leadership. If positive change is to happen in South LA, it will be a result of hundreds and thousands of people working together for the community as a whole.

Education and Training. The Coalition believes everyone can develop the skills and knowledge needed to influence, shape and create the type of policies and programs that will improve South LA. The Coalition regularly organizes campaigns that address key community issues and works toward specific solutions. The Coalition takes pride in always doing the "homework" needed to be knowledgeable about the issues that are addressed.

Advocacy. The alliance of human service agencies that belong to the Prevention Network advocate for the interest of South LA to ensure a strong voice in areas of policy and to deliver an equitable share of resources to the area.

Building A Social Movement. The Coalition does not believe one organization alone is capable improving the quality of life in our community and throughout the City of Los Angeles. We believe many organizations are needed; therefore the Coalition works in alliance with other organizations dedicated to social and economic justice.

How We Have Made A Difference:

•  2010—Won commitment from LAUSD Superintendent Ramon Cortines to implement community-led reform proposals for Fremont High School.
• 2009—Led neighborhood improvement and clean up efforts to improve MLK Park and to help bring Summer Night Lights anti-gang program to the park in 2010.
• 2009—won some of the toughest public safety conditions on a liquor store in LA for the liquor store Century Market (located at 39th and Western Ave.)
  

• 2008—won City support to pass the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance that will give residents more power over irresponsible businesses.
• 2008—developed the innovative ACE Academy at Locke High School where, starting in the fall of 2009, students will be prepared for high-skilled, high-wage jobs in Architecture, Construction and Engineering.
• 2007—won over $350 million for South LA schools to reduce overcrowding and bring in more counselors.
• 2006—won over $82 million in state money for foster care reform, including $36 million for relative caregivers to keep families together.
• 2005—won the A-G resolution that brought college opportunities to thousands of South LA students.
• Won over $153 million to repair neglected schools in South LA.
• Closed down over 200 liquor stores, motels and other nuisance businesses that foster crime and violence in South LA and converted several dozen others into positive businesses and non-profits.